PORTLAND OR (11.30.24) The Outrageous Audio name says it all about the company’s 2024 Black Friday Sale on Friday, November 29th, at the company’s Portland store. Customers started lining up at 4AM in the below freezing temperature. When the doors opened at 5AM Owner Blane Hartleb welcomed the first in line who had actually been in line all night.
Customers lined up before the 5AM opening and then packed the showroom throughout the day.
The Outrageous team gathered just before the doors were opened.
Blane Hartleb (L) welcomed the first customer in line who had been there all night in the freezing temperature.
“We have been having Black Friday events for over two decades. This event was definitely in the top two or three. After we run the sales totals it may be the best event. Our team did a great job getting everything ready and it paid off…. BIG TIME. The support we received from Rob and the Crossover Marketing crew in the house was very much appreciated” Hartleb related.
The Crossover Marketing crew Rob Sutton, Aaron, Fluhr and Paul Pilat (LtoR).
Early Black Friday morning the 12volt Central Studios received a txt from Rob Sutton with Crossover Marketing NW. A quick call to Rob around 8AM Shreveport time got the news about the happenings at the Outrageous Back Friday Sale. Rob, with Crossover Marketing NW crew members Paul Pilat and Aaron Fluhr, were on site working the event with the 10 member Outrageous Audio team.
Within an hour after the doors opened customers pack the sales counter to complete their purchases.
Soon Rob was on the phone. “Mike, I am at the door around 6AM controlling the number of customers coming into the store. This place is packed and customers are lined up outside plus the parking lot is jammed” Sutton related. In a later txts with images Sutton related by 8AM Portland time, 10AM Central, over 100 customers had entered the store and many were leaving carrying products purchased.
Paul Pilat helps a customer carry part of his big order to the car.
There were months of planning that contributed to this Outrageously successful event. Sutton and the crew left the Battle Ground WA HQ at 3:45AM for the 30 mile drive to Portland for a 4:30AM before the doors opened at 5AM. They planned the menu for the long day with the installers and sales staff in advance and everyone brought something to share. Installers brought crockpots and Paul was prepared to fire up the Blackstone to make Philly Cheesesteaks to order for the wholle Outrageous crew at lunch time.
Staff and installers all contributed by bringing food items to make meals through the day
The crockpots are full and warming.
Everything is ready to start cooking the Philly Cheesesteaks.
The very successful event was slated to wrap at 7PM. But with all large successful events there were customers completing the sales process and installers were finishing installations that filled the bays all day.
Paul Pilat (R) has the Blackstone fired up as members of the Outrageous crew take a quick break from doing installs for lunch.
The Outrageous Black Friday 2024 truly showcases 12volt industry members working together. Vendors and Crossover Marketing worked with a very proactive specialty retailer to connect with consumers to drive business and enjoyment for those consumers.
SHREVEPORT LA (11.28.24) Happy Thanksgiving 2024 to all across the 12volt industry from the 12volt Central Studios.
It goes without saying that 2024 has been another one of the craziest years since the Pilgrims celebrated the first Thanksgiving Festival meal in 1621.
OK, we’re past daylight savings time, Halloween and the election season and now it’s Thanksgiving 2024. Now we can look forward to December Holidays and New Year’s Eve and 2025.
Overall, we in the 12volt industry have fared somewhat better than many industries and businesses. That said, there are still significant challenges ahead. New tarrifs and the continuing online and AI push to name a few.
Let’s all remain positive for successful Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday events as we work to finish November 2024 on a high note and roll into December.
A very Happy Thanksgiving and 2024 Holiday season to all from the 12volt Central Studios.
ERIE PA (11.27.24) Enormous Mobile Specialties is a very proactive retailer located in Harbour Creek PA just outside of Erie. Lou Norman founded the company in 1999 and now the company is known throughout the area as the go-to automotive electronics and electrical experts.
On Friday on Tuesday morning, the 12volt Central Studio’s staff noticed an email labeled Google Alerts.. Remote Start. A staff member opened the email and found content for gifting remote starts this holiday season spotlighted on an Erie TV station WICU.
The content of the TV presentation was Lou Norman, explaining to consumers the benefits of the remote starters as cold weather is at hand. Norman also spotlighted a special offer that the company is providing for consumers who wish to keep their car warm and the windshield clear on the very cold days ahead in the area.
