TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%


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.

Sales & Marketing

marketing manager

Struggles of a Marketing Manager

- June 26, 2020
“What is the role of a marketing manager?” This question came up at a recent training event for 20 newer marketing managers. Their experience ranged from just being hired to being...
CarvanaACCESS

CarvanaACCESS: Carvana Yet Again Aiming to Revolutionize Car Sales

- June 26, 2020
It is no surprise that Carvana has been working to revolutionize auto sales since its foundation in 2013, from its vending machine car sales to its next-day delivery car sales....
production

Pre-Pandemic Auto Production to Resume by Month End

- June 24, 2020
Demand for new cars has been stronger than expected after the coronavirus pandemic, according to Wards Intelligence data. The deep V-shaped recovery is trending to nearly resume normal sales figures...
CTAs

Effortlessly Improve Your Calls-to-Action (CTAs)

- June 24, 2020
Calls-to-Action, or CTAs, are prompts sprinkled throughout service and marketing materials. Typically written in imperative verb form, CTAs lead customers along specific routes by urging them to take desired actions....
COVID-19

How Dealerships Can Come out of the COVID-19 Scare Stronger Than Before

- June 23, 2020
The globe is facing an unprecedented challenge, and in many ways, auto dealerships are in the front lines. Despite the growing popularity of online car buying, 95% of vehicles are...
J.D. Power

J.D. Power’s Larry Dixon Examines Used-Car Market Performance as We Near the End of Q2

- June 23, 2020
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Larry Dixon, Senior Director of Valuation Services at J.D. Power, who was recently featured in the WardsAuto article, “Car Dealers Stop ‘Freaking...
Manheim Digital

What Buying and Selling in the Wholesale Space Looks Like Today – Zach Hallowell, Manheim Digital

- June 23, 2020
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Zach Hallowell, Vice President of Manheim Digital. In this segment, Jim and Zach discuss the buy-side of digital wholesale, and how Manheim...
work

Ford Offers Work-from-Home Extension: What it Might Mean

- June 19, 2020
The year 2020 has undeniably been a strange one and we have definitely learned how working from home impacts people, businesses, and communications. On Wednesday, Ford Motor Co. announced that...
miles

Fewer Miles Driven in Past Few Months, and How It Could Affect Sales

- June 17, 2020
If you had the occasion to drive anywhere during the March, April, or May this spring, it would’ve been a remarkable difference in traffic volume compared to pre-pandemic traffic. The...
Greta Crowley

How Autotrader is Encouraging Consumers to Buy Online – Greta Crowley, VP of Marketing

- June 17, 2020
On today’s show, we’re very pleased to welcome Greta Crowley, Vice President of Marketing for Autotrader. In this segment, Greta and Jim tackle Autotrader's recently launched, new national TV campaign,...


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