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Holly Forsberg commented on sara callahan's blog post The 4 Fundamentals of Writing a Good Press ReleaseHolly Forsberg posted a blog postAuto/Mate Dealership Systems Recognized with a “Top Workplaces” Award by the Albany Times-Union
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. – April 23, 2012 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that the company has been recognized with a “Top Workplaces in the Capital Region” award by the Albany Times-Union newspaper. Auto/Mate was featured in a write-up announcing the awards in the Sunday, April 22nd edition of the Times-Union. “Our goal is to create an environment where employees…See More
Holly Forsberg posted a blog postAuto/Mate Announces DMS Central; A Dealership Management System Resource Blog for Auto Dealers
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. – March 26, 2012 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (www.automate.com) today announced the launch of a new blog site called DMS Central, (http://blog.automate.com) a dealership management system resource for auto dealers. The blog site will offer content targeted towards dealership personnel who are current users of Auto/Mate’s DMS, and for those who are considering switching DMS providers and want to…See More
Holly Forsberg posted a videoBooth Attractions at NADA 2012
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AutoUSA's roving reporter scouted out and videotaped some of the top booth attractions at NADA 2012. Which was your favorite? What'd we miss?
Holly Forsberg posted a blog postAutoFerret.com’s AVA Sends 5 Millionth Message to Auto Dealer Customers
Bellingham, WA—February 21st, 2012—AutoFerret.com announced today that its Automated Virtual Assistant (AVA) has sent her five millionth message to auto dealership customers. Considering that it takes an average of two minutes to compose an e-mail, that means AVA has added 10 million minutes of productivity to dealerships’ Internet sales departments nationwide. For each dealer using AVA, that breaks down to more than 16,000 e-mails that the sales team did not have to write. AVA sent her…See More
Holly Forsberg posted a blog postDealerships Using AutoFerret’s Automated Virtual Assistant (AVA) Achieve Average Lead Closing Rates of 28%
Bellingham, WA—February 13th, 2012—AutoFerret.com announced today that vehicle sales data analyzed during the month of January 2012 reveals that its Automated Virtual Assistant (AVA), offers proven ROI for auto dealerships. Eight random dealerships that use AVA allowed AutoFerret.com to access their data for the purpose of analyzing ROI. The average closing rate on leads contacted by AVA was 27.8%, compared with an industry average of 6-12%. Additionally, AutoFerret.com conducted a ReEngage…See More
Holly Forsberg posted a blog postAuto/Mate Introduces Desk/Mate, Advanced F&I Desking System for Auto Dealerships
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. – February 6 , 2012 – Booth #320, NADA 2012 Convention & Expo—Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today the introduction of Desk/Mate, an advanced F&I Desking System for auto dealers that is available as part of Auto/Mate’s dealership management system (DMS) software. Desk/Mate allows sales managers to easily compare multiple retail, lease and balloon payment options; as well as multiple vehicle…See More
David T. Gould commented on Holly Forsberg's blog post AutoUSA Internet Sales Solutions To Feature New Product Line-Up at NADA in Las Vegas"@Mark, Good speaking with you, sorry we got cut off by my meeting.
I am not suggesting there is no place for third party lead providers. I suggest they have no business being in a dealership's DMS system. There is a big difference.
As you are…"
Mark Dubis commented on Holly Forsberg's blog post AutoUSA Internet Sales Solutions To Feature New Product Line-Up at NADA in Las Vegas"@ Dave:
1) I am not bullish on independent lead providers but over 10,000 dealers are, otherwise they would not be using their services. Even your dealership acquires outside leads.
2) Consumers and dealers both buy products and services, if…"
Clarence U Romero promoted Holly Forsberg's blog post AutoUSA Internet Sales Solutions To Feature New Product Line-Up at NADA in Las VegasDavid T. Gould commented on Holly Forsberg's blog post AutoUSA Internet Sales Solutions To Feature New Product Line-Up at NADA in Las Vegas"@Mark. Not sure what to make of your comments. You seem very bullish on 3rd party leads and seem to be promoting unconditional trust because a company is publicly owned? Your description of how consumers today should handle negative dealership…"
Thomas A. Kelly commented on Holly Forsberg's blog post AutoUSA Internet Sales Solutions To Feature New Product Line-Up at NADA in Las Vegas"We are in agreement Mark. I could not agree more that the dealer should expect the consumer to walk if they are not given the service and experience they deserve, the dealer is a vendor. To be fair, in my rant I did not mention specific lead…"
Mark Dubis commented on Holly Forsberg's blog post AutoUSA Internet Sales Solutions To Feature New Product Line-Up at NADA in Las Vegas"I agree with you 110%. If a vendor does not provide the level of service you were promised, you should not have to be the one to complain, you can just cancel the service and walk. This doesn't apply to just lead providers but any…"
Thomas A. Kelly commented on Holly Forsberg's blog post AutoUSA Internet Sales Solutions To Feature New Product Line-Up at NADA in Las Vegas"I won't fight with a vendor. I pay for an agreed service and I will not beg her/him to provide a service as agreed. Without exception, each of the many I used start as agreed and as time goes on they begin failing by : expanding the agreed…"
Keith Shetterly commented on Holly Forsberg's blog post AutoUSA Internet Sales Solutions To Feature New Product Line-Up at NADA in Las Vegas"@ Eric: Yes, and you should also see what *some* PPC companies do for, er, "to", dealers. Hoooooo boy. Puts these lead companies to shame. And the OEMs don't help with mis-directed co-op $ and such. I…"
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Auto/Mate Dealership Systems Recognized with a “Top Workplaces” Award by the Albany Times-Union
Posted on April 23, 2012 at 12:34pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. – April 23, 2012 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced today that the company has been recognized with a “Top Workplaces in the Capital Region” award by the Albany Times-Union newspaper. Auto/Mate was featured in a write-up announcing the awards in the Sunday, April 22nd edition of the Times-Union.
“Our goal…
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Posted on March 26, 2012 at 9:31am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. – March 26, 2012 – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (www.automate.com) today announced the launch of a new blog site called DMS Central, (http://blog.automate.com) a dealership management system resource for auto dealers. The blog site will offer content targeted towards dealership personnel who are current users of Auto/Mate’s DMS, and for those who are considering switching DMS…
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Posted on February 21, 2012 at 8:39am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Bellingham, WA—February 21st, 2012—AutoFerret.com announced today that its Automated Virtual Assistant (AVA) has sent her five millionth message to auto dealership customers. Considering that it takes an average of two minutes to compose an e-mail, that means AVA has added 10 million minutes of productivity to dealerships’ Internet sales departments nationwide. For each dealer using AVA, that breaks down to more than 16,000 e-mails that the sales team did not have to write.…
Continue Dealerships Using AutoFerret’s Automated Virtual Assistant (AVA) Achieve Average Lead Closing Rates of 28%
Posted on February 13, 2012 at 10:35am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Bellingham, WA—February 13th, 2012—AutoFerret.com announced today that vehicle sales data analyzed during the month of January 2012 reveals that its Automated Virtual Assistant (AVA), offers proven ROI for auto dealerships. Eight random dealerships that use AVA allowed AutoFerret.com to access their data for the purpose of analyzing ROI. The average closing rate on leads contacted by AVA was 27.8%, compared with an industry average of 6-12%. Additionally, AutoFerret.com…
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