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MARKETING





        Facebook Adds New Tools for Auto


        Dealers




                                             Facebook has announced the launch of  contact form; users need only confirm the
                                             dynamic ads and new updates to lead ads,  information they wish to share to make
                                             both specifically designed for automotive  contact. Both enhancements were designed
                                             businesses, including dealers.       to target Facebook users on any platform,
                                                                                  including smartphones, tablets and desktop
                                             The dynamic ads are designed to self-  computers.
                                             generate based on each dealer’s updated
                                             inventory — primarily make, model and  “To be successful in today’s auto industry,
                                             year — to show the most compelling vehicles  you  can’t  wait  for  customers  to  find  you
        Facebook has announced new           to individual Facebook users. Dealers may  — you need to create intent by proactively
        digital tools designed to help       choose to link the ads to vehicle description  reaching people in relevant and timely
                                                                                  ways,” Facebook’s announcement read, in
                                             pages or lead submission forms.
        auto dealers connect with                                                 part. “The people coming into a dealership
        and capture car buyers on the        The    company    also   announced   are just a small subset of your potential
        social network.                      enhancements to its lead ads. Designed to  customer base — and that’s why it’s helpful
                                             simplify the process of “capturing intent,”  to generate intent before they arrive to your
                                             lead ads now send users to a prepopulated  location.” n


















































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