New Google Posts – An update to Google’s “My Business”

New Google Posts – An update to Google’s “My Business”
Posted August 10, 2017 by Anthony Levine

Google Posts are a new feature that is now available for any business with a Google My Business page. These posts are actually panels of info that show up along with the Google My Business info. This can be seen on Google SERPs (Search Engine Results Pages). These posts can be a great way for dealerships to promote news, deals and other content.

google posts exampleGoogle Posts serve as a way to tie lease and finance specials, news, local events or whatever else a car dealer needs attention on to their local maps/business listing. The posts show up in both search and map results. Customers benefit when a dealership page shares things like promotions, featured products or other incentives.

Another benefit is that local listings tend to be highly ranked in Google SERPs when a customer searches a automotive dealership by name. That means that these posts will be seen above the fold in search results. Google Posts also take up a fair amount of valuable SERP real estate on mobile.

Google Posts in practice

When shoppers are searching for service, they often type in the local dealership by name. Therefore, many Google Maps and Local SEO traffic winds up being service customers. Imagine such a person seeing the latest lease or finance special right next to the dealer contact information in SERPs. The opportunity to turn a service call into a potential vehicle sale is too good to turn down!

ZMOT Auto constantly explores new developments in the digital realm to ensure that our clients have the most up-to-date options at their disposal. This includes new innovations from all channels including Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Video, Content Marketing, etc.

Contact ZMOT Auto today to learn how you can take advantage of Google Posts for your business. Drive more direct actions and increase your sales velocity with ZMOT Auto!

Learn to Maximize Profit and Boost Sales at Automotive CX Summit From The Pros

Learn to Maximize Profit and Boost Sales at Automotive CX Summit From The Pros
Posted May 2, 2017 by admin

Thought Leadership Summit CXThe 13th Annual Automotive CX Summit is drawing near. The event takes place on June 20-21 at the Ritz-Carlton, in Marina del Rey, California. We wanted to highlight a few notable presentations and panel discussions that will be of special interest to dealer principals, senior leadership, platform executives, General Managers and General Sales Managers.

Predictive Profit! Maximize Your Sales & Performance Utilizing Your Active Data
Speaker: Erich K. Gail

Automotive dealerships concentrate on the thousands of things done correctly each day. And every day, business operations become more complex. Erich’s presentation will cover the strategies and insights leading to Cardinale Auto becoming North America’s No. 2 Highest Sales Volume eDealer Group. Erich will provide an explanation of in-store processes that are immediately actionable and will lead to increases in net profit, transaction gross and unit sales. Erich will explain the metrics used by Cardinale Auto to measure performance and ensure the business implements its market buyer retail strategies.

Panel Discussion: From Platform to Purchase – Cardinale Automotive wins with Facebook-Instagram
Speakers: Erich K. Gail, Robert S. Powell and Trace Przybylowicz

This panel discussion is an opportunity to dialog with associates from Cardinale Auto, ZMOT Auto and Facebook-Instagram. The subject of the discussion will be Cardinale Auto’s in-market buyer science and scope-dialed marketing, as well as how the organization positioned its active digital retail investment strategy to focus on in-market buyers using its current market, retail and performance data to target and convert buyers into vehicle sales.


About the Speakers:

Erich K. Gail: Erich is the COO of the Cardinale Group of Companies, serving as CEO of the Cardinale Automotive Group, Cardinale AG Vehicle Supply Group – North America, and ZMOT Automotive Digital Velocity. A veteran of the global automotive industry for 27 years, he has held many senior leadership and executive roles in a variety of investment and management groups. He has broad experience developing new businesses and improving the performance of established enterprises throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

 

 

Robert S. Powell: Robert is the Chief Performance Officer of ZMOT Auto, of which he’s a founding member, a 20-year marketing veteran, having served in many executive and leadership roles throughout his career. He has worked with Cardinale Group of Companies’ automotive retail holdings since 2011 as an active member of the senior leadership team and as a strategic advisor with extensive experience developing new business operations and improving the performance of established organizations throughout North America.

