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Two Buzz-Worthy Terms You Need to Know Today

Two Buzz-Worthy Terms You Need to Know Today

No doubt, you have noticed that the usage of the terms Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) has skyrocketed in the last decade. Today, every industry is strategizing about how to leverage AI and ML to improve business. The automotive industry is no...

Your Conference Roadmap: DD25 Highlights

Your Conference Roadmap: DD25 Highlights

Join us this October 16-18th in Las Vegas, Nevada for 100+ actionable seminars, networking opportunities, and innovation – in one of the most exciting locations in the world. Digital Dealer 25 will feature an agenda packed with the industry’s most innovative speakers...

Think Tank: Google & Facebook Updates YOU NEED TO BE READY FOR!

Think Tank: Google & Facebook Updates YOU NEED TO BE READY FOR!

The platforms we utilize most as advertisers are changing— some for the worst, and others for the better. That's right... I'm talking about Google and Facebook . Regardless, your campaigns need to be ready for those changes— which is why you need to watch this week’s...

The 80/20 Rule

The 80/20 Rule

Affinitiv CEO & Executive Chairman Scot Eisenfelder shares the 80/20 rules and why it's important for marketing & revenue.

The Pitfalls of Discounting Service

The Pitfalls of Discounting Service

When it comes to sales and service transactions in the retail automotive industry, a main strategy in acquiring new customers or repeat business has always been to offer discounts. Most auto dealer advertisements on television, radio, online, or delivered via any...

Peer-to-Peer: Designing a Mentorship Program for Success

Peer-to-Peer: Designing a Mentorship Program for Success

There are a plethora of training programs and trainers in the automotive industry many of which have different styles, advice, and opinions. Often, those opinions vary widely. While training is indeed something I advocate in dealerships both as an ongoing initiative...

Ask Jim: A Service Focused Q&A

Ask Jim: A Service Focused Q&A

“Ask Jim” is an ongoing question-and-answer series with Jim Roche, Xtime’s senior vice president of marketing and managed services, on the pressing topics and issues within the fixed operations world. Question: What % of my RO’s should I be inspecting? Answer: Every...

Is Content Marketing a Necessity or a Nuisance?

Is Content Marketing a Necessity or a Nuisance?

In a recent blog, I wrote about how content marketing is more of a long-term play. In addition, to attract an audience, it is vital to offer more than purely sales content and “buy now!” messages. Consumers are constantly bombarded with these salesy messages....

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