Automotive Industry Disruption:
Thriving in a Time of Change
TRADER presents Carology – the must-attend event for automotive industry professionals! Carology brings together hundreds of fellow automotive industry professionals to hear firsthand experiences of what it takes to win in an increasingly competitive digital automotive landscape. This exclusive event will be packed with relevant industry insights for auto dealers, OEMs and agencies!
This years’ theme focuses on the disruption within the automotive industry and how to thrive during this transitional time period. The shift in technological advances and consumer expectations are continuing to have an impact. However, what remains unclear is how we can get ahead. Industry leaders will share their knowledge and advice, backed by consumer data evidence, to help us adapt and prepare for the future. Join us for this educational session to learn how we can succeed and steer the automotive industry in a positive direction.
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Speakers and agenda subject to change without notice.
AGENDA
9:30AM
Registration
10:00AM
Welcome to Carology!
Randy Shepheard – Vice President, Western Canada at TRADER Corporation | autoTRADER.ca
10:05AM
Session 1
Trevor Byrne – Group Account Director at Red Urban Canada
Disruption & Automotive: The Bucket Seat Labs
10:35AM
Emcee Insights
10:40AM
Session 2
Tim Scott – Partner, Risk Advisory at Deloitte Canada
The Future of Automotive Retailing
11:10AM
Emcee Insights
11:15AM
Session 3
Brian Pasch – Founder of PCG Companies
Data Driven Dealers Gain a Competitive Edge
11:55AM
Questions & Answers
KEYNOTE
BRIAN PASCH
Founder of PCG Companies
Disruption in Automotive Marketing: Data Driven Dealers Gain a Competitive Edge
Brian Pasch has been actively involved with automotive franchise dealers since 2005. Brian has authored six bestselling books for the automotive industry which are being used at Northwood University to educate the next generation of automotive professionals.
Brian is an active conference and workshop speaker, 20 Group presenter, and coach to both dealers and members of the vendor community. Brian has led PCG’s expansion into international markets where his training curriculum is being utilized by dealer groups and manufacturers as part of a change management process.
SPEAKERS
TREVOR BYRNE
Group Account Director, Red Urban Canada
Disruption & Automotive: The Bucket Seat Labs
Trevor Byrne is a marketing professional with over a decade of experience in the automotive space. He is currently the Group Account Director at Red Urban Canada, leading the Subaru Canada brand, retail, and social businesses, but is also host of his own automotive podcast named The Bucket Seat.
Trevor studied at The Automotive Business School of Canada, and went on to hold positions at both Volkswagen Canada and Nissan Canada before making the move to the advertising agency world. Outside of the office you’ll find Trevor at car shows, races, and events as he juggles between work and family.
TIM SCOTT
Partner, Risk Advisory, Deloitte Canada
The Future of Automotive Retailing
Tim Scott is a partner in Deloitte’s Risk Advisory practice and is the National Leader for Automotive Dealership Services at Deloitte Canada. Tim’s passion for automotive retail has been with him since he was a kid watching his grandfather run the family dealership in London, Ontario. Today, Tim stays abreast of industry and dealership challenges when catching up with his brother-in-law who runs the family dealership near Kingston, Ontario.
Tim advises automotive dealer groups and OEM clients on performance enhancement, compliance strategies, and customer experience. With over 25 years of background serving clients across multiple industries, his primary focus is helping companies improve their business operations related to enterprise risk management and contract value capture.
EMCEE
RANDY SHEPHEARD
Vice President, Western Canada, TRADER Corporation
Randy Shepheard is Vice President, Western Canada at TRADER Corporation. He leads the company’s sales practice in Western Canada including the implementation of marketplace and digital solutions to help dealers move their inventory faster, and the development of long-term partnerships with customers. Prior to joining TRADER Corporation, Randy spent 13 years in both print and digital advertising and held leadership positions at Yellow Pages, Super Pages and Canpages.
CAROLOGY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Hundreds of auto dealers, OEMs and agencies were in attendance at Carology Toronto and Calgary 2017 to hear firsthand experiences of what it takes to win in an increasingly competitive digital automotive landscape.
Event Highlights:
TRADER Carology Toronto – 2017
Event Highlights:
TRADER Carology Calgary – 2017