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What We Learned At the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo

If you have gone to more than one conference and expo this year, you know that 2024 was all about artificial intelligence (AI). The 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo highlighted how the technology will be used at auto dealerships across the U.S. From our expo hall to our keynote addresses to the sessions, the […]

Scenes from the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo

The 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo featured exhibitors, keynotes speeches, programs, talks, and social events in Las Vegas this week. Below are some images from #DDCE2024.     The keynote panel GA4, EVs & AI, Oh My! headline the morning session Oct. 9, featuring  panelists “Big” Al Gillespie of Mark Wahlberg Automotive Group, Kevin […]

2024 Digital Dealer Best Awards Winners Announced

LAS VEGAS — At the 20024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo, the inaugural 2024 Digital Dealer Best of Awards were handed out. The five awards were delivered to those who exemplified the best in the auto industry. In winning the Impact Award, Brad Paschal, market president of Dynatron Software was cited for his work this […]

BizzyCar Q3 Recall Report Reveals 21 Million Vehicles Recalled YTD Topped by Tesla Leading

BizzyCar Recalls
BizzyCar is an exhibitor at the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo from October 8-10, located at booth 921 BizzyCar, a leading recall solution that exponentially increases service revenue by automating recalls, released third quarter recall report revealing more than 21 million vehicles have been recalled so far in 2024. In addition, the report finds Tesla […]

Experian: EV Market Shifting as More Models Introduced

Auto Inventory February
Experian Automotive is a sponsor at the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo from October 8-10, 2024.  Non-luxury electric vehicle (EV) are slowly making up more of the market, growing to 26.6 percent in Q2 2024 from 22.7 percent a year earlier, according to Experian’s Automotive Consumer Trends Report: Q2 2024. Meanwhile, the percentage of exotic and […]

Marketing Keynote Panel Delves into GA4, EV’s and More at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo

LAS VEGAS — The second day of the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo begin with attendees gathered to hear from leading auto marketers in the industry. And they heard a frank discussion about four issues auto dealerships are contenting with. Moderated by Eliana Raggio from Dealer eProcess, panelists “Big” Al Gillespie of Mark Wahlberg Automotive […]

Need for Vehicle Affordability Becoming More Pronounced, According to New CarGurus Report

CarGurus is an exhibitor at the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo from October 8-10, located at booth 629 CarGurus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARG), the No. 1 visited digital auto platform for shopping, buying, and selling new and used vehicles, released its Quarterly Review for Q3 2024, identifying areas of opportunity as the consumer need for affordability […]

myKaarma Becomes Certified Partner for the Nissan NCAR Service and INFINITI ICAR-X Service Programs, Revolutionizing Service Lanes Across Dealerships

Gayle Benson NIssan
myKaarma, is an exhibitor at the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo from October 8-10, located at booth 405 myKaarma, a leading provider of communication and payment software solutions for automotive dealerships, is thrilled to announce its official certification as a partner in both Nissan’s NCAR Service and INFINITI’s ICAR-X Service programs. This prestigious certification solidifies […]

Impel Integrates with Cox Automotive’s Xtime to Deliver AI Scheduling Solution

Impel Cox Automotive
Impel is an exhibitor at the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo from October 8-10, located at booth 609 Impel announced on Oct. 4 an artificial intelligence (AI) integration with Cox Automotive’s Xtime that will provide scheduling benefits dealers and customers. Devin Daly, CEO and Co-Founder of Impel, stated AI-powered automation is the foundation that enables automotive dealers […]

Numa Raises $32 million to Power the AI-Native Auto Dealership

Numa will showcase its AI-native dealership technology at the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo from October 8-10 at booth 707 Numa, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform for auto dealerships, announced a $32 million Series B funding round on Oct. 1. Founded by the team behind Location Labs, Numa integrates AI into every aspect of dealership functions—from rescuing customer […]

Sales Strategies Keynote Kicks Off 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo

LAS VEGAS — The 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo kicked off with the keynote session titled Modern Sales Tactics and Strategies to Navigate the New Normal. The panel of Brad Lea, global entrepreneur and host of “Dropping Bombs” podcast, Nelson Lyles, managing partner and GM, Withers Automotive Group, and Sean V. Bradley, president, Dealer Synergy, […]

Gubagoo Launches Next Generation of AI-Powered Conversational Commerce

Gubagoo is an exhibitor at the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo from October 8-10, located at booth 515 Gubagoo, a leading provider of digital retailing and conversational commerce for automotive dealerships, recently released the latest enhancement for Gubagoo ChatSmart—Guba IQ. Built in-house using OpenAI tools, Guba IQ is fully trained based on the vast automotive […]

