The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Is Rolling In 2020…Earmark Car Audio and Marine Wins

Posted on March 7, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

SHREVEPORT LA (03.07.20) WTF…Win This Friday. The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Just over 4 months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

The latest 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel winner is Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX. The Wheel landed on the JBL space and JBL TUNE120 Ear Buds will be headed to Joe Parker at his store in Lewisville. We know Joe will enjoy the JBL Tune120’s around the store and on the lake.

Spinning out a new winner each Friday, a 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, Cadence, PowerBass, Sony, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, Precision Power, JBL, Power Acoustik, Farenheit, Wilson Electronics and Image Dynamics. SpellBrite, a manufacturer of in-store signage, also has a space. 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 and Audio Security in Houston TX. Congratulations to all.

JR Garcia pictured with the Cadence speakers in his Fresno CA store…Extreme Performing Audio. Garcia was the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel winner…spin number 63.

WTF….Where’s The Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel Friday, March 13th.
Want to enter for future spins? It’s easy – when making an Instagram post for your store include the hashtag #12voltspin to make sure your company has a slip in the jar. There are over 1100 #12voltspin posts on Instagram.

With 18 chances to WIN, the 12Volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is ready to shower a lucky weekly winner with one of the cool prizes.

Stay tuned to 12voltnews.com on the web and @12voltnews on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for 12volt Spin-To-Win winner announcements every Friday!

Race Sport Lighting Dealer of the Year Award to Tint World Jacksonville NC

Posted on March 5, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Race Sport Lighting, Tint World.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (03.06.2020) – Tint World Store 079 received the Race Sport Lighting Tint World Store of the Year Award at the recent Tint World Franchise Convention in Fort Lauderdale. Race Sport Lighting CEO Steve Jergensen presented the award to David Pelletier in the Race Sport Lighting booth on the show floor. Team members Cameron Pelletier and Tyler Oingler, from the award winning Jacksonville store, were also present along with Neil Halprin-NH Sales and Marketing, Race Sport Lighting Account Manager.

Tint World Store 079 received the Race Sport Lighting Tint World Store of the Year Award. Race Sport Lighting CEO Steve Jergensen (R) with David and Cameron Pelletier ( 2nd & 3rd R) holding the Award. Tyler Oingler (L) from Store 079 is pictured with Neil Halprin-NH Sales and Paul Pirro from Tint World HQ (3rd L).

Halprin stated “The Jacksonville Tint World Store 79 really embraced the lighting category. It was a real pleasure to present their team with the Race Sport Lighting Tint World Store of the Year Award.”

Mike Perkins (R) and Mike Butler pictured by the Race Sport display with the Tint World Award in the Store 079 showroom. Mike and Mike make the lighting magic happen.

David Pellletier related to 12volt News “This was our first Tint World Conference and it was a terrific experience as we spent time with other franchise store personnel, attended presentations and spent time seeing vendors on the show floor. We see Race Sport as the lighting category leader and feature the category in our showroom. Race Sport Lighting displays, and banners, grab the attention of customers in the store. The lighting category offers so much potential for growth. LED headlights, underbody and interior lighting are all seeing strong sales at our store.”

Tyler Gentry (L) and Ruel Hinds pictured with the Tint World Social Media Achievement Award they helped Store 079 earn at the Tint World Conference.

To drive the lighting category the Jacksonville NC store hosts a ‘Get Lit Cruise’ event in the evening of the 2nd Saturday of each month. Customers meet at the store and, as a group, cruise to popular spots in the area. The store also actively engages with area car clubs and at events.

David Pelletier pictured at the sales counter in Tint World Store 079 in Jacksonville, NC.

Tint World Store 079 is proactive in their approach to marketing. A strong social media initiative earned the store a second Tint World Award during the Fort Lauderdale Convention… an Award for Social Media Achievement. Store events, like the ‘Get Lit Cruise,’ definitely drive consumer awareness and sales.

Great to see Store 079 ‘Get Their Shine On!’

Visit racesportinc.com and tintworld.com for more.

