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Billy Beane of ‘Moneyball’ Fame to Keynote 2012 DrivingSales Executive Summit

Early Bird Registration at www.DrivingSalesExecutiveSummit.com

 

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – June 25, 2012 – DrivingSales today announced that Billy Beane, the focus of the recent Academy Award nominated film ‘Moneyball,’ will keynote the fourth annual DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES)…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on June 25, 2012 at 8:43am — No Comments

Vehicles Turn 60% Faster Through Groundbreaking Certification Program

Recently launched SureSale Certified wins major gains for participating used car dealers: an additional 23% or $2,300 gross per vehicle on average

Venice, CA – June 19, 2012 SureSale Certified, the certified pre-owned marketing program that is changing the way used vehicles are sold, is reaping significant returns for dealers who participate in the program. Launched less than six months ago,…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on June 19, 2012 at 9:55am — No Comments

Facebook and Google to Present at DrivingSales Executive Summit

Interactive session provides deep dive into social/digital strategies that help dealers sell cars; Early-bird registration now open!

 

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – June 18, 2012 –Facebook and Google will present at the fourth annual DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES), the most authoritative digital marketing event for innovative dealers.…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on June 18, 2012 at 8:43am — No Comments

The 2012 DrivingSales Executive Summit Announces Call for Presentations

Speakers/presentations reviewed and selected by dealers; submission deadline June 29th

 

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DrivingSales today announced that speaker and presentation proposals are now being accepted for consideration for the fourth annual DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES). The DSES is the most authoritative event for innovative dealers, and will be held Sunday, October 21st through Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 at the Bellagio Las Vegas. Early-bird…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on June 8, 2012 at 10:07am — No Comments

DrivingSales Executive Summit 2012 Sneak Preview: Early-Bird Registration Open

Industry’s most authoritative event for innovative auto dealers expands content/format; Industry-first keynotes, 20-Group meetings and more

 

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – June 7, 2012 – Early-bird registration is now open for the fourth annual DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES), the most authoritative…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on June 7, 2012 at 12:06pm — No Comments

DMEautomotive’s MasterCall Bridges Lost Service Revenue Gap

New suite of inbound/outbound BDC solutions saves hundreds of thousands of missed sales and service revenue dollars; increases customer satisfaction and retention

 

Daytona Beach, FLJune 4, 2012 DMEautomotive (DMEa), the science-inspired, results-based automotive marketing leader, introduces MasterCallSM to solve a critical gap in…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on June 4, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

DMEa/Automotive News Webinar Reveals the Secrets to a Successful BDC

Free webinar June 5 at 2pm EDT provides important best practices that can save dealership dollars, increase service business, and rev up car sales



Daytona Beach, FLMay 24, 2012 DMEautomotive (DMEa), the science-inspired, results-based automotive marketing leader, announces the second in a series of free webinars that the company is hosting with Automotive News -- all…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on May 24, 2012 at 8:30am — No Comments

DrivingSales Named Finalist in 2012 American Business Awards(SM)

Business intelligence data company named a Finalist for Most Innovative Company of the Year

Salt Lake City, UT -- May 23, 2012 -- DrivingSales, (http://www.drivingsales.com), was named a Finalist in the Most Innovative Company of the Year category in The 2012 American Business Awards, and will ultimately be a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie® Award winner in the program. DrivingSales is a business intelligence data…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on May 23, 2012 at 12:15pm — No Comments

Tom White, Jr. Named Head of Dealer Services for DrivingSales

Ultra-progressive dealer helped lead Suzuki of Wichita to #1 retailer in nation; joins DrivingSales to help other dealers achieve success



SALT LAKE CITY, UT – May 22, 2012 – DrivingSales today announced that one of the top performing dealers in the country, Tom White, Jr., has joined the rapidly growing company to head its Dealer Services division, helping…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on May 22, 2012 at 11:16am — No Comments

Lithia Automotive Launches Driver Connect(SM) to Reach Next Gen Customers

DMEautomotive’s mobile shopping and vehicle ownership app allows Lithia dealerships to target younger service/sales customers and keep current customers ‘close-at-hand’



Daytona Beach, FL –May 22, 2012
DMEautomotive (DMEa) today announced the roll-out of its breakthrough mobile app, Driver…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on May 22, 2012 at 8:40am — No Comments

CarFinance Capital Extends National Footprint: Opens Texas Office

Company continues nationwide expansion; over $100 million in loan fundings in first year; over 1,500 dealership customers

