TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%
TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%
TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%


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

e-commerce

How to Take Advantage of E-Commerce Opportunities in Auto Retail

- September 13, 2019
The sudden shift from traditional marketing to e-commerce can be jarring. The transfer of business from brick and mortar to the virtual world brings with it a host of new...
appearance

Keeping Up Appearances: The Importance of Dealership Cleanliness and Comfort

- September 11, 2019
Sometimes driving up sales is as simple as investing in a good pressure washer. The general appearance and cleanliness of your dealership, staff, and other client-facing elements can improve with...
media

Why is Local Media Advertising so Important?

- September 11, 2019
20 years ago, buyers would visit several dealerships and go on dozens of test drives to find the right car. A prime location and a big sign with decent inventory...
customer

Six Tips for Creating a Stellar Customer Experience on Multiple Marketing Channels

- September 10, 2019
How can we best describe the buying path of a potential car buyer? Well, it definitely isn’t a straight line. There are a lot of twists and turns associated with...
automated marketing

Increase Lead Conversion with These Automated Marketing Campaign Strategies – Eric Mercado, WeDrive Automotive

- September 9, 2019
According to recent studies by Invesp, automated marketing campaigns, on average, increase sales productivity by 14.5 percent, with 77 percent of automation users reporting an increase in lead conversions. However,...
email marketing

Five Must-Have Components for Your Next Successful Dealership E-Newsletter

- September 5, 2019
Contrary to popular belief, when it comes to genuinely capturing the attention of your automotive audience, email is where you should put your focus. While social media is the current...
social media

6 Video Ideas for Social Media Outreach

- September 4, 2019
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...
service department

Five Critical Marketing Tactics to Get More Customers Visiting Your Service Department

- September 4, 2019
By 2020, the collective money that consumers will spend on aftermarket parts and services is expected to grow to $722.8 billion. One primary reason for this large number is that...
digital retailing

Debunking Common Misconceptions About Digital Retailing – Mo Zahabi, VinSolutions & Dealertrack

- September 4, 2019
Digital retailing continues to be a topic on everyone’s mind in the auto retail industry. In fact, according to Cox Automotive, 61 percent of all car shoppers are reaching and...
customer experience

Five Essential Customer Experience Metrics That Will Help You Retain Buyers at Your Dealership

- September 3, 2019
How can you tell if your customers are satisfied with the service and experience they had at your dealership? It can be tempting to only look at sales and revenue....


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