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One of the most traumatic memories from my childhood traces back to a commercial I saw when watching the General Electric Theater. The mystique of the commercial sets the stage for a cautionary journey exploring digital retail. The Kid’s Spaces

The new year is upon us already! What’s your plan, your guiding principle, your focus, and your emphasis going to be in 2024? How about this for a New Year’s resolution: Let us live up to what we have already attained. In other words, you don’

When it comes to marketing vehicles, auto dealerships are increasingly recognizing the power of using multiple types of media, such as photos and several different video formats. This multi-faceted approach benefits dealers in several ways, including

Raise your hand if you love Clean Sheet Day! Please allow me to state this clearly: I. Love. Clean. Sheets. Who doesn’t love sliding into buttery, soft, clean sheets… (That’s not really a question.) It feels great, right? What day is clean shee

Enhancing business value, maintaining family ownership continuity, and effectively growing the business as a car dealer all rely on a solid succession planning strategy. In today’s competitive landscape, family-owned dealerships must be proacti

Range anxiety—the fear that an electric vehicle (EV) will run out of power before reaching its destination—remains a primary concern for many considering an EV purchase. This apprehension often stems from misconceptions about EV driving range, ch

The numbers speak for themselves: investing in diversity is not just a moral imperative; it’s vital to business success. And the automotive industry seems to understand its importance. Over the past several decades, we’ve seen dealer principals h

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) this week finalized protections against junk fees when buying a car set to take effect in 2024 that dealer industry leaders called “heavy-handed.” The Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rules from the FTC will r

Recently, I was traveling on Something-or-other Airlines, (as I often do), and noticed the barf bag in my seat pocket was patented. It was quite a large marking, too. “Huh,” I thought. I have to look this one up on Google.  So, here it is: Metho