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How Do You Know Good Data from Bad Data?

Big data is a part of every major modern industry. How well do you know yours? Can you even tell the difference between good data vs. bad data? Organizations frequently deal with problems like incomplete, inaccurate, or unsecured data. Managing undiscovered or hidden data adds to this. Gartner claims that poor data quality costs organizations…

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How to Effectively Move Customers Through the Car Sales Funnel

In today’s competitive automotive market, a well-stocked inventory is just scratching the surface. The key to success comes from developing a strategic approach to guide potential customers through the buying process. According to Consumer Affairs, there were over 52 million car sales in 2022. With demand at its highest since before the pandemic, mastering your…

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All About Performance Marketing For Dealerships

By Suzanne Reimer, CMO Lotlinx Hey dealers, are you leveraging automotive performance marketing? You may ask why I am asking this question. After working in the automotive sector for four years and reviewing many dealers’ media plans, I have found that they are not separating their branded campaigns from their performance campaigns. Defining Branded Campaigns…

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Who’s Shopping for Your Vehicles? Knowing Your Dealership’s Customer Demographics and Psychographics 

To sell more cars, you need to look into the mind of the buyer. The many colorful shopper personalities wants, and needs should directly influence how you market. Especially since marketing is shifting to be more in favor of data, understanding the demographics of your customer base allows you to create targeted campaigns that resonate…

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NADA 2024 Show Recap

The NADA Show has officially wrapped, but the year is still heating up! With over 23,000 automotive professionals in attendance, this year’s NADA was filled with game-changing technology, revenue-generating best practices, and trailblazing partnerships. Check out everything that went down during the event: Industry Trends: Cutting-edge technology This year’s event theme “Driving the Future” could…

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How to Calculate Your Car Dealership Inventory Turnover Ratio

How to Calculate Your Car Dealership Inventory Turnover Ratio

Measuring the success of your auto dealership includes many metrics to track. The buying process isn’t linear any longer, as the digital age has transformed buyer behaviors, influencing changes in how you sell and market vehicles.  One of the most crucial numbers to calculate and use as a KPI (key performance indicator) is the automotive…

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Are EV Car Sales Actually Slowing Down

Are EV Car Sales Actually Slowing Down?

Auto industry experts predicted this to be the age of the electric vehicle (EV). With regulatory changes and a more eco-conscious society, EV car sales were once on a high-growth trajectory. EV inventory was once limited, and waitlists were common. While electric vehicle and gas-powered inventory slowed during the pandemic’s supply chain impacts, recovery has…

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7 Strategies to Increase Dealer Profitability

7 Strategies to Increase Dealer Profitability

One of the key struggles for dealerships in the automotive industry is the pursuit of profitability. It can seem like an insurmountable challenge with so many factors impacting it. However, it’s vital to success. By applying the right strategies that focus on data and insights, an increase in auto dealer profitability is more attainable for…

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Measuring Dealership Success Marketing vs. Metal Metrics

Measuring Dealership Success: Marketing vs. Metal Metrics

Which is better for measuring car dealership success—metal metrics or marketing metrics? How are you measuring success? It’s not solely about revenue, as there are many things that eat up margins. Car dealerships that want to understand performance and profitability dive into their data and measure a variety of activities within the sales cycle. There…

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Inventory Management Best Practices for Car Dealers

11 Inventory Management Best Practices for Car Dealers

Accurately managing your inventory is a primary focus for car dealers. It presents unique challenges due to the sheer volume of vehicle makes and models and all their options. To expertly navigate these issues, inventory management tools play a crucial role. They help dealerships with the competitive landscape and boosting profitability while reducing cost and…

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