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Facebook Automotive Best Practices In 2020: “Drop The Text”
Back to all articles Facebook is always looking for ways to improve ad engagement on their platforms; after all, that’s where that $70+ Billion in yearly revenue comes from. Part of their improvement process is constant research into what works and what doesn’t. ...
The 2019 Dealers United Wrap-Up
Back to all articles 2019 was a year of amazing professional and personal growth for #TeamDU. We reached some awesome milestones this year, like becoming a Facebook Marketing Partner, celebrated many of our team members' special life events and accomplishments, and—as...
6 Companies To “Ad Hack” For The Absolute Best Automotive Facebook Ads
Back to all articles Last week, we released our video guide on how to “Ad Hack” and get a competitive edge for your dealership’s Facebook Ad Strategy. But once you unlock this secret "Ad Hacking" super power... ...what do you do with it? In this article, we'll give...
Ad Hacking 101: Steal Your Competition’s Automotive Facebook Ad Ideas With This Free Tool
Back to all articles Auto dealers have a secret weapon when it comes to viewing their competitors Facebook Ad strategy… ...and it's completely free! Technically called Facebook Page Transparency, this feature was created in an effort by Facebook to “make advertising...
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[PRESS RELEASE] Dealers United Recognized as Official Facebook Marketing Partner
Back to all articles (View the original release here.) SARASOTA, Fla., Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealers United, the Facebook and Instagram advertising solution for the automotive industry, announced today that Facebook has recognized the company for proven...
Understanding Your Dealers United Facebook Ad Reports
Back to all articles So, you’re officially apart of #TeamDU and running some super powerful Facebook campaigns. NICE! Every month during the program, you will receive Dealers United Facebook Ad Report. The report is pretty comprehensive, so we’re helping break it down...
Not All Clicks On Your Automotive Facebook Ads Are Created Equal
What is the difference between a click, a unique click, a landing page view, an outbound click, and a unique outbound click on Facebook? Hear from our in-house Facebook Blueprint Certified expert, Ava Pandeloglou, and our CEO, Pete Petersen, to help clarify.
3 Service Campaign Ideas For Auto Dealers
Is your dealership struggling to get service revenue? Hear from our in-house Facebook Blueprint Certified expert, Ava Pandeloglou, and our 3 favorite service ad campaigns your dealership can easily run on Facebook.
The 2018 Dealers United Wrap-Up
A lot of growth happened this year at Dealers United: We added 22 new team members from all over the country to #TeamDU, created 56 new company-wide Slack channels, and implemented many, MANY new product features. Check out our major accomplishments in this 2018 recap!
5 Best Practices For Managing Your Dealership’s Facebook Marketplace Leads
When was the last time you checked your Facebook Inbox? You might have direct messages from hot leads, right now – especially if you list your inventory on Facebook Marketplace with us! Here’s an article that explains where these messages go and a few important best practices, including whether or not to use a chatbot, and who should be managing these leads.
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[ANSWERED] How Dealers Can Post Vehicles Into Facebook Marketplace For Free
Can dealers list on Facebook Marketplace for FREE? Find out why you should be on Marketplace, how it compares with other classified listings sites, and how to post unlimited vehicles on Marketplace for $0/month.
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[PRESS RELEASE] Dealers United’s Facebook Ad Program Awarded Ringling Innovation Award
SARASOTA, Fla., September 14, 2018 (Newswire.com) — On Thursday, September 13th, 2018, Dealers United was awarded the Fourth Annual Ringling College Innovation by Creative Design Award, a collaboration of the Economic Development Corp. (EDC) of Sarasota County and the Ringling College of Art and Design.
Why Your Dealership Cannot Miss Out On Facebook Marketplace For Autos
Have you heard of Facebook Marketplace, a new feature inside of Facebook that’s helping users buy and sell products online? If not, there’s one Marketplace section in particular that’s worth taking a closer look: the autos section. With a larger audience than Craigslist and Autotrader, Marketplace is quickly becoming the hotspot for listing pre-owned vehicles. Here’s what you need to know:
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[PRESS RELEASE] Dealers United Acquires What’s Next Media
Sarasota, Fla., July 25, 2018 (Newswire) – On July 20, 2018, leading digital automotive company Dealers United announced a final agreement to acquire Seattle-based media and video production company What’s Next Media for an undisclosed amount. Continue reading…
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[PRESS RELEASE] Hub City Ford Marks 3rd Dealers United Customer to Be Featured by Facebook Business
SARASOTA, Fla., April 18, 2018 (Newswire.com) — Facebook Business just released a new automotive success story featuring Hub City Ford, signifying the 3rd customer of Dealers United, a digital solutions provider for auto dealers, to be published by the site. Keep reading…
Dealers, We’re Using Facebook’s Brand New Ad Format To Drive VIN Leads Into Your CRM. Here’s How:
Dealers, are you unsure your 3rd party leads are working, but you’re suffering from FOMOS, (Fear Of Missing Out On Sales)? You’re not alone. Thankfully, Facebook’s newest ad format is the secret to generating more 1st party leads and sales for your dealership—and it’s so new, your competition doesn’t have their hands on it (yet!).
The Auto Industry’s Most Controversial Match-Up
What’s the biggest difference between 3rd party sites (like Autotrader) and other advertising platforms for auto dealers (like Facebook)? The data. In this article, I’m going to dive inside one of the automotive industry’s biggest discussions: 3rd party leads versus pretty much anything else.
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[JUST RELEASED] Oracle Data Cloud Names Dealers United 1 of 9 First Auto Elite Data Marketers
As an Auto Elite Data Marketer, Dealers United can now help your dealership access hidden In-Market data, powerful shopper insights, and more. Read on!