Mardi is the French word for Tuesday, and gras means “fat.” In France, the day before Ash Wednesday came to be known as Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday.”
Mardi Gras is a a time for fun and enjoyment leading up to Fat Tuesday which is February 13th this year. Mardi Gras floats roll down the streets of many cities and towns across the South. People line the streets crying out to people on the float to “Throw Me Something Mister”. Sales of beads and Mardi Gras items spike business.
Many companies connect with people celebrating Mardi Gras. Ricky Smith’s Audio in Lafayette LA has the Mardi Gras spirit every year and their store has to close on Fat Tuesday as the street out front of their store is closed for a Mardi Gras parade.
The 12volt Central Studios also has Mardi Gras fun along with friends like the crew at N&H Electronics in Hattiesburg MS.
We wish all a happy and safe Mardi Gras 2024. Check out some fun pics.
Ken’s Car Tunes enjoying the Mardi Gras parade in Mobile AL Friday night.
Below is a history of the centuries old history of Mardi Gras.
Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. Also known as Carnival or Carnaval, it’s celebrated in many countries around the world—mainly those with large Roman Catholic populations—on the day before the religious season of Lent begins. When Christianity arrived in Rome, religious leaders decided to incorporate these popular local traditions into the new faith, an easier task than abolishing them altogether. As a result, the excess and debauchery of the Mardi Gras season became a prelude to Lent, the 40 days of fasting and penance between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. .Along with Christianity, Mardi Gras spread from Rome to other European countries, including France, Germany, Spain and England. Brazil, Venice and New Orleans play host to some of the holiday’s most famous public festivities, drawing thousands of tourists and revelers every year.
Traditionally, in the days leading up to Lent, merrymakers would binge on all the rich, fatty foods—meat, eggs, milk, lard and cheese—that remained in their homes, in anticipation of several weeks of eating only fish and different types of fasting.
Mardi Gras is traditionally celebrated on “Fat Tuesday,” the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. In many areas, however, Mardi Gras has evolved into a week-long festival. Traditions vary by region but often include lavish balls, parades, throwing beads and king cake.
Mardi Gras 2024 will fall on Tuesday, February 13.
RENO, NV (02.12.24) THE AMA KICKER Arenacross 2023/2024 Series has been expanded to 14 race dates across the U.S. The series returned to the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center for the 9th and 10th Rounds on Friday and Saturday, February 9th and 10th.
“It was great to get back to Reno this year. The Reno-Sparks Livestock venue is perfect for Arenacross. The whole track area can be seen from the stands and again this year the stands were packed. Also, the lobby area is positioned so the KICKER tents can be seen from the stands and as attendees enter the facility.” Lorin Morrell, Maddog_Media related.
New for the AMA KICKER Arenacross Series for 2023/24 is the pre-racing Pit Party. Fans get a chance to meet and talk with racers on the track and in the pit area. “This Pit Party was the best so far this year. Not only did fans get to meet and talk with their favorite they were walking all over the track for over an hour before the racing started….with walkups the events were sellouts.”
As soon as racers hit the track they got their rhythm as they went up a mound and easily flew over the next mound to land… 50 feet away. Between races the PA announcers let the crowd know there was a special offer inside one of the KICKER T’s being fired into the stands to attendees. The certificate was for KICKER Bullfrog prizes that were picked up in the booth.
“We talked with many enthusiasts and most had questions about what KICKER products would be best for their rides. Thomas from local retailer Nevada Auto Sound Reno and area KICKER Rep Dana Doyle stayed busy. The KICKER PowerBar once again grabbed a lot of attention in the booth. Fans from the area also had questions about KICKER products for their trucks, boats, cars, bikes and side-by-sides” Morrell concluded.
On Friday night Lorin Morrell presented the KICKER T-shirt toss Bullfrog prize with Dana Doyle and Thomas Wing. Doyle is the KICKER Territory Representative and Wing is with local retailer Nevada Auto Sound.
Morrell orchestrates the AMA ArenaCross events for KICKER.
Next up for the AMA ArenaCross Series is Round 11 in Daytona Beach FL on February 29th and March 1st.