NETSOL Unveils the Transcend Platform to Provide Customers with a Unified Digital Retail and Asset Finance Solution

NETSOL Technologies is an exhibitor at the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo from October 8-10, 2024 at booth 630 NETSOL Technologies, Inc., the global leader in delivering state-of-the-art solutions for the asset finance and leasing industry, announced on Oct. 8 its new unified Transcend Platform – an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital retail and asset finance solution […]

CallRevu Integrates with Reynolds FOCUS to Elevate Dealership Communication

CallRevu is a sponsor at the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo from October 8-10, 2024 CallRevu, a leading innovator in communication intelligence solutions for automotive dealerships, is excited to share it has integrated CallRevu’s latest communication product – their hosted phone system formerly known as TotalCX/Interactive Tel, with Reynolds FOCUS CRM. This strategic collaboration […]

Cox Automotive Introduces Retail360

Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive is an exhibitor at the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo from October 8-10, located at booth 201 Cox Automotive has introduced Retail360, a comprehensive suite of tools that connects the entire auto retail ecosystem along every step of the car-buying journey. The company is promoting the new tool as an industry first due […]

UVeye Launches AI-Powered BDC Booster for Car Dealerships

UVeye is attending Digital Dealer from October 8-10, 2024 and demoing the BDC Booster at booth number 914.  UVeye has launched its BDC Booster, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered sales intelligence and engagement platform designed to enhance dealership operations, at the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo. Leveraging it’s unique AI-powered vehicle inspection data, UVeye officials are promoting the […]

New Exhibitors to Visit at #DDCE2024

One of the best parts about attending the Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is meeting new friends. And #DDCE2024 is no exception. The floor of the MGM Grand will feature over 20 new exhibitors covering a range of expertise in marketing, CRM & DMS Solutions, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, payment platforms and so much more. […]

CarGurus Welcomes Mike O’Hanlon as Chief Revenue Officer, Jennifer Hanson as Chief People Officer

CarGurus is an exhibitor at the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo from October 8-10, located at booth 629 CarGurus recently announced the appointments of Mike O’Hanlon as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), and Jennifer Hanson as Chief People Officer (CPO). With deep experience driving customer growth and retention strategies for online marketplace and software as a […]

New Voices to Hear at #DDCE2024

One of the best parts about attending the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo is getting a chance to hear the perspective of new speakers at our sessions. And #DDCE2024 is no exception. This year, we have new leaders in the automotive industry that will give presentations over the three days at the conference on subjects such […]

Keynotes, Exhibitors, Sessions, Social Networking: What to Know About the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 

2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo
To get you set for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024), we want to give you a layout of what programs, talks, exhibitors and events are being offered this week. We begin #DDCE2024 on Oct. 8 with the keynote session titled Modern Sales Tactics and Strategies to Navigate the New Normal. Brad Lea, global entrepreneur […]

Spotlight on…..myKaarma

Ujj Nath myKaarma,
As we look to tell the stories about people and the products that support auto dealerships, Digital Dealer is shining the spotlight on companies that help dealers do their job more effectively. We recently interviewed Ujj Nath, CEO of myKaarma, who reflected on his career and offers his insights into the ever-evolving automotive technology landscape. […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: Sales and Variable Ops

Over the past few months, we have spotlighted the individual and panels who will be leading the sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! #DDCE2024 brings together automotive dealers, OEMs, thought leaders, and solution providers to power business growth and connections. The 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is your chance […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: Marketing and Advertising

Over the past few months, we have spotlighted the individual and panels who will be leading the sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! #DDCE2024 brings together automotive dealers, OEMs, thought leaders, and solution providers to power business growth and connections. The 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is your chance to […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: Dealer Ops & Leadership

Over the past few months, we have spotlighted the individual and panels who will be leading the sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! #DDCE2024 brings together automotive dealers, OEMs, thought leaders, and solution providers to power business growth and connections. The 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is your chance to […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: Fixed Ops

Over the past few months, we have spotlighted the individual and panels who will be leading the sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! #DDCE2024 brings together automotive dealers, OEMs, thought leaders, and solution providers to power business growth and connections. The 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is your chance to […]

Dealer Synergy’s Sean Bradley Set to Kickoff the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference and Expo

Dealer Synergy Sean V Bradley
As part of the three-man keynote panel kicking off 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024), Dealer Synergy’s Sean V. Bradley sees it as opportunity to set the tone for the show. “Digital Dealer is the preeminent digital conference in in the entire automotive industry. The keynote needs to the thesis statement of the industry,” […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: titled Selling New Cars Through Truthful TikTok Videos!

