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Cargurrl replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
Here is how traditonal media gets their rate increase..."Mr. Dealer but I have value added products that go with this awesome drive time...
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SJBconsult replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
Joe, thanks for your thoughts and for your honest opinions. Here is something you wont from other vendors -- please give us the...
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Joe Pistell replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
hahaha... ya gotta love those "I ain't comein' back here no more" posts.
I see:
-Sellers defending value
-Ad Buyers upset about ROI...
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autoresponder replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
David I understand what you're saying and it is a positive message and often those who fail or fall short usually follow with an...
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SJBconsult replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
Thanks Alex,
My intentions were to engage you on a positive note and to not discourage the positive message in this post. I think I...
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Cargurrl replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
Can't we all just get along??? LOL!!! God I love passion!!!!
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David Metter (blog) replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
Hey, guys! I am trying to run a love fest here. This is why I don't come out from under my rock that often. Can I offer the two of...
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Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
If Autotrader is just paying things lip service, then I'll be right back to what I've been saying for the past 5 years. There was...
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SJBconsult replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
Alex, it's good to see a touch of positive feedback from you. Many of us appreciate the work you do but it's often weighted with a...
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SJBconsult replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
David, thanks for your thoughts on the annual conference in Vegas -- it was a great time and as a rep for ATC I'm encouraged by the...
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David Metter (blog) replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
I appreciate the nice comments about the post. It was easy to write because I really felt like they are doing the right things for us...
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Dan Morgeson replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
I have been with ATC for six years, I have been through & part of those infamous blitz's & adding the dealers..."what have you done for...
Alex Jefferson replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
I think part of the challenge is that the more dealers that are on Autotrader the more diluted the value becomes but the higher they...
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Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
Nice post David. If ATC sticks by the things they said during that Vegas meeting, then they are on the right track! I would like to...
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Joe Pistell replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
i-autoknow,
That was really well written, very creative! Be sure to stop around more often!
Joe
p.s. HAS ANYONE's USED CAR BIZ JUMPED...
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i-autoknow replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
bought my first AT contract in 2000 for $199 . Heck it was free before then , Manheim would post my cars right after I bought them at...
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Cargurrl replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
OFH newspaper isn't even a competitor to us anymore. great you have the knowledge about print but we do compete against radio and TV as...
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OFH replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
IMO, the AT rant here is all about value. Sure we get leads. WHEN WE DISCOUNT! No discount, NO LEADS.
Many of the DR crew here were...
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Cars Rep replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
I am glad to see this new approach from ATC. Dealers in my market are truly starting to notice the changes and appreciate them again. I...
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Stan Sher (blog) replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
David,
This was an amazing post. You really a true humble and professional with class. I like the respect that you show and your...
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Lightnup (blog) replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
:-)
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wolfdog replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
Thanks for spreading the positive message David. I had the pleasuure of meeting you in Vegas and I have to say that the best part of our...
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Ryan replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
Very interesting post. I think that all of us on the vendor partner side have a common goal this year. Projections are that it is going...
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Bob replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
In Response to Andrew Wright
Cars.com? Come on man when is the last time they told you they were not going to raise the rates? 14...
andwrig replied to the thread Autotrader.com Annual Sales Meeting 2009 - Another Side of AutoTrader?.
Good to hear that the winds of change are blowing at Autotrader but, frankly, I'll believe it when I see it. For years they have taken...