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Real Marine is KICKER’s Message at the Miami International Boat Show

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STILLWATER, OK (02.16.23) – KICKER rolls into the Miami International Boat Show 2023 with revolutionary tower systems, amplifiers and speakers. The show is located at the Miami Marine Stadium Park and Basin, running from February 15-19.

KICKER’s booth will be located in the Convention Center, number MB6065.  KICKER Marine products will also be available for purchase on-site at authorized dealer El Capitan Sports Center, located at booth MB3508.

Phil White (R), Director of Marine Audio at KICKER, enjoyed informing the marine media on the new KICKER Marine Audio KMXL speakers in the booth at the Miami International Boat Show after set up on Wednesday, February 15th. The event runs through February 19th.
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KICKER Real Marine means boaters can have confidence and peace of mind when it comes to their audio systems.  Real Marine gear undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets or exceeds marine industry standards for UV exposure and humidity and saltwater exposure.  All KICKER Marine Speakers are weather-proof thanks to KICKER’s Real Marine standards. KICKER Marine Power Amplifiers are developed from the ground up by KICKER engineers as authentic, element-battling marine amplifiers, with key moisture-deterring features. KICKER Marine Wiring and Accessories set the brand apart from others – all ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) and USCG (U.S. Coast Guard) compliant, including certified MRBF fusing and fuse holders.

KICKER’s new KMXL HLCD Coaxial Speakers will be featured in the booth.  These horn-loaded speakers build upon the success of the KMTC and KMFC Horn-Loaded Tower Systems, widely recognized in the marine industry as the new standard in HLCD (horn-loaded compression-driver) tower-speaker design. This makeup gives the KMXL Series a sonic performance that is incredibly smooth and easy to listen to, even at extremely high volumes.

The revolutionary KMTC and KMFC 11-inch HLCD Tower Systems will also be on display.  Another industry first is its specialized mating socket, which allows for easy removal and re-attachment of the speaker at the end of the cruise, all without removing a single wire from the speaker.

Visit www.kicker.com and www.miamiboatshow.com for more.

Tint World Expands Houston-Area Service with New Webster Store

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FORT WORTH, TX (02.16.23) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has announced the opening of its new location in Webster, Texas.

Tint World Houston-Webster, owned by John Anhalt, offers drivers throughout Webster and the Southeast Houston area with premium automotive aftermarket performance and style accessories and services, including the industry’s most reliable window-tinting solutions.

John Anhalt, Webster store owner, pictured behind the sales counter.

“Tint World® delivers ultra-premium service and industry-leading value for drivers in any category,” Anhalt said. “We offer a comprehensive range of products for automobile owners throughout our growing region, from window tint, paint protection film, and Nano ceramic coatings to audio and electronics, performance upgrades, and safety and security technology. In addition, customers can trust that our trained team of professionals will provide the highest level of customer experience and satisfaction.”

Tint World Houston-Webster, located at 1424 W. NASA Parkway, Webster, Texas 77598, serves Webster, Houston, serves Texas Gulf Coast, Clear Lake, Seabrook, Kemah, Friendswood, Nassan Bay, Pearland, Deer Park, and Galveston.

Fort Worth, Arlington, Westover Hills, White Settlement, Burleson, Aledo, Cleburne, Crowley, Primrose, and River Oaks. To book an appointment, request a quote, or find out more about the store, call (281) 378-6888 or visit tintworld.com/locations/tx/houston-webster-036.

“John and his team are passionately committed to drives in the Webster community,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “They’ve demonstrated that Tint World’s proven franchise system and processes can help Tint World owners get off to a fast start and deliver results that make us stand apart from our competitors.”

Visit tintworld.com for more.

Elettromedia USA Announces Rep of the Year Awards for Audison and Hertz

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IRVINE, CA (02.16.23) – Elettromedia-USA manufacturer of premium electronics and speaker systems for the automotive, marine, and motorsports aftermarket, announced its rep awards for the East, Central, and Western regions as well as their top award – Rep of the Year at their recent sales meeting, held at Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant in Las Vegas on February 2, 2023.

Rep Firms of the Year

Rep of the Year: AVR / The Progressive Group Southeast

East Coast Rep of the Year: MAG Sales / The Progressive Group Florida

Central Region Rep of the Year: Echo Sales

West Coast Rep Firm of the Year: Santa Fe Innovative Marketing

“We are blessed to work with such a talented group of Reps said Rob Wempe, VP of Elettromedia-USA. This year’s award winners not only expanded their markets but were able to grow their business throughout 2022. Even when faced with growing inflation, slowing economy and higher inventory levels, these rep firms continued to perform.”

