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Dealer OMG was selected to participate in Meta's Automotive Agency Partnership Program. This represents approval/certification by Meta (a major platform) for automotive marketing expertise.
America's Auto Auction launched 'America's University,' an advanced leadership development program for auction managers. This represents a new product/service offering beyond their existing Leadership Journey program.
Dealer eProcess announced NINE new technologies launching at NADA 2025, including Sherpa AI. The post highlights new product debuts at their booth, representing a multi-product launch.
Volie announced two new features in their platform: SMS quick acknowledgment checkbox and customizable Pulse dashboard. These are new product features launching in the Volie platform for dealership agents.
Podcast episode featuring Lawrence Breaud, owner of Autos of Forney, discussing how he uses ACV's tools (ClearCar, Guaranteed Sale, ACV MAX, digital auction) to drive efficiency and profitability. Includes specific measurable results and outcomes.
Gather announced expansion of The Shop marketplace by adding identity and insurance verification solutions through a partnership with FordDirect. This new feature set provides dealership efficiency tools for digital transformation.
TradePending features a customer spotlight of Yokem Toyota using their platform for lead generation and vehicle acquisition. Includes specific metrics on how the dealership uses the vendor's tools for sales and operations.
RunBuggy announced the expansion of its AI-powered operations platform to improve shipment visibility and reduce delays. This is a product feature expansion announcement for their transportation marketplace platform.
asTech announced the BlueDriver MAX, a new commercial diagnostic tool designed for dealerships, fleets, and inspection businesses. This is a new product announcement with enhanced capabilities for high-volume scans and calibrations.
Chalmers Ford in Albuquerque used a recall capture solution to convert open recalls to 308 booked appointments. The article documents specific measurable results achieved with the vendor's product.
Premion announces launch of new scaled live programmatic sports and events advertising platform debuting at Cannes Lions 2025.
CDK announces expansion of its Dealership Xperience Platform at NADA Show 2025, introducing new workflows and features for dealership operations and profitability.
TradePending has been certified as an official partner in the Mazda Digital Certified Program (MDCP). This represents OEM approval and certification of TradePending's dealership software solutions.
Mike Battaglia has been promoted to President & CEO of Blink Charging, advancing from COO. Blink Charging provides EV infrastructure solutions, which is outside the automotive dealership vendor ecosystem scope.
Dennis Eakin Kia reports 100% sales growth using Team Velocity's Apollo Customer Experience Platform to integrate website, advertising, and retention efforts. The case study demonstrates measurable results from deploying the full suite of Apollo solutions.
Premion announces the launch of its first-ever scaled live programmatic sports and events advertising platform. This is a new product announcement for their CTV/OTT advertising solution.
Hunter Engineering announces new major products to be displayed at NADA 2026, along with Q1 sales promotions. The announcement of recently released major products represents a product launch event.
Dealer OMG, an automotive digital marketing vendor, announces the promotion of Dave Lemmon to Chief Revenue Officer. This is a C-suite executive appointment at a dealership ecosystem vendor.
Hunter Engineering announces a summer financing promotion offering 0% interest for 12 months and discounted rates for various terms on equipment purchases. This is a published change to pricing/promotional structure.
Case study documenting Christian Brothers Ford's use of Autosoft DMS to improve operational efficiency with a small team managing 25-30 car sales per month. Includes specific context about dealership size and outcomes.
Blasius Kia reports achieving 83% more clicks, 47% lower cost per click, and double site traffic using Adpearance's MarketAI tool without increasing ad spend.
Black Book announces the hiring of three sales leaders: Rick Evans (Director of Captive and Lender Licensing), Andrew Ferrara, and Brent Fosnaught to strengthen its data licensing sales team.
DealerBuilt announces AI Labs, a new suite of AI tools including AI Insights, AI Co-Pilots, and AI In-Market Targeting designed to streamline dealership operations and customer engagement.
Gubagoo announces Curator, a new platform designed to connect dealership data and consumer experience across all customer touchpoints. The product is being showcased at NADA 2025.
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