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Jose Electronics Wins SiriusXM Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Spin 158

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SHREVEPORT LA (12.18.21) WTF…Win This Friday. Jose Electronics won the SiriusXM prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on 158 Friday morning, December 17th.

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 has now rolled into year 4.

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The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 158th time on Friday morning December 17th. The Wheel landed on the SiriusXM space and the Jose 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 Jose Electronics and spoke with Jose Labasida in North Hills CA and he was happy to hear the news that a SiriusXM SXV300 Tuner was the prize. Like an early Christmas present heading 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, 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, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA and J A Custom Audio in Houston TX. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, December 24th.

Memphis Audio Held 2-Day National Rep Meeting at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego

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MEMPHIS, TN (12.17.2021) – The best sales reps in the business enjoyed an informative 2-day trip to San Diego California for the Memphis Audio National Sales Meeting. Salesmen enjoyed a day packed full of technical training and a slew of new product to get them prepared to help their dealers achieve next level success in 2022. In addition to trainings and new products, Memphis wanted to bring the team together for some much needed bonding and to celebrate the success during a difficult year.

The Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego was the site of the Memphis Audio National Rep Meeting 2021.
The dinner the first night with two large tables filled with Memphis Audio reps and company staff members.

New product offerings unveiled by Memphis focused heavily on marine and powersports products as s well as new innovative car audio products purposefully designed to provide dealers with solutions to elevate their business to the next level in 2022. The attendees were particularly excited about the completely overhauled Memphis Marine amplifier line as well as the all-new marine grade Mini MOJO 8” subwoofer. On the car audio side, reps were impressed with the new VIV68DSP 6 to 8 Digital Sound Processor. A portion of the meeting was dedicated to showing just how easy and user friendly this new app-based device is and how significantly it can improve the vehicles sound. “We never stopped innovating and working on new product during the pandemic. We’ve hit some snags and hiccups due to supply chain issues, but we’ve pressed an on have an impressive list of new innovative products to share with the industry. I was really pleased with the reactions I received to the new product and I know the guys are excited to get out there and share all the new solutions we have to offer our dealers,” said Nick LoMonaco, president of Memphis Audio. 

PowerSports and Marine Audio are hot categories and this new loaded enclosure provides a glimpse of new products to come in 2022.
After a full second day of meetings a dinner and then private party was held on the roof of the Hard Rock Hotel.

After the meeting concluded, the sales reps were treated to a private roof top party at the Hard Rock San Diego. This was the first time since the beginning of the pandemic that the salesmen were able to connect in person with each other. The team was ecstatic to be together and the fun rolled on late into the night building up to the sales award announcements. Nick LoMonaco, president of Memphis Audio took to the mic to announce the award winners to a spirited group. There were many winners but only one man could take home the Memphis Audio total sales leader strap. Thom Lerch was announced as the overall sales leader to a rowdy round of applause and was presented with the championship belt which has become a tradition for several years running with the Memphis crew.

Thom Lerch (L) Is pictured with Nick LoMonaco with his custom belt as Total Sales Leader for 2021.
Nick LoMonaco flanks Pacific Coast Marketing Reps and their award as 2021 Sales Growth Leaders for a Large Territory.

“It was amazing being around most of the team again. We’ve done remote meetings during the pandemic, but they really can’t compete with the amount of camaraderie on display at this year’s in person event. It really was a huge success, and we are really thankful that we were able to spend time with the guys that make it happen on a daily basis, This meeting served as a great reminder of how important everyone is on this team and how we can all achieve success together,” said LoMonaco.

Nick LoMonaco presented Barry White (L) with his 2021 Sales Growth Leader Award for Small Territory.
Nick LoMonaco, in the foreground, with all of the 2021 award winners.

As the night ended, it was clear that this year’s sales meeting meant a lot to everyone involved. The entire team left the meeting pumped up about the success awaiting in 2022 and are excited to kick off 2022 with a bang.

