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

sales growth

How GM achieved NA sales growth in Q1

- May 4, 2017
How do you balance the needs and wants of customers versus what Wall Street says your brand should be selling vehicles?  In an interview with CNBC’s Phil Lebeau, GM CFO...
buy now

Car Dealer ‘Buy Now’ Approach Comes at a Cost

- May 4, 2017
Originally posed on WardsAuto.com on May 1, 2017 by Richard Libin Most consumers at some point have experienced the high-pressure sale, the push to “buy now before it’s too late.” While many...
geo-fencing

Geo-Fencing can be an affordable option: An interview with L2T Media

- May 4, 2017
On today’s episode of Kain and Co., David turns to L2T Media’s VP Sales Nicole Gignac to find out how L2T helps dealers and what dealers are currently struggling with...
walk-around video

Help your dealership stand out with walk-around video

- May 3, 2017
 The use of video can be very impactful when it comes to your VDP. Michael Sanders, President of DealerVision.com, explains how DealerVision's products help dealers stand out across the country.

April 2017 Auto Sales Totals

- May 3, 2017
  CBT News Anchor Joe Gumm reports on U.S. automotive sales totals for the month of April 2017. The seasonally adjusted, annualized sales rate was 16.8 million. Starting with domestic non-luxury...
marketing

Mark Sokal: You shouldn’t spend more than $300 a vehicle

- May 2, 2017
In today's industry, marketing involves more than just TV, radio and newspaper ads. Now we must pay attention to all things in the digital world as well. In an interview...
hispanics

Why reaching out to Hispanics is important

- May 2, 2017
Reaching out to certain groups is nothing new when it comes to auto retail, but maybe your dealership is still trying to figure out what it takes to attract one...
texting

Is your dealership communicating with customers correctly?

- May 2, 2017
The J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Customer Service Index study confirms that a chunk of dealership service department customers prefer texting as a channel of communication with the shop.  John Possumato,...
sub-prime

The Sub-Prime Market (Part 2)

- May 2, 2017
Tom welcomes Wes Crumby of Sub Prime Dealer Services on the show. In this conversation style interview, Tom learns what’s best for the dealer in terms of special financing, best...
Mike Jackson

Why Mike Jackson is optimistic about used car sales

- May 1, 2017
Around 45 Million used vehicles were sold in the U.S. last year. As impressive as that number is, it may be surpassed in 2017. In this interview with CNBC, AutoNation...


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