Lou Norman (L) in a screenshot from the in progress television presentation.
The 12volt Central Studios reached out to Lou Norman to let him know what a great and timely presentation that Enormous Mobile Specialties in making with the TV presentation. “We have an ongoing package in place with the TV station that provides additional benefits like this recent remote starter presentation. Connecting with consumers is very important to drive business and we have multiple platforms we use to connect consumers with product categories across the automotive aftermarket industry”
A TV screenshot of the special remote starter package presentation being offered to consumers.
The WICU package is ongoing and multiple product categories are featured in the ongoing package on the station.
A screenshot of the special package posted on Instagram.
Watch for more to come as Enormous Mobile Specialties and other 12volt retailers will be featured to drive 12volt brick and mortar in-store traffic and business.
AMSTERDAM NETHERLANDS (11.26.24) The METSTRADE 2024 rolled in Amsterdam November 19-21. The METSTRADE is the world’s largest and only truly international B2B exhibition for the leisure marine industry since 1988.
Mark Baker and the Celsus_UK were on site with a large booth showcasing the latest KICKER and Dynamat marine products to dealers across the UK.
The KICKER team, Aziz Masri, John Myers and Chet Weddle (LtoR) in the attention getting KICKER booth.
“It was a fantastic show, one of the best yet. We had a great interest from all over the world in Dynamat and Kicker. Product demonstrations proved extremely useful when promoting the Noise and Heat control materials, with visitors really impressed with the effects of Dynamat.”
Continuing “The fact that Kicker had two positions at the event, their corporate booth and our distributor booth meant the brand made a real splash (pardon he pun!). The launch of the all-new MS-line was a HUGE success – the industry has never seen this audio quality and product performance at this value for money before.”
KICKER has a major presence in the busy Celsus_UK booth.
Aziz Masri-KICKER International Sales Manager, along with John Myers and Chet Weddle traveled from KICKER’s HQ in Stillwater OK to be onsite wirking with Celsus_UK at the event.
The METSTRADE floor is a unique layout with stalls set up for exhibitors. John Myers is pictured in a meeting before the show.
Myers related “The trip across the pond to work with Mark and the Celsus_UK was terrific. KICKER’s new marine products raly really set the benchmark for quality marine products. Celsus_UK’s dealers were very impressed and are looking forward to the 2025 marine season. KICKER is looking forward to returning to the METSTRADE 2025 and looking forward to a super 2025 with Celsis_UK.
Baker added “A highlight was giving our Spanish partner Recambios Marinos, Kicker Marine Distributor of the Year for their efforts during 2024.”
Celcius UK Spanish partner Recambios Marinos receiving the Distributor of the Year award. (LtoR) Aziz Masri, Ignacio, Mark Baker and Chet Weddle.
Concluding “METS is a vital meeting point for the industry each year and it was an exhibition full of great meetings, productive discussions and future focussed planning. Looking forward to 2025.”
METAIRIE, LA – ORACLE Lighting, a leader in innovative LED solutions for the automotive aftermarket, proudly announces its win of the 2024 SEMA New Product of the Year Award in the Merchandising Display Category for the company’s groundbreaking Interactive Modular Showroom Display System. The award was presented earlier this month during the annual SEMA Show, the premier event for the automotive specialty equipment industry, held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) selects winners of its prestigious New Product Awards based on criteria such as innovation, technical achievement, quality, consumer appeal, and marketability. This year, over 1,600 products competed across 18 categories, making ORACLE Lighting’s recognition a testament to the company’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions for its retail partners.
Justin Hartenstein, along with his wife, holds the award presented by SEMA staff members.
Standing over 7 feet tall, the Interactive Modular Showroom Display System combines functionality, versatility, and striking aesthetics, making it a centerpiece for any automotive retail space. Designed with retailer input, this powered system includes interchangeable panels featuring ORACLE’s premium lighting products, such as the Oculus Switchback headlights, flush mount LED tail lights, and VEGATM LED pods. Each panel is equipped with simple plug-and-play connectors for future upgrades, ensuring adaptability in showcasing new products.