 

 

Irvine, CA April 24, 2012 – CarFinance Capital LLC (http://www.carfinancecapital.com), a specialized provider of non-prime financing services for auto dealers, today announced the opening of a new office in Fort Worth, Texas, which is expected to…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on April 24, 2012 at 9:29am — No Comments

Increase Dealer Service Customer Loyalty: A WardsAuto / DMEautomotive Webinar

Free webinar April 26th at 2pm EDT; provides key strategies for battling market share loss to aftermarket chains and for growing customer loyalty



Daytona Beach, FLApril 20, 2012 – DMEautomotive (DMEa), the science-inspired, results-based automotive marketing leader, joins with WardsAuto to host a free webinar on April 26th at 2pm EDT. Based on dramatic new…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on April 20, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Study: Dealers must woo young service customers

Service customers at auto dealerships are intensely loyal -- but are older and spend less than customers of independent shops and chains, according to a recent survey.

So dealers must win converts with online promotions and prepaid programs, said Mike Martinez, chief marketer at DMEautomotive, the marketing firm that commissioned the survey.

Dealer loyalists, defined as those who spend the bulk of their service dollars at the dealership, are more than twice as likely to be 55…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on April 3, 2012 at 12:56pm — No Comments

izmocars Launches AOA Digital Dashboard

First-of-its-kind platform streamlines accessories sales communications across dealership departments and supplier network; enhances processes currently generating $475+ in sales per vehicle sold  

 

San Francisco, CA – April 3, 2012 – izmocars (www.izmocars.com) today announced the launch of its AddOnAuto (AOA) Digital Dashboard platform for dealers who currently use the AOA Point of…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on April 3, 2012 at 11:37am — No Comments

Young, Wired Auto Service Consumers Intensely Price and Convenience-Driven - and Most Receptive to Dealer Loyalty Programs - According to New Study

DMEa’s “Marketing Success in a Changing Service Loyalty Landscape” findings include:

 

  • Loyalty programs are not just for loyalists: Over 25% of “swing loyalists” and disloyalists would participate
  • Communicate! Most customers want to hear from service providers AT LEAST once every 3 months, including 70%+ of dealer and aftermarket chain loyalists
  • 2 in 3…
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Added by Crystal Hartwell on March 28, 2012 at 9:55am — No Comments

SureSaleTM Certified Rolls Out in New York and New Jersey



After a successful Phoenix launch, SureSale extends certification footprint to help used car buyers and dealers in the Northeast

Venice, CA --March 21, 2012 Mota Motors today announced that its groundbreaking certified pre-owned (CPO) marketing program SureSaleTM Certified, continues to extend its footprint across the country…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on March 21, 2012 at 8:40am — No Comments

The Service Loyalty Landscape Has Changed: DMEautomotive /Automotive News Webinar Explains How

Free webinar held March 27th at 2pm EDT topples industry myths currently driving service marketing strategies

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., March 20, 2012 -- DMEautomotive (DMEa), the science-inspired, results-based automotive marketing leader, will host a free webinar with Automotive News on March 27th at 2pm…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on March 20, 2012 at 8:51am — No Comments

NADA University Webinar Shows Dealers How to Earn an Extra $500 Per Car Sold

izmocars accessories sales experts provide key best practices for selling accessories successfully; seminar free to NADA members



San Francisco, CA -  March 07, 2012 - izmocars (http://www.izmocars.com), whose AOA product is the accessories sales solution ranked #1 by dealers at DrivingSales.com, will, in conjunction with NADA…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on March 7, 2012 at 12:16pm — No Comments

Eric Miltsch Hired as Director of Product Strategy

Digital marketing and technology expert to manage new product development.





Salt Lake City, UT - March 07, 2012 - DrivingSales today announced that technology and digital marketing expert Eric Miltsch has been named Director of Product Strategy for the company. Miltsch is charged with further enhancing and developing DrivingSales’ product and services suite, which includes the…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on March 7, 2012 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

New Study Reveals Dealership Service Profits Threatened by Aging Customer Base

DMEautomotive releases service market loyalty white paper and new demographic findings:

  • Auto service loyalty now pivots around age: roughly half of aftermarket chains loyalists are under 34, while around half of dealer loyalists are 50+.
  • Dealership loyalists from the over-70 segment exiting market would represent $3.4 billion loss.
  • Aging vehicle fleet favors aftermarket: dealerships lose 47% of…
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Added by Crystal Hartwell on March 5, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

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