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Optimize Your Campaigns with a Comprehensive Customer Profile

In today's market, dealerships can’t afford to "spray and pray" with their marketing. To truly move the needle, you need precise, powerful campaigns—and that starts with having the right customer data.

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Leveraging Data for Enhanced Owner Loyalty Engagement Strategies

Strong customer loyalty starts with strong data. But what happens when your database is full of duplicates, invalid emails, and messy customer...

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Real-World Use Cases: How Dealerships Are Winning with Activator’s CDP

Data-driven marketing isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the difference between hoping a customer comes back and actually bringing them back. Activator’s...

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The New Activator Website Is Here – Built for Dealers, Powered by Data

We’ve been busy behind the scenes, and now it’s time to pull back the curtain—Activator has a brand-new website, activator.ai, designed to give...

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Activator at NADA

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Emerging Trends: What’s to Come at NADA 2025

As NADA 2025 approaches, the industry is abuzz with excitement and speculation. The event is known as where innovation and industry-shaping happen...

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Don't Fall for Automotive CDP Traps

An automotive customer data platform (CDP) is a game-changer for dealerships aiming to enhance their marketing efforts and elevate customer...

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Journey Personalization as a Growth Catalyst

Journey Personalization as a Growth Catalyst with Bobby Gaudreau, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Activator Dealer Solutions Today's B2B...

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The Evolution of Dealership Marketing: Trends and Strategies for Success

The automotive industry is always on the move, and as marketers, we need to keep up with the pace. One thing's for sure: defining what a Customer...

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Custom Campaigns

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Unlocking the Power of Custom Campaigns for Automotive Dealers

Standing out and engaging potential customers in the automotive industry can be challenging. As the market evolves, so must dealers' strategies to...

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Mastering Customer Data Management

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Mastering Customer Data Management: Best Practices for Dealerships

The world of automotive retail is evolving rapidly, and customer data has become an essential tool for success. Dealerships that effectively manage...

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How to Choose the Best Customer Data Platform (CDP) for Your Dealership

In today's digital age, customer data is crucial for automotive dealerships to drive business growth and improve customer engagement. A Customer Data...

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Enhancing Marketing Strategies Through Data Management

In the highly competitive world of automotive dealership marketing, effective data management is crucial for ensuring customer engagement and...

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3 Things to Stop and 3 Things to Start Doing for Your Automotive Marketing

The automotive industry is constantly evolving, and marketers need to stay ahead of the curve. One thing that is evident is that the industry is...

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Your Data Doesn’t Stink. It’s Trapped

Maximizing Marketing ROI in Automotive Dealerships In the rapidly evolving landscape of automotive sales, the role of accurate data in driving...

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Unveiling the Power of a Clearer Picture

In the fast-paced world of marketing and sales, the saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" has taken on a new meaning. However, not all...

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Unlocking The Power of Customer Engagement: A Deep Dive into Multichannel Journey Builders

Customer engagement is crucial to any successful business strategy in today's digital world. With many platforms and channels available for customer...

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How to Increase Service Retention with the Latest Technology

The world of consumer marketing is dynamic and ever-evolving, with new trends and strategies emerging each year. However, one constant factor remains...

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Ten Reasons Why Dealers Should Adopt a Hybrid CDP and Multichannel Journey Builder

The automotive industry is becoming increasingly competitive, and dealerships must find innovative ways to engage customers and streamline their...

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Handraisers: The Key to Success in the Automotive Industry

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Handraisers: The Key to Success in the Automotive Industry

In the competitive world of automotive sales, it's crucial to stay ahead of the curve and make the most of every opportunity. A steady stream of...

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How to Leverage Journey Marketing in Your Dealership (and Why It Matters)

The customer journey is increasingly a zig-zag for businesses to manage. From the dealer’s perspective, more customers are entering the dealer sales...

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How Equity Mining Has Changed for Dealerships

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How Equity Mining Has Changed for Dealerships

All equity and data mining vendors recognize equity opportunities within a margin of error of each other. What most vendors don’t easily allow for is...

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