DeVries TikTok
Over the past few months, we have shared sneak previews of sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. To that end, session leaders have offered an expanded explanation of what is in store at their session in Las […]

Networking Opportunities Scheduled for #DDCE2024

Social Networking DDCE2024
As exhibitors and attendees get set to descend on Las Vegas for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024), one of the great features are the social programs offered to meet up with old and new friends. #DDCE2024 starts with Coffee by the Keynote Hall from 8:20-9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Fuel up […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: Building Bridges: Unlocking the Secrets to Stronger Customer Relationships

Personalization
Over the past few months, we have shared sneak previews of sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. To that end, session leaders have offered an expanded explanation of what is in store at their session in Las […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: Next Generation Strategies for Dealers

Next Gen Auto Dealerships
Over the past few months, we have shared sneak previews of sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. To that end, session leaders have offered an expanded explanation of what is in store at their session in Las […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: TikTok Masterclass for Car Dealers

TikTok Dealers United Justin Friend
Over the past few months, we have shared sneak previews of sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. To that end, session leaders have offered an expanded explanation of what is in store at their session in Las […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: Stop the Daredevils at Your Dealership

Informativ Curtis Knievel Daredevil
Over the past few months, we have shared sneak previews of sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. To that end, session leaders have offered an expanded explanation of what is in store at their session in Las […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: How to Turn a Vendor into a Partner

Vendor to Partner
Over the past few months, we have shared  sneak previews of  sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. To that end, session leaders have offered an expanded explanation of what is in store at their session in Las Vegas. […]

Meet #DDCE2024’s Women’s Meetup Ambassadors Today

Woman's Meetup DDCE2024
Join us at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) for the Women’s Meetup to network with women in the automotive industry. We are excited to announce the five leaders who make up the inaugural Women’s Meetup Ambassador Program. We are hosting a sneak peek into what to expect onsite with a virtual meetup on […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: Stop with the Fluffy Duffy Crap and Rev Up Your Website Conversions

Website Fluff #DDCE2024 Dealer eProcess Eliana Raggio Horne Auto Group April Simmons
Over the past few months, we have shared sneak previews of sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. To that end, session leaders have offered an expanded explanation of what is in store at their session in Las Vegas. […]

Who is Talking in the Expo Hall During #DDCE2024

Expo Sessions 2024
As we try to meet the needs of our attendees and exhibitors at Digital Dealer Conference & Expo being held this year, there are more informal session held in the Expo Hall. These more intimate sessions, held on the first two days of the conference, cover subjects such as advertising, use of technology at the […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: Decoding Google’s New Generative Search Results

Over the past few months, we have shared sneak previews of sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. To that end, session leaders have offered an expanded explanation of what is in store at their session in Las […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: Automotive Marketing 2024: WHO & WHAT is Important

Marketing Session
Over the past few months, we have shared sneak previews of sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. To that end, session leaders have offered an expanded explanation of what is in store at their session in Las […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: The New Paradigm Shifts in Fixed Operations

Over the past few months, we have shared sneak previews of sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. To that end, session leaders have offered an expanded explanation of what is in store at their session in Las […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: Take the Wheel, Gen Z: What Drives the Newest Generation to Engage with Auto Brands

Gen Z Car Buying
Over the past few months, we have shared sneak previews of sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. To that end, session leaders have offered an expanded explanation of what is in store at their session in Las Vegas. VDX.tv’s […]

Proctor Dealerships’ Don Monda to Speak at #DDCE2024

Technicians High Schools Proctor Dealerships Don Monda
The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live. Proctor Dealerships’ Senior Fixed Operations Director Don Monda will conduct a session titled Grow Your Best Technicians by Cultivating from Your Local High Schools. In this session, you will gain the knowledge on how to grow your own technicians. You […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: How to Leverage the Power of Video to Immediately Increase Engagements, Conversions, Volume & Gross

Video Marketing
Over the past few months, we have shared sneak previews of sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. To that end, session leaders have offered an expanded explanation of what is in store at their session in Las […]

Digital Dealer to Celebrate the Best in the Auto Industry at #DDCE2024

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer Awards program for 2024. A team of independent judges evaluate the submissions and selected the finalists. The deadline for nominations was Sept. 1 and the Digital Dealer Award winners will be announced […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: Transformative Power of Autonomous AI Agents

Over the past few months, we have shared sneak previews of sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. To that end, session leaders have offered an expanded explanation of what is in store at their session in Las Vegas. Numa’s […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: Fuel Your Digital Strategy

