TULSA, OK (02.21.2020) – The 56th Darryl Starbird National Rod and Custom Car Show filled the Tulsa Expo Square February 14th – 16th. Car Toys Tulsa, an event sponsor, took a large 24 x 60 booth up front to highlight demo vehicles and products.
Charles Stewart, Car Toys owner, stated “Car Toys has been exhibiting at the Darryl Starbird show for years. On Saturday alone the attendance was reported to top 15,000. Total attendance topped 30,000 for the show’s run. Our booth, as a sponsor, was right up front so attendees checked us out when they entered and were leaving the event. Also as a sponsor we received a lot of play over the PA system during the show”.
Charles Stewart (R), Car Toys Tulsa owner, pictured with Momentum Marketing’s Gary Biggs under the Rockford Fosgate Tent.
As an event sponsor Car Toys Tulsa also received visibility on the heavy local radio and TV schedule that aired in the Tulsa area.
Powersports and marine products were showcased at the event with 2 loaded Harleys under the Rockford Fosgate tent. A Rockford Fosgate product display was also positioned in the booth to demonstrate products to attendees.
The Car Toys Tulsa 24×60 booth provided ample room to demo Harleys and other products.
Gary Biggs, the area sales representative for Momentum Marketing, was in the booth and worked the show with Charles and the Car Toys team members. Biggs offered “We were busy throughout the show talking with attendees about adding sound to their rides…cars, boats and bikes. The Starbird show attracts folks who are interested in a wide variety of vehicles. There was plenty to show them with the Harleys running Rockford Fosgate plus the display with the new marine products featuring the M1 speakers and RGB lighting. Being in the booth over the days of the show also gave me an opportunity to talk Rockford Fosgate with members of the Car Toys staff.”
The Rockford Fosgate display got a lot of action demoing there latest marine gear in the Car Toys Tulsa Booth.
Concluding Stewart added “We got a ton of exposure for Car Toys plus a number of very positive leads. Members of the Car Toys staff really pitched in. We had the store open too so our staff members had a lot to handle. On Sunday everyone was in the booth and did great job.”
A big 12volt News hat’s off to Car Toys Tulsa for participating at a major consumer event.
MIAMI, FL (02.20.2020) – KICKER Marine Audio is coming on strong in the marine industry as evidenced by the company’s presence and activities at the just completed 2020 Miami International Boat Show, on Virginia Key, February 13th-17th.
KICKER, long recognized in the “12-Volt” world of automotive, truck and powersports mobile audio, has recently flexed its muscle in the marine environment. While the brand initially appealed to many lake boaters, excelling in the pontoon, wake and surf boat markets, Kicker Marine Audio has recently expanded to the open water fishing boats and cruiser market, thanks to the growing appeal of its strong waterproof and reliable product characteristics.
The aisle in front of the Kicker Marine Audio Booth in D Tent was extremely and many times wall to wall with marine enthusiasts.
Kicker staff members on site at the Miami International Boat Show included Lori Boyer, Kip Litsey, David Glasgow, Sandy Moore and Carlos Jimenez. Litsey, Associate Director of Marketing-B2B, offered “The Miami International Boat Show is such a terrific event. Boat builders, marine retailers, vendor representatives, 12volt dealers, distributors and enthusiasts see the latest products and trends. Kicker Marine Audio lived up to the GO OVERBOARD theme and was ‘LivinLoud’ for sure at this event. The displays in the booth engaged attendees and sponsorships of the boat show events added to Kicker’s presence at the event-including the Kicker Marine Audio $4,000 system that was added to the $85,000 Reef Runner Boat Raffle for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.”
At the Miami Show, KICKER Marine Audio teamed up with Reef Runner Boats as a key sponsor in the manufacturer’s third annual “Battle Breast Cancer Giveaway.” The charitable fundraiser featured a $25 ticket donation campaign for the giveaway of a 230 open fishing boat, valued at $85,000 retail, with all funds raised to benefit breast cancer research for the Susan G. Komen Miami/Fort Lauderdale organization. Total donations raised reached $20,000. KICKER Marine Audio donated a full sound system, valued at nearly $4,000, joining additional sponsors like Evinrude, TACO Marine, SeaDek, Epson and others that supported the effort. The boat was prominently displayed at the show entrance. The drawing for the Reef Runner Boat was at 1 PM on Monday, February 17 and the lucky winner was Omar Fakhri from Flower Mound TX.
