LITTLE ROCK, AR (03.27.23) – The KICKER AMA ArenaCross 14-City Series rolled into the Barton Coliseum on Friday March 24th. Arch Street Audio, a strong KICKER dealer in Little Rock, was in the house with owner Rocky Carter and JC Bradburg. The Arch Street Audio team connected with attendees throughout the evening.
“It was terrific to have the Arch Street Audio crew at the event and in the KICKER booth in the lobby. They really know their stuff when it comes to seeing all the opportunities for consumers to install KICKER gear in their rides.” Lorin Morrell, who orchestrates the KICKER AMA Arenacross Series events, related.
Rocky Carter (L) and JC Bradburg from Little Rock based Arch Street Audio flank Lorin Morrell in the KICKER booth in the Barlow Coliseum lobby.
The KICKER booth was in the lobby area and virtually everyone attending the event had to pass by and see the selection of products displayed on the tables. Arch Street Audio placed a large company banner on the back wall in the booth to put the company’s brand in front of enthusiasts attending the event.
Brad Ganz, KICKER Sales Manager for the territory, was in the booth with his wife and 3 children…who are triplets. Rocky Carter offered “It was super to see Brad and his family drive to Little Rock to work in the booth. While in the booth he learned firsthand what enthusiasts are looking for when they come into our store. He saw that UTVs, marine, bikes and pickups owners are our customers in the area.”
Brad Ganz, KICKER Regional Manager, traveled with his wife and triplets to attend the event. Rocky Carter and JC Bradburg from Arch Street Audio are on the right
KICKER KMX athlete Jerald LaRue (2nd L) and Monster Jam Freestyle Team members came to the booth and are with Rocky Carter (L) and Lorin Morrell (2nd R).
Continuing Carter stated “We also saw several attendees brought their 14 to 16 yearolds to see about gear for their future rides. JC spent time with them and connected with those future customers. We gave out a large box of our T-shirts plus company stickers and business cards. We are certainly ready to participate in a future event with KICKER.”
A very busy Pit Party got the action started very shortly after the doors opened. Attendees walked the track and had an opportunity to meet the riders and check out the motorcycles they would be riding around the track and flying high over the mounds. As soon as riders left the starting gate the track was red hot as riders and attendees were Livin’ Loud.
Kyle Peters flying high and taking the checkered flag in this amazing @arenacross image.
The lucky fan who caught the KICKER T-shirt with the Bullfrog certificate carried her young son to pick up the prize from Ricky Carter and Lorin Morrell (R).
Morrell added “Once again the stands were filled with enthusiasts who were excited to see the riders circle the track and cheered when the riders flew high off the track mounds. In addition to the action on the track wrapped KICKER T-shirts were tossed into the crowd during race breaks and track maintenance periods. A special KICKER T had a certificate wrapped inside for a KICKER BullFrog prize to be picked up at the KICKER display in the lobby. The lucky lady who caught the KICKER T with the certificate carried her young son to the booth and was smiling from ear-to-ear when she saw her prize. Rocky and I placed the Bullfrong in her hands. We told her she would be Livin’Loud with KICKER.”
The challenging track at the Barton Coliseum was set for riders.
Crowd members also participated in flag-waving sessions as Wes Kain was on the PA system exciting members of the crowd to wave checkered flags for a chance to win KICKER Lifestyle products. All the winners smiled with Kicker prizes in their hands.
For the last 5 AMA KICKER ArenaCross events a KICKER dealer from the area was under the KICKER tent in the lobby and connected with attendees. Those 4 dealers-MB Customs 303 in Denver, Tunes and Tint in Amarillo, Expert Customs in Tulsa, Star City 12Volt in Salem joined Arch Street Audio to create traffic in their stores that will stimulate future business and make the cash register ring.
The 2023 AMA KICKER ArenaCross in Little Rock AR on Friday, March 24th wrapped the very successful 14-City Series that saw enthusiasts Livin’Loud with KICKER.
FORT WORTH, TX (03.27.23) — Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has announced the opening of its new location in Benbrook, Texas.
