How To Sell More Cars With YouTube
The potential of the internet to sell cars cannot be understated. It is rapidly becoming the place that shoppers go before coming on a lot, and sometimes where they go instead of setting foot on the lot. It is critical…
Why the Phone is Your Greatest Weapon in Business
We all know that the Internet connects everyone on this planet instantaneously. Social media like Twitter, Facebook, Google+, YouTube and LinkedIn are being used multiple times a day to catch up on the latest news, find out what your friends…
Is The Automotive Industry Forgetting How To Connect?
If you stay current with articles on marketing or business in general, you cannot miss the pundits discussing the new face of business –technology, connectivity, speed and customization. I am also quite sure many of you, including me at times,…
How Social Media Influencers Are Changing the Auto Industry
As consumer attention fragments among the various pulls of modern-day media, companies are turning to unconventional sources to move their products front and center. Increasingly, this means turning to social media "influencers." These are individuals with large follower bases on…
5 Top-Notch Social Media Strategies and Management Tools for Your Dealership
Things move quickly in the digital age. By now, most dealerships recognize the need for a stellar social media presence. Study after study shows that customers are spending increasing amounts of time researching, selecting, and shopping for cars online. But…
Using Social Media to Recruit Top Dealership Talent
Employee recruiting has certainly come a long way from the days of having to walk into an employer’s office and hand the hiring manager a resume. Thanks to the Internet, people can browse for jobs from anywhere in the world…
Dealership Social Media Marketing: Four Questions to Determine if a Social Media Platform is Worth It
When it comes to social media, it is reasonable to wonder if it is necessary. Ultimately, it is an excellent practice to question everything when it comes to the marketing tactics you use at your dealership. You should never keep…
Making Social Media Marketing Part of Your Dealership’s Overall Culture – Rudy ‘El Patronn’ Tremenio, Brooklyn Mitsubishi
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Rudy Tremenio, but you probably know him better as El Patronn, Managing Partner at Brooklyn Mitsubishi. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Jim Fitzpatrick: Hello everyone, I'm Jim Fitzpatrick. Thanks so much for joining me on another…
6 Video Ideas for Social Media Outreach
Social media is the next frontier for customer outreach and connection. Video content, in particular, is a powerful tool for engaging with your buyers and building your brand. If you’re new to the medium, though, making a video can be…
Five Ways to Figure Out What Social Media Platform is Right for Your Dealership
When selecting a social media strategy, one of the first significant decisions to make is which platforms you will invest time in. Many make the mistake of thinking they should be on all social media platforms. Focusing on too many…
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Minimalist marketing techniques to try at your car dealership – Paul Potratz
There is a lot of talk surrounding advertising techniques and the best way to reach consumers, especially in today’s climate. Paul Potratz, owner of Potratz Partners Advertising is taking his own unique approach, yet again, with his latest venture, Helderburg.…
CBT News Market Update: Jennifer Suzuki, eDealer Solutions & Jason Knight, LotLinx
Welcome to another edition of the CBT News Market Update. To quickly recap this week’s numbers, the retail SAAR came out to 12.84 this week, 1.4% higher than last year’s rate of 12.66. Inventory levels among all new vehicles were…
David Kain on adapting your dealership’s BDC to new consumer trends
It’s no secret that the retail automotive market is changing rapidly in the wake of COVID-19. This is the first time that many everyday practices are moving fully online. Digital retailers such as Vroom and Carvana are simplifying the vehicle…
ExxonMobil chairman provides updates and future of oil industry
On Wednesday, ExxonMobil Chairman and CEO Darren Woods held an employee forum to discuss the oil and gas industry’s position and the outlook for the future. A statement was released that summed up his comments to ExxonMobil staff that delved…
Tekion makes a big splash in the DMS space and public...
Welcome to another edition of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the value of their companies. Public Group Reporting We’ve entered Q3…
How car dealership leaders can create more growth opportunities for people...
Welcome back to Diversity in Automotive, brought to you by TrueCar and CarNow. In today's segment, host Cory Mosley is joined by Damon Lester, president of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers. Diversity and inclusion have been age-old issues for…
Automotive startups make big headlines with strong funding rounds and acquisitions
Welcome to another edition of The Friday 5 with Steve Greenfield, Founder and CEO of Automotive Ventures, an auto technology advisory firm that helps entrepreneurs raise money and maximize the value of their companies. NADA Impact on Vendors Big and…