Jeremy Bale (L), Kicker Brand Manager for Lifestyle and Marine products, presented an award to Boats US magazine during the Miami International Boat Show opening ceremonies Thursday, February 13.
KICKER Marine Audio also participated at the show’s opening industry event on Thursday morning that featured Marine Marketers of America (MMA) and Boating Writing International (BWI) in a joint annual awards celebration. KICKER was the exclusive event sponsor for the MMA Neptune Awards, along with a category sponsorship of the BWI Travel Award. In addition, the company donated raffle prizes to the awards event that included giveaways of Kicker high-end blue tooth product, EB200 Earbuds and the Tabor Over-the-ear headset.
KICKER Marine Audio’s booth highlighted the line-up of marine audio equipment for 2020. Coaxials, subwoofers, amplifiers, receivers, service units and remotes for operation and lighting were included the offerings. KICKER Marine Audio has gone the extra mile behind the scenes to ensure that its marine components and rigging are waterproof, durable and problem-free. This attention to detail was expressly seen in items like fuses, cables, coaxial speakers and subwoofers, which are both certified and compliant to stringent marine standards.
Kevin Falvey (R), Editor of Boating Magazine won Kicker CushBT headphones presented by Jeremy Bale.
While “compliance” (relying on the manufacturer to test its own products) and “certification” (requiring third party review) are equipment terms often used, in the international marine industry these descriptors hold even more credence.
“We ensure that the right product is used for the application,” stated Phil White, KICKER’s Unit Director of Marine Audio Systems. “KICKER Audio components are designed to meet or exceed U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) as well as American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) standards. We also carry certification on certain items for water-tightness, ignition protection, and IP rating. We want to ensure that our high standards meet those of our boat builder partners, so every installation involving KICKER Marine Audio components can be waterproof, safe, and eliminate any avoidable risk in the harsh marine environment.”
Donna Milo, owner of Reef Runner Boats, pictured with the Reef Runner Boat that was the amazing raffle prize valued at $85,000. Kicker Marine Audio donated a $4,000 system as a sponsor. In addition the $25 raffle entry raised a $20,000 donation to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Items like fuse holders, ground distribution and cables are USCG and ABYC compliant, protecting electrical circuits against short circuits and corrosion, with construction and labelling compliant with USCG and ABYC standards. The Marine Rated Battery Fuses (MRBF) are certified IP66, meaning they are sealed to protect against dust and water intrusion. These KICKER Marine Audio fuses are also certified as Ignition Protected so they will not ignite flammable or explosive vapors in your engine compartment or enclosed spaces.
KICKER has taken a big step with ISO marine certification for its coaxial speakers and woofers. Kicker coaxial speakers and woofers are certified to meet the same ISO standard which applies to marine windows, doors and hatches, as those audio components must withstand water intrusion as well. Carrying this ISO certification has had a major impact in the EU and the rest of the global market.
KICKER tests all components in real life situations: salt fog, for corrosion; weather, for UV and moisture resistance; and IP testing for debris and water ingress, thereby providing OEM builders, dealers and customers with ultimate peace of mind when using KICKER Marine Audio. New products are also being added to the roster including more wiring, AMP kits, RCA Interconnects and terminals, all designed from the start to be marine compliant.
“KICKER Marine Audio delivers a trustworthy experience for our highly valued marine industry customers and the retail community,” stated Jeremy Bale, Brand Manager for Lifestyle and Marine Products, “We deliver total confidence in our product as proven in over 40 years of manufacturing top-quality mobile sound systems, with the goal to continually grow our brand and reputation in the recreational marine marketplace.”
LONG BEACH, CA (02.19.2020) KENWOOD USA announced its rep of the year awards for both individual sales reps, as well as sales rep firms for the East, Midwest, and Western territories at their recent annual sales rep meeting, held at their corporate office in Long Beach, CA.