Award winners include:

2021 Sales Growth Leader (Small Territory)- Barry White

2021 Sales Growth Leader (Large Territory)- Pacific Coast Marketing

2021 Total Sales Leader- Thom Lerch

Visit memphiscaraudio.com for more.

Alpine Names the 2021 Rep Firm of the Year

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AUBURN HILLS, MI (12.16.2021) – Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. named their 2021 Rep Firm of the Year for the Brand (aftermarket) Business Unit during the virtual Brand Summit held on Dec. 08, 2021. The Rep Firm of the Year awards recognize independent and direct reps who have shown a strong commitment to the Alpine brand, providing exceptional sales and marketing growth.

“Despite the challenging sales environment that our industry has experienced this past year, our independent and direct reps have continued to navigate through the uncertainty with professionalism and poise,” said Ed Moriarty, Assistant Vice President of the Brand Business Unit, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. “We are thankful for their dedication to the Alpine brand and their strong contribution to its growth in 2021 and onward.”

L to R: Jen Fritz, Mike Lewis, Rob Osheaski

During the ceremony, Echo Sales was named the 2021 Rep Company of the Year. The team from Echo Sales, Mike Lewis, Rob Osheaski, and Jen Fritz, was recognized for their incredible sales growth in 2021, especially in the sound system category, where they doubled their expected numbers. Echo was also recognized for their excellent commitment to support the Alpine brand.

“For the past five years, Echo Sales has produced consistent sales growth,” said Moriarty. “As this group is always looking for new ways to improve their organization and efforts, we expect they will continue to see great results in the coming years.”

Jason Fine

Jason Fine was named the 2021 Direct Rep of the Year for his professionalism, strong communication, and consistent sales growth year after year. Fine was also praised for his strong support of his dealers and fellow reps through events, marketing promotions, and product support.

“Jason’s organization and communication skills granted him the lead on an important project this year,” said Moriarty. “Because of his strong work ethic and attention to detail, the project experienced a smooth transition and successful execution.”

Award recipients were chosen by Alpine senior leadership based on an evaluation of their sales, marketing, customer service, and communication for 2021.

Visit alpine-usa.com for more.

Whether You Call it the “Carolina Squat,” Tilt or Lean, It’s Now Illegal

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This article was written by Paul A. Eisenstein for TheDetroitBureau.com

DETROIT, MI (12.15.2021) – If you’ve spent any time on North Carolina roads you might have found yourself wondering about the way some local motorists have modified their vehicles to look like the front end is pointed up towards the sky.

It’s known as the “Carolina Squat,” though the concept actually was born out West. Whatever its origins, and whether you prefer to call it the “Carolina Lean,” or even the “Tennessee Tilt,” lawmakers in the Tar Heel State have made it illegal and drivers who ignore the new measure could lose their license.

The move came in response to a Change.org petition presented to the North Carolina House of Representatives that garnered the signatures of more than 70,000 of the state’s residents.

Roots in racing

The Carolina Squat is traditionally a truck or SUV, though sedans and coupes may also be modified by lowering the back of the vehicle several inches and then raising the front end by three inches or more.

The origin of the practice appears to trace back to California’s Baja racing circuit. It not only shifts the center of gravity toward the back wheels but helps when landing jumps on uneven pavement.

Today, its origins are largely irrelevant. Like the lowriders popular in many urban communities, it’s all about the look.

A risky move

But while the Carolina Squat may have its fans, there are plenty of folks who hate the approach. For one thing, the vehicles now have their headlights pointing up, rather than straight ahead, and that can reduce visibility for other drivers. Experts also warn that the modified vehicles are less stable and less safe in a crash.

“These trucks blind people with their headlights pointed to the sky,” the Change.org petition read.

Some mechanics contend the approach also risks damaging a vehicle by draining oil from the drivetrain.

