Featured Blog Posts – May 2017 Archive (10)

When States Fight Back

I’ve written a lot about recall awareness and how dealers can position themselves to be champion…

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Added by Chris Miller on May 31, 2017 at 10:00am — No Comments

Don’t Be Fooled: New Google Attribution Announcement is NOT a Silver Bullet

I’m sure many of you have heard about Google’s new attribution offering as there has been much buzz about it lately – but don’t be fooled as this is not a silver bullet for auto dealers – in fact, FAR from it. Let me explain:…

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Added by Steve White on May 25, 2017 at 12:50pm — No Comments

Expect to Lose

One of the things I have learned about life is there will be times of great loss. You won’t get the job or promotion. You might face an illness with a family member, coworker or even yourself. You might struggle financially and be challenged every week as you try to pay your bills and meet your commitments.…

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Added by Rob Gehring on May 24, 2017 at 11:46am — No Comments

Is 2 Percent Good Enough for You?

Every dealer wants a nice healthy portion of their market share. But what if it was only 2 percent? Would that be good enough? Probably not.

Well, according to a recent interview in Automotive News, North American chief for Mazda, Masahiro Moro, thinks it is… However, in the article he states that there’s a difference between 2 percent and a “good” 2 percent,…

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Added by Mike Gorun on May 23, 2017 at 9:59am — No Comments

Internet Sales 20 Group 3-Day Training Conference Is Looking For Speakers And Panelists

http://www.InternetSales20Group.com 267-319-6776 

Internet Sales 20 Group 3-Day Training Conference Is Looking For Speakers And Panelists

The #IS20G Training Conference is one of the most respected in the industry. The upcoming Internet Sales 20 Group will…

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Added by Sean V. Bradley on May 23, 2017 at 3:00am — 3 Comments

What is Brand Loyalty, Really?

The automotive industry is extremely competitive – not just locally, but also at the manufacturer level. Manufacturers spend truckloads of money on conquest marketing and brand loyalty – which you would think should be great for dealers – and, to some degree, it is.

 

But think for a just a second here, does your OEM really care whether your customer stays…

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Added by Bill Wittenmyer on May 17, 2017 at 9:00am — No Comments

Recession Proof Your Store and Recapture Lost Business Quickly

By Ryan Williams, President, Fidelis PPM

When a business fails, failure is rarely sudden. A post-mortem will usually uncover when and where the first rust of failure set in.

Take for example, the case of a failed mainline import store. Rust first crept in when uninspired management failed to update store…

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Added by Jim Leman on May 16, 2017 at 11:18am — No Comments

Understanding the needs of female buyers – The 2017 U.S. Women’s Car Dealer Report

Discover 5 things the 2017 U.S. Women's Car Dealer Report will help you understand your female clientele better in this interview on CBT News with Joe Grubb.

Added by Anne Fleming on May 5, 2017 at 3:31pm — No Comments

Stream Companies Acquires WorldDealer

Stream Companies Acquires WorldDealer

Forms One of the Largest Integrated Dealer Agencies in US

Malvern, PA (PRWEB) May 04, 2017 -- Stream Companies is pleased to announce it has acquired

WorldDealer, an integrated advertising agency and automotive website company. With this strategic addition to one of the fastest growing…

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Added by Dan Ferguson on May 5, 2017 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Women’s 2017 Top Rated Car Brands when Purchasing

According to Autodata,17.6 million new vehicles were sold last year, setting a record for cars and trucks. One distinct group of consumers contributed an estimate 8.0 million units to that total: women buyers.

Dealers seeking to sell more to this critical market segment can start taking new actions and, in the process, collect data to improve the purchasing, service drive and shopping experiences for this powerful buyer.

By the Numbers

From our…

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Added by Anne Fleming on May 3, 2017 at 1:07pm — 1 Comment

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