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The
Social Influence
of the
Auto Industry
Disclaimer: This data is not to be used as a primary tool in permitting or citing decisions, but rather as a reference
source. The data collected during this study is subject to change. The accumulated data, projections and forecasts
presented in this study were in no way affected or influenced by GOSO.
2. Buick 355
GEOGRAPHIC
3. Chevrolet 267
PSYCHOGRAPHIC
4. Mazda 265
BEHAVIORAL
5. Jeep 264
SOCIALGRAPHIC
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5. Ford 138
Mercedes-Benz of Austin is one dealership that successfully uses social Lexus 102 27
media. Their large following on Facebook & Twitter is a testament to Lincoln 27 37
their conscious effort to reach out to their customers through social
networking channels. This high level of engagement with their customers Mazda 265 87
has positioned this dealership to be a source of information & community Mercedes-Benz 135 39
to Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts in the Austin area. With over 5000 fans,
Mercury 55 44
Mercedes-Benz of Austin effectively navigates the social media landscape.
Mini 31 26
Mitsubishi 120 24
Nissan 226 149
Pontiac 197 39
Porsche 71 26
Saab 54 8
Saturn 70 19
Scion 228 53
Subaru 201 51
Suzuki 63 21
Toyota 250 211
@Alicia_at_Honda
Alicia Jones is the Supervisor, Corporate Communications at American
Volkswagen 141 49
Honda Motor Co. She is the social media guru for the Honda brand. She Volvo 80 36
is known around the auto world by her Twitter name, @Alicia_at_Honda.
Alicia maintains a loyal group of 6,500 followers on her Twitter account.
Alicia is well on her way to becoming one of the most influential OEM
evangelists on social media. Her influence is a great example of the reach
and power that social media harnesses.
In Conclusion
As we move further into the future, social media and its marketing
possibilities will become more imperative across various industries.
Social media is and will continue to be absolutely critical and must be
integrated into automotive dealership sales, marketing and fixed
operation strategies.
While some dealerships may be skeptics and shutter at the word ‘social
media,’ they must realize that over 25% of all dealerships in the United
States have already made the first step into the social media world.
Don’t be left behind and start actively interacting with your customers
to build their trust, which will carry your business for years to come and
increase your overall sales.
About GOSO
GOSO is a social media and marketing suite designed specifically
every social network from one place, but also integrates seamlessly
content that can be used to broadcast across the web, reaching out to
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