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THE SONG with New Partners KICKER and Harley-Davidson Hits the Road for Season II

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NASHVILLE, TN (01.07.2021) – THE SONG – Recorded Live @ TGL Farms nationally syndicated hit TV series is back for another exciting season with music’s most iconic artists performing legendary songs in some of the most scenic locations of America. Founding partner Ally returns to present Season II, as THE SONG welcomes new partners America’s legendary motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson and KICKER to the team. The 15-episode series launched Saturday, January 2 in more than 140 markets reaching 77.7% of U.S. households. The one-hour season opener highlights featured acts including Train, Jason Mraz, Jewel, Richard Marx, Clint Black, Gavin DeGraw and a very special Marley Family Celebration Of “One Love” Featuring Stephen Marley.

“Although challenging, this season’s filming actually presented us with a unique opportunity to take the show to the artists and record them where they were most comfortable – in or near their own homes,” said the show’s creator and Executive Producer Marc Oswald. “We can’t thank the artists enough for taking the time to hang with us and share their stories and incredible performances of these massive hit songs.”

Returning hosts Krista Marie and Damien Horne traveled coast-to-coast to visit legendary artists at truly spectacular and unique locations. Coffee with Jason Mraz at the Mraz Family Farm, sipping wine with Pat Monahan of Train at Concannon Vineyard in Northern California, riding horses with Jewel in the Colorado Rockies, filming Richard Marx as he performed at sunset on the beautiful cliffs of Malibu, an intimate evening with Clint Black at Analog at Hutton Hotel Nashville and jamming with the Marleys at the world famous Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Shooting wrapped where it all began, with Gavin DeGraw at TGL Farms located near “Music City” Nashville, Tennessee. In-depth interviews with the artists revealed never-before-heard details behind their hit songs, the inspiration and how they became woven into the fabric of popular culture.

Other exciting additions to Season II are multi-artist themed episodes such as “Grammy Winners,” “Party Anthems,” “Love Songs,” “The Songwriters,” “Acoustic Sessions” and “Rockin’ Country.” These special shows incorporate performances from artists from Season II along with CeeLo Green, Don McLean, All-4-One, Big & Rich, Rome Ramirez, Dirty Heads, Rick Springfield, Lonestar, Travis Tritt, and Gretchen Wilson from Season I.

“To have the kind of national syndication clearance on a new show in only its second season is a testament to the unique content provided by the artists involved and the dedication this amazing team has put into THE SONG,” said Executive Producer Cary Glotzer. “We had wonderful feedback on the debut season, and we’re anxious for the viewers to see this new season.”

The show is produced by Oswald Entertainment Group and Tupelo Honey and directed by renowned film and still-photographer David “Doc” Abbott. Gray Television is managing the syndication, led by Greg Conklin and George Johnson, in over 140 markets predominantly on CBS, ABC, FOX and NBC affiliates including New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Dallas, San Francisco, Miami and Seattle. AXS TV acquired all 10 episodes from Season I, which will continue airing through 2022.

“KICKER Performance Audio is honored to be a part of Season II of THE SONG,” said Kevin Campbell, KICKER Director of Global Marketing. “Steve Irby, the founder and CEO of KICKER, is a musician who loves to design loudspeakers, and his passion for music permeates every KICKER product. That’s ‘Livin’ Loud,’ and so is THE SONG!”

For more great moments from both seasons, fans can log on to TheSong.TV to check out full performances as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content. The site includes details for tuning into the show in specific markets. Music from the show can also be streamed on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, Pandora or wherever great music is heard.

A complete episodic breakdown will be available at TheSong.TV.

Race Sport Lighting Names New MFG Rep Firm for Southwest Territory

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RINGWOOD, IL (01.07.2021) – Alan Wojtas is already on the road to present the race board lighting line to dealers. He is pictured at CJ Sounds in Katy Texas, Race Sport Lighting catalog in hand, on Wednesday, January 6th… the day after the announcement. Wojtas will cover the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.

Alan Wojtas is already on the road to present the race board lighting line to dealers. He is pictured at CJ Sounds in Katy Texas, Race Sport Lighting catalog in hand, on Wednesday, January 6th…the day after the announcement. Wojtas will cover the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.