Tint World Benbrook, owned by Mike Richards, offers drivers throughout the Fort Worth area premium automotive aftermarket performance and style accessories and services, including the industry’s most reliable window-tinting solutions.
Richards is also the owner of Tint World locations in Grapevine, Texas, and Rowlett, Texas.
“We deliver everything automotive enthusiasts in North Texas are looking for, from ultra-premium window tint, paint protection film, and Nano ceramic coatings to audio and video, performance upgrades, and safety and security technology,” Richards said. “With Tint World®’s comprehensive, industry-leading selection of products and services, plus our team of highly trained professional technicians and installers, customers know they can depend on us for their vehicle’s performance and styling needs.”
Tint World Benbrook, located at 6260 Southwest Boulevard, Benbrook, Texas 76109, serves 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 and its products and services, call (817) 230-8211 or visit https://www.tintworld.com/locations/tx/benbrook-020/.
“Mike has shown a passion for meeting the needs of Tint World customers throughout North Texas,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World®. “The success he and his team are delivering is evidence of his dedication to the community as well as a reflection of Tint World®’s proven franchise system and processes. Our innovation and franchisee support help Tint World owners differentiate themselves from the competition and offer unique opportunities for growth.”
SHREVEPORT LA (03.25.23) WTF…Win This Friday. Fabulous Auto Alarms won the KICKER prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 220 on Friday morning, March 24th.
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 5.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 220th time on Friday morning March 24th. The Wheel landed on the KICKER space and the Fabulous Auto Alarms 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 by telephone to the winning retailer in Passaic NJ. Owner Leo Delarosa answered the phone and was so happy to hear the news and a KICKER prize will be headed their way. He went on to say that it’s warm there and business is rocking.
Luis Duarte is all smiles with his Nakamichi prize in his Hialeah FL office.
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, RDV Automotive, Kenwood, JVC, SD Lighting, Nakamichi, Aphpasonik and Maximum Power. 12volt News $100. cash awards 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 and Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME..
Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, March 31st.
MIRAMAR, FL (03.24.23) – JL Audio announced the launch of JL Audio Custom Shop at jlaudio.com. JL Audio Custom Shop provides customers and dealers a fast and fun way to personalize and order factory-customized M6 and M7 marine loudspeakers and subwoofers to match any desired aesthetic.
“Sonically, M6, and M7 coaxial speakers and subwoofers can be custom tuned to deliver incredibly high-quality audio in any open-air environment. With Custom Shop we’re taking the customized marine audio experience to another level by providing customers the ability to also dial in the looks of their M6 and M7 products without compromising performance or voiding warranties,” said Andy Oxenhorn, president at JL Audio.
Off-the-shelf JL Audio M6 and M7 marine speakers and subwoofers already look excellent, but JL Audio Custom Shop provides customers a way to personalize them to fit the exact look they’re after. To customize an M6 or M7 product, customers simply visit JL Audio Custom Shop online and select the speaker or subwoofer they’d like to customize. From there, they can change the JL Audio badge color, and pick from a variety of custom paint colors or patterns for the speaker grille and trim ring. For further customization, JL Audio M6 and M7 marine speakers and subwoofers can be optioned with Transflective RGB™ speaker cone illumination, which can be connected to an RGB controller for unlimited color options, or hard-wired to achieve one of seven color options.
Today, JL Audio Custom Shop allows customers to pick the following colors and patterns for speaker grille and trim ring: Gloss White, Warm White, Cream, Beige, Chrome, Silver, Titanium, Red, Blue, Gray Metallic, Anthracite, Satin Black and hydro-dipped Carbon Fiber. More colors and pattern options are to be added in the future.
