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Stuff In The Medicine Cabinet
When I was young, I used to marvel at the shear volume of stuff in my parents’ medicine cabinet. “Wow, what’s it all for?!” I used to think to...
Beyond Tariffs: How AI & Machine Learning Enhance Dealer Pricing and Marketing Strategies
Sometimes, you have no choice but to find a way to adapt. Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and predictive analytics are reshaping...
AI in Auto: Transforming Data into Dollars
In the world of automotive retail, we're standing at the edge of a major transformation. AI is not just another technology wave; it's a tidal shift...
So, Which Gum Goes with Cabernet
So, which gum goes with Cabernet? I have so many questions. I was recently at a restaurant and saw a middle-aged woman chewing gum while drinking red...
The New Age of Branding: Data, Creativity, and Streaming TV
When I started in this business some 30 years ago, the process of developing an ad campaign relied heavily on creative teams—art directors,...
If You See Something, Say Something
Anyone travelled recently? I’ll bet you’ve heard “If you see something, say something,” blaring over the loudspeakers at the airport? Why? What are...
It's Embarrassing, Almost.
Manna, H2Go, Copco, Zojirushi… Any ideas what these have in common? Here’s a few more examples, which may give it away: Tervis, Hydro Flask, Thermos,...
Revolutionizing the Dealership Experience in the Intelligence Age
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword, but a powerful force that is reshaping the automotive retail landscape. As we stand on the brink...
The AI Revolution in Automotive Retailing
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries across the board, the automotive retail sector stands on the cusp of a transformative...
Owl Chores
My wife and I have a neighborhood owl. Well, it’s not our owl. Every night, right after sunset when the trees are still and the orangy-pinky hues...
From Vendor to Partner: Insights from Behind the Desk
Written by John Vincent, Director of Business Development at Apex Automotive. Also known as the "Director of Everything +1," John is a multi-talented...
Marketing Alignment & What I Wish the Auto Industry Knew
Written by Dustin Schuler, Marketing Manager at Bud Clary Auto Group Dustin is a data-driven marketer who is focused on results-oriented leadership....