Race Sport Lighting has announced that Alan Wotjas from Alan Wotjas Associates has been named as their Manufacturer Rep Firm for the Southwest territory, which covers Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Alan Wotjas Associates will oversee managing the current Race Sport Lighting business already established in the territory, as well as growing the company’s footprint in the territory with more dealers and increased distribution in the Mobile Electronics Industry. Alan begins introducing the line to his ever-growing dealer base effective immediately in January 2021.

Steve Jergensen, RSL President stated, “We are so excited to have Alan Wotjas join our team in the Southwest Territory! Alan has many years of experience and great relationships with hundreds of accounts in his territory. We like MFG rep firms that only have a few lines, and focus heavily on those lines, and Alan fits that bill perfectly.  Race Sport Lighting is excited to get Alan up and running immediately to promote and train the dealers in the territory.”

Alan Wotjas, Principal of Alan Wotjas Associates stated, “Race Sport Lighting is the perfect addition for our firm and the lighting category. We will be focusing this NEW brand with a strategic mix of distributors and direct dealer accounts that will maximize their footprint in the territory.  We have always had a very focused mix of lines, so the dealers and the factories get the best efforts from our firm.  Dealers need to embrace new categories within the 12volt marketplace and a direct lighting specialist like Race Sport Lighting is the best partner to have on their shelves.”

For more info about Alan Wojtas Associates, visit alanwojtas.com or email alanw1350@yahoo.com

Visit racesportinc.com for more.

SEMA Accepting Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Applications

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (01.07.2021) – SEMA is now accepting applications for the 2021 SEMA Memorial Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Program at www.sema.org/scholarships. Scholarships are available to students pursuing a degree or certification that leads to a career in the automotive industry, and loan forgiveness is available to employees of SEMA-member companies.

Current students and recent graduates who are paying off student loans may now apply for the 2021 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which helps support the future leaders of the automotive aftermarket industry.

“It’s no secret that this past year has had its challenges. Now more than ever, SEMA is available to help support future industry innovators by providing financial assistance to current students and recent graduates who have outstanding student debt,” said SEMA Senior Manager of Professional Development Gary Vigil. “There are thousands of talented, hard-working individuals seeking careers in the automotive aftermarket. The SEMA Scholarship is designed to support this next generation and allow them to focus on their studies and work, rather than be burdened with tuition costs. The Loan Forgiveness program is intended to provide financial assistance to employees of SEMA member companies with outstanding student loans.”

Awards of up to $5,000 are available to qualified individuals. Complete details and the online application are available until March 1, 2021, at www.sema.org/scholarships.

For more information, contact SEMA Project Manager, Member Services Byron Bergmann at 909-378-4859 or byronb@sema.org.

American Bass Partners with The Wholesale House as Exclusive US Distributor

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SOLON, OH (01.06.2021) – American Bass USA has partnered with The Wholesale House Inc. (Hicksville, OH / Jacksonville, FL), naming The Wholesale House as the exclusive distributor for American Bass and VFL Audio products.

Mark Yoder-The Wholesale House President, Hillary Carnahan- Marketing Manager and Bob Weatherhead- Executive VP-CFO (R to L) pictured with American Bass products. The setting is in a recently completed 5,000 Sq Ft expansion to the company’s very large warehouse layout in Hicksville, OH.

Bob Ahuja and Mohina Ahuja, owners of American Bass, are excited about the partnership and are looking forward to working with The Wholesale House to expand sales and the product mix for the brand.

Bob Ahuja stated, “We have a longstanding relationship with owner Steve Height and The Wholesale House which is why we chose to work with them. We will still be very involved with the American Bass and VFL Audio lines but will now have the ability to move product with one of the premier 12 Volt distributors in the nation.”

The Wholesale House president Mark Yoder stated, “This is a tremendous opportunity for both American Bass and The Wholesale House to expand the American Bass and VFL Audio lines. They have always been strong brands for us and we look forward to working with Bob & Mohina to make them even bigger players in the market.”

The Wholesale House looks forward to working with all American Bass dealers and ask that you please contact The Wholesale House directly at 800-722-5553 for all your American Bass needs.

Visit twhouse.com and americanbassusa.com for more.

Oracle Lighting Promotes Melissa Parker-Boudreaux to National Sales Manager

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METAIRIE, LA (01.06.2021) – Oracle Lighting has announced the promotion of Melissa Parker-Boudreaux to national sales manager. Parker-Boudreaux will be responsible for leading Oracle Lighting’s inside and outside sales teams and managing upper-level distribution accounts.

