FULLERTON CA (07.05.22) Vision Tech America, BOYO, provides the 12volt industry with the state-of-the art technology in automotive engineering with aggressive pricing to modernize vehicles.
The new BOYO VTL17AI is an AI backup camera with Intelligent Detection and Warning Alert designed to detect vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians and objects. The VTL17AI has a 170-degree wide viewing angle and comes in a concealed license plate universal mounting bracket.
Richard Hong, VP of Sales related “The rising demand in the automotive aftermarket industry is rear view cameras and monitors with artificial intelligent technology and AHD/CVBS compatibility. Our new VTL17AI will help consumers with much better safety and convenience on the road.”
12VOLT CENRAL STUDIOS (07.03.22) Monday, July 4th, marks the celebration of Independence Day 245 across the U.S. Many businesses are enjoying a 4-Day 4th of July weekend by taking off Friday the 1st along with Monday July 4th.
July 4th 2022 is seeing a return to somewhat normal with the COVID 19 Pandemic fading in the rear view mirror. That said, the landscape across the US and around the world is far from normal. Gas prices are sky high and air travel is a nightmare in many cases. In-person events are returning but everyday life is far from normal.
As an industry let’s work to ‘Get Our Shine On!’
On the 12volt industry side business has slowed for many as consumers make decisions with allocating their disposable income. Uneasiness with regard to price increases and inventory issues persist.
The business year is divided into 4 quarters….much like a football game. The first quarter of 2022 was AOK for many even without the stimulus checks of 2021. As the second quarter came to a close the price of gas and mounting social issues clouded the future. Worldwide unrest adds to the cloudy future.
Now, as the second half of 2022 gets underway, all businesses must evaluate their game plans and make adjustments. Importantly, businesses must adjust shoulder pads and tighten the chin straps on their helmets. Now, as the clock for the second half of 2022 has started, all businesses must keep their eye on the ball, work their game plans and be prepared to quickly made necessary adjustments.
From the 12volt Central Studios we will continue to focus on the positives and encourage all to work to “Get Our Shine On” as an industry.
The 12voltSTP Tool can be utilized by members of the 12volt industry to showcase positives for their brand and activities. Snap..Txt..PRESTO. Snap an Image and Txt the image to 318 465 0844. PRESTO..your company could be in the news.
As an industry let’s utilize the 12voltSTP Tool and be…‘Jammin’ N July’.
SHREVEPORT LA (07.02.22) WTF…Win This Friday. Mach1 Audio won the AIS Interface prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 185 on Friday morning, July 1st.
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 4.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 185th time on Friday morning July 1st. The Wheel landed on the AIS Interface space and the Mach 1 Audio 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 Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO and left a message on the shop phone for Jon Schmitz. We also sent a message on Instagram with the news that an AIS Interface prize would be headed that way.
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, AIS, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, JBL, Massive Audio, Kenwood, JVC and USASpec. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a 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 and Audio Car Stereo in Miami. Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, July 8th.
12VOLTCENTRAL STUDIOS (07.01.22) – Jammin’ N July… It’s summertime and time to ‘Crank it Up’! Those words, and that message, can grab positive attention across the 12volt industry. The 12voltSTP Tool makes it easier than ever for members of the 12volt industry to show how they are ‘Crankin’ it Up’ in the summertime. With a smartphone Snap and Txt an image to 318-465-0844. PRESTO your company and activities could be in the news.
Online sales have been on a steady rise for the past several years. The COVID-19 Pandemic, that just won’t go away, brought stimulus checks that delivered a spike in overall 12volt sales through the first half of 2021. It’s time to refocus on the basics of creating visibility to drive in-store sales of 12volt and automotive aftermarket products along with marine, Powersports and motorcycle gear.
It’s imperative that 12volt retailers create a powerful in-store experience for consumers in their showrooms. An impressive demonstration will bring a smile to the consumer’s face and can raise the hair on their arms. Those retailers will be Jammin’ N July.
Sound-off events are returning in many areas and that showcases organizations, competitors and retailers Jammin’ N July.
Consumers entering the showroom at Sound Solutions in Gulfport MS know that Brett Shank and his crew will deliver a great in-vehicle experience backed up with superb customer service.
This is a recent example of the 12voltSTP Tool in action. DAS and Sony showcasing a visit to Sound FX in Harriman with the Sony Mobile ES truck.
From the 12volt Central Studios we will continue to showcase positives across the 12volt industry. The new 12volt makes that easier than ever. Snap and Txt an image with a smartphone to 318 465 0844. PRESTO, your image could show all your company is Jammin’ N July!
COOS BAY, OR (07.01.22) – Team members from Car Tunes in Grants Pass traveled to Coos Bay OR to exhibit at the 2022 UTV Take Over June 22nd-26th. Fermin Sanchez, along with 2 team members, made the 3 hour trip to the dunes in Coos Bay.
Car Tunes set up at the UTV Take Over 2022 in Coos Bay.
“It was the first year for us to exhibit at the UTV Take Over. Our booth site was not on vendor row but provided a ton of visibility for attendees. Our large trailer let all know Car Tunes was in the house. With the activity around the trailer all saw we were busy making motorsports enthusiasts happy with onsite installations,” Fermin related.
