Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Are You Encouraging Your Consumers to #OptOutside?


Are You Encouraging Your Consumers to #OptOutside?

REI has our potential consumers pegged - have you seen their ads? They are awesome. Even if you don’t like to be outside - these ads make you want to strap on some hiking boots and head for the Great Outdoors. Three years ago - in a particular moment of genius - they rolled ...

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The RV Buyer: A Deeper Dive - Brand Loyalty


The RV Buyer: A Deeper Dive - Brand Loyalty

We all want to think that consumers are loyal. To manufacturers and to us. But the reality is - they aren’t. Not in the RV industry at least. And while you may hope this isn’t true, the statistics don’t lie: ● Overall - only 10% say they are searching for a specific brand ...

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

The Future of the RV Industry is Yours for the Taking


The Future of the RV Industry is Yours for the Taking

I’m not the first person - nor will I be the last - to share with you that the millennial generation, those 18-35 years old, is different than any other generation. They’ve been described as being non-committal, job-hoppers and easily distracted by technology — but they also ...

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SEM 101


SEM 101

SEM 101 Search Engine Marketing - or SEM - has become an increasingly popular way to target consumers in your local market. Often referred to as paid search - these campaigns run across all of the major search engines, are incredibly customizable, and should be considered as ...

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The RV Buyer: A Deeper Dive - Communication Expectations


The RV Buyer: A Deeper Dive - Communication Expectations

As your partner in this industry - it is our job to provide you with as much insight and educations as possible - and what better thing to focus on than gaining a deeper understanding of your potential buyer? Lucky for you - RV Trader has the ability to run custom surveys to ...

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017


Search is King…...Are You Optimized?  Search Engine Optimization can seem daunting - but with more than 3.5 billion searches per day on Google alone - it’s an important part of any well rounded digital marketing strategy. To get you started, we’ve compiled 7 helpful tips ...

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The Future of Digital Marketing is Not a One-Size-Fits All Strategy There are so many ways to advertise your dealership in today’s digitally driven marketplace. So, how do you decide what will work best? Should you lead with a social-first strategy, invest all your money in ...

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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

In Case You Missed It: July RV Industry News


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CNN: RVs "Back and Bigger than Ever"



A recent article from CNN explained the currently “booming" condition of the "old school" RV industry. The article explains that two core trends are impacting the industry for the better: RV sales are skyrocketing, and the primary age range of buyers seems to be getting younger.

According to RVIA, approximately 430,000 RVs of various makes and models were sold in 2016, representing a yearly increase of a whopping 15%. This rise in revenue has been consistent over the past 7 or so years, increasing significantly each year since 2009.

What other factors could be driving these patterns? According to CNN, new technology developments (i.e., smartphones) are actually driving younger generations like millennials to be one of the core RV consumer groups. With RVIA explaining that more than 50% of RV buyers are under age 45 now, many new units aim to showcase themselves as highly affordable for first-time buyers.

Take a look at this insightful article - CNN phrases RVs as being "back and bigger than ever," but comment and let us know...do you think they ever left?
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Ghost Customers: What exactly are they... and why should you be aware of them?


Ghost Customers: What exactly are they... and why should you be aware of them?

You may have heard the term “ghost customers” before, but what exactly does this term mean? To put it simply, a ghost customer is equivalent to a ‘mystery shopper’. These hired, anonymous shoppers essentially visit businesses (both in person and online), acting like interested ...

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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Prepping for the Mobile-First Market


Prepping for the Mobile-First Market

Mobile devices have changed how we use the Internet and Google has taken notice Google is - without question - the world's largest search engine. They process 77% of the world’s search traffic1  — 63% of U.S. search traffic1  — and lately, they’ve seen a major ...

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Connecting with Customers Redefined


Connecting with Customers Redefined

The Internet has changed how buyers shop, providing them with more information when and where they want it.  In the past, consumers relied heavily on dealerships to help them determine what RV best fit their lifestyle and budget. Now, 86% of consumers research online ...

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