TSLA409.990-12.25%
GM73.100-1.76%
F13.030-0.37%
RIVN13.350-0.44%
CYD50.4400.44%
HMC25.210-0.97%
TM187.370-3.31%
CVNA66.030-1.14%
PAG159.750-2.43%
LAD264.8902.97%
AN181.940-2.21%
GPI317.1803.56%
ABG176.280-2.89%
SAH74.0600.1%
TSLA409.990-12.25%
GM73.100-1.76%
F13.030-0.37%
RIVN13.350-0.44%
CYD50.4400.44%
HMC25.210-0.97%
TM187.370-3.31%
CVNA66.030-1.14%
PAG159.750-2.43%
LAD264.8902.97%
AN181.940-2.21%
GPI317.1803.56%
ABG176.280-2.89%
SAH74.0600.1%
TSLA409.990-12.25%
GM73.100-1.76%
F13.030-0.37%
RIVN13.350-0.44%
CYD50.4400.44%
HMC25.210-0.97%
TM187.370-3.31%
CVNA66.030-1.14%
PAG159.750-2.43%
LAD264.8902.97%
AN181.940-2.21%
GPI317.1803.56%
ABG176.280-2.89%
SAH74.0600.1%


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

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Strategy Before Tactics When It Comes to Facebook

- March 1, 2015
When deciding whether to have a separate Facebook account for business and personal, it’s best to examine your marketing goals. BY KATHI KRUSE I’m not trying to be Captain Obvious here...
Phone-Ups

Phone-Ups…Does Your Staff Sound Like Everyone Else?

- March 1, 2015
Proper training in taking phone-ups opens the door for effective dialogue with the customer and increases your chances of getting them into the showroom. BY DAVID LEWIS One of the most...
Customer Service Health

It’s Time For a Customer Service Health Checkup

- February 19, 2015
Now is the time to let the past go, focus on what you can control and create an exceptional 2015 for your staff and customers. BY GLENN PASCH After a month...
Selling in the zone

Selling in the zone

- February 9, 2015
BY CHRIS SARANCENO Recently, I came across some old notes I took at a Half-A-Car training meeting about 12 years ago. The notes were centered on being focused and prepared to...
Sell More

Easy Ways To Sell More (Even If You’re Too Busy)

- February 2, 2015
The river of gold is still flowing. Don’t wait until it dries up to get serious. BY JOE VERDE I talked to a dealer the other day about training and I got...
Retention

REAL Success – R is For Retention

- February 1, 2015
If you want to increase customer retention in your dealership, focus on communicating with them to form a connection. BY BRENDA STANG Customers don’t care about you until they feel that...
Customer-Centric Websites

Using Customer-Centric Websites to Boost Sales

- February 1, 2015
Forward-thinking dealers will utilize improved technologies to turn website visits into increased sales. BY DENNIS GALBRAITH AND GINO CIPPERONI Dealers hear a great deal about new technology, but the issue that...
Digital Storefront

Is a Digital Storefront Right for Your Dealership?

- February 1, 2015
Creating a digital storefront could give you the competitive edge you need in today’s market. BY MARK RIKESS AutoNation recently announced the creation of its first digital storefront – which allows...
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Transforming the Customer Experience in the Service Drive

- January 9, 2015
2014 was a big year for AutoPoint, and Managing Director Rich Holland says the company is on track for an even bigger 2015. BY CAROL WHITE AutoPoint, a company recognized as...


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