 

 

Trace Przybylowicz: Trace is Head of Automotive Industry Relations for Facebook where he works with marketers and agencies to develop cross-platform solutions that drive brand awareness and sales impact. Prior to joining Facebook in 2009, he worked at Saatchi & Saatchi managing the Sales Event and

ZMOT Auto is Giving Away a Nintendo Switch at Digital Dealer 22

ZMOT Auto is Giving Away a Nintendo Switch at Digital Dealer 22
Posted April 4, 2017 by admin

ZMOT Auto is Your Fully Integrated Investment and Performance Management Partner.

ZMOT Auto is a #DealertoDealer Partner with a full suite of Digital Marketing Solutions integrated alongside Dealership Training and Automotive Management Consulting. We are devoted to helping dealers become better retailers by sharing the knowledge that we have gained through our successes as a premier automotive dealer group. As a matter of fact, we currently own and operate 22 rooftops in the United States and in 2016 the Cardinale Automotive Group earned the distinction of being named the #1 Digital Retailer on the Wards e-Dealer list. Curious about our history? Learn more about the history of ZMOT and watch the Cardinale Automotive Group testimonial here.

We recognize that there are many offerings for Process and Strategy Enhancements, Digital Marketing and Lead Providers in the automotive marketplace today. That can make it easy to get lost in adding Shiny New Widgets. Can you identify if those invested dollars work together across all digital consumer touch-points? Are you targeting in Market BUYERS or are you on the 3rd Party “hope plan” buying leads? Reserve a VIP Demo today to learn how a partnership with ZMOT Auto can help you increase vehicle sales and master your marketing spend through a combination of Investment and Performance Management.

ZMOT Auto - A Fully Integrated Digital Marketing and Consulting Agency

 

Learn More About Our Full Service Integrated Digital Marketing and Performance Management Solutions Here-

What is Performance Management-

Performance Management is where the magic happens. Our success at Cardinale Automotive began when we started at the foundation of our business and built a management driven business model instead of a Market driven one. ZMOT uses this same philosophy when working with our Automotive Dealer Partners. Performance Management focuses on conversion (Turning Opportunities into Buyers). This is designed to identify where you are right now in each department so that we can implement a growth action plan with a clear start and end in mind.

What does Dealer to Dealer mean? –

Dealer to Dealer encompasses our promise to build genuine and lasting relationships with our clients and our dedication to work alongside the Dealership to offer guidance to improve every department. ZMOT Auto employs a Leadership and Performance team with a proven background of success in Management positions within a dealership. Learn more about what’s included in this commitment by clicking here.

Looking to Learn at Digital Dealer in Tampa?

Ashley Mabery is speaking at Digital Dealer 22 – Is Your CRM Coming Between You and Your Customers? Get more information and find out how you can win a pair of SnapChat Spectacles here.

Bobbie Herron is speaking at #DD22 – Should You Send That Text? Are You Compliant? #PracticeSafeText – Get more information and find out how you can win a pair of SnapChat Spectacles here.

 

How do you win the Nintendo Switch? ZMOT Auto has two options for you!

Simply Reserve Your Private VIP Demo Today or Stop by Booth #102 and Say Hello to the #ZMOTauto Team at Digital Dealer. Where is the booth located? Just inside of the main entrance and to the left.

ZMOT Auto Digital Dealer Booth Location on Map

 

Ashley Mabery Speaks at Digital Dealer – Is Your CRM Coming Between You and Your Customers?

Ashley Mabery Speaks at Digital Dealer – Is Your CRM Coming Between You and Your Customers?
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Is Your CRM Coming Between You and Your Customers? — Discover the Top 5 CRM Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Client Relationship and Learn How to Fix Them

Digital Dealer 22 #DD22
Room: 17
Thursday, April 13, 2017: 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM

Description

Your CRM is supposed to help you manage and improve the relationship your dealership has with its clients. Would you be surprised to learn that your CRM may be hurting your relationships and causing your clients to break-up with you? Misuse of your CRM is costing you millions in mismanaged relationships. In this session, I will teach you how to identify key problems with your CRM and how you can easily fix your relationships.

