When dealerships outsource their marketing, they’re trusting someone to manage not just campaigns—but their reputation, vendor relationships, and ultimately their growth.

That’s exactly what Automotive Marketing Gurus does.

And when it comes to choosing the right partners for their dealership clients, they don’t take it lightly.

Meet Automotive Marketing Gurus

Melissa Walls and her team operate as a fully remote marketing department for dealerships across the United States, working with all OEMs and handling everything from co-op to vendor management.

Their mission is simple:

Let dealers focus on selling cars—while they handle everything marketing-related.

‍“We allow the dealers to spend more time selling cars while we focus on the marketing… meeting with vendors, organizing everything, and making sure every dollar is being used the best way possible.”

From strategy to execution, they’re deeply involved in performance, accountability, and results.

Which means the tools and partners they choose matter—a lot.

The Challenge: Managing Reputation at Scale

The Solution: A Trusted, Transparent Partner

A Key Differentiator: Protecting Reputation Before It’s Too Late

“And that’s really been key… stopping that early before it becomes a major issue.”

The Impact: A Noticeable Difference Across Stores

Because Melissa’s team evaluates dealership performance every month, they have a unique perspective:

They can directly compare stores using Kenect vs. those that aren’t.

And the difference is clear.

“The quality and quantity of reviews we see is such a stark difference. You can always tell when one of our stores is on Kenect.”

That includes:
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