Automotive Marketing & Advertising

Guide to Facebook Advertising for Dealerships

Thinking about investing in traditional marketing channels? Think again. Traditional channels like TV and radio are continuing to price themselves out of dealers’ reach. The same goes for third-party listing sites that charge a fortune without delivering real leads. Fortunately, it’s never been easier for dealers to run their own digital advertising. Digital advertising isn’t just …

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How Automotive Marketing Has Changed in 2020 and Beyond

The shift towards digital retail has been happening for years and 2020 has only accelerated that trend. 2 out of 3 car buyers are now more likely to skip dealerships and buy directly online. And according to Google, searches for “dealerships near me” dropped over 20% earlier this year. But none of this is cause for alarm — …

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Car Dealers: How to Rank Higher on Third-Party Marketplaces (Without Premium Listings)

Today’s dealers still rely heavily on third-party marketplaces to move inventory. Although there are now better ways to advertise your vehicles, third-parties are still a critical marketing channel to master.  Of course, these companies are in the business of making money, and they want you to pay for premium listings on their site. But here’s …

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5 Dealership Marketing Trends for 2020

Dealership marketing has changed drastically. Twenty-five years ago, dealership bought print ads, tv commercials, billboards, and classifieds listings. Kelley Blue Book was still a print-only pricing guide, and customers would visit numerous dealerships to find the best deal. Fast-forward to today. Customers spend 63% of their car-shopping time on the Internet and visit just two …

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