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.
DSMA has named Cory Harsch as its new local M&A Associate in Western Canada and Darren Hoyles as its new M&A Associate in Atlantic Canada, the company announced. Harsch brings with him over 30 years of expertise in financial strategy, …
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