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Join Bobby at the Modern Retail Conference! Panel | Customer Data Platforms: News from the Front Lines. https://bit.ly/4nR8wiB

We’re excited to share that Bobby Gaudreau, Activator’s VP of Sales and Marketing, will be speaking at the Modern Retail Conference on the panel: Customer Data Platforms: News from the Front Lines.

This first-party data session brings together industry leaders for a dynamic conversation about how dealers and tech innovators are using CDPs to improve customer engagement, communications, identity resolution, and defection rates.

Don’t miss the chance to hear real-world insights and lessons from the front lines of automotive data strategy. Mark your calendars and join the conversation!

https://bit.ly/4nR8wiB

📬 In Case You Missed It: The October Dealer Pro Newsletter is live! https://bit.ly/47tlInV

From insights on Custom Campaigns to highlights from the upcoming Modern Retailing Conference, this month’s issue is packed with tools to help you elevate dealership marketing.

👉 Catch up here: https://bit.ly/47tlInV

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While you’re there, don’t forget to explore our latest blogs for more ways Activator helps dealers turn data into results.

Get a free Data Quality Analysis to uncover gaps, duplicates, invalid contacts, and missed marketing opportunities, all powered by our CDP and Data Management Layer. - https://hubs.ly/Q03Kvb-s0

You’ve got the data, but are your customers actually listening? The best-performing dealerships are building complete customer profiles that go beyond basic contact info. They’re using rich, connected insights to target smarter, personalize faster, and convert better.

Your data is talking. Let’s help you hear it clearly. - https://hubs.ly/Q03Kvb-s0

Your CDP is live—now what? https://hubs.ly/Q03KvcnL0

Top service managers aren’t stopping at data unification. They’re using predictive segmentation, real-time triggers, and precision outreach to maximize RO value and boost customer retention.

If you’ve got the data, it’s time to activate it.

Learn how to go from basic to an advanced CDP strategy: https://hubs.ly/Q03KvcnL0

We’re just one month away from the Modern Retailing Conference in Palm Beach, FL! 🌴 Our very own Bobby Gaudrea, VP of Sales & Marketing, will take the stage for the panel:
Customer Data Platforms: News from the Front Lines - https://bit.ly/4h8WQ9c

Join this dynamic conversation on first-party data—featuring industry experts sharing real-world lessons from deploying CDPs to improve customer engagement, communications, identity resolution, and defection rates.

Session Details:
📅 Day One – Sunday
🕓 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
📍 Ballroom

We can’t wait to connect with you and talk about the future of automotive data and customer relationships.

Let us know if you’ll be attending this year!

Ready to ditch the spray and pray? Check out Activator's Custom Campaigns - https://hubs.ly/Q03Kvdjv0

With Activator’s Custom Campaigns, your dealership can:
✅ Target the right customers with real-time data
✅ Automate outreach across email, SMS, mail, and social
✅ Launch campaigns based on your actual dealership events

Whether it’s a weekend promo, trade-in offer, or service drive push, these campaigns are designed to support how your team actually works and what makes your dealership unique.

Better targeting. Higher engagement. Real ROI. Start building campaigns that actually move the needle - https://hubs.ly/Q03Kvdjv0

Learn how Kruse Buick GMC uses Activator's CDP to power service growth and sales impact. https://hubs.ly/Q03Kvbkx0

Kruse Buick GMC tapped into Activator's CDP to update their marketing and processes, and it paid off. With better data, targeted email and SMS campaigns, and automated outreach, they drove real service traffic and kept their focus on what matters: the customers.

By using Activator's CDP, they turned passive data into active results:
✅ Targeted email and SMS campaigns
📈 Higher response rates and service bookings
📊 More revenue from the customers they already had

Dive into the full case study - https://hubs.ly/Q03Kvbkx0

Every dealership has a CRM. But for many, it’s less of a growth engine and more of a black hole — outdated contacts, duplicate records, and incomplete histories that make marketing harder than it should be. Industry leaders are proving it doesn’t have to be that way. See how they’re solving CRM chaos here: https://bit.ly/4o3OClf

Forward-thinking dealers are tackling the problem head-on by:
• Consolidating duplicate records into unified customer profiles
• Validating emails to protect sender reputation and boost ROI
• Enriching profiles with ownership history, service data, and equity insights
• Segmenting and automating campaigns based on real customer behavior

The results? Higher engagement, smarter marketing, and measurable revenue lift.

Dealerships that treat data like a growth asset are outpacing those that see it as an admin chore. The question is — which side will your store be on?

Read the full blog - https://bit.ly/4o3OClf

Every dealership has lost customers, but that doesn’t mean they’re gone for good. With data-driven outreach and automation, you can win them back—no guesswork required. Are you making reactivation a steady part of your strategy, or only reacting when volume drops? Read more: https://bit.ly/3Ke27jz

Winning Back Lost Customers Lost customers aren’t lost forever, they’re just waiting for a reason to return. By using your existing data, automation, and personalized outreach, your dealership can rebuild loyalty and more.

Mass marketing feels easy, but it’s costing you sales. Customers want messaging that speaks to where they are in their journey—not just another blast. Precision beats volume every time in the dealership game. When was the last time your campaigns felt truly personal? Dive deeper into why relevance matters: https://bit.ly/46Wsqmf