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Michael-Longo Graduates from NADA Academy

RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capital Auto Group is pleased to announce that Lindsey Michael-Longo, Director of Strategy & Dealer Principal, recently graduated from the National Automobile Dealers Association Academy on August 11, 2023. Michael-Longo completed a rigorous, year-long educational program focusing on six disciplines essential to successful management and leadership in the retail automobile industry.

"This is a major commitment to our customers and our dealership," says Tim Michael, President. "Our employees meet the highest ethical standards in the industry, and our customers will benefit significantly from Lindsey's knowledge, skills, and passion for excellence. She has worked diligently for this, and we could not be prouder to have her on our team."

NADA Academy prepares current and future dealership leaders to maximize each department's efficiency while examining how new technology and innovations reshape the industry. Academy classes are taught by industry experts in state-of-the-art classrooms and live online, with hands-on practical applications in each area of the dealership. Students develop an end-to-end view of business and dealership operations.

Academy students also spend a day on Capitol Hill to meet with a member of Congress to gain insight into the lawmaking process, the importance of dealer fly-ins to Washington, D.C., and why inviting members of Congress to visit their stores can ultimately benefit dealers, their employees, and their customers.

The National Automobile Dealers Association represents over 16,000 franchised new-car dealers representing 32,500 franchises nationwide, their employees, and their customers. NADA Academy has prepared more than 12,000 auto retail professionals for good-paying, high-quality careers since its inception in 1978.

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Capital Auto Group is pleased to announce that Lindsey Michael-Longo, Director of Strategy & Dealer Principal, recently graduated from the National Automobile Dealers Association Academy on August 11, 2023. Michael-Longo completed a rigorous, year-long educational program focusing on six disciplines essential to successful management and leadership in the retail automobile industry.

Related link: https://capitalautogroup.com/

Sokal Showcases Digital Ad Products and Website Technology at NADA Show 2023

RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sokal, a full-service advertising agency with offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C., will be exhibiting at the NADA Show in Dallas, Texas beginning on January 27, 2023. They will be showcasing their suite of digital advertising products, as well as their website technology which is powered by their Momentum platform.

Sokal, a full-service advertising agency with offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C., will be exhibiting at the NADA Show in Dallas, Texas beginning on January 27, 2023. They will be showcasing their suite of digital advertising products, as well as their website technology which is powered by their Momentum platform.

Related link: https://www.gosokal.com/

Sokal Showcases Digital Ad Products and Website Technology at NADA Show

RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sokal, a full-service advertising agency with offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C., will be exhibiting at the NADA Show in Las Vegas, NV beginning on March 11. They will be showcasing their suite of digital advertising products, as well as their website technology which is powered by their Momentum platform.

"Being a part of such an amazing, highly innovative team makes me incredibly excited to showcase our product at NADA," reported Melissa Clark, CEO of Sokal. "It will be a wonderful opportunity for the Sokal brand to familiarize those in the industry with who we are and what we have to offer. It's going to be great!"

Sokal recently revealed their newly updated website that showcases their new product hubs, which include Momentum (custom websites and digital advertising), Vision (graphic design and video production), and Drive (dealership services and training). Each hub represents a suite of advertising products that the Sokal team manufactures in house. These hubs will be on display at the NADA show, with demos of each available.

"Our team is very excited to be in Las Vegas for the NADA show. With the launch of our new product hubs, and the innovations our team has developed over the past year, there is so much for us to showcase," Michael Ransom, COO of Sokal affirmed. "Our goal is to show industry what Sokal is all about, and there is no doubt we will do that. It is an exciting time for us."

NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) is an American trade organization representing thousands of domestic and foreign franchised new car and truck dealerships. The 2022 NADA Show will connect thousands of car dealers and managers, OEM executives, along with allied industry and their guests for a remarkable 4-day experience. Activities include an impressive list of keynote speakers, 100 workshops to choose from, dealer franchise meetings, along with nearly 600 exhibitors.

For more information about Sokal, please visit their website at: https://www.gosokal.com/

Sokal, a full-service advertising agency with offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C., will be exhibiting at the NADA Show in Las Vegas, NV beginning on March 11. They will be showcasing their suite of digital advertising products, as well as their website technology which is powered by their Momentum platform.

