Cable TV Best Practices

As a car or tire dealer, it’s important to have a well planned, highly targeted advertising campaign that will increase your brand awareness and reach new customers.  One of the most effective ways to accomplish this is with cable TV ads.  While the cord has been getting cut, Cable TV still offers a wide audience […]

Best Practices for Billboards

Some people think billboards are outdated in our digital world.   But there’s a reason they’re still being used.   Billboards are great when you have a simple message for your customers.  But just like any advertising medium you’re thinking about using, there are a few factors you’ll need to pay attention to that will […]

Broadcast TV Best Practices

Best Practices for Broadcast TV Ads for Car & Tire Dealers Are ads on broadcast TV still worth it? No one will argue that distribution channels for television are evolving. Historically, consumers had 2 choices for TV  –  over the air or with a cable provider.   But with so many consumers “cutting the cord” […]

Part 2 Of Best Practices for Streaming TV

Streaming TV Ads - Part 2

This is part 2 of the Streaming TV series for automotive advertisers. If you’re serious about using streaming TV, don’t miss this video. Need some help with your ads or ready to discuss a few ideas that might be a fit for you and your dealership? Check out this 2 minute video that explains our […]

Best Practices for Streaming TV Part 1

Best Practices for Streaming Tv Ads Part 1

Before you call your local TV or cable rep and just sign up, I’d like to give you a few tips that will help improve your success with a streaming TV campaign. 1): Know your customer and make sure it matches the streaming TV audience that you’ll be targeting. Understanding your target audience in critically […]

Streaming TV for Beginners

Video on demand.   OTT.    TV everywhere.   Whatever you call it, there’s no denying that consumers can’t get enough video.   And with the average American consuming hours upon hours of video, I believe streaming TV offers you a great opportunity to reach in-market consumers effectively & cost efficiently. One of the main […]

Six Automotive Marketing Ideas To Start Your New Year

Let’s start by understating the obvious – 2024 was a challenging year for most automotive marketers. Inflation, affordability issues, political uncertainty.  All led to consumers doing what they do best…hold tight to the wallet. This led to many automotive marketers either cutting back or pausing their campaigns. Thankfully – 2024 is behind us and most […]

Stop the AI Madness – Tech Won’t Solve It

Stop the AI Madness Maybe I’m venting – but what I hope to do is add some sanity to the conversation, and get you to focus on what should really matter to your business and your dealership.    So, with that said, please, stop the A-I madness!   Before you label me anti-tech,   please […]

It’s Time to Get Back to The Basics

More qualified traffic to your store or website.  Higher volume of better quality leads.  And of course, higher sales with a lower cost of acquisition.  Pretty much sums up what every marketer on the planet wants. In the constant race for customers, most automotive marketers seem quick to jump on the newest band wagon hoping […]

What do all those buzzwords mean?

Every industry has its own jargon.  Phrases and words unique to them.   In this video, I’d like to share a few buzzwords you’ll hear from ad, marketing & media people. Prefer to read?  Just scroll past the video. Every industry has its own jargon.  Phrases and words unique to them.   In this video, […]