Western Region Sales Rep of the Year: Ryan Christie, N&S Marketing
Midwest Region Sales Rep of the Year: Tim Hill, Pinnacle Sales
Eastern Region Sales Rep of the Year: Greg Wallace, Audio Video Representatives (AVR)
Ryan Christie represents N & S Marketing in the Pacific Northwest, and has been a part of the company for 12 years. “Ryan prides himself in putting his dealers first, making sure they are getting the best service regardless of how much volume they do,” stated Rob Sutton, KENWOOD Western Regional Sales Manager. “All of my dealers matter equally to me,” stated Christie. “Whenever there’s a need, it’s important to me to be able to respond or get an answer as quickly as possible. I’m truly humbled and honored to have received this award for the second consecutive year.”
As the independent owner/operator of Pinnacle Sales in Michigan since 2003, Tim Hill has actually been a KENWOOD sales rep since 1987. “I couldn’t be happier with Tim’s level of performance and commitment to his dealers,” stated Mike Roberts, KENWOOD VP of Sales and Marketing. “He constantly strives to be of service whenever and in whatever fashion his dealers need. He really lives up to his standards of never saying no to them. They are truly lucky to have him.”
From Marietta, GA, Greg Wallace has been a part of distribution sales with AVR since 2006. In 2015, he was promoted to also handle direct accounts. “Greg’s candor is undeniable with his dealers,” stated Kelly McDaniel, KENWOOD Eastern Regional Sales Manager. “Through his remarkable organizational skills and ability to be efficient, he continuously strives to communicate with and provide the best in information and service to his dealers”.
Western Region Sales Rep Company of the Year: Oliver Marketing Norcal, Inc.
Midwest Region Sales Rep Company of the Year: River City Sales
Eastern Region Sales Rep Company of the Year: Audio Video Representatives (AVR)
Oliver Marketing NorCal, Inc. was founded in 1986 and consists of Bob Oliver (President), Dave Furness (VP), Dennis Medeiros (Sales), Paul Francia (Sales), and Peggy Harvey (Sales Support/Customer Service).
“Even when unpreventable troubles present themselves, the Oliver Marketing NorCal crew has managed to turn setbacks into triumphs.” stated Rob Sutton. “They continuously outperform to ensure their dealers receive nothing but the best.”
River City Sales has been proudly representing KENWOOD from the St. Louis, MO area since 2004, with team member Brett Phelps serving as a KENWOOD rep since 2000. Their team consists of Gary Cooley (Owner), Brett Phelps (Sales), Ray Smith (Sales), and Lori Beyer (Inside Sales). “The River City Sales team is always working it, always communicating, always taking phone calls… the little things” stated Mike Roberts. “We provide weekly updates to our dealers to ensure they have accurate numbers, knowledge of rebates, etc., always finding ways to put money back in our dealers pockets,” stated Phelps. “Communicating with our dealers is crucial to us. If they are far away, we still try to at least talk to them as much as possible. Our rep company’s success is 100% based on their success.”
Commanding both of the Eastern region territory awards, AVR, owned by Joe and Teri Hanson, has served as both a KENWOOD distribution center and as sales representative firm for 18 years. In fact, Joe has even served as a KENWOOD rep personally since 1982. Their outside sales team consists of Brian Cargile and Greg Wallace, with Jacob Gromovsky and Christie Crook on the inside. “We try to give our customers excellent customer service and provide constant communication, always keeping them informed to ensure that they stay successful,” stated Joe. “AVR thinks outside of the box on ways to always be improving their level of service to their dealers,” stated Kelly McDaniel. “Their level of commitment to these efforts is one of the many reasons they earned the rep of year award for 2019.”
“When deciding on these awards, we look at several key criteria, including Territory Leadership, Maintaining a Strong Dealer Base, Being Solution Oriented, Having a Positive Attitude, and Driving Sales,” stated Mike Roberts. “Since all of our sales reps are incredible and exhibit these attributes, these awards are tough to nail down, and we are truly grateful for all that was accomplished in 2019.”
