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Why Would you Ever Price a Used Car at $14,995 Again?

While working with one of my clients covering a strategy on changing the price of a vehicle he had priced at $15,298, my first reaction was to tell him to reduce it to $14,995 so he wouldn’t miss any searches done up to $15,000 because of his $298.
Sep 15, 2011

OVE.com’s Independent Auction Summit Helps Partners Exchange Ideas and Grow Online Sales

ATLANTA – OVE.com – the leading 24/7 bid or buy now wholesale vehicle marketplace – brought independent auctions together again this year for its second annual summit.  During the summit, attendees learned how to take advantage of OVE.com to
Sep 15, 2011

Viral Marketing Campaign Has Automaker in Hot Water

Do you think a “prank” texting marketing campaign is a good way to promote a new vehicle? Toyota and their ad agency Saatchi & Saatchi thought this was a good idea to help promote the new Toyota Matrix. A story from MediaPost.com said a Cali
Sep 15, 2011

Can an iPad App Entice Customers into the Showroom?

How can you bring more customers into the showroom? One automaker thinks the answer to bringing more awareness to its new vehicles is an app for the Apple iPhone and iPad. A story from Mobile Marketer.com, said Volkswagen has a new app for the iPhone
Sep 15, 2011

DealerMine Helps Hendrick Honda Save $125,000 on Parts Purchases and Boost Profits in the Parts Department

PORTLAND, Ore. – DealerMine Corporation, provider of the obsolescence management service for auto dealers, announces it helped Hendrick Honda of Charlotte, NC reduce its investment in idle parts inventory and save over $125,000 dollars on new parts
Sep 14, 2011

Does Telecom Advertising Work for Dealers?

New York – MediaMind Technologies Inc., the leading independent provider of integrated digital advertising solutions, released a global telecom research titled, “The Comprehensive Guide on How to Leave an Effective Message.” The new study shows
Sep 14, 2011

Honda Tries Out Comedy in New Ad Campaign

Does comedy work for advertising cars? Will it bring more car shoppers into the showroom? One automaker seems to think so. After such a hard year, American Honda is turning to humor and comedy in their new ad campaign, a story from AdvertisingAge sai
Sep 14, 2011

Which Automaker Leads the Digital Market in China?

WASHINGTON  — Audi took the top rank in the second-annual Prestige 100®: China IQ, which measures the digital footprint of 100 prestige brands in China, the world’s fastest-growing luxury market. The study was developed by NYU Stern P
Sep 14, 2011

Manufacturer Advertising Requirements: What Can a Dealer do About Unreasonable Advertising Rules?

At Bass Sox Mercer, we are receiving more and more calls from dealer clients concerning manufacturer advertising programs. The questions range from asking whether a manufacturer can set minimum advertising prices, to whether a manufacturer can enforc
Sep 13, 2011