Award recipients were chosen by EM-USA senior management based on their sales, marketing, and customer service performance in 2022.

Visit elettromedia.com for more.

AAMP Global Announces Alex Camara to Leave the Company and Remain an Investor

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CLEARWATER, FL (02.15.23) – AAMP Global announced today that Alex Camara will be leaving his position as EVP, AAMP Global & President, AudioControl to pursue new opportunities, effective March 1, 2023. Camara will remain a shareholder in AAMP Global and an observer to the company’s board of directors.

Camara acquired AudioControl in 2013, advancing the company to become one of the most trusted and relied-upon suppliers in both the professionally installed home entertainment and 12-volt automotive aftermarket channels. Under Camara’s leadership, AudioControl consistently experienced double-digit growth while simultaneously garnering numerous awards for design innovation, product quality, and outstanding customer service.

Alex Camara

AAMP Global acquired AudioControl in April 2022 with the goal of leveraging numerous market and operating synergies between the two businesses. In the past year, Camara has worked with the AudioControl and AAMP Global teams to help integrate and drive the 12-volt business, while also leading AudioControl’s residential and commercial audio business.

“We are delighted with our acquisition of AudioControl,” said Scott Forst, CEO of AAMP Global. “The synergy between the two businesses is strengthening our market position and has helped us identify a number of exciting growth opportunities across both the automotive and residential businesses.”

“It has been an amazing ten-year period growing the AudioControl brand, building an incredible team, and delighting our loyal partners and customers with products and innovations beyond their expectations,” said Camara. “I am incredibly proud of the AudioControl team and what we have achieved together, and the impact we have had in our industry. Following our successful acquisition by AAMP, it is now an appropriate time for me to allow others to exercise their leadership skills and for me to pursue other interests, while remaining active in my role as an observer to the board and investor at AAMP Global.”

Visit www.aampglobal.com for more.

Elettromedia-USA Announces the Sponsorship in the Clean Wire Challenge at MasterTech Expo 2023

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IRVINE, CA (02.15.23) – Elettromedia-USA announces sponsorship in the Clean Wire Challenge (CWC) at the MasterTech Expo 2023. The challenge will take place on Monday March 6 and Tuesday March 7, 2023, during the exhibit hours of the event, 12:30PM-4:30PM each day.

The Clean Wire Challenge is a completely new skills contest for MasterTech Expo 2023. The contest’s purpose is to allow participating technicians and wiring gurus to demonstrate their best in wire management skills and compete for the honor and glory of being the Clean Wire Challenge winner!

Elettromedia-USA will provide three systems for the participants to use during the competition. The three systems are: an Audison system comprised of two amplifiers – a 4-channel amplifier and a mono amplifier.

A second system utilizing an Audison 5-channel amplifier and an Audison DSP signal processor and a third system comprised of a Hertz 5-channel amplifier and A Hertz DSP signal processor. All three systems will include our Connection SFD 41 C solid machined brass, AFS fused, power wire distribution system.

There are eight competitors in total. Six from the USA and two from Canada. There are also two alternates selected in the event one of the initial eight competitors fails to meet the participation criteria.

Dean Beyett and Fernando Lopez of 5 Star Car Stereo are the organizers and select the initial participants. The winner will be chosen by MasterTech Expo attendees on the last day and will be announced at the closing ceremony.

“We are excited to participate in this new competition” stated Rob Wempe, VP of Elettromedia-USA. “We think this competition will help to raise the bar for professional installation standards within our industry”.

About Elettromedia USA: Elettromedia USA is the exclusive US importer for Audison and Hertz mobile audio products and is exhibiting at MasterTech Expo 2023 outside in Booths 21 & 22.

Visit www.elettromedia.com for more.

DEI Adds New VP of Sales & Marketing

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AVON LAKE, OH (02.15.23) – Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) is excited to announce the addition of Brad Bricker to its sales team.

As the new Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Bricker will manage the inside sales team focused on DEI’s automotive aftermarket products, as well as work with automotive aftermarket representatives, outside representatives in the RV and Powersports groups, and DEI’s marketing and product development teams.

Bricker brings nearly 30 years of sales, marketing and management experience for automotive equipment and accessory manufacturers. He has a wealth of experience in automotive sales and product development, combining a servant leader mindset with a track record of growing sales and a focus on building relationships. Bricker said he looks forward to joining DEI, with its family-centric culture and reputation for excellence.

Brad Bricker

“The company treats their employees like family and everyone that works here genuinely cares about the welfare of the company and in providing the best products and service to their customers,” Bricker said, adding that the brand is well-liked and respected by everyone from consumers to fellow manufacturers. “The company philosophy is all about doing the right thing, being customer centric, and taking the time to have some fun along the way.”