PITTSBURGH, PA (02.18.2020) – Team Nutz had a major presence at the Pittsburg International Auto Show at the David L Lawrence Convention Center February 13th – 17th. Just 2 weeks prior Team Nutz had a 70 x 100 booth at the World of Wheels in the same venue.
Ed Nuttall offered “It certainly has been a very, very busy February as we exhibited at two major events at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. At both events we went all the way with a large booth, tents, demo vehicles, specials and had a great staff on site at both events.”
This image shows the breadth of the Team Nutz Booth. The Memphis Audio trailer is in the background on the left.
At the Pittsburgh International Auto Show Team Nutz put their brand and products in front of a crowd reported to exceed 30,000 over the 5-day run. The End Result Memphis trailer and Davis Distribution SONY Jeep grabbed attention along with the Race Sport Lighting display, JL Audio OEM interactive display, Wet Sounds and Audiovox Movies-To-Go demo setup in the booth.
ED and Nina Nuttall, snapped by the award winning Dalesandro Studios, during a rare quiet moment at the show.
Ed Dalesandro, End Result rep firm principal, was on site along with Rusty North from Davis Distribution. Dalesandro provided the Memphis Audio trailer and supported the Race Sport Lighting brand..both of which are on the End Result line card. “Team Nutz and their crew continue to DO Things and put in the efforts. Nina and Ed Nuttall, along with the Team, are making things happen” Dalesandro offered.
Rusty North (L) and Ed Dalesandro were on site in Pittsburgh to support Team Nutz at the event.
Rusty North stated “The Davis Distribution Jeep definitely drew a crowd at the event. We showed the new Sony AX7000 in the Jeep and all were blown away there was not a big array of amps driving the sound. Several times there were people lined up for a demo of the Sony Jeep. I know on Saturday and Sunday over a hundred people sat in the Jeep for a demo. There was a huge crowd and I had people ask questions about window tint, wheels, LED lights and remote starts as well as cart audio products. All in all a great show Team Nutz put together.”
Ed Nuttall’s Nephew Cole dancing in the Memphis Audio trailer as the show closed Saturday night. Through the show the End Result Memphis Audio trailer, which was recently updated, was a magnet in the booth.
Team Nutz has been exhibiting at the Pittsburgh International Auto show for over 15 years. “Over the years we have made it a point to have a booth at major events that draw car enthusiasts. At events we hand out thousands of Team Nutz stickers that people put on their cars, boats, tool boxes and other things. Those stickers, which we now produce in house, provide a strong branding message for Team Nutz throughout our area. At this Pittsburgh show we handed out over 5,000 stickers. At this event we put a promo in place for people to post an image of our sticker on their vehicle or whatever. We will select a winner from the posts for a $100. gift certificate” Nuttall added.
The Davis Distribution SONY Jeep pictured with (LtoR) Ed Nuttall Sr, Ed Nuttall, Rusty North and David Maxwell- Maxmotive.com.
A Big 12volt News Hat’s Off to all at Team Nutz. The Team Nutz staff tops over 20 employees and over half were on the event floor each day. Putting all in place for a big event that lasts several days, and manning a large booth, is a big job.
Ed Nuttall with hands full of stickers in the Booth.
LONG BEACH, CA (02.17.2020) – JVC Mobile Entertainment announced its rep of the year awards during their annual rep meeting held last week. Dominating the western territory was RPM Sales Group, with Midwest Sales Group capturing the eastern territory recognition.
Midwest Sales Group, based in Yorkville, IL, has been independently owned and operated by Steve Fahlmark – who has been taking pride in providing the best in customer relations to his dealers since its onset in 2002. Steve prides himself in being very information driven, keeping dealers in tune with everything that’s current and staying in constant contact with them. “By continuously visiting my dealers in person, I can ensure that our goals align, maximizing their sales programs to ensure that they can be profitable and provide their customers with the best in mobile electronics product offerings”, stated Fahlmark. “Steve takes customer service to the next level, engaging with his dealers on a regular basis and providing support whenever and wherever they need, which aligns perfectly with the heart of JVC’s culture,” added Steve Cote, JVC Eastern Regional Sales Manager.
