http://disqus.com/by/Axemedia/enFri, 13 Mar 2009 00:59:21 -0000http://www.syzlaksem.com/2009/searchfest-09-recap-local-hyperlocal/#comment-7162115<p>hmmm, didn't know I was a disqus user. Looks like a commented on anther blog that uses disqus a while back, but my profile was still "unclaimed". Claiming it now though, just because.</p>AxemediaFri, 13 Mar 2009 00:59:21 -0000http://www.syzlaksem.com/2009/searchfest-09-recap-local-hyperlocal/#comment-7153942<p>As the lone Canadian (not quite stuck in the middle though) at the conference, I too think Mary's geo-tagline idea is both simple and brilliant. :)</p>AxemediaThu, 12 Mar 2009 18:03:57 -0000http://avc.com/2008/12/bits-of-destruc/#comment-4914525<p>I wrote a piece a couple weeks ago about the auto industry and what will likely happen to the dealership business model.</p><p>Link is here <a href="http://stever.ca/local-internet-marketing/changes-to-come-in-the-auto-industry-goodbye-dealerships/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://stever.ca/local-internet-marketing/changes-to-come-in-the-auto-industry-goodbye-dealerships/">http://stever.ca/local-inte...</a></p><p>Yes, creative destruction at work.</p><p>Reading some of the other commentators I see some mentioning dealerships are protected by laws that prevent the manufacturers from selling direct. It does not need to be direct from manufacturer, dealerships just need to par down to a small office with a computer and a few models on hand for test drives. No need for millions of dollars in inventories sitting on their lots. People can order online from home or have their hand held by a rep in front of the computer terminal at the "new kind of dealership" office. Vehicles are made to order then delivered. Still need a local service department for repairs and warranty work too.</p>AxemediaMon, 05 Jan 2009 14:31:47 -0000