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Started by Mike Warwick in PROCESS - CRM and lead Management Processes, Emails, Phone Scripts, BDC, Tools and Suppliers. Last reply by Mike Warwick yesterday. 5 Replies 0 Promotions
I am putting together a list of Best Practices for our dealer group and would like some feedback on a couple of topics from the best and brightest:How many phone calls do you require your reps to make per day?How many emails do you require your reps…Continue
Started by Cyndie Farrow in TRAINING - Consulting Services, In-Dealership Training, Web Learning Tools, NOT Seminars or outside of dealership events (see CONFERENCES categories down) on Friday. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
After working for BMW for 30 years and helping them build a solid and growth oriented company I would like to hear from dealer owners and managers on what they see as challenges and benefits of working with staff recruiters in our industry. I'd…Continue
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Started by John Roberts in PROCESS - CRM and lead Management Processes, Emails, Phone Scripts, BDC, Tools and Suppliers. Last reply by Jeff Simonton on Friday. 1 Reply 0 Promotions
Started handling internet leads differently this year, I now have an individual responding to the leads and contacting them to attempt to set appointments. How do we make a smooth transition from the internet person to the salesperson when they come…Continue
Started by Ken Beam in MICROSITES / MULTIPLE WEBSITES - URL Portfolios, Special Microsites, Keyword Rich URL's, Ad Campaign Landing Pages, Multiple Websites. Last reply by Ken Beam on Thursday. 17 Replies 3 Promotions
Soooooooooooooooooooooooo this happens to everyone sooner or later..... "stale" or wrong time of year inventory issue...... So what do YOU do about it? One of the cool things I like to do is to create a geo-targeted MicroSite utilizing a Video or…Continue
Started by Brian Nieves in INVENTORY - Vehicle Listing Sites, Inventory Management and Data Services, Publishers and Related Topics. Last reply by Bryan Craig on Thursday. 8 Replies 0 Promotions
I need some help. I was asked a question today that I did not know the answer. We are in Virginia.Do you know if a dealer group is allowed to advertise cars for sale on its website that is not located at its lot?ThanksBrian NievesTri-State…Continue
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I am currently writing a piece about data security and vendor relationships in the dealership arena but I know that some vendors use this software and you really need to think about that right now. You need to stop using PcAnywhere immediately!…Continue
Posted by Brian Pasch on January 28, 2012 at 1:30pm 2 Comments 0 Promotions
I have written about the influence of Jim Lecinski's book "Winning The Zero Moment of Truth" and the data that confirms that consumers are actively researching online during the Zero Moment of Truth prior to contacting a local car dealer.
This first contact, called the…
ContinuePosted by Brian Pasch on January 27, 2012 at 6:30pm 1 Comment 1 Promotion
Dealer employees can submit a video walk-around that features themselves in a video walk-around. The car featured can be new or used, but the person in the video must be a current employee of the car dealership.
The videos will be judged by an industry panel that includes …
ContinuePosted by Ralph Paglia on January 28, 2012 at 12:30pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions

Google is getting rid of over 60 different privacy policies across Google multiple platforms, applications and websites... replacing them with one that’s a lot shorter and easier to read. Google's new policy covers multiple products and features, reflecting their…
Posted by Ashley Poag on January 27, 2012 at 2:46pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Word Tracks: A Proven Method for Selling Automotive Accessories
Insignia has many years of experience in the automotive industry. And, we’ve discovered a few strategies and techniques very successful dealerships use to create…
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Posted by Brian Pasch on January 26, 2012 at 5:00am 4 Comments 1 Promotion
This Automotive Zero Moment of Truth Infographic is a great discussion piece to have with your dealership team about how the car shopping eco-system is working today.
Stimulus investments (Radio, TV, and Newspaper) for a majority of consumers do NOT create a direct beeline to the dealership (FMOT).…
ContinuePosted by Kurt Kubicki on January 25, 2012 at 6:30am 3 Comments 2 Promotions
Question: Is a sales associate’s selling responsibility complete once the customer drives off in his or her new wheels? For too many sales associates it is. This is a mistake.
Of course, the action all sales associates thrive on is, indeed, in the front of the store. After…
ContinuePosted by David Johnson on January 25, 2012 at 7:20am 4 Comments 4 Promotions
ADM prides itself in being the go to social network for the auto industry. We have a rich history of providing great information for the great price of absolutely nothing. How do we do it? We do it because we have great members such as yourself that are willing to share, answer questions and help others in our…
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The ADM Professional Community has a mission objective to provide an online networking exchange that serves as an open source of files and resources useful in crafting a car dealer's digital marketing strategy and then executing the daily operational tactics. These tools include email templates, phone scripts, performance reporting and tracking spreadsheets, Search Engine Marketing (SEM) practices, including both paid and organic placements, along with guidance on what features and functionality make various types of automotive websites more effective.
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