TSLA375.5101.7899%
GM77.650-0.87%
F12.410-0.07%
RIVN16.635-0.315%
CYD41.230-0.64%
HMC24.255-0.225%
TM192.670-3.41%
CVNA398.553-4.4673%
PAG159.910-0.09%
LAD275.640-0.75%
AN203.1600.19%
GPI336.280-3.5%
ABG201.010-1%
SAH70.480-0.74%
TSLA375.5101.7899%
GM77.650-0.87%
F12.410-0.07%
RIVN16.635-0.315%
CYD41.230-0.64%
HMC24.255-0.225%
TM192.670-3.41%
CVNA398.553-4.4673%
PAG159.910-0.09%
LAD275.640-0.75%
AN203.1600.19%
GPI336.280-3.5%
ABG201.010-1%
SAH70.480-0.74%
TSLA375.5101.7899%
GM77.650-0.87%
F12.410-0.07%
RIVN16.635-0.315%
CYD41.230-0.64%
HMC24.255-0.225%
TM192.670-3.41%
CVNA398.553-4.4673%
PAG159.910-0.09%
LAD275.640-0.75%
AN203.1600.19%
GPI336.280-3.5%
ABG201.010-1%
SAH70.480-0.74%


digital dealer

Brian Pasch, CEO and founder of PCG Companies and automotive marketing trainer, joins Jim Fitzpatrick at the 2023 Digital Dealer conference.

Key tips for dealers that elevate the customer experience — Brian Pasch

- October 26, 2023
Brian Pasch is the CEO and founder of PCG Companies, as well as a keynote speaker, automotive marketing trainer, and author of nine automotive marketing and attribution books. Today, Pasch...
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Steven Walker, Senior Product Marketing Manager for CDK Global, recently joined Jim Fitzpatrick on the CBT stage at the 2023 Digital Dealer conference.

How CDK Global is enhancing online to in-store modern retail experiences — Steven Walker

- October 26, 2023
Earlier this year, CDK Global released its Friction Point Study, which surveyed both shoppers and dealers to determine what points in the car buying process were crucial to deliver a positive...
Event Coverage
Rutsy West joins anchor Jim Fitzpatrick at the 2023 Digital Dealer conference to learn how dealers can adopt an ‘Amazon-like’ experience

How dealers are building ‘Amazon-like’ buying experiences – Rusty West | Market Scan

- October 25, 2023
Although the automotive industry and its stakeholders are rapidly adjusting to modern technology, dealers must speed up their processes to meet customers where they are. Rusty West, Co-Founder and President...
Event Coverage
Recently, CBT News anchor Jim Fitzpatrick had the opportunity to speak with Jay Ku, CRO of TrueCar, at the 2023 Digital Dealer conference.

The importance of maximizing customer lifetime value — Jay Ku | TrueCar

- October 25, 2023
Jay Ku is relatively new to the automotive industry. Roughly nine months ago, he joined TrueCar, one of the industry's leading online marketplaces for new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles....
Event Coverage
BT News anchor Jim Fitzpatrick spoke with automotiveMastermind's Wendy Engelhardt at the 2023 Digital Dealer conference.

How dealers can effectively combat disruptor brands – Wendy Engelhardt | automotiveMastermind

- October 24, 2023
Wendy Engelhardt is the strategic solutions manager at automotiveMastermind, an industry-leading platform that uses behavioral data analytics to transform dealerships' methods for locating, interacting with, and reaching customers. CBT News...
Event Coverage
At the recent 2023 Digital Dealer conference, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick spoke with Rick Dearden, a regional director for Lotlinx.

How dealers can take control of their inventory management — Rick Dearden | Lotlinx

- October 24, 2023
Rick Dearden is a regional director at Lotlinx, a technology platform that provides auto dealers and manufacturers with enhanced operational control over their retail business. CBT News anchor Jim Fitzpatrick...
Event Coverage
crypto

Kevin Frye on Jeff Wyler Automotive’s first crypto car sale

- May 16, 2022
In late April, the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family sold its first car using cryptocurrency at its Mercedes-Benz of Fort Mitchell dealership. According to a press release from the dealer group, the international client paid...
Daily Automotive News Featured
Laurie Foster

Automotive retail consultant Laurie Foster on digital retailing, recruiting, and more

- June 18, 2021
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Laurie Foster, Founder and CEO of Foster Strategies Group, an automotive retail consulting service for dealers, vendors and OEMs. Foster begins the conversation...
Management & Leadership Featured
digital selling

Is there a difference between digital retailing and digital selling? – Ron Morrison, Pureinfluencer

- June 15, 2021
Digital retailing is a buzzword among retailers, but is there a differentiating factor between digital retailing and digital selling? On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Ron Morrison, President, and...
Publishing Partners Sales & Marketing

How to Incorporate Dynamic Video into Your Dealership’s Marketing Strategy – Jeff Brown, Force Marketing

- September 16, 2019
On today’s show, we welcome back Jeff Brown, Chief Revenue Officer at Force Marketing. Jeff discussed the big takeaways from Digital Dealer and how to incorporate dynamic video into your...
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