Learning Objectives

• Gain insight on the top mistakes dealers make with their CRM, which drive clients away. 
• Learn how to audit your CRM for hidden and often overlooked issues, how to fix them, and best practices to make your CRM work as intended. 
• Gain a better understanding of your CRM and how you can leverage it to build a more loyal customer base.

About The Speaker –  Ashley Mabery

Director | Retail Performance at ZMOT Auto (part of the Cardinale Automotive Group of Companies)

Profile

Ashley Mabery is the Director | Retail Performance of ZMOT Auto. In this capacity, Ms. Mabery is responsible for leading retail performance operations through a #DealerToDealer integrated digital retail sales solutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ms. Mabery a 14-year retail automotive sales and marketing veteran having served as a +25 unit per month retail sales associate, BDC/Marketing Director, Internet Sales Director and Sales Manager within a variety of import and luxury manufacturer retail dealer groups within a variety of metro markets of the western United States.

Bobbie Herron Speaks at Digital Dealer – Should You Send That Text? Are You Compliant? #PracticeSafeText

Bobbie Herron Speaks at Digital Dealer – Should You Send That Text? Are You Compliant? #PracticeSafeText
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Should You Send That Text? — Are You Compliant? Is Your Process Engaging? Learn Service and Sales Processes That Work, How to Implement Them into Your CRM, and How to Follow the Law.  #PracticeSafeText

Digital Dealer Conference #DD22
Room: 24
Tuesday, April 11, 2017: 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM

Description

What’s the most effective way of marketing your business and creating opportunities for a sale? You have to be where your customer is so they can find you but once that happens what comes next? We all know that an opportunity doesn’t equal a sale so do you know the most effective way to engage a customer and create an outstanding relationship? You have to live in the space where their attention lies. Literally, in their hands. The average adult spends 23 hours a week texting. You’re probably saying to yourself – We know that. Customers are insisting on texting and so is your sales staff. Is that enough to convert that customer into a sale? Does a sales person know how to handle a text customer, what process to use and why? Are you unknowingly opening your dealership up to lawsuits?

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to be compliant with the texting laws, and what options are out there that add no cost to your dealership and keep you legal. 
• Learn how to engage with a customer who has already been in, and turn them into a sale opportunity VS someone who comes in as a text    “lead.” Should you add video? Does it convert higher? I will show you. 
• Learn how to set your CRM up to identify this customer, when/how to contact them, and how to convert a “text” opportunity into a sale.

About The Speaker- Ms. Bobbie Herron

Director | Dealer PerformanceZMOT Drive (part of the Cardinale Automotive Group of Companies)


Profile

Bobbie Herron is the Director of Dealer Performance for ZMOT and is responsible for the creation and implementation of Digital Marketing strategies and conversion best practices for dealer clients. Utilizing market information and cutting edge technology to increase consumer engagement and create targeted in-market buyer opportunities, Bobbie had spent over 16 years enjoying a diverse automotive career and various responsibilities within a retail dealership, including General Manager, before coming to ZMOT. She is a very popular presenter at numerous conferences including Digital Dealer, Women in Automotive and Driving Sales, a guest lecturer at Northwood University, and a named winner of the 2015 Automotive News “40 Under 40.”

Car Biz Today Magazine featuring Erich K. Gail | Cardinale-Group of Companies

Car Biz Today Magazine featuring Erich K. Gail | Cardinale-Group of Companies
Posted February 24, 2017 by admin

Car Biz Today Magazine released this article featuring Erich K. Gail of the Cardinale-Group of Companies discussing how the Cardinale Group overcame a low point in the economy to emerge as a top-rated digital dealer.

