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  • Daniel J. Mondello
    For Part 2 of this Tip You'll need to have the Internet Lead Provider Report with the Values Per Lead source handy in addition you...
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  • malinda.terreri
    Most dealerships are actively trying to collect email addresses from their prospects and customers because email marketing continues to...
  • ryan.leslie
    I was relocated several years ago and made countless drives back and forth from Atlanta to St. Louis for the holidays to see family. My...
  • Daniel J. Mondello
    In part 1 of this 2 part series, Dealership Staff learn how they can use their CRM to understand the Value of Each Internet lead. This...
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  • malinda.terreri
    Relevance is one of the key reasons people subscribe to emails from you or your dealership. People want information that is going to be...
  • Eric Miltsch
    This post was originally written by Bill Havican, on his blog.  Bill, thank you for sharing your experiences with the DealerRefresh...
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  • JD Rucker
    It’s not just about branding. It's about FOOT traffic! This is the last part in a 4 part series about automotive social media...
  • kevinfrye
    Do not stop. Do not pass Go. Do not collect two hundred dollars. Go directly to Digital Dealer 16 in Atlantic City! Kevin Frye, Mike...
  • Daniel J. Mondello
    5 Key Google Analytics Goals you NEED to set up - NOW! As Automotive Digital Marketing professionals we are constantly subjected to...
  • ben.anderson
    The average consumer is now spending a staggering 18.9 hours per week on a mobile device. New data reveals: Your customer is on a...
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  • J
    Do you remember the last time you were at a business and really had the warm and fuzzies, and a faith in humanity restored moment...
  • J
    Latest HOT Discussion in the Forums Car Dealer Sues Customer Over YouTube Repair Video  Unhappy customers with a platform can create...
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  • JD Rucker
    This is part 3 in a 4 part series about automotive social media strategies that are emerging to help car dealers get true benefit. It’s...
  • Daniel J. Mondello
    Examples of poor follow-up techniques to "internet leads" are a dime a dozen. And while it can feel like a waste of time to keep...
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  • Eric Miltsch
      An amazing demo of their mobile solution Picture two young men, sitting in wheelchairs next to each other. Their body movement...
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  • kevinfrye
    Single and ready to mingle? Finding your perfect partner in today's Internet era is a whole new venture. You have seen the endless...
  • J
    Latest HOT Discussion in the Forum Do You Use Custom Email Stationary? Has anyone created or had someone create custom email...
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  • malinda.terreri
    Are you using these 4 ways to capture more customer email addresses? As you may know, I'm a big proponent of dealership newsletters as...
  • Cobalt
    //www.ispot.tv/share/7dwH “Hey Chief – eyes on your own paper, okay?” If you’ve laughed at the Sears Optical TV spot where the...
  • ben.anderson
    The era of connected cars is officially well underway. Automotive and technology giants recently announced substantial partnerships that...
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  • J
      Let's give Jerry a warm welcome for his first contribution in article format here on DealerRefresh. I've know Jerry for sometime now...
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    Since it’s introduction in 1948, more than 28 million F-Series truckshave been sold and the F-150 is consistently one of the most...
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  • Stephen Jackson
    If you follow the "other" industry forums, there's a good chance you've read one of Mr. Stephen Jackson's many enthralling articles. I...
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  • JD Rucker
    If there's one thing that I absolutely cannot stand in the automotive digital marketing world, it's the demand to make everything...
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  • johncolban
    Dealerships all over are using videos as a way to wow prospects and customers. And why not? Statistics show that, after watching a...
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