This display system requires only 4.4 square feet of floor space, maximizing showroom efficiency while delivering a high-impact presentation. The heavy-duty steel construction and integrated wheels provide durability and mobility, while optional features, such as a mounted LED TV with ORACLE demo videos, enhance the system’s overall functionality.
“The new modular showroom system from ORACLE Lighting features some of our most innovative and popular products, like the Oculus Bi-LED headlights, flush LED tail lights, and Vega light pods,” said Justin Hartenstein, Founder and Director of Product Development at ORACLE Lighting. “This merchandising display was created based on feedback we received from retailers nationwide, resulting in a modular design where individual panels can be swapped or upgraded over time. Each panel has integrated controls for an interactive experience. I’m thrilled to see these systems transforming showrooms across the country in 2025.”
The award-winning product underscores ORACLE Lighting’s ongoing mission to support its retail partners with tools that drive customer engagement and elevate the in-store experience.
For over 25 years, ORACLE Lighting has been at the forefront of innovation in the automotive lighting industry, delivering premium products and exceeding customer expectations. Recognized as a previous SEMA Manufacturer of the Year, the company continues to push boundaries, offering over 10,000 SKUs and setting industry standards.
For more information about ORACLE Lighting’s Interactive Modular Showroom Display System and other innovative products, visit http://www.oraclelights.com.
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (11.23.24) The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. The weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is now spinning in Year 6.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel rolled for the 298th time on Friday morning on November 22nd. The Wheel landed on the Python space and the Jeff’s Custom Car Audio slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning spin slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.
We reached out to the lucky winning dealer in Royse TX and let Jeff Guckenberg know the Python prize will headed his way. He was super happy to hear the news. We spent time talking about the custom work his shop does and the super underseat truck boxes they make that are driving busy in the Dallas area and beyond.
Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the 12volt marketplace.
12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include KICKER, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, THINKWARE, Race Sport Lighting, EBS Audio, King Boxes, Python, Lids-On-Demand and Massive Audio. 12volt News $100. cash awards also have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for the winning 12volt retailer.
Past winners of the 12volt Spin-To-Win include…Stereo & Video Center-Tyler TX, The Outlaw Garage-Franklin TN, Exotic Sounds-West Palm Beach FL, Endless Possibilities-Aurora IL., Go Auto Sound in Union City NJ, Al&Ed’s South Bay CA, No Limitz Car Audio in Upland CA, Neil’s Specialty-Eureka CA, Sturgess Customs-Lexington SC, Audio By Art-San Antonio TX, SMS Car Audio in Marreo LA and Sweet Wheelz in Mississauga Ontario Canada, Cartronics in Biscayne FL, The CarAudio Shop in St Louis MO, Exotic Sounds in West Palm Beach FL, High North Customs in Grand Prairie Alberta Canada and AMS Audio in Bakersfield CA, Team QRT in Abbeyville LA and California Sound in Fontana CA and Jackie Cooper Electronics, Oklahoma City OK, MARS Audio-Orlando FL, All American Audio in Nutley NJ, Proline Car Stereo in Brooklyn NY, Custom Shop Miami, Tunes and Tint in Lakeland FL, Mobile Concepts Inc in Mokena IL, Seismic Auto Sound in Concord CA, Brooklyn Car Audio in Brooklyn NY, Audio Solutions in Florence MS, Enhanced Customs in Largo FL, Rayco