Automotive
Streaming Audio Advertising: A Game-Changer for Local Advertisers
As consumers increasingly shift from traditional radio to streaming audio, local automotive dealers have a powerful new tool to reach potential car buyers. Platforms like iHeartRadio, Spotify, and Pandora offer precise targeting based on geography, interests, and behavioral intent—capabilities that traditional radio cannot match. To maximize the benefits of streaming audio advertising, dealers must understand platform functionalities and tailor their messaging accordingly.
Read MoreThe New Age of Branding: Data, Creativity, and Streaming TV
But with everyone having access to the same tools and data, the real competitive edge now needs to come from something deeper. The true power of an ad isn’t just about where or when it’s seen, but whether it can stand out and make an emotional connection. You can measure impressions, clicks, and engagement all day, but the “a-ha” moment—that spark that sets a campaign apart—is much harder to quantify.
Read MoreMedia Insultant 2.28.24 SPECIAL EDITION WITH AUTO AD AGENCY GURU ED STEENMAN
Automotive advertising industry expert Ed Steenman is the featured guest on the Media Insultant podcast to talk trends and challenges for the 2024
Read MoreDealer Marketing Magazine: Meet Ed Steenman
Although the advertising industry has become more complex and heavily analyzed, creativity remains at its core. Successful advertising campaigns must still break through the noise with engaging, innovative content rather than relying on overused, dull approaches. My mission has always been to brand dealerships differently, focusing on their involvement in the community rather than just selling cars.
Read MoreAuburn Volkswagen. And what a ride it’s been
It is with such mixed feelings that I say goodbye to Matthew Welch and our time together at Auburn Volkswagen. More than a client, more than a friend or even mentor, Matthew is one of those clients that believes and behaves in a way that is hard to describe. 16 years of working together to…
Read MoreThank you Vegas Auto Fest
What a fantastic event this year. Record engagement and attendance, great weather (Hey, it’s Vegas) and fantastic sponsors and partners made it the best ever. Thank you for letting us be a part of it. Check out some of the photography and imaging associated with the 2021 event. INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/vegasautofest/?hl=enWEBSITEhttps://www.vegasautofest.com/FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/VegasAUTOFESTYOU TUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfPdFrlV1ew
Read MoreMostly Automotive Steenman OTT Interview
Mostly Automotive Marketing picked up my OTT article and invited me to do their Podcast! Humbled and honored to be the first member of Dealer Marketing Magazine “Expert Panel” to be interviewed by them. View video here, listen on your favorite podcast platform: https://linktr.ee/mamwmw or link directly to podcast episode: https://anchor.fm/matt-wilson50/episodes/OTT–Big-Words-with-Ed-Steenman-em0o8t
Read MoreGoogle My Business: Expert SEO Tips for Auto Dealers
Today your dealership needs every advantage and a strong locally-focused SEO strategy is more important than ever. One key way to drive organic search results to your dealership is through a properly optimized Google My Business (GMB) listing. In case you’re not familiar (or it’s been a while), Google My Business is a free easy-to-use…
Read MoreSteenman chosen from 600 Automotive Experts for elite Dealer Marketing Expert Panel.
Their search for the best automotive experts started with just over 600 people. A short list of 124 experts followed and now we are here. Dealer Marketing Magazine has chosen Ed Steenman as a member of their prestigious Dealer Marketing Expert Panel. The panel consists of 30 Experts across various marketing and business categories in the…
Read MoreOur PR Trifecta: Curbed, Improb, and New Atlas
Mission accomplished. Our client, Caravan Outfitter based in Seattle is an amazing small camper van. They had been using adwords and social media tactics to try and gain visibility- achieving only limited success on a national level. They came to use seeking broader exposure and in researching, we discovered 3 national on-line sites that focused…
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