Wednesday, 14 October 2026 12:00 PM
Awards
Automotive digital marketing agency wins four awards for excellence in search marketing and AI-driven data analysis.
ASHEVILLE, NC / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2026 / Honest Digital, an automotive SEO and digital marketing agency that works exclusively with car dealerships, auto groups, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) programs, was named Best Large SEO Agency at the 2026 U.S. Search Awards, marking the company's third consecutive win in the category. In 2024, it became the first automotive-focused agency to win the award.
Honest Digital received four awards at this year's competition:
- Best Large SEO Agency
- Best Use of Search - Automotive
- Best Use of AI for Data
- Best Low Budget Campaign (SEO)
Members of the Honest Digital team attended the awards ceremony in New York City, where the U.S. Search Awards recognize achievements across the search marketing industry, including search engine optimization (SEO), paid search, and innovative uses of technology and data.
"Winning Best Large SEO Agency three years in a row is something I'm incredibly proud of," said Parker Evensen, CEO of Honest Digital. "We've built a team of people who genuinely care about their work and the clients they serve. Seeing that commitment recognized year after year means a lot to me."
Automotive SEO Results and AI Search Research
Honest Digital specializes in automotive SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and other digital marketing services designed for dealerships, automotive groups, and OEM programs.
Honest Digital's work focuses on measurable results. Across its automotive SEO clients, the agency reports average organic traffic increases of 71% after six months, 85% after 12 months, and 172% after 18 months. Its paid media clients generate leads at an average cost of $14, based on phone calls and form submissions.
As car shoppers increasingly use Google, ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI-powered platforms to research vehicles and dealerships, Honest Digital helps its clients improve visibility in traditional search results through SEO and on AI-powered platforms through Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).
Honest Digital also conducts original research into how AI-powered search platforms recommend dealerships. In a study of 2,336 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership websites across the U.S., the agency found that dealerships AI search platforms cited most often also tended to rank highly in Google search results.
The agency's approach combines original content, technical SEO, automotive industry expertise, and data-driven strategies to help dealerships connect with shoppers throughout the vehicle-buying journey.
The four awards reflect the agency's work across multiple areas of search marketing, including automotive SEO campaigns and the use of AI in data analysis. Honest Digital uses AI for research and data analysis. Every word of client content is written by its U.S.-based team of writers and editors.
"Search is changing quickly, especially as more car shoppers turn to AI to research vehicles and dealerships," added Evensen. "Our job is to help our clients adapt without losing sight of what matters: connecting shoppers with the right information and helping dealerships grow."
About Honest Digital
Honest Digital is an automotive digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), paid media, link building, and creative services for car dealerships, automotive groups, and OEM programs. The agency focuses exclusively on the automotive industry, combining technical expertise and clear reporting to help dealerships improve their visibility across traditional search engines and AI-powered platforms.
In 2026, Honest Digital was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the fourth time, recognized as an Inc. Best Workplaces honoree, and included on the Financial Times' list of the Americas' fastest-growing companies.
To learn more, visit https://honestdigital.com/
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SOURCE: Honest Digital