
THE EDIFICE BLOG



Is Your Dealership Ready for the Impact of CDPs?
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.

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

The Pitfalls Of Relying Solely On Seasonal Marketing
In the automotive retail industry, the timing of new model introductions and the urgency to sell out current model-year inventory are crucial factors that significantly impact marketing and sales strategies.

Boost Holiday Sales with Effective Email Strategies
Understanding the Power of Holiday Email Marketing The holiday season represents a golden opportunity to connect with customers and boost sales. Amidst the holly jolly hustle and bustle, email marketing emerges as a powerful tool, capable of cutting through the noise and making your dealership stand out. So how does your dealership make the most of it?

Top Marketing Strategies for Car Dealerships This Holiday Season
The holiday season is always a magical time of year, filled with twinkling lights, joyful gatherings, and the harmonious hymns of sales jingles in the air. For many dealers, this period is not only the most festive time of the year but also the most crucial, representing a significant portion of annual sales. However, standing out in a sea of holiday promotions and festive advertisements can be a challenge. So, let's dive into some strategies that can make your holiday revenue goals as easy as...

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

Maximizing Profits: The Power of A Managed Marketing CDP
Discover how leveraging a Managed Marketing Customer Data Platform (CDP) can transform your dealership's profitability. Exploring the Role of Managed Marketing CDPs in Dealerships Post-pandemic automotive marketing practices have stayed consistent. Dealer departments or agencies enlist wildly popular ad spaces on digital media, billboards, tv spots, and numerous other channels in order to vie for the attention of shoppers in their surrounding area.