The Digerati Group Edition 2026.06
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The Digerati Manifesto

Most agencies pitch from theory.
Most vendors sell from a deck.
We have run the budget, walked the floor, and shipped the product.

Gray Scott Founder, The Digerati Group · Activating Intelligent Tech since 2017 · Chicago, IL
2017Activating Intelligent Tech Since
40+AI & Martech Vendors Audited
22Max Store-Group Served
$15M+Annual Ad Budgets Managed
01 / About

CMO eyes. Floor-level instincts.

Gray Scott, Founder of The Digerati Group Gray Scott

The Digerati Group is a technology agency for automotive retail. AI deployment, SEO and GEO, vendor strategy, and fractional CMO support — built by operators who have run the budget, walked the floor, and shipped the product.

Founder Gray Scott is a marketing executive, technologist, and operator who has been building with generative AI since 2017. Former CMO at Cardinale Automotive Group (22 stores). Co-founder of PromptGraph.AI, Auto Agent Labs, and Review Assassin. Speaker at DMSC, MRC, ASOTU Con, Digital Dealer, and more. Automotive News 40 Under 40.

Operators bring Digerati in to demystify AI, audit the stack, train the team, and ship the work. Speakers' bureaus and event planners bring Gray in because he gets dealers to act.

02 / How Gray Works

From chaos to clarity.

Most dealers do not have an AI problem. They have a too-many-vendors, too-much-hype, no-one-who-has-run-a-store problem. The job is to cut through it.

01 — Translate

The Builder and Translator

Turning complex AI and data infrastructure into practical execution on the retail floor. The bridge between what the technology can do and what the store actually needs.

02 — Cut the noise

Automotive AI, No Hype

Longevity matters. Consistency is key. Consistent innovation is essential. We sift through the shit so you don't have to.

03 — Hand back control

Dealer Freedom

Giving leaders the confidence to decide what to buy, what to build, and where to invest. Independence from vendors who profit when dealers stay confused.

03 / The AI Operating Layer

AI is the tool. The operator is the hero.

Three moves turn a pile of dealer data into something the answer engines can read, cite, and recommend.

Building LLM Visibility

Organizing business data into structured formats that AI answer engines and modern search can actually read, parse, and surface.

Systems-First Execution

Connecting inventory, CRM, and marketing data into one cohesive, intelligent retail infrastructure instead of a stack of disconnected tools.

Human-Centered Strategy

AI is the tool, but the operator remains the hero of the business. Every system is built to make the people running the store sharper, not sidelined.

Business Data
Inventory · CRM · Marketing
Structured Layer
Schema · Conversational data
AI Answer Engines
ChatGPT · Claude · Perplexity · Gemini · Google
04 / Where Gray Is Building

Strategic focus areas.

Four active bets on the same thesis: dealers who get AI-visible and AI-literate first will own the next decade of retail.

05 / Testimonials

Testimonials for Gray Scott's work.

Brian Pasch Industry Mentor Brian Pasch Founder, Pasch Group

"Gray is one of the brightest minds in automotive marketing and technology applications. He has developed great relationships within the vendor community which allows him early access to new technology and the ability to customize existing solutions."

David Ortiz Modern Retail Operator David Ortiz Executive Operator, Modern Automotive Retail

"Gray's specialized knowledge in both AI and Automotive Marketing sets him apart in the industry. His strategic insights and forward-thinking approach is a game changer for dealership brands looking to be at the forefront of technological advancements."

Tim Cox Vendor Co-Founder Tim Cox Co-Founder, CarNow

"Gray is one of the most innovative people in our space. He is constantly trying to raise the bar and will never accept status quo."

Dan Moore Industry Leader Dan Moore President, Dealer World · TedX Speaker

"Gray is a true marketing professional that has always been ahead of the curve. He is a data driven marketer who pushes the envelope and tests different tactics to enhance marketing outcomes. I would highly recommend any dealer to talk to Gray."

