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Data Management

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How Leading Dealers Are Turning CRM Chaos Into Marketing Gold

Every dealership has a CRM, and most have thousands of customer records sitting inside it. But for many dealers, those records aren’t fuel for great...

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How Smart Dealers Make Data-Driven Decisions Without the Headaches

Today’s General Managers don’t lack data — they’re overwhelmed by it.

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Making Better Calls With the Right Data

It’s easy to rely on gut feel when making decisions. Especially in a fast-moving dealership, where there’s no time to pull reports or dig through...

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You Don’t Need a New System—You Need to Activate the One You Have

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You Don’t Need a New System—You Need to Activate the One You Have

When sales slow or service traffic dips, it’s easy to think, “We need a new tool. We need a better system.”

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What Smart Dealers Know About Their Customers That Others Don’t

Every dealership wants more sales, stronger loyalty, and higher profits. But the smartest dealers, the ones consistently hitting those goals, have a...

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Activator - Your DMS Is More Than a Database—It's a Goldmine (If You Know How to Use It)

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Your DMS Is More Than a Database—It's a Goldmine (If You Know How to Use It)

In the rush of daily operations, managing inventory, hitting sales goals, and keeping the service lane flowing, it’s easy for dealerships to treat...

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How Brands Are Dominating with CDPs

Let’s get one thing straight: when we talk about CDPs (Customer Data Platforms), we’re not just talking about techy acronyms or another marketing...

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Enhance Customer Loyalty with Smarter Engagement Strategies

Customer loyalty is harder to earn — and easier to lose — than ever. If you want customers to stick around, you can’t rely on generic marketing...

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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...

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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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