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AI and Tech Revolutionizing Automotive Dealerships: The Road to Smarter Operations
The automotive dealership industry is undergoing a significant transformation as technology and AI redefine operations. Supply chain disruptions and fluctuating consumer demand have pushed dealerships to adopt technology-driven tools for smarter inventory management. According to…
The Death of Third-Party Cookies: Implications for Direct Marketing and M&A Activity
Third-party cookies are tracking tools used by companies to monitor user behavior across websites for targeted advertising. Google, which controls about 65% of the global browser market, recently announced it would keep third-party cookies in…
RIA Industry M&A: Record 39 Deals in October
The Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) sector has seen a significant uptick in M&A activity with 2023 recording one of the highest levels of M&A: 39 transactions in October 2024, breaking the previous record of 31…
43% of Cyber Attacks Target Small Businesses
Insights from the 2024 Deloitte-NASCIO Cybersecurity Study reveal that nearly 80% of state CIOs now regard cybersecurity as a top priority while National University studies indicate that 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses, making…
Advertising Spend Increasing Globally: Including Search
As we head into 2025, the global advertising landscape is set for significant growth—expected to jump by 10.5%, driven by: 🔑 At Colonnade Advisors, we are experts in guiding businesses through M&A and capital raising…