A native of the Columbus, Ohio, area, Bricker will return to his home state after spending the last 28 years in Boulder, Colorado. He has two sons, ages 21 and 25, and when not at work he enjoys mountain biking, hiking, vacationing on the beach and spending time with his Pitbull mix, Lolo.

He is excited to be part of DEI and its commitment to providing innovative thermal and sound solutions for its customers. New product development is vital for automotive aftermarket companies, and DEI has made that work a priority.

“The future at DEI is bright,” said Tom Miller of DEI. “The company remains committed to listening to the needs of our consumers and distributors so we can continue to lead the field in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of quality new products and adding Bricker to our team will continue DEI in this direction.”

Visit designengineering.com for more.

The12VoltDashboard at KnowledgeFest Vegas 2023

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LAS VEGAS, NV (02.14.23) – The 12vdashboard team was busy busy busy at Knowledgefest Vegas! Free Demos, Flashlights, Pens, Mousepads and T-Shirts were given to new member signups at the show along with show specials made for a great turn out in the booth.

The12vdashboard has over 16,000 vehicles in its database with over 5 million datapoints. The team adds vehicle specific products to the vehicles as well as speaker sizes with locations, ANC mic information, OEM amp locations, and other tips, tricks and handy information all needed at sales counters across the country to quote a vehicle correctly and quickly in todays fast paced 12volt stores.

The12vdashboard is a subscription based lookup tool for industry sales professionals. With all the new fitments, direct vehicle integrations, and vehicle specific products for todays vehicles: it is near impossible for sales teams to remember every single solution for every vehicle on the road. New products and solutions are being introduced every month making it even more difficult for a sales team to keep up with. The12vdashboard team does the research and displays it in an easy to navigate online tool for your team.

TJ Kolar answering questions for this group of attendees in a Vegas about the 12voltdashboard information available to dealers.

The12vdashboard team has more integration ideas and tools they are introducing in Q1 2023 as well. Look for Laser File download sharing between professionals and more in our latest release!

Special Thanks to Midstate Distribution as they were on hand as the sole distribution partner for the12vdashboard.com with Tom Kolar, and TJ Kolar giving free demos and enrolling new members.

The 12voltdashboard had stations set up to show their services to attendees. Tom Mid-State’s Tom Kolar, a big supporter, is on the left speaking with a dealer.

Get a Quick Free Trial at www.the12vdashboard.com to Supercharge your Sales Team today.

CRUX Releases New Integration Solution for Dodge, Jeep & Ram Vehicles with Digital Cameras

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RESEDA, CA (02.14.23) – Crux Interfacing Solutions announces the release of the SWRCR-59LV Interface for integrating aftermarket radios in select late model Dodge, Jeep and Ram models. This kit is a “Plug & Play” solution with compatibility for select 2018-Up models which also includes a distinctively featured capability to retain new generation Digital cameras that are originally factory fitted. This allows for installation with a single enhanced integration interface instead of the varying combinations that are currently in use.

Similar versions of this line of modules are slated for release in the near future for other vehicle makes that require retention of OEM fitted Digital cameras.

Visit cruxinterfacing.com for more.

Daytona 500 and Speedweeks Coverage on SiriusXM

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NEW YORK, NY (02.14.23) – SiriusXM will offer the most comprehensive audio coverage of the 65th running of the Daytona 500 on February 19, as well as all the news and events of NASCAR’s annual Speedweeks leading up to race day. Subscribers nationwide will have access to the live race broadcast, in-car audio from some of the sport’s top drivers, and daily coverage from Daytona International Speedway.

On Daytona 500 race day, SiriusXM will broadcast live starting at 7:00 am ET. When the green flag drops (approximately 2:30 pm ET) subscribers will hear every lap of the race live, followed by post-race coverage that will include interviews with the 2023 Daytona 500 Champion and other drivers. The programming airs on the exclusive 24/7 SiriusXM NASCAR Radio channel, which is available to subscribers nationwide in their cars (channel 90) and on the SXM App.

SiriusXM will also air 10 live Driver2Crew ChatterTM radio feeds on separate SiriusXM channels throughout the Daytona 500. Listeners will be able to hear the driver-to-crew communications of drivers including Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano and Bubba Wallace.

SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will also provide live coverage of the Bluegreen Vacations Duel at DAYTONA on Thursday, Feb. 16 (6:00 pm ET), the NextEra Energy 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Friday, Feb. 17 (7:00 pm ET), and the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, Feb. 18 (4:30 pm ET).

