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Incentivefox and Podium have teamed up to provide an integrated experience that can help dealers increase their customer base and communicate with past customers.

The companies announced Wednesday that they have partnered to create additional opportunities for positive interactions between dealerships and car buyers.

“Our clients are always looking for ways to increase their footprint. We know that over 93 percent of consumers are impacted by online reviews. Being able to offer the Incentivefox referral solution, packaged with Podium’s multi-benefit communication platform, gives our clients a truly integrated experience,” Incentivefox chief executive officer Mark Tepper said in a news release.

In addition to improving local search engine optimization, as a result of connecting the two parties after the sale, dealerships can also increase their online credibility and visibility, the company said.

Furthermore, positive interactions foster meaningful dialogue and timely online reviews.

While Incentivefox provides creative marketing and sales strategies that can help dealerships increase their customer base, Podium allows dealers to modernize interactions with customers.

With Podium’s communication tools, dealerships can send invitations to leave online reviews via text to boost customer-generated online reviews.

“Together, Incentivefox and Podium create a perfect blend of new customer opportunities coupled with a powerful service solution,” said Incentivefox.