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.

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VIN Specific
Sales & Marketing

10 questions to debunk “VIN Specific” vendors

- January 6, 2023
“VIN-specific” marketing has become an increasingly popular and overused term. Countless companies are saying they have amazing VIN-level marketing platforms. But, the ugly truth is that not all marketing platforms...
automotive marketing
Sales & Marketing

New to automotive marketing analytics? These 3 options can help you get started

- January 4, 2023
In the past, traditional marketing was based a lot on trial and error. Dealerships would try different tactics and then wait to see what resulted in the most sales. However,...
F&I
Sales & Marketing

5 habits of highly effective automotive sales managers

- January 4, 2023
In pretty much any realm of sales, a company’s success is heavily reliant on the sales staff, including sales managers. It is no different in the auto industry, as salespeople...
dress for success
Sales & Marketing

8 tips to help new car salespeople dress for success

- January 2, 2023
Everyone has heard the phrase dress for success, but what does it mean? What kind of clothes should you wear for your job at the car dealership? And what type...
Carrasquillo
Sales & Marketing

Colin Carrasquillo: The significance of first party data for marketing teams

- December 30, 2022
Through the end of the year and into 2023, marketing teams must work effectively with dealers to maintain customer engagement. Colin Carrasquillo, the digital marketing manager for Nielsen, Dodge, Chrysler,...
Sales & Marketing

5 marketing KPIs every car dealer needs to measure and track

- December 30, 2022
The automotive industry is in flux and may be experiencing even more upheaval over the next six months. Small businesses like auto dealerships need to keep up with those changes...
time
Sales & Marketing

How to save your customers time at the dealership without compromising relationships

- December 29, 2022
In 2019, McKinsey said, "The automotive customer experience can often feel outdated and inferior, especially for younger customers, who seem to be losing interest in car ownership and prefer more...
electric vehicle marketing
Sales & Marketing

4 best marketing practices to grow electric vehicle sales and interest

- December 27, 2022
Electric vehicle sales are still not as high as ICEs. However, they are growing, especially as more automakers develop their own electric lineups. As the auto industry expands and accepts...
car salesperson
Sales & Marketing

Is automotive sales right for you? Your guide to starting a career as a car salesperson

- December 26, 2022
52% of American employees are considering making a career change this year, with 44% already planning to make the switch. For those who enjoy customer interaction on a daily basis...
social selling
Sales & Marketing

Social Selling: What is it and what are the benefits for automotive dealers?

- December 23, 2022
Car dealerships have always been good at selling cars. But in recent years, how people buy cars has changed dramatically. So it shouldn't be a surprise to you to hear more and...


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