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Tornado Relief Fund for Our Automotive Brothers & Sisters

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NASHVILLE, TN (12.14.2021) – In the early morning hours of Saturday, December 11, a devastating tornado that was on the ground for a record 200+ miles ravaged parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Some of our Automotive Aftermarket brothers and sisters’ homes and businesses were lost.

“It is going to be a long road to recovery. With your help, P&E would like to lend a hand during these tough times. We will be using these funds to directly help our partners in the industry.”

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The 12Volt Central Studios Showcases Action from Big D

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SHREVEPORT, LA (12.13.2021) – Following KnowledgeFest in Dallas, December 10-12, the 12volt Central Studios will continue to showcase activities from Big D. In these times it is more apparent than ever the need for companies to let the members of the 12volt industry know about their news products. Also, the positive activities that companies utilize to showcase their efforts to create interest across the marketplace to drive business.

We applaud the efforts of the MEA, the MEA staff, exhibitors, seminar presenters and dealers for making the trip to Big D to participate in the event. In-person training sessions, experiencing new products first-hand and networking opportunities are truly missed during these continuing COVID times.

Recently the 12volt Central Studios introduced the 12voltSTP Tool. Snap and Txt an image with a smartphone to 318-465-0844. Presto, your company’s products and activities could be in the 12volt News.

From the event in Big D over a dozen companies utilized the 12voltSTP Tool. On Instagram #12vnn_dal to see their posts. We plan more posts in the coming days and encourage any participants in Big D to send an image to extend the ROI on their time at the event.

Many members of the 12volt industry are already seeing the advantage of utilizing the 12voltSTP tool. On instagram #12voltstp to see over 500 examples.

As we approach 2022, let’s reboot and all work to create positives across the 12volt industry.

Happy Holidays 2021 to all from the 12volt Central Studios.

J A Custom Audio Wins Silencer Prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Spin 157

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SHREVEPORT LA (12.11.21) WTF…Win This Friday. J A Custom Audio won the Silencer prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on 157 Friday morning, December 10th.

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 has now rolled into year 4.

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The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for 157th time on Friday morning December 10th. The Wheel landed on the Silencer space and the J A Custom 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 J A Custom Audio in Houston via Instagram message as we could not locate a telephone number. Jose Arredondo replied and we gave him a call. He was very happy to hear the good news that a Silencer Remote starter will be headed their way.

J A Custom Audio does an amazing amount of custom fabrication and installations. Make sure to check out their Instagram @jacustomaudio.

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, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD and Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA. Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s the Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel… on Friday, December 17th.

Strong Momentum Continues for CES 2022 in Las Vegas

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ARLINGTON, VA (12.10.2021) – The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that in the last 10 days, 200 additional companies have signed up to exhibit and an additional 10,000 attendees have registered to attend CES 2022 in person in Las Vegas on January 5-8, 2022. Cenntro Automotive, HTC, Micron, NVIDIA, TikTok and others are the latest companies to announce their participation showcasing cutting-edge technologies and product launches.

“The excitement continues to build as we get closer to the moment where the world’s most influential technology innovators meet in person with customers, media, investors and policymakers,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. “We are thrilled to now welcome over 1900 exhibitors from all over the world to show how tech is improving our lives and transforming industries.”

Over 2400 members of the media, have now registered to attend CES in person and plan to interact with brands like Amazon, AMD, Boston Consulting, Hyundai, IBM, Intel, LG Electronics, Magna, Meta, Microsoft, Oracle, Panasonic, Procter & Gamble, Qualcomm, Razer, Samsung Electronics, Scosche, Sierra Space, Sony and more. A full exhibitor directory and floorplans can be accessed at CES.tech.