At the event KICKER products were highlighted with soundbars, amps and subwoofers.
Fermin Sanchez was busy right out of the gate… here installing Kicker gear on Day 1.
Continuing, Sanchez offered, “We had a counter top KICKER soundbar display that was live for demos. In addition, we had KICKER gear in personal vehicles for demos. Once seated attendees knew KICKER was Livin’ Loud. We sold all the KICKER soundbars we took as inventory.”
Car Tunes had a very successful event in Coos Bay and is looking to be onsite at the upcoming DuneFest.
FULLERTON, CA (07.01.22) – Vision Tech America, BOYO, provides the 12volt industry with the state-of-the art technology in automotive engineering with aggressive pricing to modernize vehicles.
The new BOYO VTM51M 5” Rear View Mirror Monitor offers built-in brightness with anti-glare glass with a universal arm bracket. This new model includes 2 video inputs with automatic video signal detection.
Richard Hong, VP of Sales related, “The rising demand in the automotive aftermarket industry is rear view cameras and monitors with artificial intelligent technology and AHD/CVBS compatibility. Our new VTM51M will help consumers with much better safety and convenience on the road.”
Successful distribution company with national presence is seeking a Sales Leader for New York Metro/Central & Northern New Jersey/Long Island. This division focuses on the sales of auto, marine and powersport vehicle audio, remote starts, safety, dash cams, window film, automotive detailing
Full time position
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Vacation and Holidays, 401K
Duties:
Manage, plan, and execute growth strategies for accounts within your designated territory.
Work with NY based sales reps to help them grow their book of business.
Responsible for increasing the profitability of GoFast’s territories and footprint.
Find and develop new relationships, along with maintaining existing relationships with customers.
Maintain sufficient customer communication and assistance through phone, e-mail, online presentations, screen share and in-person meetings.
Responsible for cooperating and interacting in a team environment that allows the professional growth of all employees.
Communicate effectively with your sales team, Management, other Account Managers, and other internal departmental teams.
Create a monthly in-depth analysis of the territory, significant account changes, and any new competitive information.
Resolve customer conflicts and provide solutions in a timely manner.
Enhance Sales and GoFast’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills.
Strive to exceed projected Key Performance Indicators.
Regularly meet with Management to develop and shape the GoFast vision.
Ability to travel for short or extended periods including overnight travel as requested.
Qualifications:
Experience in audio and electronics is preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
Experience and a proven track record in sales
Candidates must reside in the territory (New York Metro/Central & Northern New Jersey/Long Island)
Ability to act as a team leader and remain flexible and adaptable.
Self-motivated; able to effectively prioritize tasks and organize workload to solve problems
STILLWATER, OK (06.30.22) – Sunday, June 26th, was a special event day at KICKER’s World HQ in Stillwater. Cruis’n Oklahoma Car Club members cruised into KICKER’s North Husband HQ location beside Boomer Lake.
Cruis’n Oklahoma Car Club member’s rides filled the KICKER grounds in this shot from the roof of the multi-story HQ.
The KICKER XRV drew a crowd throughout the day Sunday.
Cruis’n Oklahoma Car Club members gather frequently on rides on the open roads across Oklahoma to spend time at places of interest. A cruise to the KICKER HQ had been anticipated by many members for some time. Last Sunday members arrived on the spacious KICKER grounds with about 250 vehicles.
The display area off the KICKER HQ lobby was packed thru the day as attendees checked our product displays.
Signature square KICKER subwoofers above this rat rod with the shiny yellow Nash Metropolitan up the stairs.
“A visit from the club had been anticipated for some time. We opened the KICKER Visitors Center and Gift Store for them to check out. The KICKER museum and show area off the main entrance was packed throughout the event. Special vehicles like the rat rod and restored Nash Metropolitan definitely grabbed attention from club members. KICKER wall mounted displays too,” Ron Burnett, Director of Marketing Communications, stated.
“On Saturday we had a Cars and Coffee at KICKER’s HQ the day before the Cruis’n Oklahoma event” John Myers related.
On the grounds outside the KICKER XRV 80’ tractor-trailer opened up for people to check out. Inside the trailer there is a live display of products plus the Boom Room that boasts over 40,000 watts for KICKER Livin-Loud sound. Various food truck were also on the lot.
Concluding, Burnett related, “It was a very quick but fun Sunday morning and afternoon. The beautiful weather of about 80 degrees made the time outside even more enjoyable as Oklahoma weather is usually hovering in the mid 90s this time of year.”
DIAMOND BAR, CA (06.30.22) – SEMA Show organizers are hosting a “boot camp” style training event to help exhibitors plan and get maximum return on investment at the 2022 SEMA Show. Called the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, the two-and-a-half-day event takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, includes hotel accommodations and meals, and is free to register.
The SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit has taken place annually since 2010 and gives exhibitors hands-on, personal connections with both SEMA staff and event-support partners.
“We know that exhibitors invest a great deal to participate in the SEMA Show, and we do everything we can to help exhibitors maximize that investment,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events. “By connecting in Las Vegas months before the trade show takes place, we’re able to focus and work with exhibitors right as they are in the critical part of their booth-planning process.”
