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About C-4 Analytics

Our History & Mission

Since our founding in 2009, C-4 Analytics has helped thousands of dealers across North America sell more cars, increase market share and improve the efficiency of their marketing spend. 

C-4 Analytics was founded by Michael Weiss and Justin Cook in 2009 in the wake of the Great Recession. They saw an opportunity to help dealers transform their businesses through the emerging field of digital marketing at a time when many still relied on traditional advertising. Dealers soon found that C-4 Analytics’ mix of advanced customer targeting, cutting-edge tactics and complete transparency allowed them to make smarter, more informed marketing decisions, putting dealer operators back in control of their marketing operations. 

Today, C-4 Analytics employs hundreds of digital marketing experts across three main offices in Wakefield, MA, Ann Arbor, MI, and Chicago, while maintaining footprints across the U.S. and Canada. We’ve served thousands of the leading dealerships across North America, earned hundreds of industry awards, are certified by many top OEM programs and maintain close partnerships with industry giants like Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and more. 

Despite our growth, C-4 Analytics has found continued success by sticking to the same principles that made Weiss and Cook successful disruptors: by leading with the data, providing true partnerships, and focusing on the business outcomes that matter most to dealers.

MEET OUR

C-4 Analytics Leadership Team

michael-weiss
Michael Weiss CEO & Co-Founder
justin-cook
Justin Cook Co-Founder
laurie-obrien
Laurie O'Brien Chief of Staff, Client Services
jeff-johnson
Jeff Johnson Chief Operating Officer
ian-kimball
Ian Kimball Chief Client Services Officer
bill-hollyer
Bill Hollyer Chief Financial Officer
candace-cooper
Candace Cooper Chief Human Resources Officer
jason-gonzalez
Jason Gonzalez Chief Sales Officer
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The 4Cs of Success:
Our Guiding Principles

C-4 Analytics was founded on the strength of our 4Cs of Success™ paradigm, which infuses psychological principles into specific digital marketing tactics. This theory transforms the way our partners collect, evaluate and communicate information about their businesses, connecting them to their customers at each stage of the customer journey.  

We command market share through aggressive, tactical deployment of our strategies. We captivate audiences through messaging, content and timing. We help dealers close customers through data, analysis and insights. And we cultivate ongoing relationships between our partners and their customers to ensure repeat business and strength of brand. 

Together, the 4Cs of Success™ help our clients own every touchpoint in their customers’ decision-making process and journey.

Our Proud Partnerships

We collaborate with the industry’s leading OEMs to drive innovation in automotive marketing.
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The C-4 Analytics Full Service Solution

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Real-Time Strategic Marketing Programs
Real-Time Strategic Marketing Programs From start to finish, C-4 Analytics builds strong, results-driven campaigns.
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Strategic Account Management
Strategic Account Management Weekly meetings to review strategies, results, and ongoing optimizations.
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Data & Analytics
Data & Analytics Track your marketing spend and results in real time.
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Business Intelligence
Business Intelligence Service Description
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Audience Targeting
Audience Targeting Find the right people in the right places at the right times.
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Search Engine Optimization
Search Engine Optimization Boost local organic traffic with mobile-friendly content and informational keywords.
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Paid Media
Paid Media Hyper-targeted ads across all major platforms, designed to maximize ROI.
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Award-Winning Creative Support
Award-Winning Creative Support Engaging, captivating creative tailored to your business goals.
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Customized Content Development
Customized Content Development On-brand, dealer-specific content for high-converting landing pages.
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Conversion & Merchandising Optimization
Conversion & Merchandising Optimization Push high-quality traffic further down the conversion funnel.
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Social Media Alignment
Social Media Alignment Widen your audience, spend smarter and connect with your customers.
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Brand Management
Brand Management Build your reputation and stand out from your competitors.
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Local Search
Local Search Defend your turf, outrank your competitors and capture nearby intenders.
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Email Marketing
Email Marketing Defend your turf, outrank your competitors and capture nearby intenders.
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Compliance Management
Compliance Management Our team fully understands compliance requirements and applications.
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Competitor Targeting
Competitor Targeting Service Description
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Local Business Directory Management
Local Business Directory Management Keep the right information accurate and up-to-date.
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Full Website Management
Full Website Management We’re vendor-neutral to ensure our campaigns aren’t restricted by templates. Keep your website, and we’ll manage it for and with you.
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3rd Party Lead Analyses
3rd Party Lead Analyses Maximize costs by using the highest-performing leads.
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BDC Consulting
BDC Consulting Work with the best, learn from the best.
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Vehicle Specials & Incentive Management
Vehicle Specials & Incentive Management Automated management in real-time based on inventory, demand and relevancy.
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Mystery Shopping
Mystery Shopping Unbiased reviews of your dealer’s sales processes.
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Online Reputation Management
Online Reputation Management Monitor, address and rectify customer feedback.