A Fixed-Op Focus is Key in a Chip Shortage

Focus on Fixed Ops in a Chip Shortage

Written By Carol Marshall

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 …

Digital Retailing: Not Just a Phase

Digital Retailing is Not Just a Phase

Written By AE Staff

In this blog you will:  Read about how prevalent digital retailing is in the modern market.  See how car shoppers expect the ease and convenience of digital retailing when shopping for a vehicle.  Learn how you can leverage digital retailing tools for your dealership, and how ActivEngage can help you accomplish that.  It’s pretty hard to imagine life without the …

How Carvana Shifted Customer Experience in the Automotive Industry

How Car Dealerships Can Outpace Carvana

Written By Carol Marshall

In this blog, you will:  See how Carvana has disrupted the automotive industry. Get insight as to where consumers stand when it comes to purchasing a vehicle online. Learn how you can match (and beat!) Carvana’s unique brand of automotive customer experience. If you haven’t heard of Carvana by now, you aren’t paying attention.  Eight years ago, Carvana was born …

Responding to Customer Reviews in the Automotive Industry

How to Respond to Customer Reviews for Car Dealers

Written By AE Staff

The year is 1999.  The internet is young and still figuring out what it wants to be. E-Commerce is on the cusp of exploding, and a new age of digital retailing has been ushered in.  And with it:  The Online Review. Back then, the roster of retail entities which allowed online reviews were small (Amazon and eBay were among them …

Setting Up For Success During an Inventory Shortage

Setting Up For Success During an Inventory Shortage

Written By Eric Schlesinger

In this blog, you’ll learn how to:   Adjust your strategy during the inventory and chip shortage to maintain pre-owned stock.  Intercept selling-curious people just seeing what options are available and arrange appointments.  Adjust your advertising and marketing strategy to encourage customers to sell or craft incentives to push. Get a great messaging experience that can keep you top of mind …

The Importance of Car Dealership Digital Marketing

Written By Carol Marshall

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 …

How to Build the Best Internet Sales Dealership Processes

Written By Carol Marshall

When selling cars online, it’s imperative to ensure your automotive internet sales processes are up-to-date, impactful, and streamlined. Car dealerships are no longer purely physical places. Automotive retail has changed, and for the better (in our opinion). The car dealership website is now just as much of a showroom as your in-store showroom is, and is now built on top …

What’s Your Chat Follow-Up Process?

What is Conversational Commerce?

Written By Eric Schlesinger

Advertising doesn’t work like it used to, and reaching customers takes more than a flashy commercial. Millennials, particularly, are highly resistant to ads, having grown up in a digital environment. You’ll have to work for their attention if you want them to make purchases at your dealership.  Consumers want connection, and they seek out brands committed to their needs. Customer …

7 Tips for Dealership Marketing

7 Tips for Car Dealership Marketing

Written By Carol Marshall

Dealer marketing has gotten a lot harder in the post-pandemic world. People have adjusted their spending priorities and changed where and how they shop. Unless you change your training and strategies to match, your brand will end up in the dust. It’s all about digital platforms now, and the trend shows no signs of slowing anytime soon. More people who …