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2026 Auto Buyer Trends: How Fragmented Journeys, AI Research and Digital Trust Are Reshaping the Path to Purchase

Discover how fragmented journeys, AI research, and digital trust are reshaping the auto industry. Download the C-4 Analytics 2026 QCIS Report to see the data driving the future of car buying.
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SEO Isn’t Dead: It’s Evolving | Automotive SEO for AI Search

Director of SEO, Melyssa Cantor, shares MozCon 2025 takeaways for auto dealers, showing how to succeed with automotive SEO and AI-powered search.
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Considering Organic Growth Beyond Google Search | Takeaways from MozCon 2025

Christine Hayes reflects on MozCon 2025 themes such as the importance of enhancing SEO strategy with multiplatform organic search and brand-led marketing.
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The Pasta Parallel: Why Automotive Marketing Needs a Strategy Built for Motion

Tariffs, incentives, and interest rate shifts are the new market disruptions for dealers. Learn how to stop reacting to the market and start modeling the future with data.
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The Human Side of AI Search | Takeaways from MozCon 2025

Greg Vellante provides lessons learned from MozCon 2025, and why being human in your dealership marketing matters more than ever in the rise of AI search.
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Four AI Search Lessons from DealerConnect25

After speaking at DealerConnect2025, Ben Carsley offers four big takeaways for dealers looking to use AI to improve their performance in SEO and AI Search.
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The Importance of Digital Marketing for Today’s Auto Dealer

Learn why digital marketing matters for auto dealers in 2025–2026. Attract buyers, boost leads, and help your dealership grow with proven online strategies
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Auto Buyer Insights: The Data-Driven Playbook for Dealers This Holiday Season

Get the latest Q4 insights from C-4 Analytics' Quarterly Consumer Intent Survey (QCIS). Discover how dealerships win by focusing on affordability, clarity, and convenience.
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A Proven Blueprint for Getting More Value From Your Digital Marketing

Watch DJ Sardana’s NAMAD Conference session and discover actionable strategies for dealer growth. Learn how to build true agency partnerships, ensure transparency in ad spend, and drive sales with relationship-driven digital marketing. Don’t miss these 5 must-know takeaways for automotive dealers!
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Webinars, Case Studies, and More From the Experts at C-4 Analytics

C-4 Analytics takes pride in employing, training and empowering true automotive marketing experts. The insights our team offers don’t just keep dealers in the know; they help our partners make informed business decisions and stay ahead of emerging trends. 

Browse our webinars, case studies, market analyses and thought leadership pieces to become a leader in your market.