ATLANTA, GA (07.03.24) – As part of KICKER’s sponsorship of the event, KICKER Tech Force manager Aaron Malin and Tech Force trainer Jacob Luckey traveled to Atlanta and judged competitions in the SkillsUSA Championships June 24-28 during SkillsUSA’s 60th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta.
Malin related “This was the third SkillsUSA national competition that KICKER has attended in Atlanta and provided a sponsorship. In 2023 KICKER had a total of 11 competitors from all over the country. This year, with local and Oklahoma state competitions, we had even more. We would certainly like to see that growth continue as we plan for 2025.”
KICKER had additional support at the SkillsUSA event with area participation. Scott Dilbeck from Sky High Car Audio was in the house and judged radio installation sessions. Industry veteran Bytan Gary was able to give a hand and that worked out very well. James Simpson, with Atlanta-based Vickers AV and Sound Sensations, was also lending a hand. KICKER expanded their presence at this years event. Several positive comments about those upgrades were given to Malin.
Kelley Vickers, Vickers AV and Sound Sensations, related “James Simpson, a Vickers AV Sales Representative, volunteered and judged installation competitions at SkillsUSA, supported KICKER and aided Randy Goodwin representing DB Drive. The event boasted an excellent turnout, reflecting the growing interest and enthusiasm in the industry. Simpson’s dedication and expertise were instrumental in the success of the event, making the experience both valuable and rewarding for all participants.
Students working at one of the testing stations
Erin Smith, a competitor from last year, came in from Savannah Technical College to paticipate in the KICKER booth. Smith works now part time at the college in the automotive aftermarket program and plans to do more on the mobile electronics area in the near future.
The Mobile-Electronics Installation category tests competitors’ abilities to perform standard installation practices used by certified, professional mobile-electronics installers. These skills have been established through the certification objectives and items created for the Basic MECP certification by the Consumer Electronics Association.
Continuing Malin offered “The KICKER Tech Force intends to continue our support of SkillsUSA in Oklahoma and at the national competition in 2025. We are actively encouraging other states to join the competition and increase the number of young men and women interested in joining the 12volt industry. We hear from retailers on a regular basis that they cannot find qualified people to hire.The 12-volt industry needs more sharp-minded employees to bring new ideas to the table and SkillsUSA can provide a pathway.”
The event in Atlanta included a written examination covering the Basic MECP certification, a professional interview and five hands-on applications that spotlighted taking electrical measurements, installing consumer-electronics equipment, soldering and working with relay circuits plus troubleshooting electronic circuitry.
KICKER donated over $5,000 in prizes to the winners of the 12-volt competitions.
Winners at the SkillsUSA awards ceremony are pictured in the stands in this image from the SkillsUSA Instagram account.
“I would like to encourage other 12-volt industry leaders and manufacturers to get involved with SkillsUSA at their local, state and national level. As an industry, we need those young men and women to join us in the very exciting and quickly evolving industry. Not only do students receive technical skills they learn important communication skills. It is terrific when I see that light bulb light up when a student grasps the idea” Malin concluded.
SASKATOON, SK, (JULY 3, 2024) – Firstech, LLC., makers of Compustar, DroneMobile, and Momento, is announcing the opening of direct operations in Canada through Compustar Canada. This move ensures streamlined sales, shipping, marketing, and warranty services specifically for Canadian customers.
Bryan Sack President Compustar Canada
Bryan Sack, a 12-volt industry veteran of 30+ years, has accepted the role of President of Compustar Canada. The company’s headquarters, located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is set to enhance customer experience across the region. Canadian customers can now access all Firstech products – Compustar remote start and security systems, DroneMobile telematics, Momento dash cameras, and the entire suite of iDatalink integration solutions.
“We are thrilled to start a new chapter for Compustar in Canada to extend the 20+ years of success the brand has had in our country,” shares Bryan Sack. “Expect hassle-free warranty, transparent pricing control, and increased marketing support tailored to the Canadian market’s growing needs.”
