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Kantar Media Reports U.S. Advertising Expenditures Increased 2.6%
NEW YORK -- Total advertising expenditures in the first quarter of 2012 increased 2.6 percent from a year ago and finished the period at $32.9 billion, according to data released today by Kantar Media, the leading provider of strategic advertising and marketing...
Joe Verde Invited To Speak At Minority Automobile Dealers Annual Conference
Orange County, CA. – It’s projected that automobile sales in 2012 will top 14 million units, and in today’s market, sales will not be divided equally among all dealerships. Automotive sales training expert and author Joe Verde will address how dealers can get more...
“The Dark Knight Rises” and Chrysler Present: Imported From Gotham City
-- Rise to the Challenge -- Burbank, Calif. - Warner Bros. Pictures and the Chrysler brand have teamed up to bring fans the opportunity of a lifetime surrounding the July 20th release of “The Dark Knight Rises,” the much-anticipated conclusion to the blockbuster Dark...
Mudd Advertising Acquires TargetClick Marketing Solutions, Strengthens Digital Offerings
Cedar Falls, Iowa – Mudd Advertising, the nation’s leading full-service automotive advertising agency headquartered in Cedar Falls, Iowa, has acquired TargetClick Marketing Solutions, a strategic innovation-focused online marketing company. Through this acquisition,...
SOCIALDEALER Introduces Buyer Referral Program: Social Referrals
Using Social Referrals, dealerships are able to create, manage and track buyer referrals to pump up sales and service profits. Chicago, IL – SOCIALDEALER, a leading social media management company that helps automotive dealers create, manage and monitor their social...
Edmunds.com Editors Recommend Ten New and Used Safe Models for America’s Youngest Drivers
With School out for Summer, Edmunds.com Urges Parents to Consider Midsize Sedans for Teen Drivers SANTA MONICA, Calif. — With school out of session and many teen drivers spending more time on the road this summer, parents across the country are deliberating which...
AutoTrader.com Launches Privacy Shield Nationwide To Further Protect Private Seller Customer Privacy On AutoTrader.com
ATLANTA -- AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, is launching the Privacy Shield™ product nationwide after a successful year-long test pilot. Privacy Shield™ helps private sellers keep their personal contact information private, yet still connect...
Succession Leadership
Any time I break the light in the door of a dealership there is discussion on the topic of leadership. Common comments include: “I don’t know who will lead the group after I am gone”, “We cannot find good people who want to lead”, “My kids just don’t seem to want to...
The Art of Recruiting and Retaining Women in your Dealership
Note: This is the first of a three-part series on a subject that needs more that a single column to do it justice, because women are critical to your success. There are thousands of intelligent and well-qualified women candidates out there that could be succeeding at...
Vehicles Turn 60% Faster Through Groundbreaking Certification Program
Recently launched SureSale Certified wins major gains for participating used car dealers: an additional 23% or $2,300 gross per vehicle on averageVENICE, Calif. -- SureSale Certified, the certified pre-owned marketing program that is changing the way used vehicles are...
Manheim Unveils Solar Installations at Two Auction Locations to Generate Renewable Energy
Solar Installations Part of National Cox Conserves Program ATLANTA -- Manheim announced today the completion of photovoltaic solar installations at two of its auto auctions, Manheim Baltimore-Washington and Manheim Nashville to produce clean energy and reduce carbon...
Autobytel Launches New Mobile Website
Sponsored by Subaru of America, Unique Mobile Features and Capabilities Highlight Consumer Offering IRVINE, Calif. -- Mobile usage is on the rise and Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq: ABTL), the company dedicated to helping dealers and car buyers connect online, is meeting the...
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