STILLWATER, OK (12.03.2021) – During a recent KICKER UnMasked presentation a contest was announced for fans to summit their best pics of current KICKER installations. The prize… the best pic to be featured in the 2022-2023 KICKER catalog as the prize winner. Street Customs Durban, in Durban South Africa, submitted the winning pic.

Bill Braun, KICKER Social Media Specialist, related “We received hundreds of entries and carefully looked through them all to find the winner. We were all quite impressed with the quality of the picture from Street Customs Durban. The fact that the winner happened to be a KICKER shop was icing on the cake.”

Street Customs Durban is a custom audio shop that is run and managed by Niresh Ramcharan. They give every customer a highly personalized 5 star treatment as they believe in quality not quantity.

David Glasgow, KICKER International Sales Manager, stated “I could not be happier that one of our dealers in South Africa won the contest. I have traveled there for years I am blown away each time I see the level of their work. The level of professionalism is at a very high level not only is South Africa but other countries as well. To see the credit go to one of these KICKER international dealers is awesome. I cannot wait to get back out into the international realm to personally congratulate the Team from Street Customs Durban for a job very well done. Congratulations!”

Quewen Webb, for PlanetWorld, stated “We are really excited for Street Customs Durban (SCD) to win this award. They consistently deliver top quality installs and their attention to detail is impeccable. Thank you to Niresh and the Team for putting South Africa on the KICKER global map and making us all proud.”

Concluding, Braun added “We let the winning image do the talking. It just shows that effort trumps all. You put in the work-you get the reward. The reward for Street Customs Durban is to be immortalized in the KICKER print catalog.

Street Customs Durban is a member of the PlanetWorld KICKER dealer network in South Africa.

For more see kicker.com and on Instagram @streetcustoms.dbn

LAS VEGAS, NV (12.02.2021) – Leading automotive customization and window tinting franchise Tint World Automotive Styling Centers celebrated its top franchise owners with a variety of awards recently at the company’s annual International Franchise Convention held at Caesars Palace Resort and Hotel in Las Vegas.

The 2021 Tint World International Franchise Convention, entitled “Race to Success: Full Speed Ahead,” featured a vendor trade show, seminars and training, and an awards banquet to recognize top-performing franchises. This was the franchise’s second convention this year. The first convention in February was a virtual event, while the Las Vegas convention was an in-person event held in conjunction with the 2021 SEMA Show, which is held each November in Las Vegas.

“The annual convention is important to the Tint World family,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “Our franchise owners have worked hard, especially with the challenges of the past year, and we want to recognize their successes. This convention is a chance for us to network, learn from one another and stay focused on our goals for 2022. We are thrilled to make this event happen for our Tint World team.”

Tint World presented the following awards during the 2021 awards ceremony:

• Brand Ambassador Vendor of the Year: DS18
• Manufacturing Vendor of the Year: SunTek
• Franchise Ambassador of the Year (U.S.): Mike Richards and Dylan Thiel (Grapevine, Texas)
• Franchise Ambassador of the Year (Canada): Trevor and Sue Dwyer (Kingston, Ontario)
• Rick Martin Franchise Mentor of the Year: Michael Halperin and Mike Rogers (Boca Raton, Florida)
• Local Marketing Impact: Pete and Barbra Muller (Longwood, Florida)
• Local Marketing Impact: Mark Hamilton (Ft. Myers, Florida)
• Most Improved Franchise: Paul Sawhney (Baltimore, Maryland)
• Mike Kruse Rookie of the Year: Shirley and Earl MacLeod (Urbandale, Iowa)
• Best Performing Franchise: Michael Halperin and Mike Rogers (Boca Raton, Florida)
• Best Performing Franchise: Greg Alan (San Marcos, California)
• Outstanding Growth: Mike Richards and Dylan Thiel (Rowlett, Texas)
• Outstanding Growth: Shahid Ali and Aleks Khiyayev (Smyrna, Georgia)
• Outstanding Multi-Store Growth: Danny Shenko (Ft. Lauderdale, FL, North Miami Beach, Florida, Pompano Beach, Florida and Loves Park, Illinois)
• Top Gun Franchise: Santiago and Dominica Rojas (Massapequa Park, New York)
• Franchise of the Year: Kit and Cameron Pelletier (Jacksonville, North Carolina)
• Social Media Award: Randy and Austin Silver (Cary, North Carolina), Arif Notta (Dallas, Texas), Mike Richards and Dylan Thiel (Grapevine, Texas and Rowlett, Texas), Pete and Barbra Muller (Longwood, Florida), John and Carole Anhalt (Webster, Texas and Spring, Texas), Austin Gurba (Olathe, Kansas), Tim and Stacy Kjaer (Medford, New York), Santiago and Dominica Rojas (Massapequa Park, New York), Greg Alan (San Marcos, California), Todd and Michelle Simms (St. Petersburg, Florida and Palm Harbor, Florida), Chris and Michelle Mays (Port Charlotte, Florida), and Sohail and Talha Khan (Livonia, Michigan)