From Downing, CA, RPM Sales Group was honored to receive the rep of the year award for the western territory. Maria Perez, Eddie Ramirez, David Lopez, and Mike Fox all team up to represent the RPM Sales Group, which began in 2004, centering themselves as having an extreme passion for the industry of which they came from. “It’s really exciting to recognize such an impressive group of individuals that make up the team at RPM Sales Group,” stated Ron Trout, JVC Director of Sales. “This award is not just given away, but rather earned by those that create an environment for their dealers to become successful, of which RPM Sales Group team members focus on daily.”
“JVC would like to extend a HUGE Congratulations to both rep firms, and also recognize its entire rep force for their extraordinary efforts in 2019,” added Trout. “We are looking forward to an exciting and productive year ahead!”
HICKSVILLE, OH (02.14.2020) – The Wholesale House (TWH), in Hicksville, Ohio recently closed the books on a record-setting 2019 and are proud to issue profit sharing checks totaling more than $1 million to company employees. This marks the 4th consecutive year of distributing a percentage of their net profit to employees.
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“We are proud to be able to share our continued success with our 65 dedicated team members who work tirelessly to make TWH a leader in the industry. Our crew is committed to providing a variety of 12Volt electronics and consumer products, at the highest service level to our thousands of dealers nationwide,” stated Steve and Mary Height, TWH Owners. “Our customers are why we are here, and our family of employees is who makes it all happen.”
The profit sharing program started in 2016 and in 4 years has distributed over 2.5 million dollars to TWH employees.
President Mark Yoder commented, “This is a point of pride for all of us here, especially the Heights. They built this company from nothing over 40 years ago and they are pleased to be able to share in the success of the business. We wouldn’t be the company we are today without all of them.”
MIAMI GARDENS, FL (02.13.2020) – DS18 has again opened another major distributor, this one is in Dallas, TX. A&W Distributors will be serving Dallas, Ft. Worth and the surrounding areas for the fastest fulfillment for all DS18 products. Mobile Audio, Marine and PowerSports from DS18 is in stock at the company’s Harry Hines location. Brothers Maher and Maged Awad began their car audio electronics distribution business in 1979. Over the past 30 years A&W has grown into one of the largest 12Volt distributors in the nation.
DS18 CEO Sasha Susterman stated “We are very proud to have A&W as a part of the DS18 family. Now customers and dealers can experience their excellent customer service and receive DS18 products much faster than being shipped from Miami.”
With a highly qualified staff, A&W provides their dealers with the best customer service and the latest product technology and support. A&W doesn’t just see their dealers as a customer, they see everyone as a business partner. Every decision they make and deal with, A&W keeps in mind every customer’s needs and to make sure what they are doing is in the dealers best interest.
NASHVILLE, TN (02.12.2020) – MECA’s Sound Quality League (SQL) program is growing, with more people involved as competitors and judges for the 2020 season. With 80+ vehicles involved in SQL contests at both the 2018 and 2019 Finals, MECA entertained the largest sound quality groups in the club’s history. With the 2020 season underway, the state of MECA SQL is strong.
Steve Stern, MECA COMMISH, has the new MECA SQL Rules Book set for 2020.
The 4X SQL contests were well received during the 2019 season, the first year these elite events were offered. With major support from ARC Audio as Title Sponsor for the series, MECA will elevate the sound quality contests, using the 3 judge rating system for each vehicle. Each judge scores the systems, and the average score determines the winner. MECA has used a 100 point scoring system since 1999, updated and improved as needed over the years. ARC Audio’s participation will help to pay for travel expenses for the judges, the most experienced and talented “ears” in the organization.