“We are pleased to welcome Melissa to her new position and look forward to her success in guiding our continued growth as we close out another record-setting year,” said Tiffanie Hartenstein, CEO of Oracle Lighting. “Pairing her dedicated experience with the company and our focus on innovation, we are confident that this positioning will be an integral part of reaching the ambitious goals we have set for our future.”

Melissa Parker-Boudreaux

Parker-Boudreaux recently celebrated 10 years with ORACLE Lighting, during which she rose through administrative and supervisory sales roles.

“Moving into this new position, I see a tremendous opportunity to continue growing key markets and look forward to building higher-quality relationships with current and future customers,” said Parker-Boudreaux. “Supporting our internal team and external representatives, I will focus on driving revenue growth as well as promoting brand awareness and improving the overall customer experience.”

Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive/12Volt, powersports, motorcycle, and marine markets since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today’s world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

For more information on Oracle Lighting and its full product line, visit www.oraclelights.com, call (800) 407-5776, or email info@oraclelights.com.

DS18 Introduces the New EN6SLIM Speaker Enclosure

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL (01.06.21) – Versatility at its best, the DS18 EN6SLIM 6.5” weatherproof speaker enclosures can be mounted to any hard surface! The options are virtually unlimited!

Need more speakers in a vehicle? How about multiple speakers for an outside patio or inside home entertainment system? The new EN6SLIM slim speakers with enclosures are small, weatherproof, and can be easily mounted just about anywhere people want some extra sound… or can be easily be used as your main stage of sound.

The EN6SLIM models are available in white or black and both come with RGB lighting to set the mood. The speakers are 4 ohm voice coils and take 25 watts RMS each which will undoubtable produce high fidelity sound for listeners when ever and where ever needed.

Visit ds18.com for more.

Sanford Sound Turned the Key on a New, Much Larger Location in Sanford, ME

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SANFORD, ME (01.05.2021) – Monday, January 4th, marked a ‘soft opening’ of the new Sanford Sound store in Sanford, ME. “We had a remarkably good day with people in the store and making sales. We still have a lot to do but all is coming together and we are excited” Owner Jack Bogard related.

After closing on the new property Jack Bogard began to let people know Sanford Sound was coming soon.

The new Sanford Sound location totals 8,000 square feet with a 2 level layout. The ground floor features showroom areas for Car and Home Audio, meeting room, office space plus customer waiting room and break area. The full basement area is set up for a large installation bay area, extensive fabrication shop plus large storage areas. Floors on both levels were steam cleaned and resurfaced.

The showroom is taking shape and the company’s RZR 900, decked with Memphis Audio in spotlighted.

In the showroom area there are raised areas to spotlight demo vehicles. The Sanford Sound RZR 900 is spotlighted and decked with Memphis Audio. “Since acquiring the RZR 900 as a demo vehicle our Powersports sales increased at least three fold. Another favorite is the Classic Sanford Sound Gremlin,” Bogard stated.

Jack Bogard stands beside the company’s Classic Gremlin. Look at the expanse of the showroom.

In a Facebook post Bogard thanked the many people who helped make the new location a reality. “I sincerely want to thank my incredible employees Andrew, Kevin, Matt and Nate. Also the almost endless volunteers that came to help. Duane Caron, Mark Therrien, Steve Vincent, Eric and Sam Cheney,Trevor Brown, Brian and Brandon Carroll, Kelly O’Malley, Scott, Cherry, Bailey and Noah Chretien, Celeste, Denise and Keith Clark, Trina, Terry Moore, Jeremy Desrochers, Randy Hall, Bill Pickering, Chad and Devin Boone from Memphis Audio, Bill French from JL Audio and Colette Beaudoin from Alpine.”

Team members are headed back after a short lunch break.
The showroom floor shines in this night time shot.

Continuing, “A huge thanks to my wife Christine and my kids Ashley and Ryan, Alissa and Trevor. You are forever in my heart. It truly warms my heart having seen everyone working together to hep me build this store. There is still a ways to go but thanks to each one of you we were able to open up on Monday, January 4th.”

A new sign went up in the show.
In the basement installation and storage area there is much remodeling in progress.

Sanford Sound has been ‘The Place’ for Home AV and Car Audio products in Sanford and the surrounding area for over 25 years.

Watch for more as Sanford Sound continues to finish out the company’s new location.