The Kicker Arenacross SLC, with California Audio, Was Livin’ Loud

Posted on March 4, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Kicker.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (03.5.2020) – The recent Kicker Arenacross, held in the Maverick Center in SLC, put California Audio and Kicker brands in front of thousands of enthusiasts on Friday and Saturday evenings February 28th and 29th. With California Audio’s RAM pickup and Polaris RZR, both loaded with Kicker gear, outside and the double Kicker tent booth in the lobby attendees experienced Kicker’s wide selection of products. Kicker mobile, marine, powersports and lifestyle products were Livin’ Loud. California Audio owner Alan Withers and Scott Doran, Installation Manager, worked the booth and vehicles outside.

Kyle Peters, 2020 AMA Arenacross Pro National Champion, flying high at the Kicker Arenacross in the Maverick Center in SLC.

California Audio’s Alan Withers commented “Being part of the Kicker Arenacross in SLC was terrific. Our store is maybe 6 minutes from the venue. Saturday night the 10,000 seat Maverick Center was packed. The brand awareness for our store and Kicker was amazing. Seeing kids sitting the RZR and smiling from ear to ear was great. Those are our future customers.”

The California Audio RAM positioned in front of the Maverick Center during Friday set up.

California Audio utilizes the RAM pickup, Polaris RZR and a ski rig for their customers to experience top quality sound and installation at the store.

The Call Audio RZR lit up the night in front of the Maverick Center.

Kicker Regional Brad Ganz and Lorin Morrell from Kicker Performance Audio were both one site. Ganz related “Hundreds and hundreds of people checked out the Kicker products under the tent. Alan has quite a local following as friends and customers said Hi as he was working with a customer in the booth.”

Alan Withers (L) and Lorin Morrell are both speaking with attendees under the Kicker tent in the Maverick Center lobby.

Morrell stated “The RAM and RZR demos that California Audio had at the event really drew a lot of attention. People attending Kicker Arenacross events are true enthusiasts and like their music.”

“This was our first time to participate with Kicker at an Arenacross event. We got so much exposure at the event and people came into the store on Saturday following Friday night to make purchases. Such a super event and we thank Kicker,” Withers concluded.

Visit kicker.com and arenacrossusa.com for more.

Mobile Solutions and West Coast Customs Take a Ride

Posted on March 3, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Mobile Solutions, West Coast Customs.

TEMPE, AZ (03.04.2020) – Mobile Solutions has expanded its long-running partnership with West Coast Customs (WCC) by providing fabrication tools for the new West Coast Racers roller coaster ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA. Mobile Solutions and WCC have been partners for many years as WCC uses MS tools and Smart Templates™ for numerous high-visibility vehicle customization projects, many of which have appeared on television.

· Top shows the front entrance to the roller coaster ride.
· Lower left shows one of the two passenger cars (one blue, one red).
· Lower middle shows Kenny Williams of WCC (left) and Bryan Schmitt (right).
· Lower right shows one of the mocked up shop scenes with MS Smart Templates on the wall.

The WCC-themed roller coaster ride, which opened to the public January 9, 2020, features mocked up vignettes that replicate the various shop areas at the real West Coast Customs facility in Burbank, CA. The idea is to give riders the feeling that they’re touring the WCC shop seeing the tools and experiencing what happens as vehicles are built. Riders travel through the metal shop, paint booth and fabrication areas. Bryan Schmitt of Mobile Solutions commented “This is a proud moment for our company seeing our tools on the wall and staged just like the WCC shop for millions to see every year.” It’s estimated 12 million people will ride West Coast Racers every year.

Schmitt and his team recently met with West Coast Customs Founder and CEO Ryan Friedlinghaus at the WCC company headquarters to hear Ryan’s vision on the roller coaster and how it’s taken over eight years to turn the idea into reality. Schmitt and his team were then escorted by Kenny Williams, WCC’s Operations Manager, along with a other WCC team members to the Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park where they all enjoyed a VIP tour of the ride and, of course, experienced the roller coaster firsthand. During the three-minute ride, each of the two cars running takes a pause and pulls into a replica of the West Coast Customs shop to listen to a narration given by Ryan [Friedlinghaus] before moving back on to the tracks.

Bryan Schmitt and his team thank Ryan Friedlinghaus and Kenny Williams for the inclusion of Mobile Solutions in the West Coast Racers project. “Kenny has really been our ambassador to being closely involved with both the WCC shop and the roller coaster ride. We enjoy working with West Coast Customs and look forward to continuing the relationship and having even more of our products involved in the ride” remarks Schmitt.

For more information on the West Coast Racers ride at Six Flags Magic
https://www.sixflags.com/magicmountain/attractions/west-coast-racers

PCH Custom Audio Gets Their Shine On

Posted on March 2, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged PCH Custom Audio.

