Articles by

Michael Bowen

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Top Tips from Social Media Award Winning Dealers

Most dealerships are learning the hard way that there is more to success online than simply getting people to “like” you on Facebook. If your...

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How to Personalize your Dealer Website and Gain a Competitive Advantage

With social networking at the forefront of society, people have become accustomed to receiving information instantly. Everything from status updates,...

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Car Dealers Must Monitor the Social Web to Remain Competitive

After perusing the data contained in a recent customer survey report from by J.D. Power and Associates and NetBase, my conclusion was that younger...

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How Boardwalk Auto Group Succeeded with Online Marketing

This month I am interviewing Jack Weinzierl, director of internet marketing for the Boardwalk Auto Group’s 10 dealerships. Jack has 23 years...

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Four Concepts to Grasp in Copyright and Content Marketing

If content marketing is part of your strategy, be it through newsletters, social media, advertorial and the like, the challenge is in creating...

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Content Marketing for Small Auto Dealerships

As the business world adjusts to 21st century realties, new strategies for marketing and branding have emerged, sometimes to complement...

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The Right Customer Loyalty Program for You

General Motors says it costs five times as much to attract a new buyer as it does to retain current customers. The sizzle may be in winning new...

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Using Fear to Your Advantage in Leadership

There you are, standing at the helm of your sailboat in the midst of the worst storm of your life. You hold tight to the wheel as the boat flies...

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A Dealer’s Perspective on Video SEO

I am interviewing Richard Bustillo, GM of Rick Case Honda of Davie, part of the Rick Case Automotive Group. Richard has seen his Honda store go to...

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What Can We Learn from this Election?

So what did we learn from this past presidential election? And no, this is not an article about whose politics best suit the needs of our country....

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The Revolution of Mobile Apps in Today’s Automotive Industry

Mobile apps continue to have a profound impact on every aspect of the vehicle purchase and ownership experience. Due to their superior speed, ease...

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Seven Business Questions You Can Answer With Call Tracking Insights

It’s inescapable — we live in a world that is driven by data. Many GMs, sales managers, and their teams are tasked with compiling masses of data to...

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