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NADA: Internet Advertising tops 50%, TV & Radio Lose

I carefully navigated the NADA website, clicking the button to download one of my favorite semi-annual automotive industry reports. I had heard the 2017 results were finally available, and I was anxious to dive into the data. I double-clicked to open the report, quickly scrolling to the “Advertising Expenditures” section. And then…my jaw dropped. I’m …

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DealerRefresh Podcast Episode 14
DealerRefresh Podcast Episode 14
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[PODCAST] Industry Dirt, Drama, and Dealer-Vendor Role Playing – 2018 Predictions

Brace yourself for this HOUR LONG rambling with your hosts and cohorts Ryan Gerardi and Chris K Leslie. In this episode we recap recent conversations with the attempt to dig up dirt and drama in the auto retail industry. We then take a deep dive into Eric Miltsch’s recent article on DealerRefresh: 2018 Automotive Marketing …

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CPC Costs are Way too High on Dealers Branded Search
CPC Costs are Way too High on Dealers Branded Search
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Branded Search, How Much You Should Spend and How Dealers are Getting Screwed

This article serves two purposes: Explain the need for branded search and what it should actually cost and why. Show dealers how to inspect what their SEM vendors are doing to determine if they working in your best interest or their own. Enjoy! Why Do I Need to Buy My Dealership Name? I Have Great …

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Dynamic Inventory Ads
Dynamic Inventory Ads
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VIDEO: How to Use Dynamic Inventory Ads on Facebook and Google

Dynamically updated ads based on current dealer inventory are one of the hottest ad formats in automotive advertising right now. Not surprising, considering the dramatically improved targeting, relevancy, and performance these ads provide. The benefits of dynamic inventory ads on Facebook and Google include: Reach customers with laser-focused messaging based on their online car shopping …

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DealerRefresh Roundtable - In the Forums and on the Lot
DealerRefresh Roundtable - In the Forums and on the Lot
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Introducing the All-New DealerRefresh Roundtable – In the Forums and On the Lot

After nearly an entire year of collaborating, designing, and experimenting, I am excited to introduce our latest new media program – The DealerRefresh Roundtable. What began as a series of conversations between DealerRefresh Founder Jeff Kershner and myself more than two years ago, and which secured official support at NADA 2017, the Roundtable is now officially …

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Automotive Marketing Attribution Discussion Panel
Automotive Marketing Attribution Discussion Panel
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10 Key Takeaways from the ‘Data Doesn’t Lie’ Panel Discussion (DSES 2017)

In October 2017 I had the honor of co-moderating a panel discussion at the DrivingSales Executive Summit. Together with fellow attribution front runner, Steve White, Founder & CEO of Clarivoy, and our dealer experts, Shaun Kniffin, Marketing & Technology Director of Germain Automotive Group and Ben Robertaccio, Marketing Director of the quickly-rising Morrie’s Automotive Group, …

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dr podcast in the mix
dr podcast in the mix
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Introducing the All-New DealerRefresh Podcast – In the Mix

Don’t you just love a good old-fashioned radio show? Well if you do then you should listen to the radio. But if podcasts are your medium of choice, then be sure to subscribe the all-new DealerRefresh Podcast – “In the Mix!” Hosted by Refreshers Ryan Gerardi and Chris K Leslie, In the Mix is quickly …

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