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Ford - Not Another OEM Mandated Digital Partnership Program

Jeff Kershner

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Oh Great! Another OEM Mandated Digital Partnership Program Horror Story

For months my organization combated digital marketing program hand-me-downs from Chrysler Digital that (originally) did little more than increase our cost per click and level of aggravation. It pleases me to now say that things between my organization and Chrysler Digital have improved dramatically. And that we were able to find a partner off of CD's list of partners that has been very useful and a great company to work with. And Chrysler Digital has stepped it up immensely to accommodate my organization.

But just when I thought we'd gotten through the OEM Mandated Program Storm here comes a new American Dealership horror story... the New (since January) Mandatory Ford Direct / Dealer.com paid search program dunt dunt dah!

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Jeff Kershner opens a discussion about the frustrations dealers face with OEM-mandated digital marketing partnership programs, using his own rocky experience with Chrysler Digital as a backdrop before pivoting to concerns about Ford rolling out a similar initiative. The thread taps into a widespread dealer pain point: being forced into vendor relationships that initially drive up costs and reduce flexibility, even when some programs eventually improve. The conversation invites dealers to share experiences and weigh in on whether Ford's program will repeat the same missteps.

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