MECA’s annual SQL Judge Training session will be held in Nashville on the weekend of 2/22-23. This is the largest class of judge hopefuls to date, with 18 signed up from TX, CA, TN, SC, PA, and IN. On Saturday, judges will be trained specifically on scoring the sound quality contests. This will include listening to source music tracks on a “reference” system, a live performance with TN string band The Goodies, and the Beethoven Festival concert at the Nashville Symphony. Training will be held at Stu Phillips’ Stage d’or, owned by the Grand Old Opry Hall of Fame entertainer. Trainees will practice real-world scoring at MECA’s annual Freezefest event (part of the SQLOLOGY series) on Sunday, working at Audio Specialists store in Clarksville, TN. Several SQL World Champion vehicles will be there for training listening sessions, including Rob Bess’ 2019 Culbertson Cup winner. The SQL Judge Training session provides several listening experiences, so that judges can compare and concepetualize the quality and realism of SQL systems. Commisioner Steve Stern and SQL Coordinator Vinny Taylor will conduct the training.
Contact the Commissioner at mecacaraudio@comcast.net or 615-851-7428 to review options for SQL contests for worthy promotions for Retailers and Manufacturers. MECA is very active at: facebook.com/steve.stern07 and PM’s are welcome.
BIRMINGHAM, AL (02.11.2020) – The 2020 Angel Distributing ‘Dealer Appreciation Show’ was a strong event. The Saturday evening activities and Sunday show both took place at the Angel Distributing facility in Birmingham, AL. The Saturday Meet & Greet-that included food, beverages and networking with vendors and fellow dealers was from 6 PM until 9 PM. Tubs of wings, trays of veggies and fruit plus beverages were enjoyed. The Sunday show, with over 2 dozen top 12volt brands exhibiting and 6 vendor training sessions, was from 9 AM – 4 PM. A 10 x 20 tent featured closeout specials.
Stan Smith, Railroad Bazaar (L), received a Dealer of the Year Ward and is pictured with Angel’s Vince Brown.
Charlie Angel stated “This is a wonderful time of the year as we welcome our friends and customers to our annual ‘Dealer Appreciation Show’. We moved the show to earlier February dates this year so as not to interfere with dealer’s busy tax season. The move to the earlier date, and having everything at our warehouse, worked out very well.”
Chad Seekers, Angel GM, spearheaded show activities. “We had 122 dealers represented at the show this year. Dealers from Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, North and South Carolina and across Alabama attended. This year we added vendors Nakamichi, Phoenix Gold and TRIMAX trailer locks plus RuffTuff seat covers. Those new brands showed their products with Nakamichi and TRIMAX grabbing a lot of attention. In addition the 6 vendor training sessions on the schedule brought dealers up to speed on the latest from JVC, PowerBass, Euphoria, WeatherTech, Metra and Phoenix Gold on Sunday. Michael Davis did a great job highlighting everything in the WeatherTech line.”
Phil Bruner (R), Phil’s Tint and Alarm, is pictured with his Angel Distributing Dealer of the Year Award with Angel’s Charlie Angel. This year there were 2 Dealer of the Year Awards.
A special announcement was made during the show that in the near future dealers will be able to place orders online via the Angel Distributing website.
Brands in the house included Metra’s Brands, PowerBass, JVC, Kicker, Euphoria, Q-Power, Nakamichi, Race Sport Lighting, LinksWell, Rostra, WeatherTech, Design Engineering, SolarGard, Renegade Audio, AAMP, Phoenix Gold, Accele, Polk Audio, Wet Sounds, TRIMAX and RuffTuff.
Jeff Falk, PowerBass National Sales Manager, stated “The Angel was a great show to kick off the season. Dealers were excited about all the new OE products that PowerBass has for 2010.”
Robin McNeal, Nakamichi National Sales Manager offered “It was super to near Angel Distributing had a very good show with the Nakamichi line. We have an exciting line and think dealers will see the value and add Nakamichi to their store’s mix.”
Metra Electronics received the Angel Distributing Manufacturer of the Year Award. Metra’s Paul Von Feldt and Dallas Lovelace pictured with Angel GM Chad Seekers (L to R).
Neil Ottavi, TRIMAX, offered “Angel brought in our line of trailer locks and hitches which can offer dealers a new business opportunity for their customers. Dealers in our booth definitely saw the possibilities.”