 

 

Ashley Mabery – Digital Dealer Webinar – The Secret to More Sales, Higher Gross and Happier Customers

Ashley Mabery – Digital Dealer Webinar – The Secret to More Sales, Higher Gross and Happier Customers
Posted October 17, 2016 by admin

WEBINAR SUMMARY

Is your dealer at the mercy of the market and living off the hope plan. Wouldn’t it be great if you could create your own weather? ZMOT Auto’s very own Ashley Mabery will walk you through the steps and strategies needed to create a true appointment culture within your store. Learn how to leverage your CRM and staff to create your own traffic and how to build a truly experiential appointment process that will wow your guests and result in more units, higher gross profit and happier customers.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Create accountability with your staff through management techniques and CRM utilization.
• Build customer focused processes that increase closing percentages and gross profits.
• Learn to manage the metrics within your CRM that produce activity and consistent results.

ZMOT Auto Webinar

In case you missed it, here’s Ashley’s webinar in full:


About the Speaker

Ashley Mabery to deliver Digital Dealer Webinar
Ashley Mabery, Director | Retail Performance, ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company)
Ashley Mabery is the Director | Retail Performance of ZMOT Auto – in this capacity Ms. Mabery is responsible for leading retail performance operations through a #DealerToDealer integrated digital retail sales solutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ms. Mabery a 14-year retail automotive sales and marketing veteran having served as a +25 unit per month retail sales associate, BDC/Marketing Director, Internet Sales Director and Sales Manager within a variety of import and luxury manufacturer retail dealer groups within a variety of metro markets of the western United States.

DealerOn Webinar – Bobbie Herron – Lead Handling Like A Rockstar

DealerOn Webinar – Bobbie Herron – Lead Handling Like A Rockstar
Posted October 1, 2016 by admin

Have you ever asked yourself why more Internet leads aren’t turning into buyers in your store? After all, if you could simply improve your close rate on internet leads to just 20%, it would result in ENORMOUS PROFITS! And yes, there are a few Automotive Rockstars that have been able to raise their close rate to even more than that!

DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW TO HANDLE INTERNET LEADS LIKE A ROCKSTAR?

When it comes to learning about the best lead handling strategies, we called in an Automotive Rockstar to show us the way! Bobbie Herron has been “putting dreams in driveways” for over 15 years and she is ready to share all!

In this captivating and fast-paced 1 hour webinar, attendees will learn:

  • When, how often, and which kind of follow up to use for maximum results
  • How the source of an Internet opportunity can guide you on how to engage that buyer and get them to respond to you
  • The most effective way to handle a lead that asks no questions yet still turn that opportunity into a sale…and so much more!

AND to close out this hour of awesomeness, Bobbie is going to also share 3 immediately implementable items for each department that are proven to increase sales today! And best of allher suggestions won’t cost you a dime!

This presentation is only for those ready to dominate their market, close more leads and reap the huge benefits that await. All others need not apply.

Whether you’re a Salesperson, Internet Manager, Sales Manager or a General Manager, don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the brightest stars of the Automotive Industry. If you are ready to learn Lead Handling Like a Rockstar, and make BIG $$$, then you can’t afford to miss this webinar! Register now!

PRESENTER: Bobbie Herron is the Director of Dealer Marketing for ZMOT Auto and is responsible for the creation and implementation of Digital Marketing strategies and conversion best practices for dealer clients. Utilizing market information and cutting edge technology to increase consumer engagement and create targeted in-market buyer opportunities, ZMOT is best known for providing unparalleled tailor-designed digital sales solutions, 1:1 sales attribution and regional exclusivity for automotive dealerships within the United Stated, Canada and Mexico. Bobbie had spent over 16 years enjoying a diverse automotive career and various responsibilities within a retail dealership, including General Manager, before coming to ZMOT. She is a very popular presenter at numerous conferences including Digital Dealer, Women in Automotive and Driving Sales, a guest lecturer at Northwood University, and a named winner of the 2015 Automotive News “40 Under 40”. Bobbie can be reached at BHerron@ZMoTAuto.com.

Just in case you couldn’t make it to the live showing, here is a video of the webinar:

ZMOT Auto Webinar – Is Your Merchandising Ready For Digital Marketing?