Additionally, the company has announced the upcoming launch of an online dealer portal, myFirstech.ca, in the fall of 2024. This portal will allow dealers to place and manage orders, activate DroneMobile systems, and earn recurring rewards on DroneMobile activations. It represents a significant step towards providing comprehensive support and efficiency improvements for Canadian dealers.
For more information or to start a Compustar Canada account, Canadian dealers are encouraged to email orders@myfirstech.ca.
STILLWATER, USA (July 2,2024)- KICKER® will play host to the Vintage Air® Road Tour at its international headquarters on Tuesday, July 2.
As seen in this image of a previous Car Show, the KICKER International HQ is the ideal venue to host the 2024 Vintage Air Road Tour in Stillwater OK.
The KICKER parking lot will be teeming with more than 80 custom cars, trucks and hot rods making their way from San Antonio, Texas to Des Moines, Iowa for Vintage Air’s annual summer tour of the country. As two leading pioneers in the aftermarket automotive industry, KICKER is proud to team with Vintage Air so consumers, professionals and hobbyists can learn how to have all their in-car climate and audio needs met and exceeded.
The Vintage Air vehicles, from street rods to trucks to custom classics, will arrive in the morning. They will be on display till the afternoon when the Tour continues its northward journey, with a destination of Goodguys Heartland Nationals in Des Moines on July 5. The south parking lot will be dedicated to showcasing these custom vehicles sporting the latest innovation and technology from Vintage Air, while the KICKER Visitors Center and Museum will also be open to the public. This presents a great opportunity to learn about the latest aftermarket solutions for any vehicle, covering the two most important factors when it comes to a vehicle’s cabin: air and sound!
For more details, readers can visit vintageair.com, and those who can’t come see these incredible custom cars in-person at KICKER HQ can visitKICKER’s social media platforms for photos, videos and interviews of the tour.
KICKER Performance Audio products, a division of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.®, are available for the mobile and home audio aftermarket at authorized retailers worldwide, and also as Original Equipment for boat and automobile manufacturers. Consumers seeking more information on KICKER or Livin’ Loud® may call the Consumer Information Line at 1-800-256-5425 or visit the brand website at www.kicker.com. Consumers can follow KICKER socially at Facebook.com/kickeraudio, X.com/kickeraudio, Instagram.com/kickeraudio, or Pinterest.com/kickeraudio, and use the hashtags #kickeraudio and #livinloud.
Vintage Air is a registered trademark of Vintage Air, LLC
Auburn Hills, Mich. (July 2, 2024) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) will exhibit at the 2024 X Takeover show at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, CA from Saturday, July 27 – Sunday, July 28 as the official audio sponsor.
“Alpine is proud to be the official audio sponsor for the 2024 X Takeover show,” said Gregg Thomas, Director of National Sales for the Alpine Brand Division at Alps Alpine North America, Inc. “As the industry’s first manufacturer to offer a complete, plug-and-play audio upgrade for Tesla, we’re excited to showcase the precise sound upgrade Tesla owners can achieve with our system.”
Alpine will have a booth in the “The Fields” with a 2022 Tesla Model Y demonstrating the precision sound performance of the industry’s first complete sound system upgrade designed to fit the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.
Each system includes an 11-speaker (or 13, for factory premium audio systems) upgrade designed to easily replace the front, rear, and center dash Tesla factory speakers with Hi-Resolution certified speakers from Alpine’s “Blue Series” speaker line. The package also includes a powerful 10” subwoofer and 12-Channel Premium Digital Sound Processor and ultra-efficient EV-optimized Amplifier that’s tuned for the unique cabin environment for the Tesla.
Alpine’s sales and marketing staff members will be available during the event to answer product questions and provide vehicle demonstrations. Vacaville-based Alpine Authorized Retailer, Audio Xperts, will also be on-site with Tesla systems available at special, event-only deals.
X Takeover, formerly known as Tesla Takeover, is the world’s largest Tesla community event that features activities, influential speakers in the EV industry, and over 60 exhibitors that sell unique accessories, services, and products for Tesla. For more information, or to register for the event, visit https://www.xtakeover.com/.
Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. (“Alpine”) is an automotive electronics manufacturer that provides consumers and leading auto makers with audio, video, navigation, and driver assistance products. The company specializes in system integration solutions with innovative vehicle entertainment and information technologies. Alpine’s R&D and manufacturing facilities in Japan, China, Europe, and North America ensure that all products address the real-world requirements of drivers in each market. The company is committed to developing safe, comfortable, and eco-friendly automotive electronics products. For information about Alpine’s aftermarket products, visit www.alpine-usa.com or follow AlpineUSA on social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and Roblox.
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (July 2, 2024) – The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a huge win for industries impacted by federal overreach today. In its decisions in Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Relentless v. Commerce, the high court has provided increased regulatory certainty to small businesses around the country, including specialty automotive aftermarket companies, that have been adversely impacted by federal regulatory overreach. The court’s decisions overturned what is known as the Chevron Doctrine, which adopted the principle that judges should defer to federal executive branch agencies’ interpretations of their powers when the laws that Congress has written are ambiguous or have gaps so long as those interpretations are reasonable. The Court’s decision affirms that agencies cannot take actions that are inconsistent with, or not supported by, the language of, the laws passed by Congress.
These precedent-setting decisions will provide opportunities to revisit a wide array of regulations that affect so much of everyday life – including issues that directly impact the specialty automotive aftermarket. For the last four decades, many energy, climate, health, and safety regulations have been given deferential treatment in federal courts because of the Chevron doctrine. During this time, federal agencies expanded the scope of regulations beyond congressional intent, which has adversely impacted small businesses that drive the U.S. economy.
This decision restores the checks and balances of our system of governance and rightly places authority back where it belongs: with the elected officials in Congress who are charged with drafting federal laws. The Supreme Court’s decisions on these pivotal cases will help to reign in federal regulations where the executive branch has exceeded its statutory authority.
About SEMA The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) serves as a leading voice for the worldwide car culture, representing over 7,000 member companies that create, buy, sell, and use specialty-automotive parts that make vehicles more unique, attractive, convenient, safer, fun, and even like new again. Business member benefits include product development resources, market research, networking, education, legislative advocacy, and more. The Association organizes the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., and actively supports the career and business opportunities that the aftermarket generates. The industry contributes nearly $337 billion in economic impact to the U.S. economy, supports 1.3 million jobs nationally, and generates $52.3 billion in parts sales annually. For more information, visit www.sema.org.
COOS BAY, OR (07.01.24) – Stereo King was on site at the 2024 UTV Takeover in the Oregon Dunes National Recreational area for the eighth time. The UTV Takeover was in Coos Bay OR from June 25th-29th. Reports noted well over 3000 UTV’s were on site with the crowd of powersports enthusiasts topping 10,000.
UTVs lined up for adventures on the Coos Bay dunes.
The PowerSports category is very strong for Stereo King day-in and day-out at their 4 locations. The Stereo King crew of 7 was very busy at the 2024 UYV Takeover and had strong sales plus did close to 100 UTV installs. Paul Pilat, Zach Vanatta and Jackie Pilat from Crossover Marketing were on site working with the Stereo King crew as well as Jeff Oliver from Oliver Marketing.
Paul, Zack and Jackie (L to R) from Crossover Marketing arrived on Day 1 to work with the Stereo King crew.
Stereo King rolled into the event with a big U-Haul truck and 30’ trailer with Stereo King custom graphics. The booth was set up on vendor row with multiple tents and demo vehicles.
The Stereo King booth being set up on Vendor Row.
“During the 5-day event run we did a ton of promoting with business cards, fliers, free stickers, shirts caps and more. We spent time with well over 1000 people in our booth and saw a lot of customers from previous years which is always great to see. We offered onsite installation and worked under the lights into the night to complete jobs. It was a strong mix of Can Ams, RZRs and RZR PRO’s that came through and were decked with Rockford Fosgate Stage Kits which were the biggest hits” Scotty Miles related.
The Stereo King install bays were busy throughout the UTV Takeover.
