Mike Esposito's Blog (184)

Auto/Mate Announces Open/Mate Integration with Kaarma, Streamlining Service Payments and Communications

Albany, N.Y. – November 16th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that Kaarma has completed integration with Auto/Mate's Dealership Management System (DMS). Auto/Mate's Fixed Ops Suite in its DMS now seamlessly integrates and sends customer payment and communications records to Kaarma's service applications.

 

"Auto/Mate makes it…

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Added by Mike Esposito on November 16, 2015 at 9:22am — No Comments

Auto/Mate Receives a “Best Places to Work” Award from the Albany Business Review Six Years Running

Albany, N.Y. – November 9th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that it has been named a “Best Places to Work” in New York State’s Capital region by the Albany Business Review. Auto/Mate was one of nine companies honored in the medium-large category (companies with 50 to 149…

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Added by Mike Esposito on November 9, 2015 at 10:02am — No Comments

Auto/Mate Releases Free eBook: The Auto Dealer's Ten-Step Guide To Hiring the Best Employees

Albany, N.Y. – October 26th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today the release of a free eBook titled "The Auto Dealer's Ten Step Guide to Hiring the Best Employees." The eBook reveals the bottom line costs…

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Added by Mike Esposito on October 26, 2015 at 11:10am — No Comments

More Than 100 Dealer Managers and Executives Attend Auto/Mate's Annual User Summit, Exceeding Expectations

Albany, N.Y. – October 19th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that more than 100 of its customers, including dealership executives and managers, attended its annual User Summit. Ten industry vendors also exhibited at the event that was held in Oak Brook, IL near Chicago on October 12th and 13th, 2015. Auto/Mate's User Summit is designed to share the latest features and give in-depth training on…

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Added by Mike Esposito on October 19, 2015 at 12:05pm — No Comments

Auto/Mate Announces Open/Mate Integration with StoneEagle F&I and Service Applications

Albany, N.Y. – October 12th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that StoneEagle has completed integration with Auto/Mate's Dealership Management System (DMS). Auto dealership groups using Auto/Mate's DMS and StoneEagle's web-based applications will benefit from seamless and real-time data updates in both systems.

 

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Added by Mike Esposito on October 12, 2015 at 9:29am — No Comments

Auto/Mate Presents "How to Create Customer Loyalty Without a Customer Loyalty Program" in an Automotive News Webinar

Albany, N.Y. – September 28th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that its president and CEO, Mike Esposito, will be presenting a FREE webinar titled "How to Create Customer Loyalty Without a Customer Loyalty Program." The Automotive News webinar is scheduled for Thursday, October 15th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

 

"Many dealers rely on customer service training and loyalty programs to…

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Added by Mike Esposito on September 28, 2015 at 11:59am — No Comments

Celebrating the Aloha Spirit, From Our 'Ohana to Yours (and a Brief Tutorial on Hawaiian Values)

On September 15th, Auto/Mate Dealership Systems celebrated Hawaiian Day! Many of our employees tell me Hawaiian Day is one of their favorite company events. The day started out with myself and Ken Rock, Corporate Training Manager, wearing a grass skirt and "coconut shell" bra, greeting employees with flower leis as they arrived at work.

 

Employees were…

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Added by Mike Esposito on September 18, 2015 at 1:09pm — No Comments

Auto/Mate's CFO Carole Plant Honored as a "CFO of the Year" by the Albany Business Review

Albany, N.Y. – September 14th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Carole Plant, has been honored as a "CFO of the Year" by the Albany Business Review. Plant is one of ten CFOs in the New York capital region to receive the award. Every year the Albany Business Review recognizes the top CFOs for their accomplishments and to celebrate the vital role they…

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Added by Mike Esposito on September 14, 2015 at 10:36am — No Comments

Auto/Mate Does Business Differently; Focusing on Employee Happiness and Doing Right by its Customers

ALBANY, N.Y. – August 10th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today the release of a new corporate video that reflects its new marketing initiative, "We Do Business Differently." The goal of the initiative is to raise awareness among auto dealers that Auto/Mate's consistent focus on employee happiness results in a better customer experience for its…

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Added by Mike Esposito on August 10, 2015 at 9:48am — No Comments

Auto/Mate Announces Integration with Autopoint's Service Scheduling and Shop Loading Product Line

ALBANY, N.Y. – July 27th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that Autopoint, a Solera company and a leading provider of revenue and retention solutions for auto dealership service departments, has completed integration of several of its products with Auto/Mate's dealership management system (DMS). Auto/Mate customers now have the ability to access Autopoint's advanced scheduling and shop loading features…

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Added by Mike Esposito on July 27, 2015 at 8:46am — No Comments