Several franchises were honored for their performance in reaching financial goals:

• $3 Million Club: Santiago and Dominica Rojas (Massapequa Park, New York)
• $2 Million Club: Tim and Stacy Kjaer (Medford, New York)
• $1 Million Club: Mark Eastland (Hutto, Texas), Dee Patel (Chamblee, Georgia), Randy and Austin Silver (Cary, North Carolina), Acey Light (Lubbock, Texas), Jeff and Penny Rackley (The Colony, Texas), Mike Richards and Dylan Thiel (Grapevine, Texas), Jay Guan (San Diego, California), Danny Shenko (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida), Cary Lopez (West Palm Beach, Florida), Pete and Barbra Muller (Longwood, Florida), Greg and Melissa Alan (San Marcos, California), Paul Sawhney (Baltimore, Maryland), Tim and Stacy Kjaer (Riverhead, New York), Shahid Ali and Aleks Khiyayev (Smyrna, Georgia), and Kit and Cameron Pelletier (Jacksonville, North Carolina)

Tint World also renamed two of their annual awards to recognize the achievements of two franchise owners that passed away in 2021. Rick Martin (Albany, New York) and Mike Kruse (Kennesaw, Georgia) will be honored for their efforts to the Tint World Franchise by having the Mentor of the Year and Rookie of the Year Awards named in their honor.

“This event gave us an opportunity to come together to not only celebrate our wins, but also grieve our losses,” Bonfiglio said. “Rick opened our very first location in New York nearly nine years ago, while Mike just opened his store this past September. They were both strong brand ambassadors and wonderful members of the Tint World family. They’ll be missed, and these awards will serve to recognize future owner accomplishments while honoring Rick and Mike’s memory.”

Visit tintworld.com for more.

LAKE HAVASU, AZ (11.30.2021) – The Sand, Water RV Expo filled the event grounds at Lake Havasu Friday and Saturday, November 19th and 20th. This event was a mecca for outdoor motorsports enthusiasts of off-roading, RV’ing, boating, and fishing. The 2021 event drew a full house with hundreds of booths setup showing their latest products and services to attendees. Team KICKER, with Lorin Morrell, shared space in the large Gatorwraps booth.

“KICKER was definitely Livin’ Loud at the event with the KICKER POLARIS RZR and Wired4Sound-KICKER deck boat showcasing their latest car audio, PowerSports and marine to enthusiasts at the event. Exhibitors at the event showed UTV’s, Jeeps, Off-Road vehicles, all kinds of buggies, bikes and boats. The show was 11AM til 5PM Friday and 9am to 6pm Saturday, with a lot of families attending. The new KICKER PowerBars really opened eyes when we hit the volume” Morrell offered.

Gatorwraps had a RZR and big truck wrapped in the booth. Each featured amazing wraps that the company is known for from coast to coast.