Over the past few months, we have highlighted 43 sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. Fuel Your Digital Strategy: Learn How To Optimize Your First-Party Data will feature a panel consisting of Horne Auto Group’s April Simmons, […]

#DDCE2024 Sessions in Focus: Amplify Your Data for Marketing Mastery

Autograph Analytics
Over the past few months, we have shared sneak previews of sessions that will be held at 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! But the introductions we have written have left attendees wanting more. Analytics Advantage: Amplify Your Data for Marketing Mastery will feature a panel consisting of Autograph Analytics’ Bryan Nguyen, Joe Leano […]

Gunn Auto Group’s Tony Rhoades, LESA’s Phiilp Ly to Speak at #DDCE2024

Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Gunn Auto Group‘s Tony Rhoades and LESA’s Philip Ly will lead a session titled Leverage AI to Maximize Vehicle Merchandising. This session will give the perspective of industry insider on how AI tools can be leveraged as part of a multimedia vehicle […]

DealerOMG’s Dave Lemmon, Covert Auto Group Lisa Geber to Present at #DDCE2024

Marketing & Advertising Mastermind DDCE2024
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! DealerOMG’s Dave Lemmon and Covert Auto Group’s Lisa Gener will moderate a Marketing & Advertising Mastermind session. The Mastermind session is a unique opportunity to drive the conversation. Gener and Lemmon will help problem solve, but the questions and challenges discussed will […]

Four Mastermind Sessions Set for #DDCE2024

Mastermind Sessions
One of the favorite events for attendees at the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is our Mastermind Sessions. These sessions, held on each day of #DDCE2024, are tailored to the interests of those in the auto industry, where you will be encouraged to engage in a peer group exchange, sharing best practices, ideas, and […]

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family’s Kevin Frye to Host a Session at #DDCE2024

Enhancing the Customer Experience
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Kevin Frye, Marketing Director, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, will lead a session titled 2024 UX Study: Understanding Today’s Shopper. What are the most effective ways to market during this challenging market with high interest rates, high inflation, and lower consumer confidence? Join […]

Dealer.com’s Ben Gilbert and Pinterest’s Allison McConeghy to Speak at #DDCE2024

Pinterest DDCE2024
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Dealer.com’s Ben Gilbert and Pinterest’s Allison McConeghy will guide attendees in a session titled The Power of Full Funnel: How a Multi-Objective Strategy Drives Results. Did you know that Pinners exposed to full funnel campaigns convert up to three times higher than […]

Ligier Store Doesburg’s Paul de Vries Hosts TikTok Session at #DDCE2024

TikTok Auto Dealerships Sales
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Ligier Store Doesburg’s CEO Paul de Vries will helm a session title Selling New Cars Through Truthful TikTok Videos! In this workshop, de Vries will explain to attendees about the fascinating world of TikTok. Ligier Store Doesburg uses TikTok as a  means […]

2024 Digital Dealer Awards Nominations Closed

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
The deadline for the nominations for the 2024 Digital Dealers has closed. As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is handing out awards for the first time. We have received over 50 people and products nominations as of Sept. 1. Finalists will be announced on Sept. […]

A Look at the New Voices at #DDCE2024

DD24 New Voices
One of the best parts about attending the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is getting a chance to hear the perspective of new speakers at our sessions. And #DDCE2024 is no exception. This year, we have new leaders in the automotive industry that will give presentations over the three days at the conference on […]

Upstart Network’s Gary Fields Session Set for #DDCE2024

Online Shopping DD24
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Expectations vs Reality – Addressing the Digital Disconnect from Online to In-Store is the title for the session being led by Gary Fields, Enterprise Account Manager, Upstart Network. Consumers expect a smooth transition from when they start their online shopping journey to […]

Deadline to Nominate 2024 Digital Dealer Awards is Sept. 1

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. The award contest is open to submissions from businesses or individuals based in the continental U.S. only. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age as of […]

Numa’s Derek Simonds to Host Session at #DDCE2024

Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Derek Simonds, Executive Vice President, Automotive, Numa will lead a session titled Transformative Power of Autonomous AI Agents. Simonds will detail how Generative AI (Gen AI), the technology powering ChatGPT, is poised to revolutionize the dealership landscape, fundamentally transforming how dealerships operate. […]

Deadline to Nominate 2024 Digital Dealer Awards: Best Dealer This Week

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the five categories is Best Dealer. The award contest is open to submissions from businesses or individuals based in the continental U.S. only. Entrants must be at […]

The Niello Company’s Tiffany Colato and Dennis Gingrich Team with Reunion Marketing’s Dave Spannhake at #DDCE2024

Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Taking Back the Wheel: Your Gameplan for Winning Inside Google’s New Rules is a session that will be presented by three experts in the field: Dave Spannhake, founder and CEO, Reunion Marketing; Dennis Gingrich, sales & finance director, The Niello Company, COO […]

2024 Digital Dealer Awards: Best Use of AI Nomination Deadline Set for Sept. 1

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the five categories is Best Use of AI. The award contest is open to submissions from businesses or individuals based in the continental U.S. only. Entrants must […]

Dealer Synergy’s Sean Bradley Talks to Tustin Toyota’s Cody Carter at #DDCE2024

Toyota Cody Carter DD24
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Dealer Synergy President Sean V. Bradley and Tustin Toyota Sales Consultant Cody Carter will lead a session titled Learn All About How Cody Carter Sold 1,408 Units in 2023 & How You Can Too! Are you ready to revolutionize your dealership’s sales […]

Five Days Left to Nominate for 2024 Digital Dealer Awards: Best Marketing

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the five categories is Best Marketing. The award contest is open to submissions from businesses or individuals based in the continental U.S. only. Entrants must be at […]

Generations Digital’s George Nenni to Speak at #DDCE2024

Google Analytics 4
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Generations Digital’s George Nenni will lead a two-part session titled Unlocking the Secrets of GA4 Conversion Tracking. Are you struggling to use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to measure the true ROI of your dealership’s digital marketing? Do visitors slip through the analytics […]

Last Week to Nominate Best New Product for 2024 Digital Dealer Awards

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the five categories is Best New Product. The award contest is open to submissions from businesses or individuals based in the continental U.S. only. Entrants must be […]

Horne Auto Group’s April Simmons, BZ Consultants Group’s Brooke Furniss, PureCars’ Hannah Lifson and PCG Digital’s Sarah Ciociola to Present at #DDCE2024

Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! A session entitled Fuel Your Digital Strategy: Learn How To Optimize Your First-Party Data will feature a panel consisting of Horne Auto Group’s April Simmons, BZ Consultants Group’s Brooke Furniss, PureCars’ Hannah Lifson and PCG Digital’s Sarah Ciociola. As industry standards evolve, […]

WYN Solutions’ Venus Toro Will Speak at #DDCE2024

Advertising in Spanish
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! WYN Solutions’ Venus Toro will lead a session titled The Value of Advertising in Spanish – It’s Not Just for Texas. Toro will detail how the Spanish-speaking population is the largest minority market – and growing in the United States. In 2020, […]

Meet the New Exhibitors at #DDCE2024

One of the best parts about attending the Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is meeting new friends. And #DDCE2024 is no exception. The floor of the MGM Grand will feature over 20 new exhibitors covering a range of expertise in marketing, CRM & DMS Solutions, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, payment platforms and so much more. […]

2024 Digital Dealer Awards Impact Award Nomination Deadline Approaching

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the five categories is Impact Award. The award contest is open to submissions from businesses or individuals based in the continental U.S. only. Entrants must be at […]

Keynote Speakers Announced for DDCE2024

2024 Keynote Speakers
The 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is proud to announce the Keynote speakers that will be featured at the conference this year. The Keynote session Modern Sales Tactics and Strategies to Navigate the New Normal will kick off the event on Oct. 8. Brad Lea, global entrepreneur and host of “Dropping Bombs” podcast, […]

Informativ’s Curtis Knievel to Speak at #DDCE2024

Informativ’s Curtis Knievel
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Informativ’s Curtis Knievel, the nephew to Evel Knievel, will share his plan to Stop the Daredevils at Your Dealership at his session at #DDCE2024. His family knows a little something about taking risks, and in this presentation, Knievel will share how daredevils […]

Deadline to Nominate 2024 Digital Dealer Awards: Best Dealer Approaching

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the five categories is Best Dealer. The award contest is open to submissions from businesses or individuals based in the continental U.S. only. Entrants must be at […]

Frank Kent Motor Company’s Jack Feltgen to Speak at #DDCE2024

Personal Branding
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Jack Feltgen of Frank Kent Motor Company will lead a session titled Personal Branding Crash Course for Your Sales Team. In this session, Feltgen explores how management can outfit their sales staff with the tools to build their own personal brands to […]

Deadline Approaching for 2024 Digital Dealer Awards: Best Marketing

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the five categories is Best Marketing. The award contest is open to submissions from businesses or individuals based in the continental U.S. only. Entrants must be at […]