JL Audio marine loudspeakers and subwoofers that are eligible for Custom Shop factory customization include:
M6 Loudspeakers: M6-650X – 6.5-inch marine coaxial speaker (with or without RGB illumination) M6-770X – 7.7-inch marine coaxial speaker (with or without RGB illumination) M6-880X – 8.8-inch marine coaxial speaker (with or without RGB illumination)
M6 Subwoofers: M6-8 – 8-inch infinite baffle or enclosed use marine subwoofers (with or without RGB illumination) M6-10 – 10-inch infinite baffle or enclosed use marine subwoofers (with or without RGB illumination)
M7 Subwoofers: M7-12 – 12-inch infinite baffle or enclosed use marine subwoofers (with or without RGB illumination)
All factory-customized Custom Shop M6 and M7 products carry the same warranty as their off-the-shelf counterparts and maintain the same durability to marine elements like saltwater and UV exposure.
Factory-customized M6 and M7 full-range speakers and subwoofers can be designed and ordered online today at www.jlaudio.com.
WASHINGTON, DC (03.24.23) – The bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 (AORA), S. 873, was reintroduced in the 118th Congress by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY). This SEMA-supported public lands and recreation legislation is the first comprehensive recreation package since 1963 that will improve and expand America’s outdoor recreation economy while delivering sustainable economic boosts to rural communities.
2017 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 LE
The bill requires federal land management agencies to increase opportunities for motorized and non-motorized access to public lands, and it includes provisions to streamline the process and expenses associated with obtaining special recreation permits. The bill also directs the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service to make maps available to the public depicting where vehicles are allowed and where they are prohibited, as well as to update them periodically to ensure that the maps do not become outdated.
SEMA, along with our partners that comprise the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, urge swift approval of AORA so that many more Americans can enjoy outdoor spaces and their associated benefits to health and wellness. Studies have shown that enjoying time outside helps benefit a person’s mental and physical health. Additionally, outdoor recreation is a key driver of the U.S. economy with an $862 billion annual economic impact. It is also a major employer throughout the country providing 4.5 million American jobs.
For more information on the American Outdoor Recreation Act, please contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.
NEW YORK, NY (03.24.23) – SiriusXM has announced that for the 17th year, it will broadcast live from the 23rd annual Ultra Music Festival at Miami’s Bayfront Park.
SiriusXM’s live broadcast of the festival will begin on Friday, March 24 offering immersive coverage of live DJ sets from headliners including Alesso, Armin van Buuren, Carl Cox, Kx5, Marshmello, Rezz, Swedish House Mafia, Tiësto, and more, all weekend long. SiriusXM will also go behind-the-scenes and feature exclusive interviews with Ultra performers.
UMF Radio will take over SiriusXM’s Diplo’s Revolution channel starting Friday, March 24 at 5 pm ET through Monday, March 27. Diplo’s Revolution is available to subscribers in their cars (channel 52), on the SXM App, and online at siriusxm.com. In addition to live broadcasts of DJ sets, the channel will feature “best of” highlights from this year’s festival airing all day long on Monday, March 27.
Listeners will also get a preview of what’s to come from SiriusXM’s new Miami studios, which will be officially opening soon, with exclusive live programming featuring some of the biggest names in Dance to kick off Ultra weekend. Multiple SiriusXM channels will air special interviews and performances leading into the festival today, March 23. On BPM (ch. 51) from 3pm-5pm ET tune in for performances and interviews with Joel Corry, Markus Schulz, Mau P, Regard, Shane Codd, Zara Larsson and others. On Chill (ch. 53) from 6pm-8pm ET listeners can tune in for sets by Cassian and RÜFÜS DU SOL, and airing on Diplo’s Revolution (ch. 52) will be live performances from Diplo from 9pm-10pm ET and Anabel Englund from 10pm-11pm ET. David Guetta will also sit down for interviews from SiriusXM’s Miami studios.
UMF Radio also broadcasts as a weekly show on SiriusXM’s Diplo’s Revolution channel. Hosted by Andy Pate, the two hour show features live recorded performances from Ultra’s events around the world. UMF Radio airs Fridays from 6 pm – 8 pm ET.
Pandora will also launch a limited-run station featuring wall-to-wall music from festival headliners. Pandora UMF Radio begins Monday March 20th and continues through festival season.
