IAS to Sponsor F & Idol at Industry Summit
Austin, Texas – IAS announced that two of its executives will participate on separate panel discussions at the F&I Industry Summit on Sept. 10 – 12, 2012 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. IAS also plans to provide hands-on demonstrations of the complete SmartDealerProducts software suite including the brand new tablet-based interactive menu during the event in booth #401.
IAS’ sponsorship of the F&I talent contest F & Idol is powered by SmartEye, the company’s transaction-based video and audio recording system. F & Idol recognizes the best F&I product presentations in several popular categories including Vehicle Service Contracts, GAP, Tire & Wheel and Key Replacement at the Industry Summit. IAS executives will be on site to hand over $1,000 cash prizes to each of the finalists along with the overall winner who will receive the F & Idol trophy and an additional $2,500 cash prize.
“The F & Idol contest at the upcoming F&I Industry Summit is an ideal way to demonstrate how versatile and effective our SmartEye software can be for dealerships,” said Bob Corbin, president and CEO of IAS. “Whether dealers are looking to implement a check and balance system for a legality issue or those interested in increasing CSI and profits or those looking for a great training tool, Smart Eye has it all.”
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