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Videos are essential for effective marketing and will continue to rise in importance in the future. They are engaging, and consumers would rather watch a video than click through a bunch of photos. I've talked plenty of times about the different types of videos. But for this blog, let’s get off VDPs for the moment. Some of the video content I recommend for…

Albany, N.Y. – June 18, 2019 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced today it has successfully completed all dealership management system (DMS) integrations with DDI Technology, an established provider of vehicle title and registration services for auto dealerships. Auto/Mate's DMS customers can now use DDI Technology's solutions to improve workflow, reduce fraud and errors, eliminate paper storage and keep data secure.

"The vehicle title and registration…

Albany, N.Y. – June 18, 2019 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced today it has successfully completed all dealership management system (DMS) integrations with DDI Technology, an established provider of vehicle title and registration services for auto dealerships. Auto/Mate's DMS customers can now use DDI Technology's solutions to improve workflow, reduce fraud and errors, eliminate paper storage and keep data secure.

"The vehicle title and registration…

A picture is worth a thousand words.…

Drivers participating in the nation's most extensive ridesharing services are all independent contractors and, as such, are responsible for keeping their own vehicles maintained. After all, if they want to make money as a contracted driver, it seems perfectly reasonable to expect them to oversee vehicle maintenance, performance, and…

Jim Flint explains how Local Search Group got its start in terms of being the "Now" Part of the "Now" Business that Automotive Sales and Marketing represent.

When I am asked why I work for DealerBuilt the first thing that usually comes to mind is the review I wrote about their DMS back in 2014 when we converted the dealership I was the GSM of over to their system. One of the things that impressed me then and still does is what an awesome team DealerBuilt has. The level of caring for their dealer partners and passion for building the best tools for auto dealers is second to none. When I left the retail car biz after 30 years of success I…

With the auto industry facing a shortage of technicians, it’s important to do what we can to attract young technicians and keep them. After all, when the front end of the business slows down, it’s the back end that can keep your store afloat and profitable. But there are two main problems with getting young professionals into the automotive industry: image…

Welcome back to our new video series, Ali Reda’s Road to Sales Success. Last week, we told you who we at Auto Training Academy are. We want you to find incredible amounts of success in this business, and we’re going to do everything we can to help you find your way to it. So, we’ve started a new program with a new salesman. We’re…

Both Grant Cardone’s book, “Sell or Be Sold” and Daniel Pink’s book, “To Sell is Human” remind me of the idea that sharing an idea or concept involves selling.

On the sales front, OTT may arguably be the word of the year for sales and marketing professionals. Other…

Are you looking for Hyundai replacement parts? Looking to improve your Hyundai’s performance? Browse our online Hyundai parts catalog to find Hyundai performance products to increase your vehicle’s efficiency, or aftermarket…

Do you want to watch live TV? If yes, then you should choose the option of a fireStick device to get started. With the help of this device, you can enjoy unlimited home entertainment, including TV channels from all around the world. In order to watch these TV channels, you don't need to pay a single penny. You just need to use the different streaming apps for your devices to…

Sophisticated Machine-Learning and Industry-Leading Data and Analytics Combine to Recommend Inventory Acquisition Opportunities to Dealers

Black Book, known in the automotive industry for providing timely, independent and precise vehicle pricing information, today announced it has partnered with…

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Dealerships invest substantial amounts of money to get people into the dealership and consider a new car purchase. Investments in advertisements and promotions are necessary however, the greatest asset for building value in the sales department is the service department.

The service department generates…

Most people think about marketing as a way to generate immediate ROI. For every email campaign sent out, we measure its success with metrics like open rates, click-through rates (CTRs), number of sales or ROs, or even dollars generated.

While it's important to expect accountability from your marketing partner, sometimes it's easy to get lost…

Index Should Begin To Feel Downward Pressures For Remainder of Year From Falling Demand

Black Book, a division of Hearst that provides industry-leading used vehicle valuation and residual value forecast solutions, released its Used Vehicle Retention Index for May (114.4), a 0.7% change from April (113.6). The increase marked the first monthly rise dating back to October.…

Jim Flint, CEO and Founder of Local Search Group, discusses the three pillars that his company focuses on to ensure the success of his organization for employees, clients, and their consumers.

This week, Jeff talks about the big problem of loaner vehicles! One of the most asked questions is "What do we do if we don't have enough loaner cars"? This happens way too often, and then customers will get upset and it quickly escalates into a heat case. So what's the solution? Hint: It's NOT to buy more loaners!

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