GASTONIA, NC (03.23.23) – The weekend event kicked off Saturday night with a St Patty’s Day Party featuring live music along with food and refreshments in the company’s facility in Gastonia. The Honky Tonk Duo, Gary Fletcher and Bobby Davis, played a set of country tunes as dealers enjoyed their tunes with plenty of refreshments. Plumbing issues did call for many to get creative.
David Holland
Sunday was the Dealer Show day with over two dozen brands represented in the showroom. There were over 200 delicious steak sandwiches from Chris Christoper’s grille and refreshments enjoyed as the show was in progress.
The Honky Tonk Duo Gary Fletcher and Bobby Davis playing at the St Patty’s Party.
Shiflet & Dickson’s VP and GM David Holland stated “This was one of our best shows in our 31 dealer show history. Many dealers told us they had not been able to go to a show in recent years to see the newest 12volt products. With DK Electronics motorcycle and DB Drive Jeep our customers heard what these brands sounded like in a real world setting.”
The showroom on Sunday afternoon.
Dan Klynstra demos the DK Electronics Harley loaded with Xpert-Euphoria gear.
Allison Parker, showing the MAXPRO Film line in the showroom, related “I had really meaning conversations with over 15 dealers about the upcoming window tint season. The green motorcycle outside during demos was so loud it set of my car alarm.” That green motorcyle was the DK Electronics Harley that Dan Klynstra loaded with Xpert-Euphoria products. The DB Drive Jeep added to the action outside.
Jeff Falk shows PowerBass OE Direct Fit speakers flanked by Joe Zelano (L) and Eric Parker from Elite Audio in Spartanburg SC.
Jason Proios demos a new Nakamichi receiver in this image from Mike Colundjia-MC Marketing.
Continuing Holland offered “We had trainings with certain vendors as well as having reps on the show floor to answer questions. We thank Lori Boyer-KICKER, Steve Cote-JVC, Jeff Falk-PowerBass, Phil Maeda-Rydeen, Dallas Lovelace-Metra brands, Allison Parker-MAXPRO Film, Ernie Welch-DB Drive brands, Dennis Montgomery-Tech Marketing and Mike Colundjia-MC Marketing-LinksWell and Nakamichi.
12volt brands to be showcased include Kicker, JVC Mobile, CRUX, Metra, DB Drive, Roadview, Jensen, AudioControl, Polk Audio, PowerBass, Nakamichi, Audio Enhancers, SD Lighting, XPERT, Maximum Power, Planet Audio, MAXPRO FILM, Rydeen and SoundStream.
Phil Maeda (2nd R) rolled the Rydeen demo van in from LA. David Maxon, Dennis Montgomery-Tech Marketing and David Holland are pictured (LtoR).
On Tuesday David Holland working to get dealer orders ready to ship in the Shiflet warehouse.
Concluding Holland stated “Our show was like having over 100 of our large family mmembers come into our facility for a large get together. We also had many of our vendors that offered us special discounts before and after the show to make our dealers more profitable on their sales floors. It was terrific to see all of our extended family members this past weekend..and we look forward to a super 2023.
On Monday and Tuesday, following the show, the Shiflet & Dickson team was busy pulling and shipping show orders. In fact on Tuesday there were 65 UPS shipments along with 2 freight trucks filled with pallets headed to dealers.”
DIAMOND BAR, CA (03.23.23) – Automotive specialty equipment manufacturers are geared up to exhibit at the 2023 SEMA Show, taking place Oct. 31-Nov. 3 in Las Vegas.
With an eagerness to connect with buyers in person to create brand awareness, introduce new products, develop relationships, and tell their company stories, exhibitors are signing up earlier than they had in previous years, demonstrating strong momentum for this year’s show.
Exhibitor commitments continue to come in at a constant rate, and with more than a third of all applications historically submitted a week before the April 3 priority application deadline, the 2023 SEMA Show is expected to grow to more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.
Exhibitors are signing up for the SEMA Show earlier than they had in previous years, demonstrating strong momentum for this year’s event.
The running list on www.semashow.com/participating-manufacturers shows major automakers, iconic aftermarket brands, and new, first-time exhibitors confirmed for the 2023 SEMA Show.
