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Back To Basics: Dealership Improvement
Throughout the automotive industry, there are numerous methodologies in the advertising, marketing, and sales techniques hemisphere. However, in this vast market with tremendous competition,
Oct 14, 2016
Dealership Marketing: 7 Surefire Ways to Ramp Up Your Email Marketing Success
Email can be a strong platform to connect with your current and prospective customers throughout the purchase journey. Regardless of the many channels available to market to your audience,
Oct 12, 2016
Manufacturers Cease Allowing Dealers to Brand Social Media Content – Huh?
I bet that title got your attention. Imagine a world where automotive manufacturers prohibited dealerships from producing and publishing video content of any vehicles during dealership sales events.
Oct 12, 2016
Automotive Industry Trends: IoT Connected Smart Cars & Vehicles
BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service, expects 94 million connected cars to ship in 2021, and for 82% of all cars shipped in that year to be connected. This
Oct 11, 2016
5 ‘Tells’ of a Lying Job Candidate
A few years ago, I was at a backyard barbeque when someone asked me what I do for a living. I jokingly responded, “I sit in a chair while people lie to me.” See, as a human resources professional
Oct 11, 2016
NADA Chairman: Tesla Model Wouldn’t Add Up for Most Automakers
Dealers spend a lot of money on facilities, service and sales training and inventorying cars and trucks. Those are costs manufacturers would have to carry on their books if they insist
Oct 11, 2016
Lack of Time Can Be Costlier Than You Think
Working retail in the auto industry can certainly be taxing. Salespeople work 60-70 hour weeks to make a paycheck. Sales managers do so while also having to manage the sales team
Oct 11, 2016
Seven Tips for Promoting Community Involvement
You've probably heard the term "Doing good is good for business." Many studies support this statement. Companies that become involved in their communities and support good causes
Oct 11, 2016
95% of Dealers Leave This Back Door Open
When you're busy working on your computer, what do you do when you see a little pop-up message notifying you that it's time to download an update? If you're like most people,
Oct 11, 2016