Tracy Focht, KICKER Western Regional related “It was a great event as I observed from afar. Jeff’s boat again was a hit. You know it’s too loud when your neighboring exhibitors are complaining. A big thanks to Lorin, Jeff, Dave and Daniel of Wired4Sound as well as our other dealer Ron Burnett of Rons In Your Ear also of Lake Havasu. We appreciate all of these gentlemen flying the KICKER flag in our absence. We definitely look forward to being there next year.”

The Wired4Sound KICKER deck boat was featured in the booth and drew a huge crowd each time the volume cranked to demo the amazing system on the boat that was fresh from SEMA 2021 and the SPL Showdown in Las Vegas. Jeff Cuvelier, owner of the 26’ Flotilla and creator of the onboard KICKER-driven system, related “The build features 14 KICKER amps (a whopping 24,000 watts !) and 44 Kicker Speakers, including 4 L715Q and 6 KMTC11 KICKER Marine Tower Speakers. I have reworked the system several times here in the Wired4Sound installation bay and, based on what people at events say, this is the loudest and best sounding system they have ever heard on a boat.”

Concluding, Morrell related “The event was very busy, as the show wrapped both days, my voice was gone… as well as all the swag in the booth that included lanyards, koozies, sunglasses and a few footballs.”

Visit kicker.com and sandandwaterexpo.com for more.

SHREVEPORT LA (11.29.21) WTF…Win This Friday and that has happened for 3 fun years.

On Friday, December 7th, 2018 the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 1st time. The Wheel landed on the CRUX space and the Stereo & Video Center in Tyler TX won the very first 12volt Spin-To-Win Prize. Hamza Khalid sent a CRUX Jeep Wrangler Spare Tire Mount Backup Camera System along with a Cap and T-Shirt. A few days later a post was made with James Halter in the Stereo & Video Center showroom with the winning CRUX prize package.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. That has happened each Friday as we now celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel. Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace. That lengthy list of winners is shown below the list of 12volt brands that are currently participating in the 12volt Spin-To-Win weekly contest.

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, SiriusXM, Silencer, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and Magnadyne. 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 and VapeNAudio in Clovis CA. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, December 3rd.

SHREVEPORT LA (11.27.21) WTF…Win This Friday. Soundworks won the 12volt News prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, November 26th.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Ten months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 155th time on Friday morning November 26th. The Wheel landed on the 12volt News space. The Soundworks slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted.

We reached out to Soundworks in Millersville MD to give them the news that a 12volt News $100. check will be headed their way. On a busy Black Friday morning the voice mail picked up the call. We will continue to contact the store with the winning 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, SiriusXM, Silencer, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and Magnadyne. 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 and VapeNAudio in Clovis CA. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, December 3rd.

 SHREVEPORT LA (11.24.21) Happy Thanksgiving 2021 to all across the 12volt industry.

 It goes without saying that 2021 has been one of the craziest years since the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving Festival meal in 1621.

Overall, we in the 12volt industry have fared much better than many industries and businesses. That said there are still significant challenges ahead.

Let’s all remain positive for successful Black Friday events and Small Business Saturday as we work to finish November 2021 on a high note. And not to forget Cyber Monday.

A very Happy Thanksgiving and Holiday season to all from the 12volt Central Studios.

(Lincoln, NE) 11/23/21 – Emotions are running high as Robidoux Distributing’s 12volt Division celebrates their 1-Year Anniversary. The fast-growing distributor, out of Lincoln NE, has been turning heads with 12volt dealers in the MINK States offering their incredible sales and service.

ROBIDOUX Distributing 12volt Division opened its doors in November of 2021 located in the company’s brand new 37,000 Square Ft facility in Lincoln, NE. With a focus on local dealers, ROBIDOUX’s business plan is to be loyal to selective 12volt brands while over servicing its dealers and building personal relationships.

Dealers such as Sound Works in Norfolk, NE have been taking notice. “The guys over at Robidoux do a great job,” tells shop owner Jonathon Schahrer. “ I was originally a little leery about starting an account with a new distributor but over the past year these guys have been super helpful and ship out products quickly.”