Gee Automotive’s Jake Hales to Speak at #DDCE2024

The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live! How to Turn a Vendor Into a Partner will be presented by Jake Hales, Digital Operations Manger, Gee Automotive Companies. What is the difference between a vendor and a partner? Hales’s talk will show there are many benefits of having […]

2024 Digital Dealer Awards: Best Use of AI Nomination Deadline Set for Sept. 1

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the five categories is Best Use of AI. The award contest is open to submissions from businesses or individuals based in the continental U.S. only. Entrants must […]

VDX.tv’s James Johnson to Speak at #DDCE2024

VDX.tv James Johnson Take the Wheel, Gen Z
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! James Johnson, VP, Account Planning, VDX.tv, will be present a session titled Take the Wheel, Gen Z this year. As the automotive industry balances driving short-term profitability while remaining focused on long-term growth through electric vehicles, autonomous technology, and connected services, a […]

Vanguard’s Tax, Western Fidelity Insurance’s Jones Presenting a Session at #DDCE2024

Jamie Tax Kristin Jones Navigating the Gears of Success:
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Vanguard Dealer Services’ Jamie Tax and Western Fidelity Insurance Services’ Kristin Jones will co-present a panel titled Navigating the Gears of Success: A Roadmap to Rising in Sales in the Automotive Industry. Despite the automotive industry being historically male dominated, a significant […]

Affinitiv’s Dean Martin, Michael Cappelli Set to Speak at #DDCE2024

#DDCE2024 Affinitiv, Building Bridges: Unlocking the Secrets to Stronger Customer Relationships
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Dean Martin, VP of Marketing, Affinitiv, and Michael Cappelli, Director of Sales Support SaaS will, Affinitiv, lead a session titled Building Bridges: Unlocking the Secrets to Stronger Customer Relationships. Building strong relationships with your DMS customers is crucial to growing their loyalty […]

Dealer Alchemist CEO Shean Kirin to Host Session at #DDCE2024

Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Dealer Alchemist CEO Shean Kirin will lead a session titled Speed to Lead: Dynamic Ad Alchemy. Dealers face the challenge of keeping their inventory advertising dynamic, engaging, and effective. Kirin’s session is designed to equip automotive dealers with the insights and tools […]

Authenticom’s Michelle Phelps, Asbury Automotive’s John Belen to Host Session at #DDCE2024

Authenticom Michelle Phelps Asbury Automotive John Belen Data Detox: Cleansing Your Dealership's Systems for Peak Performance
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Authenticom’s Michelle Phelps and Asbury Automotive’s John Belen will hold a session titled Data Detox: Cleansing Your Dealership’s Systems for Peak Performance. “Bad data” lurks in every corner of your dealership operations, from an incoming online lead to the bogus email given […]

CF Search Marketing’s Pierre Fiorini, Connie Gundrum to Speak at #DDCE2024

Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! CF Search Marketing’s Managing Partner, Co-Founder Pierre Fiorini and CMO Connie Gundrum will host a session titled Decoding Google’s New Generative Search Results: Strategies for SEO Success in the Age of AI. In this enlightening session, Fiorini and Gundrum will explore with […]

Scaling Used Car Operations Effectively Talk by Repair OnDemand’s Mike Boyd Set for #DDCE2024

#DDCE2024 Mike Boyd Repair OnDemand Scaling Used Car Operations Effectively: Keeping Up with the Flow of Demand.
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Mike Boyd, Managing Director, Repair OnDemand will present a session titled Scaling Used Car Operations Effectively. Boyd’s session will focus on today’s winning Used Vehicle Dealers have learned that the key to success is both clarity of where their used cars are […]

EMG’s Brett Hall Will Discuss Streaming Advertising at #DDCE2024

Brett Hall EMG How to Tame the Wild West of Streaming Advertising
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Brett Hall, VP of Sales and Marketing for EMG, will host a session titled How to Tame the Wild West of Streaming Advertising.  With streaming advertising is in its infancy right now, Hall’s session will show how the medium is ripe with […]

Join Leadbox’s Ian Cruickshank’s AI Session at #DDCE2024

Ian S. Cruickshank AI #DDCE2024
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Ian S. Cruickshank, President and CEO of Leadbox, will present the session Get Home in Time for Dinner: AI Tools for YOUR Success. In the fast-paced world where every second counts, leading an automotive dealership demands more than just staying abreast of […]

Horne’s April Simmons, Dealer eProcess’s Eliana Raggio to Host Session at #DDCE2024

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Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Horne Auto Group’s April Simmons and Dealer eProcess’s Eliana Raggio will lead a session titled Stop with the Fluffy Duffy Crap and Rev Up Your Website Conversions. In this interactive session, attendees will embark on a journey to uncover the hidden potential […]

