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Before You Seal the Deal
March 20, 2023
7 minute Read
By Tom Gresham
In recent years, the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape has been marked by feverish activity and robust growth. Owners...
Read MoreIt's All Your Fault!
March 15, 2023
6 minute Read
By Shani Calvo, ICA Director of Media and Editorial
When customers are upset enough to voice their displeasure during a visit to your car...
Read MoreCross-Industry Inspirations
March 14, 2023
9 minute Read
By Mary Lou Jay
Every type of business has its unique problems and opportunities, but at the core all share at least a few common concerns....
Read MoreCookies
February 27, 2023
2 minute Read
By Nicole Needles
Cookies are a way for marketers to give their audience a more tailored experience based on their behaviors and habits....
Read MoreSafeguarding Customer Data
February 22, 2023
8 minute Read
By Nick Fortuna
In the car wash industry, there’s nothing nefarious about license plate recognition (LPR) technology, an invaluable tool...
Read MoreThe Evolution of Email Marketing
February 20, 2023
10 minute Read
By Nicole Needles
The world of digital marketing is ever-changing. It’s safe to say that every month the tides turn, and there is a new...
Read MoreBuilding Your Marketing Team
February 15, 2023
8 minute Read
By Elsbeth Russell
While marketing may be crucial to the foundation of a successful business, it can often be difficult for owners to...
Read MoreVehicle Technology Trends
February 13, 2023
6 minute Read
By Derek Kaufman
Future trends in vehicle technology and their impact on the car wash industry was the subject of a recent ICA webinar I...
Read MoreDoing Business on the Edge
February 9, 2023
4 minute Read
It was like being a fly on the wall, overhearing little-known secrets about achieving higher lifetime value with your customers and...
Read MoreWhat to Expect from the Labor Market: Recruiting, Wages and Legislation
February 8, 2023
4 minute Read
By Susan Palé, CCP
Inflation. Inflation. Inflation. We not only hear this word 15 times a day, we experience it every day – at the gas...
Read MoreSoapy Joe’s Dives Into Digital Collectibles
February 6, 2023
3 minute Read
By Nicole Nelson
Many car washes are toying with a number of platforms in digital marketing, but only one car wash to date is making its...
Read MoreThe Next Place for Digital Advertising
February 1, 2023
8 minute Read
By Nicole Nelson
Last spring, Sam Sousa made the decision to explore a marketing medium that was previously untapped at All American...
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