WILMINGTON, CA (03.03.2020) – When PCH Custom Audio followers and consumers see the company’s social media posts they are immediately engaged. A wide variety of vehicles, positioned in front of the store, are showcased in frequent posts. Customized classics, SideXSides, Pickups, Motorcycles, Jeeps and cars, along with systems installations and Lambo doors have been featured in just the last 2 weeks. Each post grabs attention.

This shot shows a sampling of PCH Custom Audio posts..a SXS, Jeep, Lambo doors plus lifted pickup with wheels and tires.

Sam Benitez related to 12voltnews.com “We are very pleased with the work we do for our customers. The PowerSports category is very strong right now. These customers, in many cases, are looking for full systems and lighting which leads to bigger tickets.”

PCH is located in LA County a mere 3 miles from the ocean which means marine is also a strong category for the company.

Customized Classics are special at PCH also. Check out the custom floor mats that protect carpet and shows the Company’s attention to taking care of their customers.

Benitez continued “We have many repeat customers A customer with a new pickup will bring it to us for wheels, tires and a lift kit. Often we will see that happy customer return to have us deck out his new UTV.”

The PCH Custom Audio facility has an installation bay that will handle 7 cars and a 2,500 sq ft showroom. A staff of 12 dedicated employees keeps all at Pacific Coast Highway Custom Audio very busy.

A big 12volt News hat’s off to PCH Custom Audio.

Visit https://www.pchcustomaudio.net and @pchcustomaudio_lb for more.

Tint World Toasts Top 2019 Franchises and Charts Future Success at International Franchise Convention

Posted on March 1, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Tint World.

BOCA RATON, FL (03.02.2020) – Leading automotive customization and window tinting franchise Tint World Automotive Styling Centers honored its top franchise owners at the company’s 12th annual International Franchise Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, earlier this month.

The 2020 Tint World International Franchise Convention featured a vendor trade show, seminars and training, and an awards banquet to recognize top-performing franchises.

Charles Bonfiglio, front row in the white shirt, pictured with a large group of Tint World Franchise Award Winners.

“The annual convention is one of the highlights of the year for the Tint World family,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “We take some time to celebrate our success, but our franchise owners and the corporate team both are always focused on the future. The franchisees show up focused for the training and education we provide here at the convention, and it’s a chance for us to learn from them, too. The connections that we make at this event are a big inspiration to reach even further in 2020.”

Tint World presented the following awards at the 2020 Tint World International Franchise Convention:

Franchisee of the Year Award: Jeff and Penny Rackley (The Colony, Texas)
Best Performing Franchise Award: Pedro Flores (Midland, Texas)
Most Improved Franchise Award: Paul Sawhney (Baltimore)
Rookie of the Year Award: David “Kit” Pelletier (Jacksonville, North Carolina)
Local Marketing Impact Award: Pete and Barbra Muller (Longwood, Florida)
Top Gun Franchise Award: Tim and Stacy Kjaer (Medford/Long Island, New York)
Franchise Mentor of the Year Award: Austin Gurba (Lenexa, Kansas)
Franchise Ambassador of the Year Award (Canada): Trevor and Sue Dwyer (Ontario)
Franchise Ambassador of the Year Award (U.S.): Daniel Apicella (Greensboro, North Carolina)
Social Media Achievement Award: Randy and Austin Silver (Cary, North Carolina); Pete and Barbara Muller (Longwood, Florida); David “Kit” Pelletier (Jacksonville, North Carolina); Santiago and Dominica Rojas (Messapequa, New York); Todd and Michelle Simms (Saint Petersburg, Florida); Tim and Stacey Kjaer (Medford/Long Island); Paul Sawhney (Baltimore); Jeff Moolevliet (Coconut Creek, Florida); Michael Richards and Dylan Thiel (Rowlett, Texas)

Tim and Stacy Kjaer, co-owners of the Medford/Long Island store, along with store manager Kurt Kaufman, were once again honored as members of the $2 Million Club. The $1 Million Club included Jeff and Penny Rackley; Michael Richards and Dylan Thiel (Rowlett, Texas); Acey and Kerri Lightt (Lubbock, Texas); Santiago and Dominica Rojas (Massapequa, New York); and Randy and Austin Silver (Cary, North Carolina).

