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Serving customers when they enter your dealership is no longer enough to successfully sell automobiles; you also need to advertise your existence and the reasons why you deserve their patronage.   One way to achieve this is to post videos to YouTube. The platform is not only well-liked, but it’s also among the most economical […]

Professionals in marketing use the term “Smarketing” to describe the deliberate coordination of their marketing and sales operations. This process alignment is essential to ensure that both teams are using the same criteria for success and goal-setting. But how does that actually manifest itself in daily life? That is what we are here to talk […]

You must start imagining fresh, cutting-edge ways to communicate your brand’s message as individuals (especially younger generations, like millennials), who are more hardened to advertising, become more and more apathetic to it.  According to studies, as social media usage increases, people are turning less to advertisements and more to the views and experiences of their […]

— AS WELL AS WHY INTEGRATED MARKETING CAN HELP FIX THEM Risk is not unusual in the financial sector. So why are you sticking to the same disjointed, out-of-date marketing approach from five, ten, or fifteen years ago just to be safe?   The special issues facing the banking sector call for some inventive solutions. […]

Nowadays, purchasing a car involves a little more than simply walking into a dealership, perusing the stock, and leaving satisfied.   In this increasingly digital era, it’s critical to understand how to interact with potential automobile customers. For some advice on how to stand out and inform potential clients, keep reading.   It’s Important to […]

Advice on Keeping Your Blog Interesting and Fresh   It’s not as difficult as you might believe to gain new readers to subscribe to your blog and draw in consumers. You might be boring your audience, though, if you’ve observed decreased engagement, fewer followers, or a general lack of interest in your postings. Readers of […]

What does the website for your company primarily serve?   You want to increase the number of visitors who become paying clients so that you can make money, right?   Collecting their website clicks is one of the most crucial phases in bringing these potential consumers into your sales funnel. Visitors are more likely to […]

PPC can create a whole new set of difficulties that a company with a single location would not have to worry about if they were to run separate PPC ads for each location. You run the danger of overspending on PPC traffic and getting less-than-desirable outcomes if you disregard these issues in your PPC approach. […]

Describe PR. The goals of a public relations professional should be to manage the firm’s reputation by communicating with the public on its behalf and handling internal corporate events that occur. These indispensable people have existed for as long as a business has existed. There are numerous new changes in the field of public relations […]

You believe your product is excellent. It is the best of the best. However, there is always a potential opponent on the other end, namely the client.   Regardless of whether a customer makes a purchase in person or online, it is always important to keep in mind what they are looking for. But how […]

The next time you need a caffeine boost, you don’t have to be content with generic coffee from a big-chain store. There are many locally owned small businesses in Philadelphia, including coffee shops.   When we go down in the afternoon, our Philadelphia office has chosen a few of our favorite locations to go to. […]

You must choose a goal for your blog before you start writing. If the goal is to inform readers, you must determine whether they will find the information valuable or informative.   Additionally, you should ensure that your work will be time-effective for the reader. Make every word count because, for people, time is everything. […]

Participating in social listening is crucial for maintaining and managing your reputation. I’m not referring to reviews on Dealer.com, Google My Business, or even Facebook. I’m referring to the discussions your customers engage in when they believe no one is listening. You can learn the most about how your customers view your brand when you […]

Inbound and content marketing were specialized tactics that were only employed by the most progressive ad agencies and marketing companies less than ten years ago. These strategies are now components of almost every sound company plan. So… How may these methods assist you in achieving your business objectives? Hold on. What Exactly is Inbound and […]

Google, Bing, and other search engine algorithms are kept a well-guarded secret, which is the beauty of search engine optimization. Testing various theories on their own websites or reading stolen information from Google staff are some methods by which marketers might determine what is successful or unsuccessful. It’s crucial to share certain notions that have […]

In a single day, the average person views 4,000 to 10,000 ads. What does that entail for you and your company, then? You want to make sure that your advertisement stands out from the sea of advertisements that your audience sees every day due to its sheer volume.   Fortunately, doing that only requires applying […]

Nowadays, the internet is a part of almost everything we do, and promoting your business is no exception. It certainly makes the most sense to make the most of the internet in order to reach the largest audience and, more crucially, your target customers. But how is it possible when the internet is evolving so […]

Due to the growing popularity of websites like Vroom and Carvana as well as the overall inventory shortage, which has forced customers to search longer online for inventory that meets their demands, consumers are spending more time buying online.   As a result, customers are visiting fewer dealerships in person before making a purchase. Additionally, […]

However, according to Autotrader’s 2023 report, 80% of shoppers are now willing to complete their purchase entirely online, and 70% say that they are more likely to buy from a dealership if they can begin the process at least in part online. Just before the pandemic, 81% of consumers surveyed stated that they intended to […]

Numerous factors have contributed to a decline in customer satisfaction over the past two years, but one that customers regularly cite is time.  Consumers’ overall satisfaction with the buying process and the value they receive from the dealership are closely correlated with the length of time it takes to complete the transaction. Consumers are aware […]

The adage “smile when you dial” is more than just a catchphrase; there has been extensive research on the subject and convincing evidence of the effectiveness of the practice. It claims that smiling while speaking on the phone increases sales and support efforts and fosters customer trust. Smiling alters voice inflection and releases endorphins, dopamine, […]

