Weingartz, Ball Form E-commerce Venture

Share On Social

Kenect Acquires Friendemic

Kenect, a texting platform, used by dealerships to communicate with their customers, generate reviews, produce leads, collect payments and increase revenue, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Friendemic, a leading provider of online reputation and digital communication software solutions for powersports dealerships and manufacturers. This transaction brings together two companies with the shared mission of connecting businesses with their customers. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

With this combination, Kenect will have nearly 8,000 customers across North America. Friendemic customers will now have access to Kenect’s world-class texting, payment collection, and communication tools.

“Putting Friendemic and Kenect together creates one of the best digital communication platforms on the market,” says Friendemic CEO, Steve Pearson. “We’re thrilled for how this will advance the capabilities available to our customers and the industry.”

Latest News

Lightspeed DMS Appoints Brian Provost CEO

Lightspeed DMS LLC, a recreational dealer management software provider, has announced that Brian Provost has been appointed chief executive officer, succeeding Kris Denos. Lightspeed offers a comprehensive, modern dealer management software platform and suite of solutions used by 3,800 North American locations. Lightspeed is a subsidiary of Brookfield Business Partners, the flagship listed vehicle of Brookfield Asset Management’s Private Equity Group. Brookfield Partners owns and operates businesses like Lightspeed that provide essential products and services and which benefit from a strong competitive position.

FEATURED ARTICLE: 12 Keys To Hiring Sales Reps 

Article by John Chapin – With the current hiring systems companies use, only about 20% of salespeople work out long-term. Even if you’re at 50%, is it really worth all the time, effort, and money that you waste hiring the wrong salespeople? Below are some tips to try to get a 90 to 95% hiring success rate and save thousands of hours, headaches, and, over the long-term, likely hundreds of thousands of dollars.