Automotive
marketing that converts.
Digital marketing built for dealerships, service shops, and auto brands.
We know automotive.
The automotive industry is one of the most competitive digital landscapes in existence. Shoppers research for weeks before stepping on a lot — and the agencies that win are the ones who show up at every stage of that journey. Jive Media has worked with dealerships, specialty auto shops, and national automotive brands to drive qualified traffic, reduce cost-per-lead, and turn browsers into buyers.
Challenges we solve
- High CPCs and fierce competition from large dealer groups and OEM co-op campaigns
- Inventory volatility making evergreen ad creative difficult
- Shoppers who research online but convert offline — attribution gaps
- Reputation management across Google, DealerRater, and Yelp
Services for Automotive businesses
Every service is tailored to how your customers buy and what moves the needle in your industry.
Paid Search & Display
VIN-specific campaigns, conquest targeting, and model-level landing pages that convert at every funnel stage.
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Dominate "near me" searches for your make, model, and service department with a hub-and-spoke content architecture.
Learn moreWebsite Design & Dev
Fast, conversion-optimized dealer sites with inventory integrations, chat, and lead capture built in.
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Showroom-quality creative for pre-roll, social, and OTT — built to move metal.
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Organic and paid social strategies that build community, showcase inventory, and drive showroom traffic.
Learn moreMarketing Automation
Automated follow-up sequences, service reminders, and conquest email campaigns tied to your CRM.
Learn more2.4M impressions, 4.2% engagement rate — 3× the automotive industry average.
Automotive marketing — frequently asked questions
Do you work with franchise dealerships or independent shops?
Both. We have experience with OEM co-op requirements for franchise dealers and the flexibility to build custom strategies for independent shops, specialty auto, and aftermarket brands.
Can you integrate with our DMS or CRM?
Yes. We integrate with CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, DealerSocket, VinSolutions, and most major DMS platforms for attribution, lead routing, and automated follow-up.
How do you handle inventory volatility in ad campaigns?
We build dynamic campaigns that pull live inventory data so your ads always reflect what's actually on the lot — no more advertising vehicles that sold last week.
What does a typical automotive engagement look like?
Most clients start with a paid media + SEO foundation, then layer in automation and creative production as the relationship grows. Engagements typically run 6–12 months minimum for meaningful SEO results.
Do you offer co-op compliant creative?
Yes. We have experience building co-op compliant campaigns for multiple OEMs and can work within your brand guidelines and approval processes.
Ready to grow your automotive business?
Let's talk about your market, your competition, and what it would take to win. No fluff — just a real conversation.