ZMOT Auto Webinar – Is Your Merchandising Ready For Digital Marketing?
Posted September 24, 2016 by admin

With thousands of vehicles to choose from, and more information than ever at consumer’s fingertips, How can you get your inventory stand out from the rest?

Merchandising, Merchandising, Merchandising!

The rise of the Internet has forced dealers to adopt to a higher level of vehicle merchandising. Good merchandising drives visitors; Effective merchandising drives SALES

Many dealerships, however, fail to recognize the gaps in their merchandising. Units missing photos, vehicle description strategy, and days to market and other merchandising KPIs should be assessed and optimized as part of your digital strategy if you want to be truly successful in today’s market place.

KEY TAKE-AWAYS

  • How to identify bottlenecks in your merchandising process.
  • How to evaluate the search value of your vehicle descriptions.
  • How to reduce your days to market through streamlining the reconditioning process.

ZMOT Auto Webinar

Just in case you couldn’t make it to the live showing, here is a video of the webinar:

About The Presenter

Jennifer Briggs, Director | Dealer Strategy, ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company)
Ms. Briggs leads Region, Group and Store inMarket Buyer selling strategy through a #DealerToDealer integrated digital retail sales solutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ms. Briggs is an experienced manager and development leader having served in the capacity of Corporate Director, Operations Manager, Sales Manager, Finance Manager, Internet Sales Manager and Marketing Manager within a variety of large privately-held Dealer Groups within the United States. Additionally, Ms. Briggs carries the honor and distinction as a named winner of the 2016 Automotive News 40 Under 40 professional.

Bobbie Herron Workshop Recap – Digital Dealer 21 Conference

Bobbie Herron Workshop Recap – Digital Dealer 21 Conference
Posted September 9, 2016 by admin

Bobbie Herron, Director of Dealer Marketing for ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company), hosted an exciting workshop at this year’s Digital Dealer 21 Expo, held August 8-10 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

About the Conference

The Digital Dealer Conference aims to bring the most advanced content found anywhere in the automotive industry to the forefront. It’s no wonder why the overwhelming majority the top dealership groups in the country have continued to attend this conference. Attendees learn how to better use digital marketing and technology to sell and service more vehicles and earn more profit.

About Bobbie’s Workshop

The automotive industry spends over $55 billion a year on advertising to try and catch the attention of someone looking for a vehicle, but often fails at converting those shoppers. This workshop covered why opportunities are not turning into buyers. Internet and general managers can learn how to utilize proper timing and the different types of follow up for calls, emails, and texts for an immediate increase in sales! If you missed this workshop, check out the DD21 presentation below:

Primary Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the source of an Internet opportunity, what it means and how to engage that buyer. Learn how to get a potential Internet buyer to respond to you..
  • Identify the most effective way to handle this and turn the opportunity into a sale.
  • Learn how often you should try to reach out, what the buying cycle is, and what the customer is looking for from you.

Sign Up for a VIP Consultation

Like the Digital Dealer conference, ZMOT Auto is utilized by many top dealer groups all over the continent to help increase the amount of qualified in-market buyers to their websites. Interested in learning more about ZMOT Automotive? Use the form below to request a demonstration!

ABOUT THE PRESENTER


Bobbie HerronBobbie Herron, Director | Dealer Marketing, ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company)
Bobbie Herron is the Director | Dealer Marketing for ZMOT Auto – in this capacity Ms. Herron leads Region, Group and Store inMarket Buyer marketing through a #DealerToDealer integrated digital retail sales solutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ms. Herron is a skilled retail operator. Additionally, Ms. Herron carries the honor and distinction as a named winner of the 2015 Automotive News 40 Under 40 professional.

