Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Automotive Digital Retailing”
The recent car chip shortage has put quite a wrench in the cogs of inventory levels and new vehicle sales. But at the root of this is a much bigger problem. The semiconductor chip shortage has halted automotive production in general. And in no small manner. From a story by CNBC: “The ongoing semiconductor chip shortage is now expected to …
Marketing is an important part of any industry, and the automotive industry is no exception. As the consumer world continues changing and becomes an increasingly online experience, the world of marketing is being revolutionized, and some companies are struggling to keep up and maintain engagement throughout the customer journey. A smart, well-planned campaign is a key component in automotive marketing …
First things first: What is digital marketing? Digital marketing covers your overall online presence. This includes your website, social media accounts, email marketing, mobile devices, and smart fridge — you get the picture. Wherever you can place ads to engage your potential customers online: that’s digital marketing. But, we’re going to get more specific and talk about the importance of …
What’s missing in automotive digital retailing? That’s a question many of us in the automotive industry have investigated for years, particularly in 2020. I interviewed some car dealers and found five digital retailing questions and concerns frequently brought up during the discussion on my quest to find out. Misconceptions and misguided assumptions are the enemy of a proper process and …
Did you miss our webinar with DealerSocket hosted by our very own, Carol Marshall, and Cavan Robinson of DealerSocket? These industry experts discuss automotive strategy and how your dealership can build virtual connections with buyers during social distancing. Watch the full webinar below. Then, read on to learn even more ways to use technology to your advantage and create meaningful …
The automotive industry is facing uncertain times, as COVID-19’s effects on business remain unclear. The nation continues to practice social distancing as a safety measure, putting businesses that depend on real world foot traffic in a tight spot. Social distancing may affect real world business, but digital foot traffic is thriving. To offset any upset in sales, we’re sharing three …
Thank you very much for entrusting your customer-facing communication to ActivEngage. We take this responsibility very seriously, making sure that we deliver detailed and quality conversations to your customers each day. Many of you are closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and the state of its impact on our country and businesses. At ActivEngage, we’re monitoring it closely as well. Because …
Increasingly, major national companies are promoting the fact that they have humans, personable beings, answering customer inquiries. Yet, in the automotive industry, the buzz is about digital retailing and having everything done on the web. Â Seems like there is a disconnect. So which is it? Where should we focus our efforts? Digital Retailing: A Closer Look What we see in …
“Stop wasting so much time on leads that won’t close!” Sound familiar? If you’ve ever screamed internally when you watch your BDC repeatedly follow up with crappy leads, it’s because you know that the quality of your leads determines the quality of your showroom traffic—and if this month’s sales quota will be met. With today’s shoppers visiting less than 2 …
