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Which best describes you?
Dealership
What company do you work for (or own)?
Apple Chevrolet
What is your current position within your organization?
Internet Sales & Marketing Manager
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http://www.applechevy.com
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21 Years in the automotive business - 17 Years in Automotive Internet. Experience in Floor sales, Internet sales, Internet strategy, web design and development, SEO/SEM, digital marketing, Social Media. Passion for what I do!

Tom Gorham's Blog

Ode to Jim Zeigler and Living at Warp 5

Posted on October 11, 2011 at 8:30pm 2 Comments

I no sooner got back to Chicago from Digital Dealer 11 in Las Vegas, than I took off with my family to a campground in Indiana where I had no Internet… no Smart Phone… no electronics! What an absolute turnaround!  Upon arriving home, I immediately went to my computer and fired up my email; I saw that Jim Zeigler had posted his latest monthly article at ADM. I couldn’t wait and went directly to his article, which mesmerized me as usual. …

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From the Trenches – The Hybrid Internet

Posted on September 26, 2011 at 10:18pm 0 Comments

There’s been a lot of talk recently about the death of the Internet Department and the birth of the digital dealer. I certainly agree with this in principle as the Internet and digital technology have essentially become part and parcel to most retail industries. However in car dealerships, at least, there are issues that can’t be glossed over or treated lightly. These are issues of implementation.…



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Death of a (Car) Salesman?

Posted on August 28, 2011 at 2:16pm 2 Comments

Recently, Larry Bruce provided us with a wonderful article called "The American Car Salesman". In it he talked about the characteristics of those who make their living by proving themselves every single day. And for us in the business for some time, it touched us and gave us pride for the independent spirit of those of us who have never drawn a paycheck just for showing up. But no wistfulness here; I think this spirit still lives today.



The Internet revolution, being followed by…

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The People We Touch - Word of Mouth Advertising

Posted on May 21, 2011 at 5:45pm 2 Comments



Word of mouth advertising – it’s not almost a cliché, it IS a cliché. But it’s one we must be mindful of, because it’s the one thing in advertising that not only hasn’t changed, but is even more important today than ever.



With the Internet and digital advertising, Social Media and Dealer Reviews, word of mouth advertising rules. Everything we say and do can…

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At 11:19am on April 12, 2011, Keith Shetterly said…
Ha, no, I just joined the group here named "ADM Members on DealerElite".  I should've joined it before (thought I had), so I just corrected it.
At 10:57am on April 12, 2011, Keith Shetterly said…
Hey what?!?  :)

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