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Understanding Consumer Behavior: Fast Tracking a Click to Close

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May 14, 2025

Guest Expert: Noah Lee, Director of Product Consulting for Dealer.com, joins Jade Terreberry at the AIS NRC Conference to discuss the critical steps between click and close in the car buying process. Noah shares insights on how understanding consumer behavior and leveraging data can optimize marketing strategies, enhance the customer experience, and drive higher conversion rates, highlighting the importance of the Retail 360 ecosystem in creating a seamless, connected experience for both consumers and dealers.

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Guest Expert: Jimmy Douglas, Founder of Plug, joins Jade Terreberry to break down the evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) and what it means for dealers today. From shifting consumer use cases to the impact of tariffs and the growing opportunity in used EVs, Jimmy shares practical insights on how dealers can better position themselves in the EV market.

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The AI Revolution: What’s Transforming Auto Sales Now
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Guest Expert: Eric Brown, Founder of inSearchX, joins Jade Terreberry at the AIS NRC Conference to discuss the transformative role of AI in the automotive industry. Eric shares insights on how AI-driven tools like Ask Auto are revolutionizing the consumer-dealer interaction by removing friction from the car buying process, enhancing real-time communication, and significantly improving lead conversion rates.

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Tariff Impact: Why Strategic Responses are Needed for Auto Dealers
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Expert Guest: Bill Zadeits, President of Cherokee Media Group and host of the hit AutoRemarketing Podcast, joins Jade Terreberry at the AIS NRC Conference to discuss the current state of the automotive industry amidst the recent tariff announcements, sharing his insights on the unpredictable nature of the situtation, the potential impact on new and used car markets, and the need for cautious steps and strategic responses to navigate these times.

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Expert Guest: Jonathan Smoke, SVP Chief Economist at Cox Automotive, joins Jade Terreberry at the AIS NRC Conference where he was presented an award, to discuss the current trending economic shifts and situations as well as providing insights into the recent tariff announcements, the potential for a recession, and strategies for dealers and OEMs to navigate these uncertain times using real-time data and diversified revenue streams.

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Findings & Insights: 2025 Tax Refunds and Tariffs Infographic
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