Exhibitors learn how to attract buyers to their booths, ways to save on booth expenses, what journalists look for while at the Show, and how to connect with buyers in their market segments. Exhibitors are also able to meet with show organizers, industry colleagues, support partners, and others involved in their successful participation in the Show, including with an assigned account representative who works with them throughout the year, in person during the Exhibitor Summit.
“We’re available to help exhibitors all year long, but it’s rare that we have an opportunity to connect in person and meet face-to-face,” said Gattuso. “The SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is a great chance for us to establish a deeper relationship. We appreciate the opportunity to meet with exhibitors and better understand their goals and how SEMA can play a part in their efforts.”
Participation, which is limited to two representatives per exhibiting company with maximum of about 200 for the entire event, includes free hotel rooms, networking functions, and meals throughout the event. Show organizers host the event to help exhibitors succeed for years to come.
To learn more about the 2022 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit taking place July 26-28 in Las Vegas, Nev., visit www.semashow.com/exhibitor-summit.
NEW YORK, NY (06.30.22) – SiriusXM has announced that its SXM App, which delivers more than 425 SiriusXM channels of the best in audio entertainment – Howard Stern, ad-free music, sports and more – is now available to tens of millions of Comcast customers nationwide on Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and XClass TV, giving its subscribers a new way to experience SiriusXM programming at home.
With the SXM App, customers can stream Howard Stern’s two exclusive channels, more than 330 channels of ad-free music from virtually every musical genre, curated to match the mood or create the perfect vibe, plus podcasts, live sports and sports talk, entertainment, news, comedy and more.
Future enhancements to the SXM App experience on Comcast’s platforms are expected to include access to SiriusXM’s expansive video library. SiriusXM Video offers more than 11,000 pieces of content, including must-see moments and interviews from The Howard Stern Show, exclusive music performances, plus shows, interviews and clips from across the SiriusXM programming lineup.
“We’re thrilled that the SXM App is now live across Comcast’s entertainment platforms, enabling its customers to easily get our great streaming features and our full lineup of audio entertainment,” said Joe Verbrugge, Chief Commercial Officer, SiriusXM. “For over two decades SiriusXM has been the perfect soundtrack for listeners in their cars. The SXM App on Comcast also delivers the perfect atmosphere for our subscribers when they are at home, whether that’s playing the right music for any kind of party, laughing along with our comedy channels, or getting world, sports or entertainment news from one of our many channels while working around the house. SiriusXM gives everybody at home something to enjoy.”
“SiriusXM offers an extensive array of content and is a great addition to the growing catalog of apps available across our entertainment platforms,” said Sudhir Muralidhar, Vice President, App Ecosystem, Comcast. “With today’s launch across X1, Flex and XClass TV, our customers can now enjoy all their favorite music channels, podcasts, live news and more from SiriusXM on the biggest screen in their home, seamlessly integrated alongside all their other entertainment.”
Eligible Comcast customers can activate a free 3-month SiriusXM subscription offer by going to www.SiriusXM.com/Xfinity.
Comcast customers can access SiriusXM on X1, Flex or XClass TV by saying “SiriusXM” into their voice remote, or by finding it within each device’s app section. Comcast’s entertainment products and experiences, including Xfinity X1, Xfinity Flex and XClass TV, seamlessly combine voice search, discovery, apps and interactive features into one intuitive experience.
Existing SiriusXM customers can sign in with their credentials and enjoy a seamless listening experience between Comcast’s devices and the SXM App on their mobile device, allowing them to access their favorites and pick up listening where they left off on either device.
Music on SiriusXM is expertly curated and delivers an exceptionally wide array of audio choices for listeners. Covering every genre across many decades, channels feature popular tracks and deep cuts from popular artists, as well as introduce listeners to new and emerging musicians and bands. Artist-branded channels from Hall of Fame and iconic talent feature exclusive content that can’t be heard anywhere else. SiriusXM’s concept-based channels such as Road Trip Radio and Yacht Rock Radio, or its many activity and mood-based channels, are designed to deliver a more personalized music experience that fits the moment.
Subscribers can also create their own personalized Pandora Stations within the SXM App that utilize Pandora’s listener personalization technology. Users create these stations based on their favorite artists and can thumbs up, thumbs down or skip songs to give them more control over what they’ll hear on that channel.
SiriusXM channels deliver an extensive schedule of live professional and college sporting events, plus two dozen dedicated sports talk channels; news from around the country and the world from many sources and political perspectives; the scoop on the latest from the world of entertainment; hours of stand-up by the funniest comics; and advice on life, health, faith and more.
Listeners can also access a wide-ranging and expanding collection of acclaimed and award-winning podcasts on the SXM App, including Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Comedy Gold Minds with Kevin Hart, Office Ladies, 99% Invisible, Freakonomics Radio, Pod Save America, series from Marvel Entertainment, and much more.
For more on all the programming available on SiriusXM, go to SiriusXM.com. SiriusXM content available on Comcast will mirror what is available to subscribers streaming on the SXM App, based on their subscription.
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