Throughout the day on Wednesday, Feb. 15, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will broadcast live from Daytona 500 Media Day, where hosts from the channel will interview each of the drivers in attendance. Following that, listeners will hear live coverage of Busch Light Pole Qualifying at 8:00 pm ET.

On Thursday, Feb. 16, leading into the Bluegreen Vacations Duel at DAYTONA, SiriusXM’s Dave Moody will host a special broadcast open to the public from the UNOH Fanzone (3:00 pm ET). Moody will interview several active and former drivers including Daytona 500 and Cup Series Champions and preview the evening’s twin races. Moody is expected to be joined on the show by Kyle Busch, Richard Childress, Chase Elliott, Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Richard Petty, Martin Truex Jr. and more.

On Monday, Feb. 20, on The Morning Drive, hosts Mike Bagley and Pete Pistone will be joined live in studio by the 2023 Daytona 500 champion driver, crew chief and owner.

SiriusXM NASCAR Radio is the only national 24/7 channel covering NASCAR and features a lineup of hosts that includes many active and former drivers, crew chiefs and insiders. New to the SiriusXM NASCAR Radio lineup this year is 2011 Daytona 500 champion and two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series race winner Trevor Bayne. Bayne will make his debut during SiriusXM’s Speedweeks coverage on Friday, Feb. 17 (3:00 pm ET), then co-host SiriusXM Speedway with Dave Moody on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00 pm ET throughout the season.

Reigning and two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford Joey Logano will return to host his exclusive SiriusXM show, Behind the Wheel with Joey Logano select Tuesdays (9:00-10:00 am ET) throughout the season on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

For more information visit www.SiriusXM.com/NASCAR.

The KICKER AMA ArenaCross 2023 Series Was Livin’ Loud in Denver with MB Customs 303 in the House

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DENVER, CO (02.13.23) – The KICKER AMA ArenaCross 14-City Series raced into the National Western Complex in Denver on Friday, February 10th. The Complex seats 4700 in fixed seats and the riders were racing and flying high to an enthusiastic crowd.

The KICKER booth set up in the lobby before the Friday night event started.

“The KICKER displays setup in the lobby area attracted enthusiasts throughout the evening. The KICKER tent displays actually overlooked the arena. Mike Brown, MB Customs 303 owner, was in the booth. Brown is a motorcycle enthusiast and answered many questions from Harley owners about adding KICKER to their bikes. Brown anticipated he would be busy the week after the event as he was after the 2022 event” Lorin Morrell, Maddog_Media who orchestrates KICKER’s presents at the events, stated.

Mike Brown rolled MB Customs 303 boxes, loaded with KICKER subs, to show attendees his store’s custom work.

“I think we were busier this year than last year in the KICKER booth. This year I rolled in some of our custom enclosures, loaded with KICKER subs, to show our work to attendees. The red boxes definitely drew attention and compliments. We passed out KICKER lanyards and business cards and anticipate seeing several of those people in our store in a few days. It’s great to be associated with KICKER at the Arenacross events.” Mike Brown related.

Lorin Morrell (L) and Mike Brown grabbed an image during set up in the lobby.

Continuing Morrell offered “The new pre-race Pit Party again was very popular with attendees and got them into the Complex Center early. They met with racers and that set the stage for the racer’s introduction before the racing began. When the racing began the racers were flying so high fans in the stands were actually looking up to see them flying high over the mounds. The 2023 Series is definitely Livin’Loud.

During the Pit Party attendees met with riders and checked out their bikes.
Riders were introduced before the race began.

Off-roading and outdoor activities are very big in this part of the US. The KICKER PowerBar really grabbed the attention of Powersports members of the crowd…also the marine towers as the boating season is around the corner. The BullFrog was a product most had not seen and they were amazed at the sound. The KICKER brand is well known throughout the Rockies and some who stopped by the KICKER booth mentioned they were Livin’ Loud with KICKER in their rides and were very impressed with the new under rear seat pickup truck enclosures.

Fans in the stands look up at the rider in this @arenacrossusa image.
Mike Brown holds the certificate for the KICKER Bullfrog prize in the T-Shirt toss with the winner and his son with their prize.

Concluding, Morrell offered, “The KICKER AMA ArenaCross got off to a great start in Albany with successful events in Loveland, Prescott, Oklahoma City/Guthrie OK, Wichita and Reno preceded Denver. Each event added excitement to the 2023 Series and showcased to enthusiasts that KICKER is Livin’Loud.”

The KICKER AMA ArenaCross was definitely Livin’ Loud in Denver.

Visit kicker.com for more.