Visit www.tintworld.com and tintworldfranchise.com for more.

The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel Is Rolling In 2020…Audio Security Wins

Posted on February 29, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured.

SHREVEPORT LA (02.29.20) WTF…Win This Friday. The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Just over 4 months ago we celebrated the first anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.

The latest 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel winner is Audio Security in Houston TX. The Wheel landed on the 12volt News space and a $100. check will be headed to Ivan Castillo at his store in Houston. We hope Ivan will have a little fun…maybe a nice dinner out with family.

Spinning out a new winner each Friday, a 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the marketplace.

David Phillips with CRUX prizes for Spin-To-Win Number 62. David is pictured in The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC. The CRUX interface was the prize and CRUX included a tool kit as a bonus!

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 and Audio Depot in Arlington TX. Congratulations to all.

Bob Hering pictured in the California CRUX HQ with the 12volt Spin-To-Win number 62 prize headed to David Phillips at The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC.

WTF….Where’s The Fun. On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel Friday, March 6th.
Want to enter for future spins? It’s easy – when making an Instagram post for your store include the hashtag #12voltspin to make sure your company has a slip in the jar. There are over 1100 #12voltspin posts on Instagram.

With 18 chances to WIN, the 12Volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is ready to shower a lucky weekly winner with one of the cool prizes.

Stay tuned to 12voltnews.com on the web and @12voltnews on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for 12volt Spin-To-Win winner announcements every Friday!

Alpine Conducts Training Evening at ECD Distributors in Houston

Posted on February 27, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Alpine, ECD Distributors.

HOUSTON, TX (02.28.2020) – Alpine Electronics conducted a training session Wednesday evening February 26th at Electronic Custom Distributors in Houston. Both Alpine Direct and ECD Alpine dealers were among the 25 dealers in the audience.

Dan Greenwood conducting the Alpine session in ECD’s first rate meeting and training room.

Dan Greenwood, Alpine’s Texas Brand Specialist, conducted the training session covering both new and continuing Alpine 2020 products. During the session special emphasis was given to Alpine’s upcoming PXE-X09 16-Channel Digital Signal Processor, as well as the new X409-WRA-JL Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator Head Unit Solution that is now shipping. Greenwood spent a great deal of time explaining the long list of features and benefits Alpine PXE-X09 owners will enjoy.

Andy Allen, Alpine’s Brand Representative for the South Texas market, demonstrated the Alpine Jeep Wrangler JL outfitted with the new X409-WRA-JL head unit and other great Alpine sound upgrade solutions. The Alpine Jeep Wrangler was parked outside and drew raves from dealers as Allen conducted full system demos.

Dan Greenwood (L) and Matt Caldwell from Hi-Pro Audio pictured with an Alpine in-store display. Caldwell is wearing the new Alpine Jacket he won in the raffle during the meeting courtesy of Alpine and ECD.

ECD”s Larry Treibel related “Dan and Andy really conducted a super session. The dealers were very engaged and asking Dan questions during his presentation. When dealers experienced the Alpine Jeep Wrangler JL demos from Andy they were all excited about making car stereo sound good in their stores. The evening lasted until 9:30 and the crew of 5 from Hi-Pro had over a 2 hour drive back to Victoria.”

Joey Simone, owner of Advanced Aftermarket Accessories in the Houston area stated “The training really got me fired up! The new Alpine Jeep solutions are great!”

The Alpine Jeep Wrangler JL, here with Dan Greenwood at the controls, stays on the road in the territory at trainings and store events.

Jay Bradley, owner of Audio Engineers in Pearland TX, was very impressed with the PXE-X09’s capabilities. Bradley commented, “I can’t wait to get my hands on one of those!”

Matt Caldwell, of Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, was the lucky winner of an Alpine Jacket courtesy of Alpine & Electronic Custom Distributors. Caldwell offered to 12voltnew.com “We took almost everyone from the store to the meeting and got back to the shop just a little after 11PM. We learned a lot from Dan’s in depth presentation and really were impressed by Andy’s demos. I really like the Alpine jacket and have it on right now as I am speaking with you, Mike.”

ECD is planning additional Alpine training sessions at the company’s Austin and Dallas facilities.

Visit alpine-usa.com and ecdcom.com for more.

2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns Competition Kicks Off During Spring Break

Posted on February 26, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Battle of the Builders, SEMA.

