# Automotive Advertising That Performs: Bedford Uses Speed, Creativity, and Data to Help Dealers Thrive Under Pressure

By Chip Rosales · Published 2025-06-03 · Updated 2026-05-19 · Engineering & Construction on MarketScale
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> New vehicle prices have increased by over 27% since 2019, according to Edmunds. As affordability declines and tariffs intensify pressure on supply chains, dealerships are rethinking how they protect margins and build customer loyalty. Automotive advertising now demands fast, measurable results—without compromising long-term brand value. As The Drum recently noted, creativity is non-negotiable, especially…

## Key points

- Speed to market on OEM incentives gives Bedford's dealer clients a competitive edge over rivals receiving the same offers.
- Bedford operates without long-term contracts, building client relationships on trust and demonstrated short-term performance.
- During market downturns, Bedford prioritizes first-party data and existing brand equity over broad prospecting to maximize ROI.

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New vehicle prices have increased by over 27% since 2019, according to[ Edmunds](https://www.edmunds.com/industry/press/uncharted-territory-edmunds-forecasts-16-2-million-new-vehicle-sales-in-2025-amid-policy-uncertainty-ongoing-affordability-challenges.html). As affordability declines and tariffs intensify pressure on supply chains, dealerships are rethinking how they protect margins and build customer loyalty. Automotive advertising now demands fast, measurable results—without compromising long-term brand value. As [*The Drum* ](https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2025/02/18/creativity-non-negotiable-the-best-b2b-marketing)recently noted, **c**reativity is non-negotiable, especially in B2B spaces where grabbing attention early can shape million-dollar outcomes.

So, how can dealerships compete when every ad dollar counts and every incentive is public knowledge?

This episode of [*While You Were Working* ](https://marketscale.com/shows/rogue-marketing/)by [Rogue Marketing](https://gorogue.net/) features host [Chip Rosales](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiprosales/) in conversation with [Chris Petrawski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-petrawski/), President of [Bedford Advertising](https://bedfordadvertising.com/). Together, they explore how Bedford’s automotive advertising model delivers measurable results in tier-three automotive markets without compromising brand equity. From reacting to monthly incentives to maximizing first-party data, this episode unpacks what it really takes to stay competitive in the current landscape.

**Key Takeaways:**

-  **Speed to Market Wins:** Dealers get the same OEM incentives, but acting fast gives Bedford clients an edge. 
-  **No Contracts, All Performance:** Bedford avoids long-term contracts, focusing instead on trust and short-term impact. 
-  **First-Party Data Over Prospecting:** During downturns, Bedford helps clients “cash in” on brand equity and target their strongest leads. 

Chris Petrawski is a seasoned marketing and advertising executive with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as President of Bedford Advertising, the fastest-growing full-service automotive advertising agency in the U.S. His core strengths include digital marketing, brand strategy, social media, and performance-driven advertising, with a proven track record of driving enrollment growth in higher education and delivering high ROI marketing campaigns. Petrawski has held key leadership roles across various sectors, consistently leveraging data, creative strategy, and team leadership to generate measurable business growth.

*Article written by MarketScale.*

Tags: ad spend, Advertising strategy, automotive industry, Bedford Advertising, Chris Petrawski

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