BRAND VOICE

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Our Brand Personality

Confident

We know this industry inside and out. We speak with the voice of experience.

Conversational

We’re real people talking to real people. Clear, relatable, and natural.

Helpful

Every message should offer value. We’re here to guide, support, and simplify.

Innovative

We’re powered by smart tech—but our message always centers on results.

Tone By Channel

Website Copy

Clear, compelling, confident

Prioritize clarity and value. Help users see results fast.

Sales Emails

Friendly, strategic

Speak to real dealer problems. Be helpful and proactive.

Social Media

Punchy, witty, authentic

Short, engaging copy that highlights product and industry wins.

Support & Onboarding

Reassuring, warm

Make customers feel taken care of. Use simple, solution-oriented language.

Video Scripts

Personable, enthusiastic

Focus on benefits, results, and storytelling. Conversational over scripted.

Internal Communication

Motivational, collaborative

Reinforce shared goals, keep it clear, positive, and direct.

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Signature Phrases

Before & After Examples

Product Page
Before: “Our personalization engine uses machine learning to optimize results.”
After: “Sherpa AI helps your website show the right cars to the right shoppers—automatically.”
Email CTA
Before: “Click here to schedule a demo.”
After: “Let’s talk about turning more clicks into closed deals.”
Social Post
Before: “We help dealerships succeed online.”
After: “Stop guessing. Start selling smarter.”

Usage Tips

  • Use contractions for a conversational tone (e.g., “you’ll” not “you will”).
  • Lead with benefits. Then show the tech.
  • Avoid overexplaining. Trust the reader’s intelligence.
  • Always tie features back to dealer success.

Our Promise

  • Use contractions for a conversational tone (e.g., “you’ll” not “you will”).
  • Lead with benefits. Then show the tech.
  • Avoid overexplaining. Trust the reader’s intelligence.
  • Always tie features back to dealer success.

This is the voice of a trusted partner—not just a vendor.

PRODUCT SPECIFIC TONE

Sherpa AI

Core Identity

Smart, proactive personalization technology that adapts to every shopper.

Voice Attributes
  • Predictive – Anticipates user needs and behavior.
  • Empowering – Helps dealers act with confidence.
  • Agile – Flexible, responsive, and always evolving.
Tone Sample:
  • “Sherpa AI doesn’t just react—it leads. Your shoppers get a personalized experience, your team gets smarter decisions.”
  • “Real-time insights, no guesswork. Sherpa AI makes smarter follow-up automatic.”
Best Used For:
  • Messaging around website engagement, shopper behavior, data-driven automation, and CRM tools.
PRODUCT SPECIFIC TONE

Everest

Core Identity

A digital retailing platform that simplifies complex buyer journeys and improves close rates.

Voice Attributes
  • Clear – Removes roadblocks, makes next steps obvious.
  • Strong – Built to handle volume, integration, and lead quality.
  • Supportive – Acts like a guide through the purchase path.
Tone Sample:
  • “Everest is built to close the gap from click to sold. All the tools, one seamless experience.”
  • “Digital retailing doesn’t have to be complicated. Everest simplifies the journey for you—and your customers.”
Best Used For:
  • Messaging around lead capture, digital retailing, deal completion, and first-party data.
PRODUCT SPECIFIC TONE

Amazon Advertising

Core Identity

Exclusive, powerful advertising platform that leverages Amazon’s reach and data.

Voice Attributes
  • Strategic – Built for precision and ROI.
  • Exclusive – Emphasizes DEP’s unique access to Amazon ad tech for auto.
  • Proven – Data-backed results and retargeting power.
Tone Sample:
  • “Amazon is where buyers go. We make sure your message meets them there.”
  • “DEP’s Amazon campaigns aren’t just ads—they’re a strategic engine for in-market influence.”
Best Used For:
  • Messaging around OTT, audio, display, search ads, and audience reach.