SHREVEPORT LA (02.24.24)  WTF…Win This Friday.  BK Audio won the KICKER prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 261 Friday morning, March 1st.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 6.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 261st time on Friday morning March 1st. The Wheel landed on the KICKER space and the BK Audio slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.

We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in Pasco WA with the news. Brandon Ells answered the phone. After hearing the news that a KICKER prize would be heading their was he said that news made his day and would be looking forward to receiving the KICKER prize. BK Audio specializes in extreme marine systems.

Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, Alphasonik, Race Sport Lighting, Maximum Power, AlloyGator, King Boxes and Massive Audio. 12volt News $100. cash awards also have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the winning 12volt retailer.

Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK,  Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME,  Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA,  Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA,  Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting  Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD,  Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA and Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT.

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 262 on Friday, March 8th.

HOUSTON, TX (03.01.24) – SSR Distributors came in clutch on Wednesday February 28th, with their second installment SSRU1.2, entitled “The Retail Experience” conducted by Trainer Paul Galanos.

Dealer clients and their staff members filled over 50 seats in this throwback-style fundamental sales training presentation that highlighted and explored the fundamentals of the retail sales experience from customer arrival to the after-sale follow-up. Attendees participated in role playing scenarios while learning new communication techniques and the art of reading body language.

The pizza was great, and the overall experience was even better! Stay tuned for installment 1.3 in Houston entitled “Tech Tune-Up” where Paul will go over the basic fundamentals of amplifier, head unit and crossover tuning.

Also SSR Distributors North, in Dallas, kicks off their inaugural SSRU quest together with Paul in-house, mirroring the original SSRU 1.1 originally held in Houston entitled “Basic 12 Volt Upgrades.” The event will be help at the SSR Dallas location on Wednesday evening March 6th.

Contact your SSR Dallas representative and visit https://ssrdistributors.com for more info.

TEMPE, AZ (02.29.24) – MasterTech Expo is proud to announce an exclusive interview with KICKER President and CEO Steve Irby during MasterTech 2024, scheduled for March 3-6 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Ariz. Bryan Schmitt, MasterTech founder/CEO/president, will conduct the interview on Wednesday, March 6.

“This will be a casual yet unique interview, and we are thrilled to have Mr. Irby on stage where he will discuss his personal journey and the evolution of KICKER in the car audio industry,” explained Schmitt. “This intimate discussion will delve into the early days of KICKER, exploring the company’s inception, its groundbreaking products, and the technological innovations that have revolutionized the car audio industry.”

The discussion will also cover other various topics, including the origins and growth of KICKER (including how the name came about), KICKER’s most innovative products and technologies, significant achievements and impacts on the car audio market, the evolution of products and strategies to stay ahead in the industry, KICKER’s influence on the car audio industry, what the future holds for KICKER, and more.

“Our history is unique…it’s something people won’t hear anywhere else,” said Irby. “I’m excited to share the KICKER story, and how we got to where we are today.”

The interview will provide attendees with a rare opportunity to hear directly from a true pioneer in the industry.

“Don’t miss the chance to gain a deeper understanding of KICKER’s impact on the car audio industry and what the future holds for this innovative company,” Schmitt continued. “We invite all enthusiasts, professionals, and members of the press to join this enlightening session.”

To learn more and register for the event of the year, please visit www.MasterTechExpo.com.

For accommodations, please visit: https://www.mastertechexpo.com/hotels.html

PALMYRA, PA (02.28.24) – DAS offered an all-expense-paid trip to MasterTech Expo for two (2) installers in the Ohio Valley. The contestants were chosen on Thursday February 16th from a drawing which consisted of brick & mortar 12V dealers who applied and opened an account with DAS during the specified contest timeframe. The winning accounts were be able to send one (1) installer on the trip.

B’s Car Stereo in Elyria OH was chosen as a winner. Eric Balmert will be taking the trip to Meas AZ. “When they let me know we had won the trip to the MasterTech Expo I was so surprised…and happy. I have heard so much about the event and am definitely looking forward to the trip.”

Auto Tint & Trim, in Vienna WA, was the other lucky trip winner. Chris Liebau offered “I have heard so many good things about the MasterTech Expo from friends and dealers who had attended the event. A huge thank you to DAS for putting this contest together. I was almost speechless when they let me know we were a trip winner.”

MasterTech Expo 2024 is more than just an event… it’s a catalyst for growth, inspiration and future-forward thinking. It’s where attendees transform their knowledge, connect with the best in the industry, and witness the future of technology unfold.

Airfare to and from the event, hotel room, and MasterTech Expo entry fee are included. The winner is responsible for any items charged back to the room during their stay.

The DAS contest was for dealers who applied in the following states: Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Michigan (Lower Peninsula).

For more see dasinc.com for more.