During the show on Sunday Angel Distributing presented awards for Dealer of the Year, Manufacturer of the Year and Rep Firm of the Year. Two Angel Distributing Dealers received Dealer of the Year. Phil’s Tint and Alarm, with Phil Bruner accepting, along with Railroad Bazaar and Stan Smith received customized Angel thermal tumbler awards. The Manufacturer of the Year Award went to Metra with Paul Von Feldt and Dallas Lovelace accepting the custom Angel thermal tumbler. Manufacturer Rep Firm of the Year was bestowed on Tech Marketing with Richie Holtzman accepting the Angel thermal tumbler.
Richie Holtzman (R) holds the Angel Distributing Rep Firm of the Year Award. Holtzman is the Principal of Tech Marketing and is pictured with Angel GM Chad Seekers.
“The closeout area last year was strong and this year it was even stronger with the 10×20 tent. Should have been a 10×30 tent. Dealers brought their vans and pickups and loaded up. We worked very hard to make the trip to our show great for our customers. The World of Wheels was in Birmingham the weekend of our show and several dealers went there Saturday before coming to our show” Seekers added.
Angel concluded “Our manufacturers worked with us to give our dealers the best discounts of the year. Also, with the Saturday night activities at our warehouse many dealers got one-on-one time with reps and factories and placed their orders. That helped make sure everyone was taken care of in a timely fashion. We thank all for coming to our ‘Dealer Appreciation Show’ 2020 and look forward to a great year.”
Angel Distributing has been hosting a yearly ‘Dealer Appreciation Show’ for over 2 decades. A big 12volt News Hat’s Off to the entire Angel Distributing Team that worked long hours and into the nights to deliver a terrific ‘Dealer Appreciation Show’ for their dealers.
See #12vnn_angel2020 to see posts from the Angel ‘Dealer Appreciation Show’. Stay tuned @12voltnews for daily posts of fresh industry news.
LONG BEACH CA/BIRMINGHAM AL (02.10.20) Knowledgefest 2020 filled the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center from February 7th through February 9th. Over 50 brands exhibited on the event show floor and a full slate of vendor training seminars filled the 3 days for attendees from across the U.S and Canada.
Seth Halstead, JVCKENWOOD National Training and Content Development Manager, stated to 12voltnews.com “The Kenwood and JVC Mobile booths were very busy during show hours. Our training sessions were well attended. Knowledgefest 2020 in Long Beach was a tremendous opportunity to show news products in demo vehicles to a large number of attendees. National meetings at our LA Headquarters made for a very packed and productive week in SoCal”.
The Kenwood new eXcelon Hi-Res Audio Certified Speakers Technology session, presented by Marcus Vasconcellos, was very well attended.
Nakamichi Car Audio exhibited at Knowledgefest for the for the first. Robin McNeal offered “The relaunch of the Nakamichi Car Audio brand has momentum following SEMA and CES 2020. Having a presence at Knowledgefest continued that momentum. Several of our rep firms were in our new booth that definitely attracted attention”.
Alphasonik also returning to the marketplace and exhibited at Knowledgefest 2020. A hot Harley and Jeep Wrangler drew attention in the booth as Rick Andersen and Enrique Avalos met with with dealers. There will be more from Long Beach from the 12volt Central Studios. #12vnn_kf2020 to see over 3 dozen posts.
In the Southeastern U.S. Angel Distributing hosted dealers at the company”s warehouse in Birmingham for the annual ‘Dealer Appreciation Show’. Charlie Angel, GM Chad Seekers and the Team worked long hours and into the night to prepare for event. Saturday and Sunday, February 8th and 9th, were the dates with a party Saturday night and show on Sunday. Over 24 brands were in the house and 6 vendor trainings were on the Sunday schedule. Four new brands including Phoenix Gold, TRIMAX, RuffTuff and Nakamichi were showcased to dealers. There will be much more from the Angel Dealer Appreciation Show from the 12volt Central Studios. #12vnn_angel2020 to see posts from the Angel Show.
Charlie Angel (R) and Randy Goodwin reported strong Euphoria Audio sales. Angel is on the mend from recent shoulder surgery.
The Kicker Arenacross in Reno NV added to the very busy week across the 12volt industry.
Audio Express Reno, with Lorance, was on site at the Kicker Arenacross. Members of the crowd checked out the latest Kicker audio, Marine, Powersports and lifestyle products.
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