CES 2022 will feature new categories including Food Tech, Space Tech and NFTs. The automotive sector is tracking for record growth and has over 200 exhibitors, a 30 percent increase over CES 2020. Several new companies will be there including TuSimple, who will showcase its self-driving semi-truck, and VinFast, a first-time Vietnamese car manufacturer.
A snapshot of who is coming to CES:

1900+ exhibitors
2400+ members of the media
195 Fortune Global 500 Companies
77 Interbrand 100 Companies
66 top 100 retailers (Based on Twice 2020 Top Retailers)
55% of registered attendees are senior-level
160 countries represented
200+ automotive brands

Safety, security and health are a priority at CES. CTA will continue to monitor and evaluate the health situation and may announce additional protocols closer to the show. CES was early in announcing attendees must be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the FDA or World Health Organization (WHO). Those who may be unable to travel to Las Vegas, will be able to access CES digitally. Registration for digital only access opens Dec. 9. The latest CES health protocols information can be found on CES.tech.

Remembering Hal Smith the Founder of Audio Advantage in Columbus, MS

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MEMPHIS, TN (12.09.2021) – Memphis Audio is saddened to announce the passing of a long time member of the Memphis Audio family. Hal Smith, age 63, of Columbus, MS, passed away December 5, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Hal was the owner of Audio Advantage in Columbus, MS and was a long tenured member of the Memphis Audio family. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Hal Smith, he truly was a part of the Memphis family for decades. Hal was well loved and respected by the team at Memphis and in our industry. Hal will be deeply missed and the entire team at Memphis would like to send our most heartfelt condolences to his family” stated Nick LoMonaco, President of Memphis Audio.

Funeral services will be Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 1:30 PM at First United Methodist Church. The interment will immediately follow at Friendship Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday, December 8, 2021, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at First United Methodist Church. Memorial Gunter Peel Funeral Home & Crematory 903 College St. location is in charge of arrangements.

Hal is survived by his wife Leslie Smith, and his two sons Drew and Trey Smith. Drew and Trey will honor their father’s legacy by continuing to run the successful car audio business their father started in the early 1980’s.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 32, Columbus, MS, 39703.

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Hal Smith, please click here to visit the Sympathy Store.

AudioControl Highlighting New Products and Training Seminars at the December, 2021 KnowledgeFest in Dallas

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SEATTLE, WA (12.08.2021) – AudioControl will be displaying best-in-class mobile entertainment products, showcasing an outrageous Volvo C30R demo vehicle and hosting vital training seminars for attendees at KnowledgeFest Dallas, being held at the Dallas Market Center, December 10th-12th, 2021.

The AudioControl team will be hosting one training seminar per day for attendees, beginning on Friday with how to maximize system performance using AudioControl’s all-in-one amplifier solutions. Saturday’s track will focus on how to best utilize the full line of active line output converters, load generating devices and digital signal processors from AudioControl that are powerful tools for efficiently and effectively producing better sounding systems for every customer. Sunday’s training will highlight the many benefits of utilizing AudioControl’s DM-RTA, the ultimate test tool for efficiently producing high-performance systems that are more predictable and professional.

“AudioControl offers a broad range of mobile entertainment products that enable dealers and installers to offer best solutions, unmatched performance and reliability,” explained Mobile Audio Sales Manager Matthew Palumbo. “We will be running demos of a full AudioControl system in Joseph Norton’s Volvo C30R and providing educational tracks throughout the event, helping sales and installation teams utilize AudioControl products to exceed customer expectations across all types of vehicles.”

KNOWLEDGEFEST DALLAS TRAINING SCHEDULE

Friday, December 10th 3:00pm-4:00pm Room D224
AudioControl Amplifiers: The all-in-one solution

Saturday, December 11th 4:15pm-5:15pm Room D224
LOCs, LGDs, & DSPs Oh My! (The ultimate guide to OEM integration and signal processing)

Sunday, December 12th 10:45am-11:45am Room D224
DM-RTA: The Ultimate Audio Test Tool

Visit AudioControl at the December, 2021 KnowledgeFest Dallas, 12/10-12/12 Booth 421 

Click here to Reserve Your Seat 

Visit audiocontrol.com for more.