Mardi is the French word for Tuesday, and gras means “fat.” In France, the day before Ash Wednesday came to be known as Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday.”
Mardi Gras is a a time for fun and enjoyment leading up to Fat Tuesday which is February 13th this year. Mardi Gras floats roll down the streets of many cities and towns across the South. People line the streets crying out to people on the float to “Throw Me Something Mister”. Sales of beads and Mardi Gras items spike business.
Many companies connect with people celebrating Mardi Gras. Ricky Smith’s Audio in Lafayette LA has the Mardi Gras spirit every year and their store has to close on Fat Tuesday as the street out front of their store is closed for a Mardi Gras parade.
The 12volt Central Studios also has Mardi Gras fun along with friends like the crew at N&H Electronics in Hattiesburg MS.
We wish all a happy and safe Mardi Gras 2024. Check out some fun pics.
Ken’s Car Tunes enjoying the Mardi Gras parade in Mobile AL Friday night.
Below is a history of the centuries old history of Mardi Gras.
Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. Also known as Carnival or Carnaval, it’s celebrated in many countries around the world—mainly those with large Roman Catholic populations—on the day before the religious season of Lent begins. When Christianity arrived in Rome, religious leaders decided to incorporate these popular local traditions into the new faith, an easier task than abolishing them altogether. As a result, the excess and debauchery of the Mardi Gras season became a prelude to Lent, the 40 days of fasting and penance between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. .Along with Christianity, Mardi Gras spread from Rome to other European countries, including France, Germany, Spain and England. Brazil, Venice and New Orleans play host to some of the holiday’s most famous public festivities, drawing thousands of tourists and revelers every year.
Traditionally, in the days leading up to Lent, merrymakers would binge on all the rich, fatty foods—meat, eggs, milk, lard and cheese—that remained in their homes, in anticipation of several weeks of eating only fish and different types of fasting.
Mardi Gras is traditionally celebrated on “Fat Tuesday,” the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. In many areas, however, Mardi Gras has evolved into a week-long festival. Traditions vary by region but often include lavish balls, parades, throwing beads and king cake.
Mardi Gras 2024 will fall on Tuesday, February 13.
SHREVEPORT LA (02.10.24) WTF…Win This Friday. Santa Fe Auto Sound won the KICKER prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 258 Friday morning, February 9th.
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 258th time on Friday morning February 9th. The Wheel landed on the KICKER space and the Santa Fe Auto Sound 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 will reach out to the lucky winning retailer in Overland Park KS with the news. Santa Fe Auto Sound is just west across the Missouri boarder in Kansas, Santa Fe Auto Sound has been a fixture in the Kansas City marketplace since 1967. We look forward to speaking with the Santa Fe Auto Sound team after they receive their KICKER prize.
Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.
12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, Alphasonik, Race Sport Lighting, Maximum Power, AlloyGator, King Boxes and Massive Audio. 12volt News $100. cash awards also have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the winning 12volt retailer.
Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA, Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD, Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL and Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN.
Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 257 on Friday, February 16th.
AUBURN HILLS, MI (02.09.24) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) is now shipping the PrismaLink™ S-Series Preloaded Subwoofer Wedge Enclosure line.
PrismaLink™ is a sealed wedge enclosure line that comes preloaded with a subwoofer from Alpine’s Next-Generation S-Series line. It features RGBW multi-color trim bar lighting controlled by an included IR remote or the iLX-W670 (sold separately) via Lighting Link feature.
The enclosures have a multi-link design that can connect dual, triple, and even quad-enclosures with an optional linking kit. When used as a multi-linked enclosure application, the lighting feature can connect across the subwoofers for an uninterrupted visual experience.
The PrismaLink™ S-Series Preloaded Subwoofer Wedge Enclosure line is available in a 12” (S2-SB12) option for $399.95, a 10” (S2-SB10) option for $379.95 and an 8” (S2-SB8) option for $329.95. The PrismaLink™ Linking Kits are available in a 12” (KTX-LK12) option for $69.95, 10” (KTX-LK10) option for $59.95, and 8” (KTX-LK8) option for $49.95. All models can be purchased at Alpine Authorized retailers and Preferred Online Stores. Please check the store locator on http://www.alpine-usa.com for details.