Auto Clinic, Audio Design in San Jose CA, Go Bass Mode in Florida, Avenue Sound in Freeport NY, Audio Plus in Riverview FL, Stereo Zone in Whittier CA, In-Phase Car Audio in Omaha NE, AutoLife Group, N&H Electronics, SK Customs, Land & Sea, The Audio One, NC Custom Shop,Tint World Orlando, Ricky Smith’s Audio, VIP Custom Woks, Mobile Audio Concepts, Audio Lad, Sound Sensations, Dave’s Stereo, Stereo Design, Badlands Customs, Custom Audio-Erie PA, Voltz Autosports-Bridgeport CT, Infinity Sound and Security-Kissimmee, Autosport Plus-Canton OH, Stereo City Pros in Carmichael CA, Devine Concepts in Naples FL, The Sound Shop in Indian Trail NC, Extreme Performance Audio in Fresno CA, Audio Depot in Arlington TX, Audio Security in Houston TX, Earmark Car Audio and Marine in Lewisville TX, Audio Jam in Bear DE, Stereo City Ontario, Ontario CA, Audio By Art, San Antonio TX, Code Zero Customs in Tulsa OK, Ken’s Car Tunes in Mobile AL, Soundz Plus in Naperville IL, Markland Designs in Lithonia GA, Electronics Plus in Salinas CA, Xtreme Autosports in Santa Clarita CA, Superior Audio Sounds in San Angelo TX, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Texas Dreamz Customs in Spring TX, Wired Electronics in Linden NJ and Intense Car Audio in OKC, OK, Underground Auto in Sarasota FL, Car Toys Tulsa in Tulsa OK, Real Audio in Erie PA, Go Autosound in Union NJ, DFM Stereo in Ukiah CA, Impact Tint and Audio in Tyler TX, Mobile Sound Systems in Arlington TX, Redline Audio and Performance In Spindale NC, Car Audio Land in San Diego CA, Audio X Custom Car Audio in Florence AL, River Oaks Car Stereo in Houston TX, American Radio Orlando in Sanford FL, Illustrious Customs in Woodbridge VA, Remote Start Pros in Lawrence MA, HiPro Audio in Victoria TX, AudioPlanetNY in Huntington Station NY, Endless Possibilities in Aurora IL, Audio Finesse in Santa Monica, Drive Customs in San Luis Obispo CA, Custom Works, Noblesville IN, AtoZ Detail in West Haven CT, Cars 843 in Charleston SC, CarTunes Atlanta in Atlanta GA, Mobile Concepts in Garwood NJ, Duke’s Car Stereo in Flint MI, Infinity Auto Sound, King Car Audio in Norwalk CT, PopTronics in Baltimore MD, Sanford Sound in Sanford ME, Angelvip2474 in Draper UT, Dynamic Car Audio in Baltimore MD, Hi-Pro Audio in Victoria TX, Car Stereo Max in Houston, Pro Audio Center in Richland MS, Rhodes Off-Roads in Farmington MO, Model Electronics in Ramsey NJ, Class A Sounds in Athens OH. Just Audio Video in North Providence RI, CT_Custom in Philadelphia, Audio Solutions in Florence MS and The Audio Shop RC in Rapid City SD, DG Motorsportz in High Point NC, ST Mobile in Texarkana TX, AR Custom OC in Orange CA, Temecula Mobile Sound in Temecula CA, Unique Auto Sound in Lindenhurst NY, D’s Garage in Corona CA and DS2 Mobile Solutionz in Tomball TX, C G Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, California Audio in West Valley City UT and The Action Audio Store in Wethersfield CT, Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, Electronics Depot Car Audio in Altamonte Springs FL. Car Audio Garage in Pearland TX, Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City FL, J H Audio in Bowling Green VA, The Car Audio Shop StL in High Ridge MO, Anthonys Car Stereo in North Highlands CA, Flynn Audio in Middleton WI, Living Loud Car Audio in Pelham AL, Trail Star Audio in Minnesota, On The Spot Audio in Pennsauken NJ, Animated Car Audio in Essex MD, West Coast Car Audio in Citrus Heights CA, Modified Auto Sound in East Alton IL, Star Car Audio in Hermiston OR, VapeNAudio in Clovis CA, SoundWorks in Millersville MD Eclipse Car Audio in Vancouver WA, J A Custom Audio in Houston TX Jose Electronics in North Hills CA, Sound Proof Car Stereo in Douglasville GA, Auto Additions in Springfield IL, Elite Car Audio in Hollywood CA, Masters Car Stereo in Greenville SC, Audio Plus in Eden NC, Seismic AutoSound in Novato CA, Car Audio Addicts in