Ross Tinkham, Director of OEM Sales and Business Development at Podium, explores how text messaging is impacting the auto sector and specifically dealerships, while referencing research done in partnership with J.D. Power.
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
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