Features: S2-SB12 PrismaLink™ 12” S-Series Preloaded Subwoofer Wedge Enclosure Sealed Wedge Style Enclosure with Preloaded S2-W12D4 12” S-Series Subwoofer RGBW Multi-color Trim Bar Lighting with IR Remote 12 Changeable Static Colors, 4-Dynamic Modes Multi-Link Capable (Link 2 or more enclosures together) Carbon Fiber / Poly Propylene Subwoofer Cone for Lightweight Construction with High Output and Low Distortion Enhanced “Punch” and Accurate Bass High-Amplitude Multi-Roll (H.A.M.R.) Surround Dimensions: 16.5”(W) x 15”(H) x 13.25”(D) Frequency Response: 23Hz-215Hz Sensitivity: 86dB Nominal Impedance: 2Ω (4+4) Power Handling: 600W RMS / 1800W Peak Compatible with KTX-LK12 Linking Kit & KTX-EBKT Mounting Brackets Compatible with iLX-W670 for Lighting Link Control
S2-SB10 PrismaLink™ 10” S-Series Preloaded Subwoofer Wedge Enclosure Same as above with: Sealed Wedge Style Enclosure with Preloaded S2-W10D2 10” S-Series Subwoofer Dimensions: 14.5”(W) x 13”(H) x 11.25”(D) Compatible with KTX-LK10 Linking Kit & KTX-EBKT Mounting Brackets Frequency response: 25-215Hz Sensitivity: 85dB Power Handling: 600W RMS / 1800W Peak
S2-SB8 PrismaLink™ 8” S-Series Preloaded Subwoofer Wedge Enclosure Same as above with: Sealed Wedge Style Enclosure with Preloaded S2-W8D2 8” S-Series Subwoofer Dimensions: 12.5”(W) x 11”(H) x 9.25”(D) Compatible with KTX-LK8 Linking Kit & KTX-EBKT Mounting Brackets Frequency response: 35-215Hz Sensitivity: 83dB Power Handling: 300W RMS / 900W Peak
LIBERTYVILLE, IL (02.09.24) – Take in your sound through compact levels and incredible performance Your installation flexibility takes on LOUDER and HIGHER QUALITY sound. Compact MEAN MACHINE amplifiers bring out higher sound quality in every song while staying sleek in size and clean throughout audio playback.
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Every Autotek Compact MEAN MACHINE amplifier sets out on a mission to deliver BIGGER POWER in a compact footprint. Nickel-plated brass connection with hex-set screw terminals allows for secure and consistent connections while resisting erosion as an electronic equalizer provides control of amplifier output with onboard electronic crossover to tailor specific frequencies to speakers and subwoofers.
Bring EXTREME POWER to any beat with PRO-FI™ high-speed MOSFETS and high sound quality with minimum distortion levels. With innovative Class-D technology infused in Compact MEAN MACHINE amplifiers – embrace HUGE POWER in compact size and every amplifier can be run from the “Output” RCA connection which minimizes the need for additional cables in vehicles.
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Audio deserves power that is clean, compact, and ready for any machine. With Autotek Compact MEAN MACHINE amplifiers, sound will perform at the highest playback quality while bringing out MEAN POWER in the tightest of vehicle installations. Push the limit in your listening sessions with BIG SOUND.
Feel your music Powered Forward and embrace MEAN playback! Learn more HERE about the line of Compact MEAN MACHINE amplifiers.
NEW YORK, NY (02.09.24) – SiriusXM announced its extensive programming plans for Super Bowl LVIII Week – February 5-11 – in Las Vegas, Nevada. SiriusXM listeners will have access to multiple broadcasts of the game, a dedicated Super Bowl pop-up channel and a variety of exclusive sports and entertainment programming live from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip.
On Super Bowl Sunday, February 11 (6:30 pm ET), SiriusXM will offer multiple live broadcasts of Super Bowl LVIII from Allegiant Stadium. Listeners can tune in to the Kansas City Chiefs team broadcast, the San Francisco 49ers team broadcast, the Westwood One national radio broadcast and a Spanish-language broadcast. Channels can be found at SiriusXM.com/NFLschedule.