Pittsburgh PA and AudioKing Tinting in Yakima WA, Arias Tint and Alarms in Duncanville TX, Odeh Car Audio in Gadsden AL, 12volt Specialist in Newark DE, Cutting Edge Audio in San Diego CA, Southern Auto Fab in Lafayette LA, California Sound in Fontana CA, Big Boyz Toyz in Florence SC, 740 Audio in Athens OH and 12volt Outfitters in Hollywood FL., High Quality Auto Sound, Lawrence MA, Custom Car Stereo SC in Spartanburg SC, Zier Box in Dallas TX, Maximum in Manville NJ, Audio Car Stereo in Miami FL, Mach 1 Audio in Washington MO, Doren Car Stereo in Queens Village NY, Side-x-Side Audio in South Charleston WV, Sound Concept in Nanuet NY, Pda Road Gear in Littleton CO and A-Plus Audio and Tinting Newington CT, Audio Electronics in Indianapolis IN, Tint and Sound in Frederick MD, Tint World Wilmington DE, VIP Autoworks in Mentor OH, All Out Audio in Killeen TX, Yong’s Audio in Indianapolis IN, Custom Audio Concepts in Lima OH, Clear Vibrations in Quakertown PA, The Outlaw Garage in Columbia TN, Xpert Car Audio in Layton UT, No Doubt Window Tint in Ardmore OK, San Diego Car Stereo in San Diego CA, Smart Audio in Lawrence MA, Car Audio One in Chula Vista CA, Audio Excellence in Orlando FL, Ultimate Sounds 1 in Wilmington NC, King Kong Custom Audio in Albuquerque NM. Manny’s Customs in Stockton CA, OD Car Audio in Pasco WA, Car Tunes on Line in Largo FL, INOV8 Audio in Houston TX, Kartel Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, Pro Auto Sound in Hialeah FL Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Fabulous Auto Alarms in Passaic NJ, Jimmy_Sound_System in Lawrence MA, American Audio Concepts in Houston TX, Arias Tint and Alarm in Duncanville TX, Big Papas Car Audio in Cincinnati OH, Houston Audio Lab in Houston TX, 901 Sound in Memphis TN, Kurtz Car Stereo in Traverse City MI, Sound By Stephen, Music In Motion in Alsip IL, Current Automotive Design in Sparta NJ, Prestige Sounds in Pompano Beach FL, Mobile AVC in Brunswick ME, Telza Audio in Columbia SC, Limelight Automotive in Webster NY, Victory Lap Auto Restyling East Moline IL, Unique Audio VA in Lorton VA, Builds by Paul in Litchfield AZ, Voodoo Customs in Haltom City TX, Elevated Design in Phoenix AZ, Mobilework/Tintworks in Santa Maria CA, Nappo Car Audio in Houston, Platinum Car Audio in Washington, Ballistic Audiowerks in Smithsburg MD, Xteme-Car Audio in Bremerton WA, Beltline Motors in Decatur AL, Ultimate Sounds in Chattanooga TN, Santa Fe Auto Sound in Overland Park KS, Soundelux Car Audio in Chula Vista CA, Kartele Mobile Electronics in Waterbury CT, BK Audio in Pasco WA, CenCal Audio in Madura CA, Xtreme Auto Sound in Louisville KY, Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL, Car Trendz in Alexandria VA, BLVD Customs in Lakeland FL, Audio Systems in Montclair CA, Fitment_nyc_shop in Jamaica NY, King Audio in Norwalk CT. Foss Audio in Tukwila WA, OG Car Audio in Kissimmee FL, Tint and Tunes in Sacramento CA, Dr Dashboard in Evansville IN, The Sound Shop in Chino CA, Extreme Concepts in Albertville AL,The-King of Custom in Longwood FL, Car Audio Depot in Modesto CA and Audio Dreams in Acworth GA, PCH Custom Audio in Long Beach CA, Crazy Ralph’s Car Stereo in Gonzales LA, Joe’s Cycle Therapy in Somerset MA, Cal Custom Audio in Tracy CA, NWA Audio in Bentonville AR, XT Audio in Miami, Tim’s Audio in Newport OR, Build’s By Paul in Litchfield AZ, DAW Discount Audio in Paramount CA and M12 Audio in Bluefield WVA, Jam City Pros in Caddo Mills TX, Finishline Shop in Lumberton NJ, Genuine Custom Audio in Riverside CA and Ballistic Autowerks in Hagerstown MD.
Congratulations to all.
WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 299 on Friday, November 29th.
MADISON, WI (11.22.24) – Tint World Automotive Styling Centers continues its presence in Wisconsin with the opening of its second location in the state.
The sales counter stands out in the signature yellow and black colors.
