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Wholesale Prices Drop
Wholesale prices drop, according to Used Car Weekly. Wholesale prices were down in February versus January, atypical of their seasonal pattern, but were up modestly on a year-over-year basis. This was affected by continued wholesale supply growth cou
Mar 14, 2014
Best & Worst Used Cars
Best & worst used cars, according to Consumer Reports. Every year it becomes more difficult to shop for a used car. Prices have been at historic highs, even for models with high mileage and seemingly excessive wear. And with so many vehicles from
Mar 14, 2014
Six Tips for Mobile-Optimized Email Marketing
Six tips for mobile-optimized email marketing, from Marketing Profs. The increase in smartphone usage is altering email marketing planning, especially how emails are designed for mobile devices to drive immediate customer action. Though text and inst
Mar 14, 2014
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From Likes to Test Drives: 3 New Ways to Sell Cars With Social Media
Here I am: A potential customer stepping into a brand new vehicle on your lot. As I open the door, a side step automatically folds down to help me step into the cab. The soft leather seat molds to my backside. The dash lights up with easy-to-use cont
Mar 14, 2014
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What is Content Marketing and Why Do I Need It?
Content marketing is a vital component of your business’ overall digital marketing strategy. You may have heard the term “Content is King” over that past few years but what power does this “King” actually have when it comes to driving traff
Mar 10, 2014
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3 Levers of Online Advertising Success
How to plan, fine-tune a profitable online marketing campaign A little planning goes a long way. That’s true whether you’re writing a business plan for a new rooftop or preparing to leverage online marketing to attract more local shoppers. The ke
Mar 10, 2014
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Will you go Down with the Ship?
Warren Buffett is quoted as saying, “Should you find yourself in a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is likely to be more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.” Are you wasting time trying to plug th
Mar 10, 2014
Is Cold Weather Bad for Car Sales?
From The Motley Fool: Is cold weather bad for car sales? While a positive for sales of lip balm, hot chocolate, and those hats that look like an animal, the impact of extreme winter weather is not as clear for the auto industry. Ford and General Moto
Mar 6, 2014
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Being Contextually Relevant Increases Customer Loyalty
Being contextually relevant increases customer loyalty, according to Forbes. It’s like the old 1980s ad “When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen”; success today requires you to always be relevant. Relevance is a table stake across the entire life
Mar 6, 2014