Albany, N.Y. – September 14th, 2015 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Carole Plant, has been honored as a "CFO of the Year" by the Albany Business Review. Plant is one of ten CFOs in the New York capital region to receive the award. Every year the Albany Business Review recognizes the top CFOs for their accomplishments and to celebrate the vital role they…

Mercedes-Benz vehicles have long been considered the epitome of quality and durability. With models that reflect today’s concerns over fuel-efficiency and the high-end designs that are as much a status symbol as they are efficient and accommodating to all types of drivers, the Mercedes-Benz continues to be one of the vehicle types that mark a certain degree of success on the part of the buyer. Regardless of which model you buy, the instrument cluster is one of the most valuable parts on your…

Reputation Management is a key component to conducting business online. That being said, on Labor Day (September 7, 2015), Auto Dealers and Consignors were provided a  platform to provide feedback regarding their experiences with buying and selling vehicles on the internet through auto auctions all over the U.S. and Canada. AuctionVcommerce.com made its debut as the first, and only, online auto auction review site - connecting dealers, consignors, auto auctions, and technology vendors. in an…

Many of us while watching a video online experience a form of tunnel vision waiting for the “skip” button to appear.  As advertisers, we have approximately 5 seconds to grab someone’s attention. So, how do we do it?

First things first, understand and accept that almost no one wants to watch your ad. They’re on the site for a video, not a mini…

One Simple Tip to Boost Conversion

It's so easy, you'll kick yourself for not doing it sooner. This week, Samantha shows you how to create a top-performing video conversion page. She'll also share a couple of other ways to get the most conversions from your website.

Are you incorporating the auto service department into your sales presentation? 

If not, you should start so immediately! There is a reason why most successful car salespeople make the service department the last stop on their way to the closing table.  Car buyers today keep their cars…

Dealers struggle all of the time trying to find value in social media marketing - Facebook in particular, and hesitate when deciding whether Facebook (or social media marketing in general) is worth their time, effort or money.

Perhaps it’s because they don’t see direct results? They may be looking for a straight line…

Give your Advisors the tune-up they need! When your Advisors complete this course, they will be given the skills to up-sell your customers at a much higher rate. Informing every customer about the needs of their vehicle with our no pressure approach will maximize your dealerships gross profits!

Click the link below and give your Advisors the tune-up that will keep them…

Auto Remarketing list honors outstanding leaders under 40 whose innovations are making an impact; Bockius recognized for role in launching CarStory Market Reports which use big data to tell every used car’s unique story.

Austin, Texas – September 10, 2015 – Chad Bockius, Chief Marketing Officer of CarStory, the industry’s largest provider…

Social Media Update for the Week of September 7, 2015

Meerkat Live Hashtags

A brand-new approach to stream discovery, Meerkat welcomes live hashtags this week. By including a hashtag in stream titles, user posts will be added to the user-generated feed of hashtags at the top of the app. Hashtags that appear with an underscore include both scheduled and live…

Currently, the automotive industry is at an all time high for vehicles sold.  Yet, as the old saying goes, what goes up must come down.  Our team is confident not only in ourselves, but our clients as well. We are watching the stock market closely in anticipation of a curveball headed our way.

In 2008 the Stock Market and economy took a large hit, which, was…

If you are evaluating Data mining for your dealership, the technology is a profitable servant only when integrated into the correct selling process and executed by properly trained users. The right training makes this process second nature to users, which means their interaction with customers will not sound over-promising or like a sales pitch. A data mining based…

We've been studying the car buying habits of Millennial Women and are surprised with the differences they exhibit. This really changes the game.

• Their expectations are different.
• Their desires are different.
• Their values are different.

So if you try to sell them the usual way, it won't work as well. But when you change your selling style to align with these differences, EVERYTHING becomes easier.…

An aspiring actress was planning a cross country move from New York to California to pursue her acting career and wanted to work as an Uber driver between auditions. This, of course, necessitated a reliable vehicle - something that she did not need in New York. She had heard of an online used car buying platform, Beepi, but wasn’t exactly sure if she should…

What's Killing the Sales and Marketing Industry?

This industry is going to die because salespeople keep making the same mistake. Are you ready to shape up? Watch Think Tank Tuesday to identify the one habit holding you back. You will establish achievable goals and thrive where others…

There are basic human motivators that encourage us to perform all tasks, every single day. Humans either want to feel smart, successful, and socially valued, or want to be the best at what they do and change the world. The most successful products are developed with these common motivators in mind. A company’s management team should constantly research to understand what could improve their engagement (their relationship with community and staff.) Unless a company…

Human beings do have a tendency to overcomplicate things. In our industry, there are so many things that we need to deal with on a daily basis - customers, co-workers, employees, bosses, technology - at times it gets overwhelming. I believe that most dealers understand the importance of customer loyalty and retention. There are plenty of ways to entice customers…

Alan Wenkus, the screenwriter for the movie Straight Outta Compton (the story of N.W.A., the group that pioneered gangsta rap) was recently interviewed…

Do you think a professional coach would be a great manager in the car industry? A truly great manager is not only able to manage their team effectively, but also coach individuals while leading by example. This may not…