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OEMs Keep You Generic. Here's How to Build an Iconic Brand.
Creative

OEMs Keep You Generic. Here's How to Build an Iconic Brand.

OEM templates make every dealer look the same. Here are 7 steps to build a brand that stands out without losing co-op.

Rheis Setter · Sep 2026 · 12 min read

The $20K Question: Why Dealers Overspend and Still Underperform
Strategy

The $20K Question: Why Dealers Overspend and Still Underperform

You're spending $20K a month on marketing. Here's where it's actually going — and where it's being wasted.

Steve Baylis · Aug 2026 · 10 min read

LLM Traffic to Dealership Websites Is Up 15x. Is Your Site Ready?
AI & Technology

LLM Traffic to Dealership Websites Is Up 15x. Is Your Site Ready?

AI search referrals to dealership websites have increased 15x. Most dealer sites aren't ready. Here's how to fix that.

Steve Baylis · Aug 2026 · 11 min read

Video Ads for Dealerships: The Complete Guide
Creative

Video Ads for Dealerships: The Complete Guide

Video dominates every platform. Here's how to produce dealership videos that actually sell cars — not just get views.

Rheis Setter · Jul 2026 · 12 min read

Why 85% of Our Clients Stay: What We Do Differently
Case Study

Why 85% of Our Clients Stay: What We Do Differently

In an industry where agencies churn every 12 months, we keep 85%. Here are the five things we do differently.

Steve Baylis · Jul 2026 · 9 min read

Facebook Marketplace for Dealers: The 2026 Playbook
Strategy

Facebook Marketplace for Dealers: The 2026 Playbook

Most dealers list 20% of their inventory on Marketplace. Here's why that's leaving money on the table — and how to fix it.

Rheis Setter · Jun 2026 · 10 min read

The Afterhours Problem: What Happens to Leads After 9 PM
AI & Technology

The Afterhours Problem: What Happens to Leads After 9 PM

56% of leads arrive outside business hours. What happens to them determines whether your marketing investment pays off.

Steve Baylis · Jun 2026 · 9 min read

How to Measure Real Marketing ROI — Gross Profit, Not Leads
Strategy

How to Measure Real Marketing ROI — Gross Profit, Not Leads

Your dashboard shows green. Your P&L shows red. Here's how to measure what actually matters.

Steve Baylis · May 2026 · 10 min read

OEM Co-Op Advertising: The Complete Dealer Guide
Strategy

OEM Co-Op Advertising: The Complete Dealer Guide

Everything you need to know about manufacturer co-op reimbursement — and how to maximize it without sacrificing creativity.

Steve Baylis · May 2026 · 11 min read

Full-Funnel Domination: Google + Meta + PMax for Dealers
Strategy

Full-Funnel Domination: Google + Meta + PMax for Dealers

How Google Search, Meta, and Performance Max work together to dominate every stage of the buyer's journey.

Rheis Setter · Apr 2026 · 11 min read

GEO for Dealerships: How to Get Found by AI Search
AI & Technology

GEO for Dealerships: How to Get Found by AI Search

Generative Engine Optimization is the new SEO. Here is how dealers can prepare.

Rheis Setter · Apr 2026 · 10 min read

AI BDC vs. Human BDC: The Real Numbers
AI & Technology

AI BDC vs. Human BDC: The Real Numbers

Side-by-side cost, speed, and conversion data from real dealership deployments.

Rheis Setter · Mar 2026 · 16 min read

How Morrey Auto Group Hit Their Best Month Ever
Case Study

How Morrey Auto Group Hit Their Best Month Ever

Full-funnel execution across creative, media, and AI follow-up.

Steve Baylis · Mar 2026 · 8 min read

Cox, CDK, and the Incumbents: Why Independent AI Wins
AI & Technology

Cox, CDK, and the Incumbents: Why Independent AI Wins

The legacy stack was never built for speed. Here is what replaces it.

Steve Baylis · Feb 2026 · 13 min read

The Three Pillar Model
Strategy

The Three Pillar Model

The framework that structures every high-performing dealership marketing program.

Rheis Setter · Jan 2026 · 10 min read

2026 Dealership Forecast: Tariffs, EVs, and What GMs Need to Know
Industry

2026 Dealership Forecast: Tariffs, EVs, and What GMs Need to Know

The macro forces reshaping the Canadian auto retail landscape this year.

Steve Baylis · Jan 2026 · 10 min read

43% of Your Leads Never Get a Response
AI & Technology

43% of Your Leads Never Get a Response

The speed-to-lead gap is costing dealers thousands in lost revenue every month.

Steve Baylis · Dec 2025 · 12 min read

When Branding Disappears, Price Becomes the Only Lever
Creative

When Branding Disappears, Price Becomes the Only Lever

If your dealership looks like every other dealership, the only way to compete is on price.

Steve Baylis · Nov 2025 · 10 min read

The Dealership Operating System
AI & Technology

The Dealership Operating System

What happens when every customer touchpoint runs on a single AI layer.

Steve Baylis · Nov 2025 · 14 min read

Driving Dealership Growth

Driving Dealership Growth

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