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Thanks to the exposure of the internet the auto transport industry has grown a lot over the years. These days you can buy a car from about anywhere in the world, and it’ll be shipped right to you. Car dealerships big and small, sell cars online, as…See More
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Key Insights and Data:Auto Loan Originations ObservationsOriginations through September 2019 reported as of November 201918.8 million auto loans, totaling $442.5 billion, have been originated year-to-date. This is a 0.5% increase in accounts and a…See More
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Why car dealerships are good for society?
I am doing a project on positive dealership stories so I typed, "why car dealerships are good for society" into the Youtube search, the only positive message I could find was footage from an award banquet!! It's the same story on Google search. Sad…See More
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Are your YouTube leads turning into sales? I break down how to further engage with consumers through YouTube.
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Technology companies often focus on their products and leave service levels far behind. They rely on shiny objects and whiz-bang features to sell products. Companies that lead with technology often forget that the result of a customer interaction isn’t the technology – it’s how the customer feels using the technology. At fusionZONE, we strive to be…
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Cash buyers are an important but often overlooked segment of customers who pose a significant risk to auto dealers and manufacturers if left unmanaged. In the first half of 2019, customers who purchased vehicles with cash accounted for 24% of all new vehicle sales. For some luxury brands, cash buyers are even more important since they can represent close to…
2020 Steps to the Sale
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As we close out the calendar and any given month, the steps to a sale continue to evolve. Here are 3 things that will be key to taking your dealership to the next level next month:
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Beyond the ORP: Creating a Single, Cohesive Marketing Strategy
Posted by Courtney Evans on December 27, 2019 at 6:58am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Owner retention programs (ORPs) are one of the most used marketing tools and have been used by dealerships for many years. However, most ORPs are run in a silo, separate from the rest of the dealership’s marketing strategy.
This practice results in an inconsistent, less than optimal experience for dealership customers. The way it currently…
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Why car dealerships are good for society?
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I am doing a project on positive dealership stories so I typed, "why car dealerships are good for society" into the Youtube search, the only positive message I could find was footage from an award banquet!! It's the same story on Google search. Sad because dealers add millions of dollars in property taxes and jobs for our society. I understand there are very "bad" dealer operators, but mind you, didn't ask Youtube or Google for dealer scams or fraud stories.That being said, I would love to hear…Continue
How about a Thank You Video via Texting? Very effective.
Started by Ken Beam in VIDEO - Multimedia and Video Marketing Related Discussions, including Video SEO, YouTube, Video Email, etc. Nov 17, 2019. 0 Replies 0 Likes
So imagine you stopped by a dealership last night & the next morning you received this nice, short Thank You Video via Text on your phone. I do believe this will indeed add a little "Wow" factor to the equation....... don`t you? Ken-*by the way....they came back & bought the truck after I sent this.#highlyeffectivemarketing #GuerrillaMarketing101 #KenBeam Continue
Electric Vehicle is the Future
Started by Dwayne Jhonson in AUTO INDUSTRY NEWS - Discussions about Auto Industry, including dealerships, car companies and government, but not about suppliers (see cetegory) Aug 29, 2019. 0 Replies 1 Like
What is Electric Vehicle?An electric vehicle, which is also known as an EV, is a vehicle that uses more than one electric motors or traction motors for propulsion. An electric vehicle can be powered through a collector system by electricity from off-vehicle sources or can be self-contained as well. Electrical vehicles are self-contained through electric generators (to convert fuel to electricity), solar panels or a battery. Types of electric vehicles include passenger cars (PC) as well as…Continue
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5 Ideas for car dealers FB page
Started by Kevin Lewis in SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING - REPUTATION MANAGEMENT - Using Social Media to Promote and Engage, Customer Reviews, Dealer Ratings, User Generated Content (UGC) Aug 6, 2019. 0 Replies 0 Likes
If you want to promote your inventory using Facebook, do it on for car dealers or add a Shop section to your Facebook business page and list your vehicles there.Content is an integral part of Facebook business page. So here are 5 great Facebook post ideas for car dealers:1. Industry news, controversial topics, traffic & travel news2. New model releases/arrival3. Meet…Continue
Vehicle Subscriptions: How Many Consumers Are Yet Aware?
Started by Ralph Paglia in FINANCE and INSURANCE - Financial Services, Credit Issues, Using Financing variations to sell cars, the F+I Department, etc.. Last reply by Jonathon Coleman Jul 31, 2019. 1 Reply 1 Like
Netflix for Cars?Most Consumers Unaware of SubscriptionsWith the growing availability of subscriptions for new and used vehicles in the auto industry, Autolist.com wanted to see how aware consumers are of this new ownership model... As it turns out, not very many at all! According to an Autolist survey of 1,428 current car shoppers, 70 percent of consumers have no idea that automakers…Continue
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FREE WEBINAR: 10 Easy Ways to Use Video to Promote Your Dealership
72% of consumers prefer learning about a product or service through video, so adding video to your social sites, customer communication, even your Google search results is an easy way to better engage consumers and convert them into customers.
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FREE WEBINAR: Creating a Better Dealership Experience for All
The one thing all car buyers and service customers have in common is that they hate waiting. Much of that wait comes during the uncomfortable-time-for-most of negotiating pricing and finding out what interest rate they qualify for. So how can dealerships make the buying experience better for all customers – not just those with perfect credit?
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FREE WEBINAR: Tips Straight from Google About Its New Automotive Dealer Guidebook 2.0!
Google just launched its Dealer Guidebook 2.0!
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In this jaw-dropping 1 hour webinar, Kelly McNearney, Senior Automotive Retail Strategist from Google, will discuss this highly-anticipated Google release. Google Dealer Guidebook 2.0 is an evolution of Google's instruction manual for dealers and will show you exactly how to drive more profit from Google. It shows…
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Buying A Used Car: Your Complete Guide
Purchasing a used car from a dealer or a private individual can sometimes be a hectic task. The following are tips and advice on how you can acquire a second-hand car of your dreams. This comprehensive used car-buying guide is to guide you in the stressful task, of buying used car from both thee dealers and private individuals.
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