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How Do We Know That VDP Views Matter?

I love Netflix. For better or for worse, I’ll patiently wait for the next season of Daredevil to be released on the service, and then devour the new episodes in one glorious binge weekend. However, many times I’m faced with the dreaded task of fi
Aug 2, 2017

How to Leverage AI and Machine Learning to Affect Your Dealership’s Bottom Line

Even if you’re not a tech aficionado, chances are artificial intelligence, best known as AI, is already part of your everyday life. Maybe you use a virtual assistant like Alexa or Siri, maybe you enjoy Netflix’s recommendations for future movies,
Aug 2, 2017

Why Few Consumers Bring Vehicles into Dealerships for Recall Work

With more than 63 million vehicles with open recalls currently on US roads and highways, you would assume that consumers would make recall repairs a priority. So why are consumers so apprehensive to repair those recalls at the dealership? As a dealer
Jul 27, 2017

What to Do If Your DMS Is Sold

Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said, “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” For many dealerships on the Auto/Mate DMS, they are heading towards being a client of DMS giant CDK. Although the deal requires regulatory a
Jul 27, 2017

Turn Your Dealership Outside-In — NOT Inside Out

I always applaud dealers that make an effort to learn and better themselves professionally while also striving for personal growth. For this reason I find that 20-groups, conferences and educational opportunities are invaluable. However, one key thin
Jul 21, 2017

Digital Dealer 22 Wins the Week in Tampa

While certainly not my first Digital Dealer, I was excited because it was in my own backyard at the beautiful convention center in down town Tampa. In addition, I was curious to see
Apr 27, 2017

Using Cause-based and Community Marketing as a Competitive Advantage

Are you a dealer who’s tired of chasing customers who only want the bottom dollar and don’t seem to value loyalty?
Apr 4, 2017

Search Takes on Its Next Frontier – Your Car

For the past century, technology and marketing have evolved in a symbiotic relationship, continuously elevating the human experience with new conveniences, entertainment and information.
Apr 3, 2017

Five Critical Micro-Moments for a Successful Video Marketing Strategy

In a recent study titled “Winning the Moments Before Your Dealership,” Google outlined five critical moments buyers encounter on their online journey to your dealership. For any marketing strategy
Mar 28, 2017