• Advanced tools help your dealership reduce leaks and safeguard vital data By Ken Hill, Managing Director, 700Credit, an MRAA Platinum Partner In today’s digital age, dealerships have embraced many technological advancements to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. Among these, the digitalization of Deal Jackets — the comprehensive records that encapsulate every aspect of […]
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How to Identify and Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks at Your Dealership
Partner Contribution by IDS, an MRAA Education Champion According to Cybersecurity Ventures, by 2025, cybercrime is expected to cost the world $10.5 trillion. But financial loss is not the only significant damage that cybercrime and cybersecurity risks can cause individuals and organizations. A cyber-attack on a dealership can have severe consequences, such as disruptions to business […]
Cybersecurity Knowledge – Protecting Your Business
Partner blog by Global Marine Insurance, an MRAA Education Champion Every business is affected by cybersecurity is some way shape or form. For marine dealerships, which come in varying sizes, complexities, private and public ownership and can offer vastly different products and services, cybersecurity efforts and the protection of their client data and internal systems […]
Priority One Financial Services Announces Rollick Partnership
St. Petersburg, FL (December 4, 2024) – Priority One Financial Services, a full-service finance company for marine, RV, trailer and equipment dealers, recently announced a partnership with Rollick, the recreation industry’s leading customer engagement technology provider. The integration simplifies the customer’s path to purchase by connecting Rollick’s digital retailing technology with Priority One’s financing services. When a dealer works with […]
6 Tips to Elevate Your Online Marketing Strategy: The Power of Exposure
By Courtney Chalmers, VP of Marketing, Boats Group, an MRAA Strategic Partner With longer boat sales cycles and more buyers making purchase decisions online – and likely before they meet a seller in person – you need to adapt your marketing strategies. Achieving maximum visibility across digital channels throughout the sales journey is essential for […]
Unlocking the Power of Texting
Elevate Communication, Marketing and Lead Generation for Your Marine Dealership By Bryan Tierney, Lightspeed Sales Engineer In today’s rapidly changing marine industry, communicating effectively with customers has become essential for success. With rising customer expectations and an increasingly digital-first approach, many marine dealerships are finding that texting offers a powerful way to keep customers engaged, […]
5 Ways AI Can Revolutionize Your Dealership
(Editor’s Note: The MRAA has its own artificial intelligence program in AIMIE, which stands for AI for Marine Industry Education. AIMIE, an AI-powered platform trained on MRAA’s extensive content and educational programs, is reserved for MRAA Gold and Silver Members. Designed to be our smartest team member, she can instantly answer any of your industry […]
7 Simple SEO Tips for Marine Dealers
By Keona Frasier, Boatmart.com Search Engine Optimization (SEO) might seem overwhelming, but with more than 8.5 billion searches happening every day on Google in 2024, it’s vital for any digital marketing strategy. To help you navigate this evolving landscape, here are 7 essential SEO tips from the Boatmart team to help your marine dealership shine. […]
5 Reasons to Use Social Media at Your Dealership
By Keona Frasier, Boatmart.com Social media outlets provide an invaluable avenue for you to reach consumers right where they are (here’s a hint: they’re on their phones). Connecting with your customers in such a direct way has some major benefits for the reputation, growth and profits of your dealership: The plethora of social media channels […]
A Cycling Story
By Chris Kulaga, Lightspeed Product Manager Let’s rewind to 2003, a pivotal year for the British Cycling team. At the time, they were known for their average results—neither remarkable nor dismal, just existing in the middle ground of competitive cycling. Enter Sir Dave Brailsford, a visionary in the cycling world, who introduced the concept of […]