Tint World Verona is owned and operated by local native and experienced real estate agent Jake Schubert in partnership with Taylor and Morgan Behnke. Taylor brings a background in industrial engineering, while Morgan is a certified professional accountant.
“I’ve always known what a gem Verona is, so it’s been meaningful to help people find and make their home here in the community I also love and call home,” Schubert said. “Residents of Verona love our hometown feel, but also want premium auto and marine services for lake life and outdoor recreation, such as off-roading. We’re proud to bring these world-class products to give residents the best of both.”
The Schubert-Behnke Tint World location provides premium automotive styling and tinting, performance upgrades and aftermarket products, such as custom audio and wheels to drivers throughout Verona, including Fitchburg, Oregon, Paoli, Five Points, West Middleton and Mount Vernon.
Customers know their vehicles will be well taken care of in the spacious installation bay.
“When people open a Tint World location in their hometown communities, we take their trust in us as a brand and business mentor seriously,” said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World. “This dynamic trio is starting strong using Tint World’s proven systems for success to build their team, which will also support their growth goals to add more locations.”
Tint World Verona is located at 1200 John P Livesey Blvd, Ste 101, Verona, WI 53593. To book an appointment, request a quote or learn more about Tint World Verona, call 608-620-0953 or visit the store online.
LAS VEGAS, NV (11.20.24) – PowerBass showcased a wide variety of new car, marine, powersports and portable products during the 2024 SEMA Show in the company’s large North Hall booth.
The large PowerBass North Hall booth was busy throughout the show.
Erik Harbour, PowerBass VP, comment “The 2024 Show Show was a great success! The booth remained packed every single day with dealers and distributors from across the US and all around the globe! The international business presence was greatly increased over past years, and the quality of meetings seemed to show a great 2025 ahead of us all. The Mahara Customs and Zams Audio Camaro was a hit. On Friday it kept the booth packed with the SEMA Experience consumers enjoying the tunes. Thanks from all of us at PowerBass to all of those that stopped by to see us at the show.”
Carl, Kam and Lee ready to enter the SEMA Show.
Juan Quintana, Dave Myers, Jeff Falk and Sarah Kooiman from the PowerBass HQ were in the booth. Carl Huntington, Nuts and Volts/UK PowerBass UK representative from the UK, was also in the booth from Day-1.
Carl, Kam, Lee and Navinder (clockwise from 7) look up in this unique photo with a smartphone on top of the PowerBass counter in the booth.
Very exciting this year were two PowerBass retailers from the UK. Safe and Sound Essex came from across the pond with Lee Glover and his wife Julie. Kamal Sokhi from Kam ICE and his wife Navinder also travel from the UK to spend time in the PowerBass booth and make stops across the SEMA Show.
Safe and Sound recently made this social media post of their new van ready to hit the road in the UK.
Lee Glover offered “The SEMA Show for me was about building relationships with people we only talk to by message and emails. Not only to work, but socializing with them and having a great time with business partners at SEMA was terrific. We now consider them friends. We are looking forward to it a new expansion of our business and with PowerBass as well for 2025 and beyond. I can sum up the trip to SEMA in one word… UNBELIEVABLE!”
Kamal Sokhi of Kam ICE offered “The SEMA Show was an eye-opener, with all of the products and new innovation that the UK is missing currently. For us this was about not only building business relationships, but also making our friendship stronger with many that we have worked with for so long as well as forming new contacts along the way. I have to say the SEMA Show was very well organized and very well attended. We had a great trip to the USA! “
For those traveling from the UK to the US for the SEMA Show, it was quite an investment as round-trip. It was a 10-Day journey. It’s terrific to see all coming together to work to drive the 12volt industry globally.
HOUSTON, TX (11.19.24) – Sunday, November 17th, the SSR Distributors large Houston facility was filled with vendor displays and dealers in the house to check out new products, deals, attend trainings and enjoy tacos from a food truck and pick up a piece of pizza as they registered for the event.
Following the Saturday setup there was a dinner at the Aga’a Restaurant that totally filled the very large dining hall.
Packed aisles filled the perimeter of the show floor area.
The Saturday dinner filled the Aga’s Restaurant‘s large dining hall.
Tracy Farr and Amir Dhanani (R) show the latest from SOUND QUBED.