Erich K. Gail, CEO | Cardinale-Group keynote presentation at the 2016 Women in Automotive Conference, June 28, 2016 “Hire & Inspire a Legion of World-class ( Women ) Leaders”

Erich K. Gail, CEO | Cardinale-Group keynote presentation at the 2016 Women in Automotive Conference, June 28, 2016 “Hire & Inspire a Legion of World-class ( Women ) Leaders”
Posted August 19, 2016 by admin

 

Erich K. Gail, CEO of the Cardinale-Group of Companies delivered a riveting presentation at the 2016 Women In Automotive Conference. This conference was be held June 26-28 at the Omni Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL. Erich’s presentation was “Hire & Inspire a Legion of World-class ( Women ) Leaders”. In case you were not able to attend the conference, here is a video of the presentation below:

About Women in Automotive

Women in Automotive, founded by industry female leaders in Orlando, is focused on empowering and developing women in the automotive field. Their goals are to benefit both women and dealerships nationwide and help facilitate the training and hiring of more females in dealerships. Currently, per NADA 2014 data, the percentage of female employees is stagnant at 17%. Women In Automotive is committed to training and educating dealerships on how to create a balanced position for women, as well as giving women access to networking and opportunities for skill set development.

Sign Up for a VIP Consultation

ZMOT Auto currently employs over 50% women and believes in fair treatment for all qualified employees both current and potential. We also help dealers all over the continent to increase the amount of qualified in-market buyers to their websites. Interested in learning more about ZMOT Automotive? Use the form below to request a demonstration!

ABOUT THE PRESENTER


Erich K. GailErich K. Gail, CEO | Cardinale Group of Companies
Erich K. Gail is the Chief Operating Officer of the Cardinale-Group. In this capacity; Mr. Gail is the CEO of the Cardinale Automotive Group; CEO of Cardinale AG Vehicle Supply Group – North America and CEO of ZMOT Automotive Digital Velocity. Mr. Gail is a 25-year veteran of the global automotive industry having served in a variety of executive and senior leadership roles within a vast array of management and investment groups. Mr. Gail has extensive experience developing new business operations as well as enhancing the performance of mature organizations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, China, Korea and Japan.

ZMOT #DealerToDealer Open Forum Webinar 08-04-2016

ZMOT #DealerToDealer Open Forum Webinar 08-04-2016
Posted August 4, 2016 by admin

 

ZMOT Auto has a tradition of hosting valuable webinar content. Today, August 4th 2016, another #DealerToDealer webinar open forum featuring Ms. Bobbie Herron, Jennifer Briggs and Ashley Mabery of ZMOT Automotive went live and is now available for you to watch. This particular forum covered attending Digital Dealer including how to build a strategies for workshop sessions, the key takeaways for 2016 and how to implement these ideas for maximum ROI.

KEY TAKE-AWAYS

• Empower a Culture of Courage from which to Learn, Lead and Succeed.
• Identify and Eliminate Unnecessary Spending.
• Implement Effective Strategies to optimize your digital spend.
• Increase Unit Sales NOW within your existing operation.

Just in case you couldn’t make it to the live showing, here is a video of the webinar:

Register for Digital Dealer 21 now using code DD21ZMOT to save $100!

Sign Up for a VIP Consultation

Like the Digital Dealer conference, ZMOT Auto is utilized by many top dealer groups all over the continent to help increase the amount of qualified in-market buyers to their websites. Interested in learning more about ZMOT Automotive? Use the form below to request a demonstration!

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS


Ashley Mabery, Director | Retail Performance, ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company)
Ashley Mabery is the Director | Retail Performance of ZMOT Auto – in this capacity Ms. Mabery is responsible for leading retail performance operations through a #DealerToDealer integrated digital retail sales solutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ms. Mabery a 14-year retail automotive sales and marketing veteran having served as a +25 unit per month retail sales associate, BDC/Marketing Director, Internet Sales Director and Sales Manager within a variety of import and luxury manufacturer retail dealer groups within a variety of metro markets of the western United States.


Bobbie HerronBobbie Herron, Director | Dealer Marketing, ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company)
Bobbie Herron is the Director | Dealer Marketing for ZMOT Auto – in this capacity Ms. Herron leads Region, Group and Store inMarket Buyer marketing through a #DealerToDealer integrated digital retail sales solutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ms. Herron is a skilled retail operator. Additionally, Ms. Herron carries the honor and distinction as a named winner of the 2015 Automotive News 40 Under 40 professional.