Continuing, Miles offered, “We set up quite a few side-x-side related jobs along with some daily usage vehicles and RV audio upgrades back at the stores too. Attendance this year may have been down a bit but the enthusiasm across the event was very strong.”
Installations underway with gear set to load on UTVs.
Installations happened outside the bays also.
New this year in the Stereo King booth on vendor row was a 2024 Jeep Gadiator loaded with 6000 watts of JL Audio gear. The #SKhotwheels grabbed ears from across the event.
The Stereo King 2024 Jeep Gladiator was loaded with 6000 watts of JL Audio gear and grabbed ears from across the venue.
Stereo King crew members spent the nights at local motels in North Bend and wrapped their long days at in town spots that stayed open late to serve the hungry Stereo King crew.
Stereo King operates 4 stores in the Portland area and one in Boise, ID.
OMAHA, NE (7/01/24) – The 12VDashboard is excited to announce 2 new vendor partners in Q2 2024! We welcome KICKER’s Direct fit products and Epsilon’s motorcycle category, with SOUNDSTREAM and PrecisionPower. “Thanks to Team KICKER; we are excited to have them on board and partner with them in direct fit options now and in the future”, said Tom Kolar, the Director of Sales. “We welcome KICKER and EPSILON to the vendor family and look forward to significantly growing our reach and relationship with our dealer family with their brands while driving sales to them”, said Brian Hampson the CEO and founder of the 12 V Dashboard LLC.\
The Dashboard attended Knowledgefest in Atlantic City in June and found many dealers that were interested in the product tool and had inquiries into “just what this APP can do for my store”. They were constantly busy taking dealers through TEST DRIVES of the Fit Guide and the newly launched Vehicle Check-in program; available as an add-on inside the Dashboard at a nominal fee. The Dashboard will be attending Dallas Knowledgefest in September and showing the Fit Guide newest enhancements. They will be offering MEA special pricing at the show to become part of TEAM DASHBOARD.
For more information about the 12 V Dashboard contact Tom Kolar, the Director of Sales: Call or text at (531)-777-0877 or email at tkolar@the12vdashboard.com.
Auburn, WA – July 1, 2024 – Oliver Marketing and Sound House are thrilled to announce the addition of Mike Hall to our Pacific Northwest team as an Outside Sales Representative, effective July 1, 2024. Mike brings his extensive experience and passion for customer satisfaction to our organization, further enhancing our commitment to serving the 12-volt dealer base.
Mike Hall joins Oliver Marketing with over 35 years of 12-volt industry experience, demonstrating a well-rounded skill set and a strong dedication to the industry. Prior to joining Oliver Marketing, Mike represented various well-known brands in the 12-volt industry, developing a reputation for excellence in customer service and sales.
“I couldn’t be more excited to continue serving the wonderful business owners that make up the 12-volt dealer base in the Pacific Northwest. I hope to make a difference for my new team at Oliver by adding fresh perspective to their already successful operation and carving out new revenue streams for them and for the top-shelf brands they represent,” said Mike Hall.
Mike began his career in retail in the early 1990s, working in sales and installation for small independent car audio shops before advancing to a store manager position at CarToys. He transitioned to outside sales and spent over a decade representing major brands, where he honed his technical knowledge and territory management skills.
At Oliver Marketing, Mike Hall will be tasked with creating new opportunities and growing alternate categories, including marine and powersports. His extensive experience and proven track record in sales and customer service are expected to bring significant value to our team and clients.
Bob Oliver, President of Oliver Marketing and Sound House, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are excited to have Mike on board. His vast experience and passion for the industry make him a valuable asset to our team. We look forward to seeing the positive impact he will have on our operations and client relationships.”
Sound House, a division of Oliver Marketing, specializes in distributing high-quality audio and video products to a diverse range of clients. By providing cutting-edge solutions and maintaining strong relationships with top-tier manufacturers, Sound House has established itself as a trusted partner in the industry. With Mike Hall’s expertise, Sound House aims to expand its reach and enhance its service offerings in the marine and powersports categories.
