TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
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Five Ways Dealers Can Introduce Big Data Solutions to Their Dealerships

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Every week, it seems as if there is a new buzzword related to technology and innovation regarding the automotive industry. It can be overwhelming to keep up with another concept...
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Get More Quality Digital Marketing Leads with These Strategies – Jonathan “JT” Thompson, Force Marketing

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Jonathan "JT" Thompson, Vice President of Sales at Force Marketing joins Jim Fitzpatrick in our CBT News studio to discuss how dealers can integrate their marketing strategy with other departments,...
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How to Create the Best Car Buying Experience for Your Customer Using Digital Marketing Technology – Eric Mercado, Force Marketing

- March 29, 2019
Eric Mercado, Chief Sales Officer of Force Marketing joins Jim Fitzpatrick in our CBT News studio where the pair take a comprehensive look at how dealerships can update and fully...
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How Your Dealership Can Use AI to Personalize the Consumer Experience – Lori Wittman, VinSolutions

- March 26, 2019
With a tremendous amount of information right at their fingertips, car buyers are doing more research than ever, and they expect dealers to keep up as well. But when customers...
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Cody Tomczyk of Force Marketing Discusses The Biggest Marketing Opportunities your Dealership Should Pay Attention To

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What Do I Do With All This Data?

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By 2021, Market Reports Center projects that Big Data Investments in the Automotive Industry will reach $5 billion. The Market Reports Center also already estimates that number to reach $3.3...
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Big data + targeted marketing = your next buyer

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Big data has been taking center stage in the future of retail marketing but can this predictive analysis be used to find your next car buyer? Andy Gilman, VP Sales...
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CBT News – October 20, 2015

- October 20, 2015
On today's show: Erik Nachbahr, President of Helion Automotive Technologies, discusses how dealers can effectively manage data Sales Tip of the Day with Delia Passi on waiting areas that appeal to...
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