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    Three new digital marketing services specifically designed for savvy automotive retailers. PCG Digital Marketing announced today three...
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    Dave Keller replied to the thread Flash Websites need to die.
    We have also noticed that Dealerships, especially, have VERY flash heavy websites. That is partially why we created...
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    Evan Carroll replied to the thread Flash Websites need to die.
    I actually don't come from the Real Estate industry. I'm employed in the automotive industry currently. I'm a computer programmer, that...
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Flash Websites need to die.
    Thank you Evan. I can't stand being called out without any basis. But I'll be the first to stand up and say you got me if you ever do...
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    Evan Carroll replied to the thread Flash Websites need to die.
    And, it looks like the far more open Andriod platform might be quick to throw on the gloves to go against the iPad. Fresh off the press...
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    Evan Carroll replied to the thread Flash Websites need to die.
    Here are some links from Adobe about the technology that permitted this: http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flashplayer/articles/... And here...
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Flash Websites need to die.
    Evan - if you're going to call me out, I would at least expect you to provide some facts that show me as "brazenly incorrect and dishonest".
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    Evan Carroll replied to the thread Flash Websites need to die.
    At least a few of these points seem quite off... The reason why Flash isn't supported on the iPad has everything to do with Apple...
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    Matt Scalcione replied to the thread Flash Websites need to die.
    Alex, it looks like Steve Jobs agrees with you: http://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughts-on-flash/
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    Eric Miltsch (blog) replied to the thread Flash Websites need to die.
    Reason #3 is probably the biggest reason to consider; if you have a site that may be viewed on any Apply hand-held device, flash...
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    Gregg Hunter (blog) replied to the thread Flash Websites need to die.
    You are absolutely correct. Dealers who would never make a move without consulting their financials scrap websites for the latest fad...
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    Matt Watson (blog) replied to the thread Flash Websites need to die.
    A lot of things that are done on websites for marketing can now be done with jQuery, CSS or videos. Instead of crazy flash...
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    gosollc replied to the thread Flash Websites need to die.
    I think flash is great for certain things but has slowly evolved from being used for motion graphics to rich media apps, like video...
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    DrewAment replied to the thread Flash Websites need to die.
    I have one comment "AMEN"
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    Finally! The day has come where we can all say goodbye to Flash websites. Hooray hooray! Oh....what's that? You like big Flash...
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    TheMotoring.com replied to the thread Use BatchGeo to Produce Monthly Sales and Marketing Reports.
    we have got great tool for dealers , they can upload their listing in few seconds and get on the way to get enquiries quick. just try ...
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    Mitch, IMO, the Author fell short, he writes: "...The fact is, ego is the single biggest reason dealers are not as successful with...
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    Mitch Gallant (blog) replied to the thread Use BatchGeo to Produce Monthly Sales and Marketing Reports.
    I hear you! I wish I knew more about managing the grey, it's always so subjective. I'd almost say it's most like playing Risk. This book...
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    Glad you like the site Mitch, hope it works out. I'll ck out the book. When it comes to advertising, my mind sees so many angles, so...
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    Mitch Gallant (blog) replied to the thread Use BatchGeo to Produce Monthly Sales and Marketing Reports.
    Joe, this is sensational. We recently purchased Microsoft Map Point for exactly this. It was purchased after our VP bought our GM's and...
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    Here is a real world example of how BatchGeo can move a business forward. We had an under performing store that I had pegged to poor...
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    Jerry Thibeau (blog) replied to the thread Use BatchGeo to Produce Monthly Sales and Marketing Reports.
    Joe, Awesome Stuff! You're always a few steps ahead of your competition. Todd is lucky to have you. Jerry
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    Most of us are visual, you know the old saying... "A picture can tell a thousand words". I am here to tell you that when it comes to...
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    ATLANTA, GA – April 7, 2010 – Contact At Once! LLC, provider of the most widely deployed automotive chat tools that move online car...
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    I have just delved into the social media outlet for our Honda Stores. I did what you said not to do for the first week..then with no...
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