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data integrations

How to Approach Data Integrations in Phases

Chase Hubner

While each of the dozens of software systems most dealers use to aggregate data and operate hold valuable customer interaction data, not all sources are relevant for supporting typical use cases in a Customer Data Platform (CDP). By focusing on integrating key data sources—such as service schedulers, phone systems, and call centers—dealers can accelerate timelines to optimize operations and boost revenue. Once you've pinpointed the key areas your dealership should concentrate on, what is the...

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Is Your Dealership Ready for the Impact of CDPs?

Skip Soucie
Skip Soucie

One of the biggest topics of discussion that will take place at NADA 2025 is the growing trend of CDP implementation. The capabilities dealerships will have to stay competitive in 2025 and beyond is incredible, but it's equally important to take a step back and evaluate the capability we have to integrate before jumping in headfirst.

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How Many Data Sources Should Be Integrated Into My Automotive CDP?

Chase Hubner

As a dealership leader, you’re likely well aware of the vast amount of data generated by your business—from customer profiles and interactions to transaction histories. In fact, the average dealership has customer data (including PII, activity logs, actions, engagement, and transactional data) spread across 20+ different software systems. Depending on the dealership’s size and internal processes, this number can easily exceed 25 platforms, especially if they’ve built their own data lake.

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Car Dealer Target Audience

Grade Your Target Audience: 10 Consumer Metrics Car Dealerships Need To Analyze

Chase Hubner

In the competitive landscape of the automotive industry, understanding your customers is paramount. For car dealerships, particularly new car dealerships, identifying the attributes that predict a consumer's likelihood to purchase can significantly enhance marketing efforts and improve conversion rates. In this blog, we will delve into the critical attributes that can help Sales Managers, Service Managers, and General Managers optimize their strategies and ultimately drive sales.

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