“The early commitment from exhibitors is a positive sign that companies are excited to reconnect face to face,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “It’s also a sign that companies are confident that they will have new products and stories to share.”
Since the pandemic hit in 2020, the industry has gathered at the SEMA Show, making the annual event the go-to place for connecting with colleagues. In 2021 and 2022 the SEMA Show has been amongst the country’s highest attended trade shows, and momentum has increased as travel restrictions are lifted and businesses discover limitations of doing business virtually.
“Virtual meetings are great, but you can’t smell the burning rubber over a Zoom call,” said Gattuso.
Exhibitors that submit completed applications by April 3 will be included in the SEMA Show Priority Booth Selection Process, at which time they will select their space and learn how to get the most out of their investment. Exclusive benefits and opportunities include:
First to select their space at the SEMA Show and officially assigned a booth number
Immediately included on the online floorplan, which industry professionals use to determine what exhibitors to visit and how to plan their Show
Connect with account reps who will guide them on specific opportunities to boost brand awareness based on the exhibitor’s goals and target audience
Opportunity to sign up for the 2023 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, a two-and-a-half-day boot camp-style event where Show organizers guide exhibitors through important details and tips for success
Reminders about early-bird deadlines to save money on booth orders and hotel rooms for staff
Booth space applications, available at http://www.semashow.com/exhibitor, are open to companies that manufacture products that enhance a vehicle’s performance, styling, safety, or convenience. Registration for industry professionals to attend the four-day SEMA Show opens on May 1 at the early-bird rate until late June.
Visit www.semashow.com to learn more and to see the list of companies that have already committed to exhibiting at the 2023 SEMA Show.
COMMERCE, CA (03.23.23) – Massive Audio is releasing a new single DIN head unit that follows in the traditional of value from the company’s H2DSP Radio.
Now as a dealer, you can have a H2DSP radio to put your customers into DSP in installations that may have room constraints such as motorcycle, Marine or UTV. The Massive Audio H2DSP is a solution for your customer looking for some extra Sound Quality but not wanting to spend a lot on DSP unit.
Feature list: Single DIN 3″ VA White Backlit 4ch x 50 watts Max 6ch built in DSP offers HPF, LPF, BP, Slope & Curve all can be setup through downloadable app Non CD, Mech-less, USB/BT SD reader / streamer receiver MP3, WMA, FLAC & MAV AM/FM Radio / 30 Memory Locations RGB 7 selectable colors Input Front Aux/SD card & USB 3 pre-outputs Front/Rear & 2 sub channels Pre Amp output on subwoofer up to 5volt 3 band EQ Adjustable Bass,Treble & subwoofer
Best of all this unit has a great price. MAP $159.96.
PHOENIX, AZ (03.22.23) – CICADA AUDIO, now a Larry Frederick legacy company, is growing at a rapid pace and continues to disrupt the industry nationwide. To support our efforts, we are proud to announce the hiring of Marty Deane to the position of Director of Sales
The unstoppable growth on sales over the 15 months of the company’s history has demanded the new position taken by Marty Deane. As a retail shop owner for over 30 years, he brings extensive 12v experience and a unique perspective to our company.
Marty Deane hit the ground running as the new Cicada Director of Sales… conducting this Tuesday training at the Woofer Electronics Dealer Show in Northlake IL.
“Larry Frederick knew exactly what to look for when it came to putting together his dream team, and he did find them. Marty Deane is the latest to join. Selling systems that meet the customers’ highest demands and the limited space available with multiple options requires a seasoned professional, and we are thrilled to have it,” said Larry Vansickel, CICADA AUDIO’s CEO.
Marty Deane
“Working alongside my longtime friend and mentor in 12v was a dream come true,” said Marty Deane. “It is sad it was so short, but Larry Frederick spent many hours working with me on understanding his baby and how to successfully sell it”.
With over 40 new products slated for release this year, all part of the Larry Fredericks’s legacy product line, CICADA AUDIO is sure to remain the leading-edge brand in the US market.
