Just about every consumer today is connected to friends, acquaintances, and businesses via social platforms.  In fact, it’s nearly impossible to find someone who is completely removed from online resources.  With that said, it’s important for businesses, and your dealership specifically, to focus on online feedback from consumers and…

Picture yourself walking on a crowded New York City street.  Everyone blends in…except for those who don’t.  Those who stand out have one or more characteristics that usually get them noticed—no matter how many people are around.

Now think about all the automotive dealerships out there and about all the vehicles sold.  In 2015,…

Change is necessary for businesses to grow.  That’s true for the salon down the street, for the local grocery store, and for your dealership.  In order to keep up with consumer wants and needs in the marketplace, it’s important to keep your eyes open and focus on trends that are inspiring shoppers to buy.  Although change is necessary, most people…

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News for the Week of August 29

Facebook Image Recognition Software Open to Everyone

With the goal of someday applying it to live video, Facebook is open sourcing its image recognition software.  Currently, Facebook algorithms work in conjunction with MultiPathNet convolutional neural networks, allowing the platform to understand…

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News for the Week of August 29

Facebook Image Recognition Software Open to Everyone

With the goal of someday applying it to live video, Facebook is open sourcing its image recognition software. …

Social media marketing is growing every day as a result of increasing consumer activity across social platforms.  Currently, 90% of young adults aged 18 to 29 use social media—which explains why social affects nearly…

Smartphones are responsible—in a BIG way—for how the automotive market is changing. Not only are consumers more mobile, they’re also empowered to access more information than ever before while on the go.  They have the power of Google in their pockets, and they aren’t afraid to use it.  Everything from vehicle comparisons to consumer reviews to feedback about specific…

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News for the Week of August 22

Promoted Video Pins on Pinterest

Pinterest recently rolled out…

If you want to see everything from what your friends are having for lunch to what is going on in their relationships to up-and-coming trends, look no further than Facebook. In 2015, online sales reached a staggering $334 billion, and they are expected to climb…

Part II: Generation Z, the Mobile-First Generation

In Part I of this series, The Millennial Mindset, the focus was on millennials and their impact on the marketplace—and not without reason.  The fact that they are over 75 million strong in the U.S. alone gives them…

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Change is inevitable. For dealerships and every other business, change is driven by shopper needs in the marketplace, and businesses that don’t change to accommodate consumers will fall by the wayside.  Today’s knowledgeable and fast-paced shoppers are looking for dealerships with an informed sales team that can meet them where they are in their buying and researching…

Social media is the name of the game for businesses that want to attract consumer attention, and every day, more companies are realizing it.  According to Optimizely, 66% of companies say they’re putting more pressure on measuring return on investment (ROI) in…

Part I: The Millennial Mindset

Every generation does things differently. From shopping to careers to family life, younger generations are forging their own paths and writing their own rules.  For dealerships, this means taking a closer look at what’s fueling their buying behavior and learning how to forge strong relationships that…

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News for the Week of August 8

Twitter #Rio2016 Emojis Are Here

Emoji fans are sure to get some traction on their posts by following the Olympics and adding in some Olympic-themed emojis.  Check them out and keep your consumers…

Social media plays a big part in the lives of consumers, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise when you hear 67% of Twitter users are more likely to buy from brands they follow.  For any industry, it’s…

Sell More and Stress Less With Intelligent Marketing

Times change. Not everything that worked for businesses 5 or 10 years ago is going to work as well in today’s evolving marketplace. This is true for merchandising techniques, sales pitches, and customer service practices.  And it’s absolutely true when it comes to marketing strategies.

The mindset and knowledge base of consumers is always changing, and in recent years, there’s been a shift…

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News for the Week of August 1

Twitter Searchable Stickers

Twitter recently rolled out …

According to the Pew Research Center, 71% of online adults have a Facebook account—a statistic that, in itself, gives way to quite a bit of insight.  Social networking, sharing, and marketing have become the norm in our hectic day-to-day lives, and busy consumers are demanding more online interaction for brands to earn their trust.  But have you thought about how your dealership can benefit from all that…

68% of Instagram Users Aged 13-24 Interact With Brands Regularly from AutoAlert on Vimeo.

Instagram is more popular than ever before, especially for businesses that want to…