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

Cheap gas, so what does that mean shoppers want when they visit your lot?

- April 28, 2016
We’re a month away from summer...and of course, that’s when consumers really use their vehicles to travel. It’s the perfect timing for a new report from AAA... which says: ...
service department

Key measures ensure Service Department Retail Health

- April 28, 2016
Checking Your Service Department's Health By John Fairchild Owners and general managers need to feel the pulse of the Service Department constantly. Service retail metrics can be misleading and frankly overwhelming. Knowing...
Chemistry with Women Customers

Creating Great Chemistry With Women Customers

- April 27, 2016
Combine the proper ingredients to boost your bottom line By Anne Fleming Many combinations of formulas can work, but finding the optimal chemistry with women customers can seem complex. Use this handy chart from...

Learn about one dealerships guaranteed customer incentives

- April 20, 2016
So when you look around dealerships now, you’ll see free coffee and free snacks...certainly a bonus for customers, but are those things (or whatever your dealership offers for free) important...
Story 2

New study reveals the importance of online reviews and who engages in them.

- April 19, 2016
The focus remains the same for your dealership...making the car buying process better for customers. And evidently, some dealerships are doing a better job (as far as their reputation...
story2_041216

Don’t think ads on google actually work for the automotive industry?

- April 12, 2016
First announced in beta last May, Google has now launched its specialized mobile search ads for dealers. Media writer, Ginny Marvin reports that model automotive ads and dealer automotive...

What do you do when you have to change your TV and radio advertising because of the political ad frenzy?

- April 7, 2016
Unless you have lived on another planet the last year or have been buried under a rock, you might have noticed all of political ads that are currently running on...
automotive compliance

Automotive Compliance vs. Ethics: The Lines are Getting Blurry

- March 30, 2016
Taking an ethical approach may seem hard but has long-term benefits By Jim Radogna Ethics and compliance are different from each other, but both are vitally important to the long-term success of dealerships...
test drive

Turn a Test Drive Into A Sale

- March 30, 2016
Internet Research Takes Out Emotion; Test Drive Puts it Back By Mark Tewart  In that path there are specific things that can be done to increase the likelihood of there being a nexus...
ad clutter

Too Much Ad Clutter Hurts Online Searches

- March 28, 2016
Is a Website Personalization Strategy for You? By Russ Chandler In this day and age, your website is, arguably, the most important aspect of your dealership’s overall marketing — both online and offline....


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