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A little over two years ago, you would have thought the automotive industry and retail automotive, as we know it in America, was ending. That’s what the media would have you think. The feelings were warranted on the surface. A global chip shortage and resultant inventory shortage had the industry sweating and we were being warned to be prepared for …
In any relationship, communication is key. Romantic relationships, friendships, business partnerships, and even sales transactions; all of these require communication to initiate, sustain, and maintain. Misunderstandings, assumptions, presumptions, and any other relational mishaps you can think of, almost always come from a place of uneven or poor communication. In an increasingly digital world, where consumers start and sometimes end their …
a guest blog by Wes McClelland, Sales Director at ActivEngage I’ve never been a quitter; it’s not something I do, nor is it in my DNA. In February of 1996, I was newly married and looking for a job. I was fresh out of college, where I majored in Criminal Justice. I wanted to become a peace officer in the …
Your insider resource for the latest in auto industry news, insights, innovations, and more! ActivEngage Insights Article Conversational Commerce Needs Good ConversationCustomer service has been an important aspect of business for, well, forever! Communicating with customers on a human level is a foundational part of a good sales nurturing process. Striking up a friendship, and having organic conversations in a …
ATLANTA, March 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Cox Automotive and ActivEngage announced today that they have entered an exclusive partnership that will streamline communications between Cox Automotive brands and customers, personalize the car buying experience, and increase overall sales for dealers. The ActivEngage products are now available through Cox Automotive Digital Retailing brands, including Dealer.com, Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, and VinSolutions. …
Your insider resource for the latest in auto industry news, insights, innovations, and more! ActivEngage Insights Article How to Attract Car Shoppers This Tax SeasonTax season. A boon to some, a bother to others. But as a car dealer, you most likely look at tax season as an opportunity to engage prospective car buyers who now have a little extra …
Tax season. A boon to some, a bother to others. But as a car dealer, you most likely look at tax season as an opportunity to engage prospective car buyers who now have a little extra cash to spend. As you should! A sizable tax return can be the perfect down payment. And with decent incentives, even a modest return …
Due to the current global circumstances (you know the ones), vehicle selection is low and prices are high. New car buyers are inelastic about pricing, more willing to order/travel to secure their perfect ride, and are spending less time shopping around. Consumers reported spending less time researching and shopping for a car online during the pandemic: “In total, consumers spent …
Your insider resource for the latest in auto industry news, insights, innovations, and more! ActivEngage Insights Article How to Reassure Customers in an Inventory ShortageIn this digital age, your dealership’s website is your front door. The internet has afforded shoppers the luxury of access to your business on multiple levels. So much so, that they may never even need to …
