250 Million Car Shoppers – How Dealers Are Turning Big Data Into A Secret Weapon | Brian MacDonald, CEO & President of CDK Global

250 Million Car Shoppers – How Dealers Are Turning Big Data Into A Secret Weapon | Brian MacDonald, CEO & President of CDK Global

Published: January 22, 2026

Duration: 28:50

Today I’m joined by Brian MacDonald, CEO & President of CDK Global.

We explore the massive scale of the CDK's automotive data ecosystem and what it means to have a touchpoint with nearly 90% of car owners in the country.

Brian breaks down how dealers can transform this historical database into a functional asset to improve operations and capture market share. This conversation reveals the strategic power of connectivity in an increasingly data-driven industry.


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