FixedOPS Marketing’s Russell Hill to Talk Fixed Operations at #DDCE2024

Russell Hill FixedOPS Marketing The New Paradigm Shifts in Fixed Operations
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Russell Hill, Co-Founder/Managing Partner, FixedOPS Marketing, will lead a session titled The New Paradigm Shifts in Fixed Operations. Have you heard people saying, “there’s a new paradigm shift in fixed operations”? In this session, Hill will detail exactly what that means. Attendees […]

At #DDCE2024, Steve Roessler of DriveCentric to talk Emoji-nal Intelligence

Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Steve Roessler, Chief Evangelist Officer, DriveCentric, will deliver a session titled Emoji-nal Intelligence: Mastering Modern Communication Strategies for Sales Success. In this session, Roessler will discuss the latest modern communication strategies for sales success. From AI messaging and making use of social […]

Clarivoy CEO Steve White to Present at #DDCE2024

Clarivoy CEO Steve White DD24
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Clarivoy CEO Steve White will present a session titled Are You Ready for Cookieless Marketing? Probably Not: Get Ready with this Cookieless Crash Course. As the digital marketing landscape undergoes a seismic shift away from reliance on third-party cookies, the question arises: […]

CallRevu’s CEO Ben Chodor to Speak at #DDCE2024

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Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! CallRevu’s CEO Ben Chodor will deliver a session titled Leveraging Customer Intelligence and Intimacy: Revolutionizing the Automotive Customer Experience with Data. In today’s highly competitive and fast-paced automotive market, delivering an exceptional customer experience is table stakes. At the forefront of this […]

Dealer Synergy’s Tianna Mick to Lead Session on Video Marketing at #DDCE2024

DDCE2024 Tianna Mick Dealer Synergy Video Marketing
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Tianna Mick, Dealer Synergy’s Chief Marketing Officer, will host a session at DDCE2024 titled How to Leverage the Power of Video to Immediately Increase Engagements, Conversions, Volume & Gross. Did you know that using video increases email click-through rates by 300 percent? […]

Keller Creative Agency’s Alec Sullivan to Present at #DDCE2024

#DDCE2024 Keller Creative Agency’s data engineer Alec Sullivan
Explore the session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024)! Featured Session: Keller Creative Agency’s data engineer Alec Sullivan will present a session titled Falling in Love with the Numbers: From Sales Manager to Data Engineer. This session will unpack the transformative shift to digital marketing strategies from traditional within the automotive […]

“Automotive Marketing 2024: WHO & WHAT is Important”

#DDCE2024 Session Marketing: WHO & WHAT is Important
The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live! Automotive Marketing Gurus CEO Jonathan Thompson will host a session titled, Automotive Marketing 2024: WHO & WHAT is Important. Joining Thompson will be, Riverside Automotive Group’s Partner/COO Mike Cass, Delvan Holdings’ Jennifer Myers of and Clement Automotive Group’s CMO Evangeline […]

Michael Renaud to Present at #DDCE2024

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The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live! Alan Ram’s Proactive Training Solutions’ CEO Michael Renaud will lead a session titled Accelerating Automotive Excellence: Unveiling the Future of Dealership Dynamics. Having spent his entire automotive career in the New York metro area auto market with expertise in BDC […]

Street Volkswagen’s John Luciano and Dynatron Software’ Brad Paschal to Present at #DDCE2024

Service Department #DDCE24
The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live! John Luciano, Owner and General Manager of Street Volkswagen of Amarillo, and Brad Paschal, market president, Dynatron Software, will present a session titled, How to Apply the Sales Perspective to Your Service: Why Should Sales Get All the Cool Stuff? […]

SearchLab Digital’s Greg Gifford to Speak at #DDCE2024

SEO Strategies for Dealerships
The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live! Greg Gifford, Chief Operating Officer, SearchLab Digital, will lead a two-part session titled, Forget the Snake Oil: A Data-Based Approach to SEO. SEO sessions at automotive conferences are almost always led by vendors who just want to sell you SEO—yet […]

FlickFusion’s Tim James to Speak at #DDCE2024

The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live. Tim James, chief operating officer, FlickFusion Video Marketing, will present a session titled, Put the FUN Back in the Sales Funnel. James’s session will cover video content, including video format, the ideas surrounding product reviews, video walkaround presentations, staff introductions, service […]