The Gift of Gab is more about listening than talking.   The so-called “gift of gab” is actually only deserving of the hype if it is accompanied by a sincere effort to listen to the party being gabbed to, which may seem contradictory. The “gift” of gab refers to the capacity to convince; verbosity is […]

On May 15, KAR Global will rebrand as OPENLANE and go retro.   Retro in that KAR CEO Peter Kelly formerly operated under the moniker “Openlane,” which he co-founded with Andrew Iorgulescue and eventually sold to KAR’s Adesa division in 2011.   Onlane, a Canadian online auction business created by Clive Kinross and Michael Stein, […]

The auto industry has changed, as have the expectations of potential customers, thanks to the transformative acceleration of delivery for just about anything you can buy these days, big or small. However, because of state laws that limit dealers’ ability to perform transactions and door-to-door delivery without a consumer’s in-person visit to the dealership, the […]

The top dealership groups in the nation continue to dominate with large inventories, wide-ranging reach, and economies of scale. However, the biggest competitive advantage larger dealership groups have in today’s digital market comes from their continually improving operational sophistication and expert use of technical efficiencies.   “Get big or get out,” “Bricks and clicks is […]

180 titans of the auto industry are now stepping forward as A Billion. Who will come after?   Unsophisticated dealers are unable to adapt and implement the cutting-edge efficiencies that are setting the pace in the industry due to the speed at which the auto business is currently moving. Instead, they are working with less […]

Don’t let your opportunity pass you by; use SimpSocial’s well-proven services to help you make the most of each moment for your dealership.   If you are not skilled at seizing the moment with potential clients in today’s fiercely competitive market, you are probably losing out to rivals who are. Mementology’s rising popularity is directly […]

Never before have dealerships across the nation struggled so much to keep inventory levels the same.   I’ve talked to 75 different dealerships in the last year alone; therefore, I can assume that your dealership is also likely experiencing a severe lack of inventory.   Wouldn’t it be fantastic to purchase an extra 5–20 automobiles […]

The automobile inventory at dealerships around the nation has been significantly impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns and rules over the past year. In response, many shrewd dealers adopted the strategy of spending more on marketing to locate customers who were prepared to trade in their current vehicle for a fair price, getting around the problem of […]

Magnifying glass on top of a notebook containing notes with the heading “Keyword Research” above it. We enjoy creating a ton of content that can empower you to act as your own expert. We spend a lot of time and effort determining what we believe dealer principals, general managers, and internet directors will care about […]

By comprehending the search habits of automobile buyers, you may lay the groundwork for an efficient digital marketing approach. To determine the demands bringing visitors to our network of over 200 dealers around the country, we recently examined more than 10 million search queries. We provided some information regarding the impact of query length and […]

What is this blog about?   Large sums of money are spent on marketing by many dealerships through conventional media outlets like radio and television. We demonstrate how waste and inefficiency are built into traditional media.   What makes it worth reading?   You might not have time to consider the waste associated with traditional […]

How Does the Blog Work?   It’s crucial to properly comprehend this new channel and the ways it outperforms traditional advertising because many dealerships are still hesitant to use it.   What Makes It Worth Reading?   You might not be aware of programmatic’s potential or the manner in which it achieves efficiency that conventional […]

How do you locate the proper inventory that attracts those shoppers to you when people are prepared to go an increasing distance outside of their immediate neighborhood to find the ideal car? Your dealership’s ability to purchase high-quality pre-owned vehicles will determine whether you stay ahead of the competition or send your clients directly to […]

Just like vehicles have dangerous blind spots that make lane changes tricky, your dealership’s digital strategy can suffer from a marketing blind spot—areas of missed opportunity or wasted investment that go unnoticed until it’s too late. Even the most successful dealerships can fall victim to blind spots—overspending on ineffective platforms, underinvesting in high-performing channels, or […]

Dealerships strive to stay on top of the “next best thing,” much like every other industry. For some dealers, the latest ‘thing’ is figuring out how to include electric vehicle alternatives in their marketing and sales processes. Other times, this involves installing a new kiosk in the lobby or updating a sophisticated messaging tool on […]

Video Marketing Because it’s frequently simpler and more entertaining to watch a short video than to read an essay, video advertising is expanding. Using video in your marketing will only become more important as consumers demand more easily accessible and engaging information. Consider the following statistics as you decide how the video will benefit your […]

We all enjoy it when our efforts are properly acknowledged, but for your website, acknowledgment isn’t exactly what you’re seeking. Even if it’s good to be noticed, your primary objective should always be to attract new clients.   The more visitors your website receives, the more potential clients you’ll have (or perhaps the more brand […]

The pandemic has altered how customers purchase goods, services, and pretty much everything else. Every industry has been impacted, from manufacturing to membership-based businesses like gyms, hairdressers, and similar establishments. However, a fresh pandemic is about to alter the business environment for the foreseeable future.   The GREAT Auto Loan Crisis of 2023 has just […]

Before independent car dealers became popular, buyers had to go straight to the manufacturer to purchase a brand-new car. Of course, if you knew someone who had a used car for sale, using auto leads could also be a great option. But as the automotive market grew and there was a greater need for dependable […]