All Blog Posts Tagged 'strategy' (127)

We Have Video Content. Now What? (Part 2) [VIDEO]

Tim James shares why simply having video content isn’t enough in the second video blog in this series.

Added by Timmy D. James on April 30, 2018 at 10:46am — No Comments

3 Tips to Up Your Video Marketing Game

Assuming your dealership has a video marketing strategy in place and that you’re getting good results, you may be ready to take your video marketing to another level.

 

To quickly review, the fundamental basic blocks of a video marketing strategy include:

  • Content. Start with what you sell…your inventory.  Next sell them on your…
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Added by Timmy D. James on February 28, 2018 at 9:30am — No Comments

There’s a War Going On: Is Your Digital Marketing in Danger?

In the digital marketing world, only a couple of things are important – deliverability and tracking. Deliverability is simple: if the customer cannot see your display ad, it’s useless. Tracking, perhaps not quite so simple, is a cookie placed on…

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Added by Steve White on February 27, 2018 at 9:39am — No Comments

Customers Don’t Care What You Have Until They Care About You

Whether you’re a dealership or a vendor, I’m sure you want to gain the attention…

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Added by sara callahan on February 23, 2018 at 9:21am — No Comments

How To Use The Law Of Reciprocity To Sell More Cars

Have you ever noticed that it’s easier to get people to do something for you after you’ve done something for them? Social psychologists call this the “Law of Reciprocity” and, in a nutshell, the theory is that when we do something for others, it creates a sense of obligation from them when asked…

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Added by Wendell Hardy on February 16, 2018 at 9:54am — 1 Comment

In Video Marketing, the Car Should Be the Star

Video marketing is becoming more important as consumers increasingly choose this medium over others. That’s exactly why almost every platform has shifted to a video-centric algorithm.  

 

I’ve spoken many times about the types of video a dealership should produce outside of inventory videos to create an emotional connection to your brand, dealership and…

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Added by Timmy D. James on February 15, 2018 at 7:54am — No Comments

Are Autonomous Vehicles the Future of Automotive Marketing?

If you backtrack through the history of advertising and marketing, you’ll find it’s always been about pushing the message to the consumer. In the old days radio and television were the dominant media and consumers had little choice but to watch and listen.…

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Added by Steve White on January 4, 2018 at 9:26am — No Comments

The Allure of Cross-Monetization & Evolving Loyalty Rewards

Today, consumers have grown used to loyalty programs and they have become the norm. So, to keep their customers’ interest, businesses have been forced to become more innovative and…

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Added by Mike Gorun on December 19, 2017 at 9:35am — No Comments

Auto Subscription – The Dealers’ New Frontier

There is currently much talk in the industry regarding automotive subscriptions…

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Added by Scot Eisenfelder on December 15, 2017 at 8:54am — No Comments

Are Your Vendors Using Multi-Touch Attribution? Probably Not!

Ultimately, with every marketing solution across the board, the client wants to know whether their investment is paying off and providing a good return. 

  

If you’re a dealer, you are used to vendors providing reports measuring their performance. These reports each present their own challenges because…

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Added by Ben Hadley on December 14, 2017 at 9:51am — No Comments

4 texting strategies for car dealerships

Everybody is texting. It is 2017 and people text each other more than ever. Why? Because it works.

And they will continue to do so, at least according to a 2016 GSMA research which predicts smartphone penetration from 55% in 2016 to 76% by 2020.

In fact, messaging has become a favorite means of communication for both…

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Added by Thomas F. Jung on December 6, 2017 at 4:32am — No Comments

The Dominance of Video Marketing for Business

As video continues its quick rise it has become the most engaged with and…

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Added by Timmy D. James on October 26, 2017 at 9:08am — No Comments

5 Tips For Managing Your Teams

When you're responsible for managing employees, it's important not to slip into a habit of managing with emails. Your employees are your team. Imagine if…

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Added by Bill Wittenmyer on October 25, 2017 at 9:30am — No Comments

How to Shoot Professional Quality Videos with a Smartphone

When dealerships first start their video marketing programs, one of the most common questions I am asked is, "Will I have to buy an expensive camera?" The answer…

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Added by Timmy D. James on June 22, 2017 at 9:18am — No Comments

3 Things That Make a Good Logo

This week on Think Tank Tuesday, Ally & Haley take over to reveal how to make a great logo for your business.

What does it take for consumers to remember your name? Watch this week's episode to find out!

We’d love to hear what you have to say. Comment below and follow us on Facebook.

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Added by Paul Potratz on June 20, 2017 at 2:48pm — No Comments

How to Sell Like Amazon

Have you ever put an item in your shopping cart on Amazon and then started getting emails and ads about that product? It might seem like the product is following you around the internet.

Well, these products ARE following you. And on this week's Think Tank Tuesday, I'm going to show you step-by-step exactly how you can do this for your own company.…

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Added by Paul Potratz on June 13, 2017 at 5:37pm — No Comments

#DIY Optimize Your Campaign

Stop pouring money into your Google AdWords campaign. It's time to start optimizing! Google has some new changes that you should start utilizing for your marketing strategy.

On this week's Hard Facts, Samantha will reveal how you can create and test landing pages based on campaigns, ad group, and keywords...on your own. …

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Added by Paul Potratz on June 9, 2017 at 4:18pm — No Comments

[QUIZ] Which personality type are you?

Which personality type are you? Better yet, which personality type are your customers? It definitely gives you something to think about when it comes to the content strategy of your campaign.

Take a look at this week’s Think Tank Tuesday to fit this new strategy into your social media or website content.…

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Added by Paul Potratz on June 6, 2017 at 3:35pm — No Comments

5 Things That Make a Great Customer Experience

Customer experience is increasingly important in business. Retail shops now compete for customer wallets with behemoths such as Amazon. As a result, stores now have to prove to customers they will receive a superior experience more valuable than the convenience of clicking a button to have their product show up at their door in 2…

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Added by Mike Gorun on May 16, 2017 at 8:41am — No Comments

Is a Reasonable Consumer Expectation Too Much to Ask?



Imagine feeling ill enough to visit the local hospital. Most of us identify the hospital as the one place that has the combination of diagnostic technology, patient history, the knowledge and the skilled clinicians in one location. In order for physicians to accurately diagnose your ailment, they take blood samples and conduct a multitude of tests. As a patient, it…

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Added by Chris Miller on April 7, 2017 at 9:30am — No Comments

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