Super Bowl game broadcasts – as well as SiriusXM programming airing throughout Super Bowl Week – are available to subscribers on SiriusXM radios in their cars and on the SiriusXM app.
“The energy, entertainment and excitement that Las Vegas offers will reach another level as it hosts its first Super Bowl Week. From sports to music and everything in between SiriusXM is uniquely positioned to cover it all with our varied programming lineup,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. “With multiple channels covering all the latest sports news and celebrity happenings on Media Row, to Maluma’s exclusive performance, we’re going to deliver our listeners a level of content and coverage you can only find on SiriusXM.”
SiriusXM’s 24/7 NFL channel – SiriusXM NFL Radio (SiriusXM 88) – will broadcast live from Media Row at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center each day of Super Bowl Week starting at 9 am ET/6 am PT on February 5th. SiriusXM NFL Radio hosts in Las Vegas will include Tim Brown, Rich Gannon, Torry Holt, Alec Ingold, Pat Kirwan, Ed McCaffrey, Jim Miller, Kirk Morrison, Max Starks, Robert Turbin, Solomon Wilcots, Howard Balzer, Alex Marvez and Bruce Murray. The channel will also broadcast live from Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night fueled by Gatorade at Allegiant Stadium on February 5.
On Thursday, February 8, SiriusXM NFL Radio will have live interviews from the red carpet before the annual NFL Honors event that salutes the top players and performers of the 2023 season, including the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by Nationwide, the AP Most Valuable Player, AP Coach of the Year and more. Listeners will also hear live coverage of the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 and interviews with the future inductees.
Super Bowl LVIII Radio launches as a special week-long pop-up channel on Monday, February 5 on SiriusXM channel 106 and on the SiriusXM app. The channel will feature SiriusXM host and former NFL running back Jacob Hester conducting interviews with players and personalities throughout the week. Throughout the week, the channel will also be a source for fans who want info on the NFL activities happening in Las Vegas, including Super Bowl Experience and GameDay Fan Plaza, and game day specifics on transportation, parking, stadium security and more.
SiriusXM programming highlights for Super Bowl Week include the following:
Mad Dog Sports Radio (SiriusXM 82) will broadcast live from SiriusXM’s Media Row set at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center throughout the week, featuring shows hosted by Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo, Adam Schein, Michelle Beadle, Cody Decker, Steve Torre, and JT the Brick.
Jacob Hester will also host the college sports show, Off Campus, heard on SiriusXM College Sports Radio (channel 84), from Media Row weekdays at 4 pm ET/1 pm PT.
Nikki and Brie Garcia will host a Super Bowl Week episode of their SiriusXM podcast, The Nikki & Brie Show, on Media Row on Friday at 1 pm ET/10 am PT.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models Jena Sims, Camille Kostek, Christen Harper, Katie Austin and Nicole Williams English will host a special SiriusXM broadcast on Media Row on Friday at 2 pm ET/11 am PT that will feature several special guests. The show will air on Super Bowl LVIII Radio that night at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT.
Fantasy football expert Jeff Ratcliffe will host his self-titled SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio show live from Media Row each weekday at noon ET/9 am PT (SiriusXM 87).
On SportsGrid Radio (SiriusXM 159), Ferrall Coast to Coast, hosted by Scott Ferrall, will originate from SiriusXM’s Media Row set each weekday at 3 pm ET/noon PT. The daily SportsGrid lineup will have live content originating from Las Vegas every day of Super Bowl week.
This Is Happening with Mark Zito and Ryan Sampson, on SiriusXM Faction Talk (SiriusXM 103), will originate from Media Row throughout the week.
SiriusXM announced last month that global superstar Maluma will perform an exclusive concert on Thursday, February 8 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The special concert will feature Maluma performing songs from his latest album Don Juan, including “Según Quién” and “COCO LOCO,” as well as other fan favorites such as “Hawái.” The performance will air in its entirety on SiriusXM’s exclusive Latin music channels Hits Uno (ch. 151) and Caliente (ch. 152). Songs from the concert will also air on SiriusXM’s Viva and Flow Nación channels, and listeners will be able to access portions of the show on demand on the new SiriusXM app. Pandora listeners can access the Maluma Radio station HERE.