Jennifer BriggsJennifer Briggs, Director | Director, Dealer Marketing, ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company)
Jennifer Briggs is the Director | Dealer Strategy for ZMOT Auto – in this capacity Ms. Briggs leads Region, Group and Store inMarket Buyer selling strategy through a #DealerToDealer integrated digital retail sales solutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ms. Briggs is an experienced manager and development leader. Additionally, Ms. Briggs carries the honor and distinction as a named winner of the 2016 Automotive News 40 Under 40 professional.

Cardinale Automotive & ZMOT Auto mentioned on Dale Pollak’s Blog

Cardinale Automotive & ZMOT Auto mentioned on Dale Pollak’s Blog
Posted June 3, 2016 by Anthony Levine

Dale Pollak, automotive industry legend, has written a very interesting and informative article about using a precision-focused approach to advertising for a dealership. Of course, who better to use as examples in an article about digital marketing for dealers than Cardinale Automotive and ZMOT Auto?

The article gives a brief overview on Cardinale Automotive and ZMOT Auto, and uses quotes from an interview with Erich K Gail, CEO of the Cardinale-Group at multiple points. Visit Dale Pollak’s website now and view the article:

Link: http://dalepollak.com/2016/06/03/precisionfocused-approach-digital-retailing/

Dale Pollak runs a blog called Velocity Overdrive. How appropriate that ZMOT Auto’s whole existence is to increase digital automotive velocity to provide targeted, in-market buyers to dealerships in the US, Canada and Mexico with regional exclusivity? Check out Dale’s article now!

ZMOT Auto Shares Valuable Knowledge Once Again In Latest Webinar

ZMOT Auto Shares Valuable Knowledge Once Again In Latest Webinar
Posted May 17, 2016 by admin

ZMOT Auto 5/26/2016 recently hosted another #DealerToDealer webinar discussion featuring Erich K. Gail of the Cardinale-Group of Companies (parent company to the #2 highest sales volume eDealer Group in North America – WardsAuto 2016, ZMOT Auto as well as a collection of Automotive Companies). This discussion was facilitated by Ms. Bobbie Herron, Jennifer Briggs and Ashley Mabery of ZMOT Automotive.

KEY TAKE-AWAYS

• Empower a Culture of Courage from which to Learn, Lead and Succeed
• Identify and Eliminate Waste of Precious Time and Resources
• Enhance Transactional ROI through a commitment to Xperiential Retail
• Increase Unit Sales NOW within your existing operation without the need to add staff or external investments

Just in case you couldn’t make it to the live showing, here is a video of the webinar:

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS



Ashley Mabery, Director | Retail Performance, ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company)
Ashley Mabery is the Director | Retail Performance of ZMOT Auto – in this capacity Ms. Mabery is responsible for leading retail performance operations through a #DealerToDealer integrated digital retail sales solutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ms. Mabery a 14-year retail automotive sales and marketing veteran having served as a +25 unit per month retail sales associate, BDC/Marketing Director, Internet Sales Director and Sales Manager within a variety of import and luxury manufacturer retail dealer groups within a variety of metro markets of the western United States.



Bobbie Herron, Director | Dealer Marketing, ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company)
Bobbie Herron is the Director | Dealer Marketing for ZMOT Auto – in this capacity Ms. Herron leads Region, Group and Store inMarket Buyer marketing through a #DealerToDealer integrated digital retail sales solutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ms. Herron is a skilled retail operator having served in the capacity of Corporate Director, General Manager, Sales Manager, Finance Manager, Internet Sales Manager and Marketing Manager within a variety of large privately-held Dealer Groups within the United States. Additionally, Ms. Herron carries the honor and distinction as a named winner of the 2015 Automotive News 40 Under 40 professional.



