THE EDIFICE BLOG

How to Turn Aging Units and Cold Leads Into Profit

Discover how targeted marketing can help dealerships boost sales and service profits by addressing aging inventory and lost leads. The Challenges Facing Dealerships In today's highly competitive automotive market, dealerships face numerous challenges. Aging inventory sitting on the lot and leads slipping through the CRM are two of the most significant issues, costing dealerships thousands of dollars every month. These missed opportunities not only hurt the bottom line but also result in...

Clicks Don’t Sell Cars: What You REALLY Need from Marketing Vendors

Marketing success is too often measured in likes, clicks, and impressions. Sure, those numbers look great on a dashboard — but as any dealer knows, vanity metrics don’t close deals. The numbers that actually matter? Cars sold. ROs filled. Customers retained.

Post-NADA Insights: Why Dealers Should Partner with Transparent Vendors

Post-NADA: Key Insights Dealers Should Focus on for Success in 2025

Is Your Dealership Ready for the Impact of CDPs?

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.

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

Skip Soucie

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...