Tracy Farr, VP of Sales and Operations related “Last year’s show was good but the show this Sunday was much better. Our vendor partners are the best at supporting us at our Dallas and Houston locations. SSR’s success is dependent on our vendor and rep partners. Our staff was all hands on deck and we had some Dallas staff and sales members travel to Houston.
Owner Amir Dhanani commented “Response was very strong from dealers across our territory. We had our top 12volt vendors and manufacturers reps displaying products on site. We offered crazy deals on select products at the event. Also, we training classes through the day plus raffles and giveaways.”
Doug Kern got a lot of attention in the Jensen booth with a new wireless 7”and 10.1” CarPlay/Android Auto units.
Sunday morning, Ken Wiseman had the Lucas Lighting booth ready to go.
Metra showed a very large selection of products in their booth.
Vendor partners from coast to coast travelled to attend the show. Doug Kern traveled from Los Angeles to display the latest Jensen products as did Ken Wiseman to light up the Lucas Lighting booth. Jeff Fletcher travelled from Florida to spotlight the latest from PRV Audio. Pat Szeman rolled in from the Chicago area to highlight ENERGIE and Reikken Batteries.
Jeff Fletcher, PRV Audio National Sales Manager on the right, travel from Florida and gives a big thumbs up with members of the SSR crew under the PRV Audio tent.
Momentum Marketing’s Jimmy Bradfield explains a Maestro product to very attentive dealers.
Chris Brinkley had the latest from AudioControl ready for dealers.
The SSR Dealer Show is a family friendly event with food and refreshments.
The SSR Distributors Dealer Show in Houston was held at 5725 Hartsdale Drive Houston TX 77036. 713-783-3973.
See many @12voltnews for social media posts and visit ssrdistributors.com for more.
LAS VEGAS, NV (11.18.24) – Team Nutz spent a full week, Saturday to Saturday in LasVegas for the 2024 SEMA Show. Ed Nuttall and all prepared a very detailed plan to visit each hall in the LVCC plus spend time at the AAPEX Show that was also going during the week to maximize the ROI of the trip to Vegas. Upon arriving in Vegas on Saturday night, they took in a performance at the amazing Las Vegas Sphere.
The white van with the decal and QR code with the special offer.
One evening, the Team Nutz crew pictured with the van.
The Team Nutz crew consisted of Ed and his wife Nina along with Josh Nuttall, Mike, Gosnik, Sean Delaney, Doug Burns and Ross Shapiro.
Team Nutz picked up a white 9-Passenger van at the airport to get their trip around Vegas as smooth as possible. A cool part of the plan was to place decals on the van to promote another aspect of their business which is making decals for people and companies to promote their businesses.
During the time in Vegas, there were over 150 scans of the QR code on the decal each day directing people to check out the Team Nutz decal offer. Once returning to Pittsburgh, they checked and found out they had over 1000 scans as they drove around orders… with one coming from Florida.
The first Saturday night, the Team Nutz crew enjoyed a performance in the Las Vegas SPHERE.
Nina and Ed flank Nick Hayes-Team Progressive during a meeting in the Rockford Fosgate booth.
Ed Nuttall related “We did have a very detailed plan and split into groups as we visited all of the halls in the LVCC. The West Hall is so large it almost takes a full day to get around it. A lot the 2400 exhibitors at SEMA this year it seemed like half of them must’ve been in the West hall.”
Continuing “On Friday, as the SEMA Show wrapped, we had paid a premium for parking and our van was able to join other vehicles with the tour out of the LVCC to downtown and also that parade that night. This activity definitely increased visibility for the decal offer that we had on the van.”
The SEMA Show 2024 wrapped with many exhibitor’s vehicles in the parade downtown.
During SEMA, the Team Nutz crew captured many videos and interviews to post on their social media outreach in the coming days and weeks. Here is Nina Nuttall on Day-4
During the trip to Vegas, the team was able to follow the detail schedule and gave the trip a score of 9 out of 10. Nuttall concluded “Our meetings with vendors were all very positive as we presented our ideas to get all parts and members of the 12volt industry to work together to drive business into brick and mortar retailers. Consumers really can’t appreciate music on a smartphone or laptop. In addition professional sales staffs on the retail floor and top installations are a must for complete customer enjoyment.”
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