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Product Launch·Gubagoo

Back in November at MRC, we teamed up with Fullpath to introduce Curator, the industry's first Unified Intelligence Engine. We're about two weeks away from NADA where we can finally demo it with you! If you'll be attending, schedule your demo here: https://www.gubagoo.com/cp/nada2025Curator - Normalize. Unify. Act.Watch video on Facebook.com

Gubagoo and Fullpath announced Curator, described as the industry's first Unified Intelligence Engine for automotive dealerships. This is a new product announcement.

Leadership·VinCue

Today we celebrate an end and new beginning as Michael Hopkins transitions into the role of Chief Marketing Officer, following Angela Rizzo's retirement at the end of last month. To mark the transition, Angela's last official act, and Michael's first, was to interview each other for a special episode of the Cue the New Leader podcast. You can watch or listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/3Ddp57o. Michael was most recently serving as Chief Experience Officer at VINCUE, responsible for defining, communicating, and evolving our dealer's journey with VINCUE. During the last 3 years he worked closely with Angela and her team, making this transition natural and smooth. Thank you one final time to Angela for her years of service and congratulations to Michael as you step into this role!Today we celebrate an end and new beginning as Michael Hopkins transitions into the role of Chief Marketing Officer, following Angela Rizzo's retirement at the end of last month. To mark the transition, Angela's last official act, and Michael's first, waWatch video on Facebook.com

VINCUE announces Michael Hopkins transitions to Chief Marketing Officer following Angela Rizzo's retirement. Leadership change at C-suite level.

Case Study·Dealerware

Retail Rental Enablement

Dealerware reports a case study of an Austin, TX dealership using its fleet management solution to reduce fleet expenses and monetize their rental vehicle program, achieving a 27-point CSI boost and higher RO values.

Case Study·Team Velocity

Coral Springs Honda Grows to #2 with Apollo

Coral Springs Honda reports using Apollo Customer Experience Platform to grow to #2 in rankings through integrated technology and seamless customer journey creation. Includes specific outcome metric (top-5 growth ranking).

Case Study·TradePending

Customer Spotlight: Joseph Buick GMC

Customer spotlight on Joseph Buick GMC, a Cincinnati-area dealership group discussing their business model and customer focus. Lacks specific metrics or measurable results from vendor product usage.

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