dmClub dealer news November 2009

We've got a bit of everything for you this month. Upcoming releases; some 0870 housekeeping; good news from the Accounts team... and mysterious sightings of red and white hats. Read on for the latest from dmClub.

In this issue:
0870: have you updated your site yet?
BTR Grand Prix latest: new dealer tools in action
The recovery continues
Secret Santa?

0870: have you updated your site yet?

On 01 August 2009 regulations governing 0870 tariffs changed. For example, in most cases it's no longer free to receive calls, and call tariffs have increased.

Have you updated your dealership websites yet? dmABS release 1.6.A.2 updated the 0870 tariff information to reflect the changes.

If your dealership uses dmABS-Affiliate you've got nothing to worry about, as your site will have updated automatically. But if your dealership uses the downloadable dmABS site, you need to make sure youve installed release 1.6.A.2 or later or your 0870 tariff information will be out of date.

To update your dealership now, visit the download page and get release 1.6.A.2 now.

BTR Grand Prix latest: new dealer tools in action

Take one pioneering group of dealers, add some freshly-minted dmABS dealership tools, mix together with prizes and marketing cash and you get a BTR Grand Prix. A handful of the keenest dealers are currently test-driving a preview release of the latest sales and marketing tools from dmClub, and competing for a 500 prize as well.

With new ways to extend, refine and track marketing campaigns, the initial feedback has given us a few things to tweak and some very insightful feature requests. We're working closely with these pioneer dealers to make the new tools easy to use, and are planning a wider release as soon as possible.

If you're interested in hearing more about the new release, get in touch with your Account Manager.

The recovery continues

In the September newsletter we reported that sales trends were already back within 1% of equivalent 2008 figures. This trend is continuing steadily: the latest figures show that sales have bounced back, and customers are no longer putting off purchases. With such a recession-proof business, all we can say is: start planning for the January sales rush now!

Meanwhile, here at dmClub, were hard at work to bring you an ever more streamlined money making machine. We've got a raft of new marketing and sales tracking tools on their way in the next release, and there's lots in store for next year too, with a growing number of cross-sell and on-sell opportunities as 2010 unfolds.

Want help in planning for the January rush? Contact your Account Manager now.

Secret Santa?

The accounts department has been spotted buying Santa hats.
What are they up to? Watch this space...