TSLA403.960-6.03001%
GM72.780-0.32%
F13.1450.115%
RIVN13.015-0.3352%
CYD50.110-0.33%
HMC25.3900.18%
TM186.180-1.19%
CVNA63.605-2.415%
PAG158.080-1.67%
LAD257.980-6.91%
AN178.660-3.28%
GPI305.380-11.8%
ABG178.6602.38%
SAH73.600-0.46%
TSLA403.960-6.03001%
GM72.780-0.32%
F13.1450.115%
RIVN13.015-0.3352%
CYD50.110-0.33%
HMC25.3900.18%
TM186.180-1.19%
CVNA63.605-2.415%
PAG158.080-1.67%
LAD257.980-6.91%
AN178.660-3.28%
GPI305.380-11.8%
ABG178.6602.38%
SAH73.600-0.46%
TSLA403.960-6.03001%
GM72.780-0.32%
F13.1450.115%
RIVN13.015-0.3352%
CYD50.110-0.33%
HMC25.3900.18%
TM186.180-1.19%
CVNA63.605-2.415%
PAG158.080-1.67%
LAD257.980-6.91%
AN178.660-3.28%
GPI305.380-11.8%
ABG178.6602.38%
SAH73.600-0.46%


The Sales & Marketing category delivers actionable insights and strategic guidance for dealership professionals focused on boosting revenue and customer engagement. From lead generation and CRM strategies to advertising trends, digital retailing, branding, and showroom performance, explore the tools and tactics that drive sales growth and marketing success in today’s competitive automotive landscape.

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How transparent finance options can improve the online car-buying experience for customers – Aaron Bickart, OfferLogix

- April 20, 2021
Today on CBT News, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Aaron Bickart, Executive Vice President and General Manager of OfferLogix. Bickart’s company focuses on lease and loan payment advertising for...
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CBT News Market Update: Bill Reidy, LotLinx & Jasen Rice, Lotpop

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Welcome to another edition of the CBT News Market Update. To quickly recap this week’s numbers, the retail SAAR of new car sales came out to 6.85, a 32.5% increase from...
car dealers
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Why car dealers need a versatile staff to meet the demands of modern retailing – David Kain

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Many car dealers are doing more with fewer people in today’s market. This is leading to day-to-day roles in the dealership combining like never before. Today on CBT News, guest...
David Horsager
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Why building trust can be a car dealer’s strongest tool for problem-solving – David Horsager, Best-selling author

- April 16, 2021
Every great relationship is rooted in trust. If a customer does not trust you or your business they will most likely take their money elsewhere. On today’s show, we welcome...
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Average new car prices remain steady above $40,000

- April 16, 2021
American consumers can expect to shell out more than $40,000 for a new vehicle, on average. Kelley Blue Book research estimates that the average transaction price per new vehicle in...
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Sales & Marketing

How a one-price selling model can improve overall dealership operations – Mark Rikess

- April 15, 2021
On today’s show we’re talking to Mark Rikess, Founder of Digital Air Strike and CEO of The Rikess Group, a training and consulting group focused on helping car dealers implement...
Dealers - Victor Antonio
Sales & Marketing

How car dealers can improve their sales strategies through modern retailing – Victor Antonio

- April 15, 2021
Digital retailing and virtual engagements are on the rise after the shutdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. For this reason, car dealers are examining changes in selling strategies related to...
Velocity Automotive Solutions
Sales & Marketing

How Velocity Automotive Solutions is eliminating dealer headaches with its user-friendly interface – Hugh Hathcock & Dominic Ford

- April 14, 2021
Today on CBT News, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Hugh Hathcock, Owner and Founder of Velocity Automotive Solutions, home of VelocityEngage and ReconVelocity. He is joined by Dominic Ford,...
EV
Sales & Marketing

EV production continues to ramp up…is consumer demand following suit? – Kevin Tynan, Bloomberg

- April 14, 2021
With outstanding earnings reports in the first quarter for many car dealers, what can the industry expect in Q2? Today on CBT News, Kevin Tynan, Senior Automotive Analyst for Bloomberg...
fleet
Sales & Marketing

How to serve fleet customers while sales are down

- April 14, 2021
A recent study by Cox Automotive showed that fleet sales are down 20% from 2020. With this lack of sales, your dealership needs to find other ways to earn revenue...


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