Seven traits of an effective marketing leader, according to Marketing Profs. Whether you work for a small business or a Fortune 500 enterprise, marketing is a critical part of the business. How you organize your marketing team and your work says a lo

The best leaders model the behavior they want, according to Forbes. What the best leaders understand is that employees spend an inordinate amount of time watching what the boss does. And what I have come to learn is that a boss’ behavior is just as

From The Guardian: Battle for the car – will Google, Apple or Microsoft dominate? The battle for the car between Apple, Google and Microsoft has ignited this year with the launch of Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android-based Open Automotive

Car sales are up, but only slightly. According to International Business Times, Chrysler and Nissan sales are up 11 and 15.8 percent respectively, but all of the other “Big 8” automakers are down compared to the previous February. The rel

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

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

The PPC diagnostic manual, from Search Engine Watch. It happens to the best of us: campaigns or ad groups flatline, ad spend creeps up, sales and leads decline. No matter how great of a PPC manager you’ve become, something is bound to happen to

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

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