Visit www.sanfordsound.com for more.

Accele Electronics Intros Aftermarket’s Largest Flipdown HD Monitor

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SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA (01.05.2021) – Accele Electronics has announced a new flagship to their industry leading array of Rear Seat Entertainment solutions for Expeditors, Van Converters and 12 Volt Specialists. The Accele AXFA22HDMI 22” Flipdown DVD Monitor is the industry’s largest HD Monitor featuring both HDMI and DVD built-in. Installers will welcome that it’s enclosed in an attractive slim housing to integrate nicely in vehicle’s interiors. Passengers will have access to all their media in one device and will no longer ask, “Are We There Yet?”

 The AXFA22HDMI is not just large, it’s loaded with functionality and a “stunning” 1080P HD LCD Panel that will captivate viewers in any video format. The slot loading DVD player is compatible with all popular formats and all functions are accessible from the included wireless remote control.

These products join Accele’s already formidable lineup of Rear Seat Entertainment products including the VOD10 Video On Demand system with WiFi and Dual 10” Monitors and the DVD9850 with Built In Multimedia Player and High Res 9” Screen, both designed for quick back of seat installation without interfering with existing Passenger Restraint Systems. Accele has a complete lineup of Video solutions and accessories for Commercial, Industrial and Passenger vehicle use. 

 The AXFA22HDMI will be available January 12th pre-orders are currently being taken, contact your Accele Sales Representative.

Visit the new www.accele.com for more. 

Volkswagen Creates a Robot for Charging EVs

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This article was written by Joseph Szczesny for TheDetroitBureau.com

DETROIT, MI (01.05.2021) – Carmakers are scrambling to get electric vehicles out to consumers.

They are also working on simple solutions to deal with one of the drags on EV sales – keeping them charged. Volkswagen Group has developed a robot charger that moves from vehicle to vehicle to perform that exact task.

Volkswagen unveiled the prototype, which looks like a cross between metal trash can and R2D2 from Star Wars, this week. Describing it as a possible concept that could be used to expand the charging infrastructure, which is still inadequate in most parts of the world. Auto executives from a variety of companies have said they believe expanding the charging infrastructure is a critical factor in boosting sales of EVs.

Volkswagen developed a robot that can pull a mobile charging station and “juice up” an EV.

“A ubiquitous charging infrastructure is, and remains, a key factor in the success of electric mobility. Our charging robot is just one of several approaches, but is undoubtedly one of the most visionary,” said Thomas Schmall, CEO of Volkswagen Group Components.

Volkswagen executives suggest the charging robot could operate in parking garages or other defined areas where vehicles are parked regularly.

VW’s prototype robot looks like a cross between a metal trash can and R2D2 from Star Wars.

The robot operates autonomously, and it is activated by a smart phone. It finds the vehicle needing a charge and communicates with it, opening the charging socket flap to connect the plug and decouple it when charging is complete.

The robot also can charge multiple vehicles simultaneously by hauling a portable charger or chargers to each vehicle from a central station. When the charging is completed, the robot tows the portable chargers back to the central station.

Click here to read the full article on TheDetroitBureau.com

Wet Sounds Seeks Territory Sales Manager – North Dakota, South Dakota & Minnesota

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Wet Sounds continues to experience tremendous growth and is adding to our factory direct sales force to better serve our dealers in markets where significant growth potential exists. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide world class service to our current dealers. This individual will excel at prospecting new business and providing this same world class service to new accounts within the powersports, marine and traditional audio channels.

Essential Functions:

· Prospect and establish new dealers within the territory

· Service existing and new dealers within the territory

· Identify Growth Opportunities with existing customers

· Planning & Forecasting Territory Sales

· This is not a telemarketing position and requires extensive travel within the territory.

· Traveling on average 90 percent of the time.

Position Requires:

· Prior experience in sales within the mobile audio, marine and/or power sports industry.

· Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Candidates must:

· Reside within their assigned territory (centrally located within the territory is a plus)

· Background checks are part of the hiring process.

Benefits:

· Competitive base salary, with quarterly growth bonus (exciting new products coming to market to drive growth, in addition to growing business within existing dealers and new dealers)

· Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

· Paid Vacation & Holidays

· 401K

· Company vehicle, cell phone, laptop and company corporate card for business expenses

· An industry leading inside sales team to support you and our dealers.

Submit your resume to careers@wetsounds.com