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Smell that smell?

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Jeff Kershner initiates a discussion about scent marketing—the psychological impact of smells on consumer behavior and emotions—and asks whether dealership professionals use or would consider implementing scent marketing strategies at their businesses, referencing research on the topic. The replies are light-hearted, with participants sharing personal anecdotes about signature scents they appreciate (like the Westin's signature scent) and joking about wearing cologne to promote their service departments. The thread remains largely informal and anecdotal rather than developing concrete strategic insights about scent marketing implementation.

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Do you ever get a wiff of a particular aroma (smell) that takes you back to a moment in life, or makes you feel happy, calm, confident or maybe even horny??

I just published an article from Joe Webb over on the blog and read this fun, yet though provoking article - Smell that Sell, it Smells like Money

Believe it or not, there's a ton research around "Sent Marketing" and the influence that a particular smell can have on us.

Are you OR would you consider "Scent Marketing" at your dealership?
 

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Jeff Kershner initiates a discussion about scent marketing—the psychological impact of smells on consumer behavior and emotions—and asks whether dealership professionals use or would consider implementing scent marketing strategies at their businesses, referencing research on the topic. The replies are light-hearted, with participants sharing personal anecdotes about signature scents they appreciate (like the Westin's signature scent) and joking about wearing cologne to promote their service departments. The thread remains largely informal and anecdotal rather than developing concrete strategic insights about scent marketing implementation.

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