Joshua Detzel Dealer Group Joshua Detzel Regional Marketing Director, Hudson Automotive Group

"Gray is a visionary and results-driven marketing leader. His tenure was marked by exceptional achievements, particularly in revitalizing our digital marketing landscape and significantly boosting our market presence."

Ben Hadley Brand Operator Ben Hadley Founder, Auto Genius

"Gray Scott is a seasoned leader with a proven track record in the automotive industry. He is an expert at relaunching brands and bringing new life to marketing teams."

06 / Speaking & Keynotes

Topics of Expertise.

Keynotes, workshops, and panels built for dealer operators, OEM teams, and the AI vendors selling into them.

    01

    AI Deployment for Dealer Operators

    How to move past pilots and ship working agents, voice AI, and content systems into the retail floor in ninety days.

    02

    SEO & GEO: Winning the Next Search

    Google plus the LLMs. How to rank organically and get cited by ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini using a single content system.

    03

    Vendor Strategy & Stack Consolidation

    Forty-plus vendors audited. What works and what burns. We only align with tech proven to last. Here now, and here in five years.

    04

    The Operator-CMO Lens

    Marketing leadership for dealer groups. P&L-aware budget management, OEM compliance, regional rollouts, and marketing org design.

    05

    Building Production AI Agents

    The DMSC Agents framework. Designing agents that actually run in production: scoring rubrics, knowledge files, guardrails.

    06

    The Future of Dealer Marketing

    Twenty-four month forecast. What the AI era means for OEMs, vendors, and dealers. What to build, buy, kill, and ignore.

07 / Services

How Digerati delivers.

Topics are what Gray talks about. These are what Digerati ships. Eight production-grade engagements, from a one-day workshop to a multi-month fractional CMO seat. Each one scoped on the call.

  1. AI Training & Development

    In-house AI training plus custom development. Agents, voice AI, content systems, internal tooling. Built, branded, shipped.

    • Executive & team training
    • Agent & workflow design
    • Custom AI development
    • Production deployment
  2. SEO & GEO

    Organic search plus Generative Engine Optimization. Rank in Google. Get cited by ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini.

    • Multi-location SEO programs
    • GEO & LLM citation tracking
    • Keyword research & targeting
    • Schema & conversational data
    • Organic traffic & audience strategy
  3. Partner & Vendor Alignment

    Forty-plus vendors audited. What works and what burns. We only align with tech proven to last. Here now, and here in five years.

    • Vendor audits & RFPs
    • Stack consolidation
    • Integration architecture
    • Churn & renewal analysis
  4. Fractional CMO

    Full CMO scope at a fraction of the cost. P&L-aware budget management, OEM compliance, regional rollouts.

    • Fractional & interim CMO
    • Marketing org rebuild
    • Budget P&L ownership
    • OEM-aligned execution
  5. Website Design & Build

    Brand websites designed for digital marketing and organic search performance. Custom builds that captivate visually and convert.

    • Brand & marketing sites
    • Dealer microsites
    • CMS & e-commerce
    • Performance & UX optimization
  6. Pay Per Click Advertising

    Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and paid social management. Budget-disciplined campaigns built around measurable outcomes.

    • Google & Microsoft Ads
    • Paid social management
    • Audience & remarketing
    • Conversion tracking
  7. Social Media Marketing

    Multi-platform organic and paid social. Strategic content planning, daily execution, audience engagement.

    • Content strategy & calendars
    • Daily publishing
    • Audience engagement
    • Reporting & analytics
  8. Photo & Video Production

    Brand and dealer photo and video — inventory photography, brand films, social-ready short form, event coverage.

    • Inventory photography
    • Brand & story films
    • Short-form social video
    • Event & on-site coverage
08 / Bring Gray In

Bring Gray to your team or event.

Keynotes, workshops, and panels for dealer groups, OEM events, and AI vendor conferences.

Contact Gray
Available For
Keynotes · Workshops
Panels · OEM Events
Dealer Group Offsites
Vendor Conferences
09 / Request

Get In Touch!

Reach out and we'll respond ASAP. If it is not the right fit, we will tell you who is.

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