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Simplifying Attribution to Propel Efficiencies and Profits

Despite changing consumer behavior patterns, many if not most dealers continue to evaluate third parties only on “hard lead” measures and discount others forms of influenced purchase behavior. Consumers want to be in control of their experience and they are reluctant to provide their contact information because they fear the repercussions of unwanted marketing and …
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NADA 100 New Orleans Refresh from Ryan Gerardi

NADA and its dealer members have experienced many major milestones over the past 100 years, and had the fortune of celebrating this in New Orleans last month at NADA 100. Being adaptable to changing circumstances has allowed NADA and its members to thrive. The traits of hard work, diligence and perseverance continue to propel dealers toward …
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Why Dealer Reviews of Automotive Vendors Matter

Customer reviews have become a first stop for today’s savvy shoppers. Online reviews exist for everything from the quality of electronics and computer accessories to which linens are best for a guest room. While the glut of customer reviews can be overwhelming, they illustrate how much stock people put into reviews and how important they …
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Recap of 2016 DrivingSales Executive Summit and AutoVentures

For three days in the middle of October in the far reaches of the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas – the Conference Center – nearly a thousand of the auto retail industry’s more savvy dealers and thought leaders assembled to attend the industry’s most progressive dealer executive event – the 7th Annual DrivingSales …
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How to Turn Shoppers from Third-Party Automotive Sites into Buyers at Your Dealership

This is a great time in the auto industry for dealers looking to capitalize on technologies that drive leads and grow sales from third-party automotive websites. Consumers have evolved and continue to command more and more seamless and transparent digital engagement with dealers, forcing companies and dealerships to evolve as well. One such emergence over the years as …
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Online Vehicle Checkout: An Interview with Drive Motors CEO Aaron Krane

As early as 2006, a little known sole-proprietorship known as Ai-Dealer was attempting to introduce the idea of an online shopping cart for consumers to purchase their vehicle on a dealer’s website. CRM trailblazer Brian Hoecht had begun working with a handful of dealers to integrate their DMS with his technology to support online shopping …
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VIDEO: Good Times for DealerRefresh at NADA 2016

NADA is always an incredible time of hustling, shuttling, walking, conversing, learning, and of course socializing. This year in Las Vegas was no exception. Multiple people I spoke with told me it was their most successful NADA event in a while. I too had a terrific experience, conducting interviews, making new friends, and catching up with others. Friday and …