TSLA404.110-5.88%
GM72.630-0.47%
F13.0600.03%
RIVN12.900-0.45%
CYD50.420-0.02%
HMC25.3200.11%
TM185.470-1.9%
CVNA63.415-2.605%
PAG156.460-3.29%
LAD257.090-7.8%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%
TSLA404.110-5.88%
GM72.630-0.47%
F13.0600.03%
RIVN12.900-0.45%
CYD50.420-0.02%
HMC25.3200.11%
TM185.470-1.9%
CVNA63.415-2.605%
PAG156.460-3.29%
LAD257.090-7.8%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%
TSLA404.110-5.88%
GM72.630-0.47%
F13.0600.03%
RIVN12.900-0.45%
CYD50.420-0.02%
HMC25.3200.11%
TM185.470-1.9%
CVNA63.415-2.605%
PAG156.460-3.29%
LAD257.090-7.8%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%


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 audit

Do You Need a Marketing Audit?

- February 20, 2018
If you are wondering if you need a marketing audit, you probably do. When you are starting to see less revenue coming from your existing marketing strategies, it is best...
customer expectations

Michael Anderson: Making Changes and Meeting Customer Expectations

- February 19, 2018
  Consumers have changed and it’s impacting Car Dealerships. Michael Anderson, CEO of The Rikess Group, has some suggestions on how you can you can make changes and continue meeting customer...
sales

4 Opportunities That Create More Sales

- February 19, 2018
Opportunity #1 – Bring your own business To be successful for a long period of time you must create lead generation marketing. Lead generation equals dollar creation. Many dealerships are not...
CRM

Jennifer Suzuki: Why taking notes isn’t just about your CRM

- February 15, 2018
Sales are made by paying attention to details. Jennifer Suzuki, Founder of E-dealer Solutions strongly believes that concept and has embedded it throughout her company. E-Dealer Solutions is an award-winning...
data

Unlock the Data Within Your Dealership

- February 15, 2018
The automotive industry is jam-packed with data that allows dealerships to continue on improving. However, there can be a number of situations when the data that is being collected is...
auto sales

Haig Stoddard: What Your Dealership Should Be Selling Right Now

- February 14, 2018
  Are the vehicles on your lot impacting your sales? Haig Stoddard, Senior Analyst at WardsAuto, talks with CBT News about January 2018 auto sales numbers, what the market is saying...
connect customers

Jessica Stafford: How to connect customers from online to the showroom

- February 13, 2018
Global accessibility to the internet allows shoppers an outlet to connect, research, and ultimately purchase online without leaving their home. In response, Dealerships are becoming more creative by revamping their...
car buyers

How to NOT Sell Cars in 2018

- February 9, 2018
Overall US automotive sales slipped ever so slightly year-over-year in 2017. The clientele is out there, ready to buy up vehicle inventory with a fairly stable economy and a job...
one-price selling

Mark Rikess: More pro than cons on one-price selling

- February 9, 2018
One-price selling is something that more dealerships are doing, but not everyone. Why isn't every dealership using this selling technique? It certainly works for Carmax, the largest used-car retailer in...
marketing

Marketing Strategy for Small Town Dealerships

- February 8, 2018
Automotive dealerships in small towns face different challenges than those that are in larger, more prominent, cities. In larger cities, sales are correspondent with the selling tactics and strategies to...


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