4am Wake Up Call For NADA 2012 in Las Vegas

by Social Media Commando on February 2, 2012

Joe Mescher is traveling to Las Vegas for the 2012 NADA Automobile Conference Expo.What’s the biggest convention happening in Las Vegas this Saturday through Monday?

The annual National Automobile Dealers Association Conference and Expo, that’s what.

If you’re attending the show, stop by and say hello. I’ll be representing the leading automotive Internet marketing provider in North America at booth 3301. Digital and social marketing are two of the topics we can chat about (or just drop by for a quick hello).

For all of my friends with early wake up calls tomorrow, you’re not alone. See you in Vegas!

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