Jennifer Briggs, Director | Dealer Strategy, ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company)
Director, Dealer Marketing, ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company)
Jennifer Briggs is the Director | Dealer Strategy for ZMOT Auto – in this capacity Ms. Briggs leads Region, Group and Store inMarket Buyer selling strategy through a #DealerToDealer integrated digital retail sales solutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ms. Briggs is an experienced manager and development leader having served in the capacity of Corporate Director, Operations Manager, Sales Manager, Finance Manager, Internet Sales Manager and Marketing Manager within a variety of large privately-held Dealer Groups within the United States. Additionally, Ms. Briggs carries the honor and distinction as a named winner of the 2016 Automotive News 40 Under 40 professional.

ZMOT Auto Delivers in FREE #DealerToDealer Webinar

ZMOT Auto Delivers in FREE #DealerToDealer Webinar
Posted March 7, 2016 by admin

 

ZMOT Auto recently hosted a #DealerToDealer webinar discussion featuring Erich K. Gail of the Cardinale-Group of Companies (parent company to the #4 highest sales volume eDealer Group in North America – WardsAuto 2015, ZMOT Auto as well as a collection of Automotive Companies). This discussion will be facilitated by Ms. Bobbie Herron, Jennifer Briggs and Ashley Mabery of ZMOT Automotive.

KEY TAKE-AWAYS

• Empower a Culture of Courage from which to Learn, Lead and Succeed
• Identify and Eliminate Waste of Precious Time and Resources• Enhance Transactional ROI through a commitment to Xperiential Retail
• Increase Unit Sales NOW within your existing operation without the need to add staff or external investments

Watch a recording of the webinar:

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS


Erich K. Gail, CEO | Cardinale Group of Companies
Erich K. Gail is the CEO of the Cardinale-Group of Companies. In this capacity; Mr. Gail is the Chief Executive Officer of the Cardinale Automotive Group; Chief Executive Officer of Cardinale AG Vehicle Supply Group – North America and Chief Executive Officer of ZMOT Automotive Digital Velocity. Mr. Gail is a 25-year veteran of the global automotive industry having served in a variety of executive and senior leadership roles within a vast array of management and investment groups.


Bobbie Herron, Director | Dealer Marketing, ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company)
Bobbie Herron is the Director | Dealer Marketing for ZMOT Auto – in this capacity Ms. Herron leads Region, Group and Store inMarket Buyer marketing through a #DealerToDealer integrated digital retail sales solutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ms. Herron is a skilled retail operator having served in the capacity of Corporate Director, General Manager, Sales Manager, Finance Manager, Internet Sales Manager and Marketing Manager within a variety of large privately-held Dealer Groups within the United States. Additionally, Ms. Herron carries the honor and distinction as a named winner of the 2015 Automotive News 40 Under 40 professional.


Jennifer Briggs, Director | Dealer Strategy, ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company)
Director, Dealer Marketing, ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company)
Jennifer Briggs is the Director | Dealer Strategy for ZMOT Auto – in this capacity Ms. Briggs leads Region, Group and Store inMarket Buyer selling strategy through a #DealerToDealer integrated digital retail sales solutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ms. Briggs is an experienced manager and development leader having served in the capacity of Corporate Director, Operations Manager, Sales Manager, Finance Manager, Internet Sales Manager and Marketing Manager within a variety of large privately-held Dealer Groups within the United States. Additionally, Ms. Briggs carries the honor and distinction as a named winner of the 2016 Automotive News 40 Under 40 professional.


Ashley Mabery, Director | Retail Performance, ZMOT Auto (a Cardinale-Group company)
Ashley Mabery is the Director | Retail Performance of ZMOT Auto – in this capacity Ms. Mabery is responsible for leading retail performance operations through a #DealerToDealer integrated digital retail sales solutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ms. Mabery a 14-year retail automotive sales and marketing veteran having served as a +25 unit per month retail sales associate, BDC/Marketing Director, Internet Sales Director and Sales Manager within a variety of import and luxury manufacturer retail dealer groups within a variety of metro markets of the western United States.


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