AUBURN HILLS, MI (02.08.24) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) named their 2023 Rep of the Year and Rep Firm of the Year for Alpine during the Annual Brand Summit meeting on Thursday, February 1 at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. These annual awards recognize independent rep firms and Alpine’s direct reps who strongly commit to the Alpine brand by providing exceptional sales and marketing growth.
L to R: Kunihiko Sato (Executive Director), Colette Beaudoin, and Gregg Thomas (Director of National Sales).
L to R: Kunihiko Sato, Greg Douglas, Jason Hannon (West Coast Regional Manager), and Gregg Thomas.
“We’re thrilled to continue the tradition of gathering as a company and honoring those who have gone above and beyond in their role at Alpine,” said Gregg Thomas, Director of National Sales for the Alpine Brand Division at Alps Alpine North America, Inc. “These individuals represent the very best of what the Alpine brand has to offer and continue to positively impact Alpine’s reputation in the aftermarket car audio industry with their professionalism and dedicated service.”
L to R: Greg Boylan, Roy Meyer (East Coast Regional Manager), Chuck Otatti, Jamie White, Todd Ess, and Gregg Thomas.
The 2023 award winners include:
2023 Rep Firm of the Year Opus Marketing Group Jaime White, Principal, Greg Boylan, Chuck Otatti, and Todd Ess
2023 Rep of the Year Greg Douglas, Alpine West Coast Region
2023 OPTIM Leadership Award Colette Beaudoin, Alpine East Coast Region
Award recipients were chosen by Alpine senior leadership based on an evaluation of their sales, marketing, customer service, and communication for 2023.
JASPER, IN (02.08.24) – Meyer Distributing, Inc., a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, announces the addition of its Quartzsite, AZ crossdock. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Kingman, AZ distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, 4×4/Off-Road, crash/collision, and RV parts in the region.
“Meyer has expanded inventories significantly in RV, Towing, and Marine parts in Kingman with the recent acquisition of AIM Wholesale Supply,” states Ben Johnson, Meyer’s RV, Towing, and Marine Sales Manager. “Having larger inventories available next day now throughout the Southwest has been very well received by our customers. Whether it’s hitches, A/Cs, sanitation supplies, furniture, electronics, audio, etc., Meyer has it for your RV or boat. Call our dedicated RV & Towing sales team today at 800.222.3325 or our Marine Specialists at 800.828.6834!”
“The Quartzsite, AZ dock will significantly improve deliveries to all of Western AZ and Southeast CA,” states Jeff Braun, CEO of Meyer. “The whole region will now receive at least 4 deliveries weekly from Kingman to Bullhead City to Lake Havasu down to Yuma and El Centro at the border. Meyer continues to invest organically and via acquisitions to bring the best brands to market for our customers. Any wholesale only distribution company that might be interested in entertaining an offer should reach out to acquisitions@meyerdistributing.com.”
PHOENIX, AZ (02.08.24) – Fullbay, the turn-key platform that improves the operational efficiency of heavy-duty repair shops, will kick off 2024 with a new lineup of its shop owner roundtable webinar episodes on February 13 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. The webinar conversation will focus on ways in which heavy-duty repair professionals can increase productivity within their shops.
Fullbay CEO Patrick McKittrick and COO Chris O’Brien will sit down with Peter Cooper, Operations Manager, Absolute Repair, to discuss different ways in which shops can streamline their operations and how strategic marketing can play a crucial role in a shop’s overall success.
“We are so excited to officially kick off season two of our shop owner roundtable series to brainstorm and learn from a variety of our industry partners,” said McKittrick. “During each session, Fullbay executives will be joined by members of the heavy-duty repair community to discuss, debate and collaborate on the issues and challenges shops are facing. As an added bonus, attendees can interact with the panel and submit questions prior to the webinar for us and our guests to answer.”
To register or to submit a question for the webinar, click here. For more information on Fullbay, visit www.fullbay.com
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