TSLA381.590-15.09%
GM79.400-4.36%
F14.300-0.65%
RIVN14.760-0.97%
CYD47.910-5.54%
HMC26.110-0.6%
TM172.030-3.75%
CVNA67.277-2.333%
PAG178.180-2.02%
LAD304.8300.96%
AN193.210-1.79%
GPI326.100-2.19%
ABG198.130-2.91%
SAH84.150-0.67%
TSLA381.590-15.09%
GM79.400-4.36%
F14.300-0.65%
RIVN14.760-0.97%
CYD47.910-5.54%
HMC26.110-0.6%
TM172.030-3.75%
CVNA67.277-2.333%
PAG178.180-2.02%
LAD304.8300.96%
AN193.210-1.79%
GPI326.100-2.19%
ABG198.130-2.91%
SAH84.150-0.67%
TSLA381.590-15.09%
GM79.400-4.36%
F14.300-0.65%
RIVN14.760-0.97%
CYD47.910-5.54%
HMC26.110-0.6%
TM172.030-3.75%
CVNA67.277-2.333%
PAG178.180-2.02%
LAD304.8300.96%
AN193.210-1.79%
GPI326.100-2.19%
ABG198.130-2.91%
SAH84.150-0.67%

What COVID-19 has taught car dealers about strategic marketing – JJ Quest

Experts have revealed that the pandemic could go well into 2021 and there has been a lot of talk surrounding this new normal and how to operate in it. Today, we’re talking to an expert in automotive marketing to weigh in on a few marketing changes. We’re pleased to be joined by JJ Quest, Chief Strategist at Conquest Strategic Marketing.

In this segment, Quest and anchor Jim Fitzpatrick tackle the following:

  • What COVID-19 has taught dealers about marketing
  • The rise in digital retailing efforts
  • Capitalizing on the bump in media consumption
  • Video marketing – what is the right video platform?
  • The difference between dealers who cut down on their marketing spend vs. those who kept their spend on pace
  • Local TV advertising vs OTT
  • How the market is being affected by COVID-19 and the presidential election
  • What dealers should be focused on in this last quarter and going into the first quarter of 2021, in regards to advertising and marketing
  • The trends happening dealership websites now and moving into 2021
  • Overall best practices that dealers should adhere to

JJ Quest brings over 20 years of marketing, media, sales, and on-air experience to the automotive retail industry. Prior to his role at Conquest Strategic Marketing, he served as a marketing and business development executive for Comcast, Force Marketing, and Agency 720. For more great marketing insight and advice from JJ Quest, be sure to watch our full interview above.


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