Auto/Mate Announces Dates for Fall User Summit in Chicago

Attendees who pre-register online by Friday, July 31st can enter to win a free hotel room up to two nights

ALBANY, N.Y. – July 20th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today it will be hosting its Fall User Summit in Oak Brook, IL near Chicago on October 12th and 13th, 2015. Auto/Mate's dealership customers are invited to attend the event that features…

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Added by Mike Esposito on July 20, 2015 at 11:11am — No Comments

Data Conversion to Auto/Mate's Dealership Management System Was Nothing to Fear For University Motors

ALBANY, N.Y. – June 15th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that the data conversion process from a previous dealership management system (DMS) vendor to Auto/Mate's DMS has become so streamlined that auto dealers and dealership employees no longer have to fear major disruptions to their business. One example of many dealerships that have made the transition is University Motors in Morgantown, West…

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Added by Mike Esposito on June 15, 2015 at 9:55am — No Comments

Take Our Survey For a Chance to Win $100

Auto/Mate is conducting its third annual survey about online information resources. As auto dealership employees, where do you get your industry news? How do you rate the various trade publications, social media networks and industry trade shows as information sources you can trust? We want to know!

 

This survey has fewer than ten questions and can be completed in less time than it takes to finish your cup of coffee. Participants who complete the survey will be automatically…

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Added by Mike Esposito on June 10, 2015 at 1:07pm — No Comments

Auto/Mate's Dealership Management System Integrated with Ristken Software Services' Enterprise Solutions

ALBANY, N.Y. – June 1st, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that Ristken Software Services has integrated its core enterprise level technology solutions for auto retailers with Auto/Mate's dealership management system (DMS). Ristken's MenuPro™ and Pro Tracking™ platforms, as well as its eBusiness Service Provider Access Network™ (SPAN), are now fully accessible for dealerships using Auto/Mate's…

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Added by Mike Esposito on June 1, 2015 at 9:33am — No Comments

Auto/Mate Receives Platinum Award in Auto Dealer Monthly's Dealers' Choice Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALBANY, N.Y. – May 18th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today it has received a Platinum award in the 2015 Auto Dealer Monthly Dealers' Choice Awards. This year marks the second time that Auto/Mate has received a top ranking in the publication's annual award program, which recognizes the industry's best product and service providers. Winners of the Dealer's Choice…

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Added by Mike Esposito on May 18, 2015 at 10:46am — No Comments

Auto/Mate Announces Integration of its DMS with Lead Information Services' CRM and ILM Solutions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALBANY, N.Y. – May 11th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that Lead Information Services, LLC (LIS) a developer of internet-based Customer Relations Management (CRM) and Internet Lead Management (ILM) software, has fully and successfully integrated its solutions with Auto/Mate's dealership management system…

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Added by Mike Esposito on May 11, 2015 at 11:08am — No Comments

Auto/Mate Ranks Number One on Top Workplaces 2015 Report; Mike Esposito Honored with Special Leadership Award from the Times-Union

For Immediate Release

Albany, N.Y. – April 27th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that it ranked number one on the Top Workplaces 2015 report compiled…

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Added by Mike Esposito on April 27, 2015 at 11:50am — No Comments

Despite Auto Vendors' Promotion of Mobile Tablet Solutions, 80 Percent of Dealers Don't Use Mobile Tablets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ALBANY, N.Y. – April 20th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) today announced the results of an informal survey it conducted from November 2014 to April 2015. More than 100 dealership employees responded to questions about mobile usage in the dealership, and it turns out that despite the auto industry's promotion of mobile tablet software solutions, only 20 percent of auto dealerships…

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Added by Mike Esposito on April 20, 2015 at 10:54am — No Comments

Auto/Mate Releases Free eBook: "The Auto Dealer's Ten-Step Guide To Creating Customer Loyalty"

ALBANY, N.Y. – April 6th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) today announced the release of a free eBook titled "The Auto Dealer's Ten Step Guide to Creating Customer Loyalty: No Customer Loyalty Program Needed!" The eBook shares management and leadership principles proven to increase customer loyalty and generate higher profits, such as focusing on employee…

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Added by Mike Esposito on April 6, 2015 at 11:14am — No Comments

Auto/Mate and DealerPeak Integrate DMS and CRM Solutions, Boosting Profits For Enterprise Dealer Groups

ALBANY, N.Y. – March 23rd, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that DealerPeak, a leading provider of enterprise Customer Relationship Management (CRM), lead management and website solutions to auto retailers, has completed integration with Auto/Mate's Dealership Management System (DMS). Auto dealership groups using both Auto/Mate and DealerPeak…

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Added by Mike Esposito on March 23, 2015 at 8:59am — No Comments

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