Related link: https://www.gosokal.com/

Aclaró A.I. Announces Artificial Intelligence Platforms: SAM Sales and SAM Service – Helping Dealers Increase Sales and Lower Marketing Costs

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aclaró AI, the game-changing Fintech built on sophisticated artificial intelligence technology, recently announced SAM (Sales AI multiplier) Sales and SAM Service products for its dealers and retail partners. These new tools let Aclaró A.I. dealer clients better retain customers, increase service revenue, and maximize sales. These tools are yet another example of how Aclaró A.I. has removed many of the key frictions and obstacles of applying Artificial Intelligence within the retail industry.

"SAM Sales and SAM Service represent the next step in helping our clients maximize sales opportunities with buyers at a lower cost of acquisition," said Aclaró A.I. CEO Carlos Galarce. "We are tremendously excited that SAM Sales and SAM Service let our clients leverage the power of artificial intelligence to sell, retain, and increase satisfaction of their customers. The initial installs are focused on the CDK DMS with fully integrated DMS installations including Fortellis completed in under 48 hours. Dealers can expect positive ROI within 30 days of installation."

"We and 20 group partners have been tracking Aclaró A.I.'s products and disruptive technology progress and I am extremely impressed by their AI applications and the ease of use of their technology, including DMS data and workflow integration using their GCP2 platform which Pohanka has in place with other applications. Their ability to implement new AI Engines and their know-how of the DMS data models and how to co-exist with the dealer workflow make us incredibly confident that their product set will positively affect the bottom line of Pohanka and that of any dealer who installs the Aclaró A.I. suite of products and disruptive technology solutions. Being up and running in 48 hours and delivering ROI in under 30 days is proof of the technology," said Andrew Carrington, CTO of Pohanka Automotive Group.

SAM Sales and SAM Service: Increasing Dealership Profitability...That Much Easier

SAM Sales and SAM Service is part of Aclaró A.I.'s state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence platform which enables its clients to quickly deploy sophisticated risk management strategies. In turn, Aclaró A.I. clients can mitigate their risk, close more deals, optimize revenue, and increase return on investment.

SAM works by providing advanced AI computing power trained in retail automotive. Sophisticated automation lets you drastically reduce time-consuming manual processes required to analyze and predict customer demand and the inventory necessary to fill such demand. Intelligent marketing and sales programs can be implemented in mere seconds, putting the power of "Know Your Customer" at the fingertips of your Sales workforce. SAM Service has AI engines built-in to predict Defectors and help create programs to reduce defection and convert back to happy Customers.

SAM Service also lets Aclaró A.I. clients obtain more information about each service customer, offering personalized and attractive products to customers waiting in the service area. Ultimately, SAM Sales and SAM Service help Aclaró A.I. clients be more profitable while achieving stellar customer service ranking and increasing service revenue/ROI.

NADA/ATD Conference

The Aclaró A.I. team will be at the upcoming National Automobile Dealers Association ("NADA") Show in Las Vegas. From February 14 through February 17, the NADA Show brings dealers, industry leaders, manufacturers, exhibitors, and other key players together to learn about the latest tools and industry trends. If you would like to learn more about Aclaró A.I. and how it is disrupting the retail ecosystem, feel free to visit their booth at 516 Westgate Hall at the NADA/ATD Show. More information: https://show.nada.org/

About Aclaró A.I.

Aclaró A.I. is a technology company that builds customer-centric software for franchised dealerships. Through cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, Aclaró A.I. customers can grow their auto and service sales, mitigate their customer attrition risk, and obtain higher return on investment. Visit Aclaró AI's website for more information about how Aclaró A.I. can help your auto dealership too. Learn more: https://aclaro.ai/

Aclaró AI, the game-changing Fintech built on sophisticated artificial intelligence technology, recently announced SAM (Sales AI multiplier) Sales and SAM Service products for its dealers and retail partners. These new tools let Aclaró A.I. dealer clients better retain customers, increase service revenue, and maximize sales.

Related link: https://aclaro.io/