About Oliver Marketing: Oliver Marketing, founded in 1986, is a premier sales and marketing representation firm specializing in the custom installation (CI) and mobile technology (12V) industries. Based on the West Coast, they provide comprehensive marketing solutions to manufacturers and dealers, including product fulfillment and 12V technology product distribution. Oliver Marketing empowers businesses to thrive in the competitive consumer electronics market.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (06.29.24) 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 278th time on Friday morning June 28th. The Wheel landed on the Maximum Power space and the SOS Electronics 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 Los Angles and have not connected as all are Jammin’ N June. We will continue to reach out to let them know the news.
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, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, THINKWARE, 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, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, BK Audio in Pasco WA, CenCal Audio in Madura CA, Xtreme Auto Sound in Louisville KY, Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL, Car Trendz in Alexandria VA, BLVD Customs in Lakeland FL, Audio Systems in Montclair CA, Fitment_nyc_shop in Jamaica NY, King Audio in Norwalk CT. Foss Audio in Tukwila WA, OG Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, Tint and Tunes in Sacramento CA, Dr Dashboard in Evansville IN, The Sound Shop in Chino CA, Extreme Concepts in Albertville A and The-King of Custom in Longwood FL.
Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 279 on Friday, July 5th.
CLEARWATER, FL (06.28.24) – Elite Distributor Alliance (EDA) hosted its annual owners meeting at the beautiful Hyatt Regency in Clearwater, Florida the week of June 17th.
The four-day event was lead by the EDA’s 11 distributor members and included over 30 industry leaders from EDA partner vendors. Discussions centered around strategy and execution, with one-hour one-on-one sessions between EDA principals and vendors. Multiple open discussion sessions addressed various aspects of the 12-volt industry.
EDA Members enjoying the last night at Marina Cantina Clearwater for the owners/member dinner.
L to R: Nate Taliani-Davis Distribution, Dave Elkin- DOW Technologies, Tanner Wilson-Firstech and David Lopez-RPM Sales Group.
Jason Kaminski-Firstech, Robert DiCesare ADS, Louis-Gil Levette ADS and Steve Irby-KICKER (L to R).
In addition to the business meetings, attendees enjoyed several social events, including a dinner cruise on the Yacht Starship IV. The sunset over the Gulf and the sights of Clearwater Harbour provided a perfect backdrop for an evening of relaxation and networking.
“Our annual owners meeting allows us to focus on strategies to expand our vendor partners’ footprint with our dealers,” said Josh Eatherly, Executive Vice President of EDA. “The meticulous preparation by our vendors for this meeting is a testament to the strong partnerships we have built.”
Ellis Mathis-Memphis Audio, Bob Hernandez- Go Fast Solutions, John Lucas-Kenwood and Barry Lightfoot-Sound House Distribution/Oliver Marketing.
David Prinz-Go Fast Solutions, John Yodzis-DOW Technologies and Nick LoMonaco-Memphis Audio. (L to R).
Bob and Maria Hernandez-Go Fast Solutions along with John and Joey Tatro-Sierra Select Distributors (L to R).
“The one-on-one sessions with our EDA distributors are invaluable” said Jason Kaminski, Managing Director of Firstech. “It’s fantastic to strategize with so many key partners in one place.”
Team KICKER with Jay and Connie Ralston in the foreground along with Tracy Focht and Tom Heath on the right.
Bob and Maria Hernandez-Go Fast Solutions along with Joey Tatro-Sierra Select Distributors and Josh Eatherly-Elite Distributor Alliance (L to R).
“Our annual EDA Sales Meeting has become the most important event of the year for us.” Said Nate Taliani, President of EDA and VP of Davis Distribution. “The one-on-one meetings between our members and vendor partners provide a platform for collaboration, helping us strengthen relationships and strategically grow our business together. This year’s meeting was hands down the most productive and enjoyable event to date.”
“Coming out of the COVID bump of previous years, we have been working on forecasting the ‘new normal,’” said Steve Cote, Director of Sales at JVC. “The EDA membership has demonstrated that collective execution is a recipe for success.”
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