Dealers United’s Justin Friend Will Lead a Masterclass on TikTok at #DDCE2024

TikTok Auto Dealerships Sales
The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live! Justin Friend, Senior Vice President, Dealers United, and Julianna Wanner, Agency Partner Manager, TikTok, will present a TikTok Masterclass for Car Dealers, How to Make Your Dealership Unbeatable on TikTok. In this session, Friend will help you discover the blueprint […]

Ansira’s Angie Cordova and Heather Bildner Will Present at #DDCE2024

The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live! Ansira’s Angie Cordova, VP of Product, and Heather Bildner, Sr. Director, Dealer Group Strategy, will present a session titled, Improving Website Conversions.  Customers might shop for vehicles every 3-5 years, but they shop online every day. Cordova and Bildner will […]

Join Proctor Dealerships’ Don Monda and Will Beckedicks for a Mastermind at #DDCE2024

2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo The Proctor Dealership
The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live! The Proctor Dealerships’ Don Monda, Senior Fixed Operations Director, and Will Benedicks, Variable Operations Director, will facilitate a Mastermind tailored to your interests. In this dynamic mastermind, Monda and Benedicks will lead a peer group exchange, sharing best practices, ideas, […]

Mark Miller Subaru’s Ashley Bales to Speak at #DDCE2024

The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live! Ashley Bales, Social Media and Special Projects Manger with Mark Miller Subaru, will host a session titled Engaging Audiences on the Move: How to Fuel Brand Loyalty with Interactive Campaigns and Influencer Partnerships. Bales will delve into the strategic execution […]

Wyler Automotive Family’s Kevin Frye to Speak at #DDCE2024

The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live!  Kevin Frye, Head Coach of Marketing with the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family will present a session titled I Have a CDP… Now What?. Frye’s session is geared to helping navigate the process of implementing and utilizing a Customer Data Platform […]

Dealer Teamwork’s Anissa Collins, Olivia Stapleton to Speak at #DDCE2024

The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live! Dealer Teamwork‘s Anissa Collins, Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Olivia Stapleton, Marketing Specialist, Sales Enablement, will present a session titled Next Generation Strategies for Dealers. Collins and Stapleton will offer their take on a changing industry and as […]

MNTN’s Ali Haeri to Speak at #DDCE2024

The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live! One of the featured speakers is Ali Haeri, SVP of Marketing, MNTN. Titled How to Transform Incremental Reach into Incremental Results on CTV, this session is geared to marketing and advertising professionals. Haeri will examine how connected TV advertising resembles […]

2024 Digital Dealer Awards: Best Use of AI

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the six categories is Best Use of AI. The award contest is open to submissions from businesses or individuals based in the continental U.S. only. Entrants must […]

2024 Digital Dealer Awards: Best Marketing

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the six categories is Best Markets. The award contest is open to submissions from businesses or individuals based in the continental U.S. only. Entrants must be at […]

#DDCE2024 Session Schedule Just Released!

The session schedule for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (#DDCE2024) is now live! #DDCE2024 is a 2.5-day event, Oct. 8-10, 2024, at MGM Grand in Las Vegas that will bring together automotive dealers, OEMs, thought leaders, and solution providers to power business growth and connections. The 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo is your chance […]

2024 Digital Dealer Awards: Best New Product

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the six categories is Best New Product. The award contest is open to submissions from businesses or individuals based in the continental U.S. only. Entrants must be […]

The Ultimate AI Hackathon at #DDCE2024

2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo The Ultimate AI Hackathon
As we start to gear up for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo, one of the most anticipated sessions is an interactive workshop centered around artificial intelligence (AI). Get ready to ignite your creativity and flex your strategic muscles at The Ultimate AI Hackathon, an exhilarating workshop designed by Brent Wees of idea.meet.plan for thinkers and doers! […]

2024 Digital Dealer Awards: Best Dealer

Digital Dealer Awards Best Dealer
As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. Among the six categories is Best Dealer. The award contest is open to submissions from businesses or individuals based in the continental U.S. only. Entrants must be at […]

Digital Dealer to Celebrate the Best in the Auto Industry 

As part of our continuing efforts to celebrate the auto industry and those involved, Digital Dealer is proud to announce the Digital Dealer awards program for 2024. There are five categories that we are looking for nominations for: Best Dealer Best New Product Best Marketing Best Use of AI Impact Award The process involves submitting […]

Digital Dealer Conference & Expo 2024 Registration Now Open

Attendee registration is open for the 2024 Digital Dealer Conference & Expo! Oh, and did you know the show will be at a new venue? That’s right! Digital Dealer will be at MGM Grand, October 8-10, 2024! Digital Dealer Conference & Expo, a 2.5-day event, brings together automotive dealers, OEMs, thought leaders, and solution providers, […]