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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread How to buy a CRM | Part 1: Introduction.
    But Joe - there are only 5 days in the week. I can't break decision-making into 2 parts :) You'll have to email who #12 is to me.
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    Jake Wirth replied to the thread How to buy a CRM | Part 1: Introduction.
    Great topic Alex! You make a strong point: "There are many times when I’ve thought simply replacing a technology will give me a fresh...
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    Ed Duval replied to the thread How to buy a CRM | Part 1: Introduction.
    Hey Alex, really looking forward to reading the rest of this series. So far you're right on target. Thanks!
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    This will be a series of articles because buying a CRM is a massive undertaking.  It requires a lot of research and it requires knowing...
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    Ksolomon replied to the thread NADA 1982?.
    Well done Erin. You hit the nail right on the head. When will we get back to the day when your product can stand alone and market...
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    Kevin Frye replied to the thread NADA 1982?.
    Wow, I just googled "Butt cheeks and cleavage" and found this site, lol... Point well taken, I enjoyed the post, but please don't ask...
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    NYPontiac replied to the thread NADA 1982?.
    I think that her point is that literally every vendor does this yet no one bats an eye. While other conventions are typically moving...
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    Patrick O (blog) replied to the thread NADA 1982?.
    I'm going to go out on a limb here and say how I actually feel, it's a telling sign of the times when part of me is afraid to actually...
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    Tim replied to the thread NADA 1982?.
    Erin, An extremely well written, insightful, and intelligent article. While I happen to agree with your central premise, allow me to...
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread NADA 1982?.
    But Professor Kershner led me to believe there was real ROI there: The ROI of an NADA Booth Model – DealerRefresh
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    Glen Garvin replied to the thread NADA 1982?.
    What great commentary and I love the sharp wit in your writing as well. Although the amount of scantily clad "talent" (and just as an...
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    Craig Belowski replied to the thread NADA 1982?.
    Welcome to Caveman Motors, where we won't give you a number without a commitment, no appraising your trade until you pick out a car, we...
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    Guest replied to the thread NADA 1982?.
    Erin writes: "...It’s clear that the NADA convention isn’t ready for people like me..." Erin, that hits on so many levels. Compare and...
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    Brian Pasch replied to the thread NADA 1982?.
    Erin, Bravo! Excellent writing and spot on message. I am fortunate to have you presenting at the Automotive Marketing Boot Camp. Can't...
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    tijerin replied to the thread NADA 1982?.
    That article was fabulous to read, extremely well-written, entertaining, and timely. Great job, Erin!
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    Guest Poster posted the thread NADA 1982? in Off Topic & Everything Else.
    I’ve just arrived in Hartford, CT, after a four day transcontinental trip that led me through snow in Dallas, rerouted through L.A., and...
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    Wow this is pretty unfortunate but Alex with the right actions you should be able to overcome this. There are some pretty knowledgeable...
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    Tom - BDC Manager replied to the thread When Your Dealers Social Media Goes Extremely Wrong.
    Alex, I use Ning for our community site, as well as allot of ADP dealers, Certainly you have your hands full. (and it's Monday !) Later...
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    Anthony Hazzard replied to the thread When Your Dealers Social Media Goes Extremely Wrong.
    Hi Jeff, I was hired last year to be the Director of Social Networking for the Volz Auto Group in New York. I found this article to be...
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    DrivingSales - Jared replied to the thread When Your Dealers Social Media Goes Extremely Wrong.
    Sure thing - spread the word.
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    woops, posted that too early. What I meant to say was If you run a blog for your stores, BEWARE phishing attack on your CMS systems...
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    First, I would never use Ning for a reputation based community. It's probably one of the worst "white labeled" social platforms out...
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    A lot of industry folks are capitalizing on this dealers misfortune... ; ( No tweeting or reposting of links to promote this mishap from...
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    Alex Luft replied to the thread When Your Dealers Social Media Goes Extremely Wrong.
    We will :) -- but we'll do it all in-house -- and will have complete control of the content and functionality. Alex Luft E-Marketing...
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    Jeff -- We noticed SPAMMY feed coming from the "community site" in our Twitter feed and looked into it back in September 2010. Purely...
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