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DMEa/Automotive News Webinar: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Killer Dealer App

Free webinar on Thursday March 28th at 2 p.m. EDT provides a detailed how-to session on deploying a highly successful dealership mobile app

 

Daytona Beach, FL–March 19, 2013 – DMEautomotive (DMEa), the science-inspired, results-based automotive marketing leader, announces the fifth in a series of webinars the company is hosting with Automotive News. The webinar titled…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on March 19, 2013 at 8:56am — No Comments

New Accessories Sales Process Generates Dramatic Revenue Growth and Cross-Dealership Benefits for North Carolina Dealership

 Case study from AddOnAuto demonstrates how cutting-edge accessories process drove accessories revenue from $0 to $150,000 per month, provided new vehicle sales training process, and increased F&I product sales for Scott Clark’s Toyota

 

San Francisco, CA – March 5, 2013AddOnAuto (AOA) the in-store accessories solution that is changing the way accessories…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on March 5, 2013 at 11:36am — No Comments

DMEautomotive Wins Prestigious 2013 Technology Leadership Award

DMEa’s Customer Journey receives Best Service Marketing Award from Dealer Marketing Magazine

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., February 13, 2013 -- DMEautomotive’s (DMEa) Customer Journey lifecycle marketing system was presented with the prestigious 2013 Technology Leadership Award for ‘Best Service Marketing’ at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo in Orlando,…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on February 13, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

Groundbreaking eBook on Dealership Mobile Apps Released

“The Pocket Revolution:  The Complete Guide to a Killer Mobile App,” from DMEautomotive, is the first-ever guidebook designed to help dealerships understand and create successful consumer-facing mobile apps; incorporates cutting-edge research from DMEa; available at Amazon.com and www.DMEautomotive.com 

Orlando, FL –February 8, 2013 – DMEautomotive (DMEa), the leader in…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on February 8, 2013 at 9:37am — No Comments

Auto Accessories 2013 Report: Protection Trend Continues, Convenience and Utility Products Gain Momentum

AddOnAuto Accessories Trend Report reveals strong in-dealership accessories sales; average dealership analyzed sold accessories to over 50% of customers and generated 48+% average gross profit margin

AddOnAuto (AOA) today released its annual Auto Accessories Trend Report that analyzes…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on February 6, 2013 at 12:45pm — No Comments

NADA 2013 Workshop Provides 5 Strategies to Prevent Dealership Service Centers from Becoming Senior Centers

‘5 Ways to Engage the Next Generation of Owners’ helps dealerships understand the threats to their service bays, and includes a step-by-step guide to increase loyalty and capture the next generation of customers

 

Daytona Beach, FL –January 28, 2013 – DMEautomotive (DMEa), the leader in science-based, results-driven automotive…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on January 28, 2013 at 9:20am — No Comments

DMEautomotive Files Patents for Driver Connect Mobile App Technologies

Patent filings include advanced technology that enables Driver Connect to communicate with mobile devices at key, relevant moments in the vehicle ownership lifecycle and to facilitate communication between a service center and the mobile app user

 

Daytona Beach, FL – January 22, 2013 – DMEautomotive (DMEa), the leader in science-based, results-driven automotive marketing, today announced that it has filed two…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on January 22, 2013 at 9:54am — No Comments

NADA 2013 Workshop Provides Dealers with Gameplan for Accessories Sales Success

“Accessories Success Gameplan” presented by auto industry veteran and expert Sidney Haider provides dealers with an easy process to generate an additional $500 per copy

 

San Francisco, CA – January 15, 2013 – izmocars (www.izmocars.com) today announced that Sidney Haider, president of the Company’s AddOnAuto (AOA) division, has been selected by the National Automobile Dealer…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on January 15, 2013 at 6:36pm — No Comments

First Annual DrivingSales Presidents Club Automotive Event Announced: April 21-22 in New York City

Best-selling author and change agent Seth Godin keynotes; exclusive event focuses on helping dealership principals adapt to, lead, and be profitable in a constantly changing retail market; emphasizes strengthening Capital, Brand and People

 

Salt Lake City, Utah – January 9, 2013DrivingSales today announced that its inaugural Presidents Club event for dealership…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on January 9, 2013 at 1:39pm — No Comments

What Lithia Can Teach You About Increased Internet Sales

Rob Bennett, General Manager, and Charlie Brown, Internet Director at Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Eugene, unlock the secret to success with in their store’s Internet sales strategy.

The two of these men have driven up Internet sales 61 percent in the last year!

And Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Eugene is the number one Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealership in sales volume in Oregon, beating out 29 other Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealerships in that state. They sold more than 2000 vehicles…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on January 8, 2013 at 4:26pm — No Comments

New Research on QR Codes and Mobile Apps: What Consumers Want

Key Findings:



-- Auto service customers are far more likely to use mobile apps (44%) than QR codes (18%).



-- 2-in-3 auto service customers that use mobile apps, use them at least daily.



-- Only 10% of auto service customers are currently using a mobile app offered by their dealer/service provider.



-- Top two places consumers are being routed via QR code scans: 1)…
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Added by Crystal Hartwell on December 18, 2012 at 1:36pm — No Comments

SureSale(TM) Launches Nation’s First Dedicated Certified Marketplace

SureSale Marketplace offers dealers free express listings of eligible to-be-certified inventory; turnkey process exposes dealership inventory to certified shoppers in minutes

 

Venice, CA – December 11, 2012 SureSale, the certified pre-owned marketing program that is changing the way used vehicles are bought and sold, today launched the nation’s first dedicated certified…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on December 11, 2012 at 8:43am — No Comments

DMEa/WardsAuto Webinar: Best Practices for Compliant Marketing

Webinar on Tuesday, December 4th, at 2 p.m. EST provides a crash course on the rules of compliant customer communications, including education on state and federal regulations

 

Daytona Beach, FL –November 28th, 2012 – DMEautomotive (DMEa), the science-inspired, results-based automotive marketing leader, announces its upcoming webinar hosted with WardsAuto on…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on November 28, 2012 at 3:05pm — No Comments

SureSale Launches Mobile Certification and Online Marketing Platforms



SureSale technology expands dealer autonomy in the sourcing, certification, and marketing of certified vehicles

Venice, CA – November 27, 2012 SureSaleTM, the certified pre-owned (CPO) marketing program that is changing the way used vehicles are bought and sold, today announced the launch of its new mobile and…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on November 27, 2012 at 1:12pm — No Comments

Rate Your Vendors Now: Ratings for 2012 Dealer Satisfaction Awards Close December 31st

Dealers decide the best dealership vendors of the year at DrivingSales.com, helping their peers choose and spend wisely in 2013

 

Salt Lake City, UT – November 27, 2012 – Eligible and verified reviews and ratings that determine the 2012 DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards will close on December 31st, DrivingSales announced today. The Company encourages dealers who have not yet rated their vendors…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on November 27, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

Your Mobile App’s Privacy Policies and Terms and Conditions: What They Mean to Your Business and To Your Customers

Just because it’s mobile doesn’t mean that advertising laws and regulations don’t apply! The need for a prominent disclosure of terms and conditions and a privacy policy in mobile apps is rapidly evolving, and dealers are at risk if they are using an app that doesn’t comply.

 

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of California are…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on November 26, 2012 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Redesigned DrivingSales.com Launches: More Targeted, More Relevant Profit-building Information and Connections

Upgrades to award-winning site include industry-first dScore to measure relevant user activity

 

Salt Lake City, UT – December 20, 2012 – DrivingSales today announced the launch of its redesigned website DrivingSales.com, the world’s largest automotive social network. The…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on November 20, 2012 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Nissan Mexicana Selects Go Virtual, an izmocars Dealer Solutions Reseller, as Exclusive Website Provider for Dealers

Go Virtual / izmocars solution provides Nissan dealers in Mexico with stable and progressive website technology while supporting Nissan Mexicana’s brand values and lead generation efforts

 

San Francisco, CA and Mexico City, Mexico – November 14, 2012 – izmocars (www.izmocars.com), the world's leader in interactive media content for the automotive industry, today announced…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on November 14, 2012 at 11:16am — No Comments

SureSale Certified Vehicles Stay High and Dry from Hurricane Sandy Damage

SureSale conducts comprehensive flood damage inspections in the Northeast to increase consumer confidence in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Venice, CA – November 13, 2012 SureSale Certified, the certified pre-owned marketing program that is changing the way used vehicles are bought and sold, deployed SureSale certification experts to immediately assess damage and…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on November 13, 2012 at 11:22am — No Comments

Car Toys Selects izmocars AOA as Digital Accessories Sales Solution and Web Catalog for Dealer Clients

 

Largest aftermarket accessory supplier partners with AddOnAuto Digital Dealer Supplier Network to help dealers market and sell Car Toys accessories; AOA proven to generate an average of $500 per copy for dealerships

 

San Francisco, CA – November 12, 2012 – Car Toys, the largest independent consumer electronics specialty retailer in the U.S., has selected izmocars’(…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on November 12, 2012 at 5:43pm — No Comments

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