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX (02.27.2020) – The SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns Regional Competition makes its 2020 debut at the Heat Wave Spring Break Jam, March 7-8, in South Padre Island, Texas.

Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Young Guns competition is open to anyone ages 27 or younger (as of Nov. 6, 2020) who builds their vehicle primarily on their own. Interested builders are encouraged to register immediately for the opportunity to compete among their peers at the Spring Break Jam event.

The 2020 SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns Regional Competition, for builders ages 27 years or younger will kick off at the Heat Wave Spring Break Jam, March 7-8, in South Padre Island, Texas.

Applications to participate must be submitted online at www.semayoungguns.com. SEMA will then select 10 vehicles from the pool of submissions and reach out directly to the builders prior to the event to notify them of acceptance.

A panel of professional judges will choose one winner during the two-day event who will receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2020 SEMA Show in Las Vegas (Nov. 3-6, 2020), transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the SEMA Show and entry into the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. The second- and third-place runner-up vehicles will still have the opportunity to be invited to the SEMA Show at the conclusion of the regional qualifier events in a nationwide fan vote.

For more information on the SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns Competition and to submit an application for an opportunity to be chosen to compete at a regional qualifying event, visit www.semayoungguns.com.

For more information on the Spring Break Jam, visit www.heatwaveshow.com/tour-shows/sbj/ and follow Heat Wave on Facebook and Instagram @heatwavetour.

Avenue Sound and Kicker Marine Audio ‘Go Overboard’ at the Long Island Boat Show

Posted on February 26, 2020 by 12VoltNews in Featured and tagged Avenue Sound, Kicker.

UNIONDALE, NY (02.26.2020) – As the boating season is fast approaching Avenue Sound, with Kicker Marine Audio, made waves at the 62nd Long Island Boat Show at the Nassau Coliseum February 21st – 23rd.

Kicker Eastern Regional Matt Matheson (L) and Avenue Sound’s Vik Moolchandani are pictured just after the booth setup was completed.

Vik Moolchandani, Avenue Sound’s Captain at the event stated “We had a super booth location that stretched 40 feet by 15 feet. We filled that space with 3 decked out vehicles, displays and literature. The Yamaha WaveRunner, Polaris SlingShot and KTM Motorcycle, all with Kicker gear, highlighted Avenue Sound’s versatility. These vehicles definitely showed attendees that Avenue Sound can do it all. Spectators commented that they really appreciated the installation design and quality of our work.”

This graphic was utilized on social media to promote Avenue Sound’s marine business and presence at the Long Island Boat Show.

The Avenue Sound booth was jam packed from one end to the other with products stacked for sale in spaces between the demos and displays.

Matt Gonzalez, Trent Partners area Kicker representative along with Kicker’s Eastern Regional Matt Matheson were on site throughout the event.

The ‘Crew’ gathered for a photo op (RtoL) Matt Matheson, Vik, Jai and Hiru Moolchandani, Matt Gonzalez, Fernando, Pavan and Billy Billy. Check out the great Avenue Sound signage hanging in the background.

Gonzalez, related to 12voltnews.com “The Long Island Boat Show created an excellent opportunity for our firm to work with both Kicker and Avenue Sound in order to create more brand awareness with the direct consumer. It was alarming to me at just many people in the general public had no idea that they can customize their boat or WaveRunner.”

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Continuing, Gonzalez stated “Many of the conversations we had in the booth also led into upgrading attendees audio and lighting on their personal vehicles besides their watercraft. It is imperative for the health of our industry that more retailers and manufacturers alike take part in these types of shows. Our futures depend on bringing in new business.”

Concluding, Moolchandani offered “The Long Island Boat Show was a great event. We received a lot of great exposure and saw a bunch of our customers there too. It was great to be in front of so many of them and consumers when they’re thinking about the upcoming boating and out-of-doors season.”

The Yamaha WaveRunner was loaded with Kicker Marine gear and the Kicker Marine Audio display was set for demos.

Kicker, long known for mobile audio, is highlighting the company’s strength in marine audio in 2020. Kicker Marine Audio recently had a major presence at the huge Miami International Boat Show. The ‘Go Overboard’ Theme is being utilized at events and retailer store level to bring attention to Kicker Marine Audio’s focus on the marine marketplace.

Visit avenuesound.com and kicker.com/marine-audio for more.