“We are no stranger to the distribution business” explains ROBIDOUX owner Jamie Robidoux.“ My family has been in business for over 40 years and customer service has always been our#1 priority. Our goal here is to become a welcoming local 12volt distributor that our retailers in the Midwest can count on. We are now extremely excited to offer our brand-new DEALER ORDER ENTRY PORTAL! Our marketing staff had been painstakingly working on this for nearly a year now and I think our dealers will be BLOWN AWAY with the results. Dealers can contact us here in the office to get an invite to the site which is password protected.” https://robidouxincdistributing.com/

Robidoux has also been aggressively adding new vendors to their already solid 12volt line up. With OEM integration on the up-rise, Robidoux is excited to announce the addition of WAVTECH processors and accessories. WAVTECH National Sales Manager Gus Olmos had this to say. “Whenever you add new distribution, it can be a challenge finding a partner that shares your values, especially when you are an independent specialty brand. We feel very fortunate that Robidoux has the same customer first philosophy that has made Wāvtech a success. We are excited to build this partnership and expand our business in the MINK States.”

Robidoux’s territory covers the states of Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Southern Illinois.

Jeff Budin, Rock-N-Rev Sales, supplied this article.

For more on how to become a dealer and get information on all the product lines Robidoux offers contact customerservice@robidouxinc.com.

CONWAY AR (11.22.21) Audio Innovations is a staple on the 12volt scene in Conway AR which is about 30 miles northwest of Little Rock. Owner Jim Rogers recently made the decision to do a major upgrade of the company’s showroom.

“My thought was to get everything done before the 2021 Holiday Season. We noticed work by 5 Axis Innovations and put a plan in place with Jody Culbertson. When completed that led to our Grand Reopening, November 19th and 20th, the weekend before Thanksgiving and Black Friday. To add to the event the Sony Demo Toyota Tundra had an opening that weekend and Richard Wong traveled from Dallas to have the amazing Tundra out front of our store for the 2 days” Rogers related.

The Audio Innovations showroom includes a new sales counter, display board plus product category displays mounted on the walls. LED lighting and backlighted signage adds to the overall look in the showroom with new flooring.

“The Audio Innovations showroom is amazing. One of the very best I have seen traveling the territory and US” Richard Wong, Sony Car Audio Field Support Manager, related. As soon as I arrived at the store in Conway, and walked into the store, my eyes opened wide and I thought WOW!”

During the 2-Day event the Sony Toyota Tundra was parked outside drawing attention to the event. In addition, many consumers in Conway had the opportunity to experience the very best with Sony ES Mobile installed in the Tundra. The Sony XAV-9500ES, in the Tundra dash, was awarded the Best New Mobile Electronics product at the recent SEMA Show.

“During the event at least 3 dozen people sat in the Tundra and all said it was the most amazing system they had ever experienced in a vehicle. The feature set on the Sony XAV-9500ES left them shaking their heads as most had no idea of all the in-vehicle options other that music” Wong added.

“The remodel of the Audio Innovations showroom will certainly create WOW factor when Jim’s customers enter the store. They will immediately recognize his commitment to delivering the best in in-vehicle entertainment” Culbertson stated to the 12volt News.

Rogers concluded “Our Grand Reopening turned out very well. We had old and new customers in the store. They all commented about the great sound in the Sony demo. Old customers had great things to say about the showroom remodel. Our Audio Innovations 2-Day Grand Remodeling event definitely created a buzz in and around Conway.”

For more see audioinnovations-ark.com or visit audio_innovations_conway on Instagram

SHREVEPORT LA (11.20.21) WTF…Win This Friday. VapeNAudio won the DS18 prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, November 19th.

The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Ten months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 154th time on Friday morning November 19th. The Wheel landed on the DS18 space. The VapeNAudio slip was drawn from the jar and an Instagram post of the winning slip was posted.

We reached out and heard back from Jason Brown at VapeNAudio in Clovis CA. He was happy to hear the news and looks forward to receiving the DS18 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, Silencer, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, JBL, Kenwood, Power Acoustik, JVC and Magnadyne. 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 and 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 and Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, November 26th.