KICKER® Gets AMP’D UP in Missouri with Creative Audio at The Man Show Expo

STILLWATER, USA – KICKER® will join long-time dealer Creative Audio® (Ozark, Mo.) at AMP’D UP IN THE OZARKS on Saturday, April 6 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Mo. The audio-infused event is a part of Creative Audio’s The Man Show Expo, which kicks off the day prior (Apr. 5-6). The Man Show Expo covers 75,000 square feet of indoor convention space, touting “gotta-have” items for men’s personal and professional lives.

AMP’D UP IN THE OZARKS Saturday features something for every music fan and car enthusiast. KICKER is bringing several vehicles to the event, including the XRV (Xtreme Recreational Vehicle), the company’s 83-foot rolling showroom. The XRV displays the complete line of KICKER gear for the public to see and houses the legendary “Boom Room” with a 30,000-watt wall full of 15-inch, L7S square subwoofers and KMTC Horn-Loaded Speakers.

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KICKER will also feature the highly anticipated Gates Bronco demo vehicle. The soon-becoming-legendary SUV houses a high-power, hair-trick machine, with nine 12-inch SoloX® subwoofers, nine Warhorse™ amplifiers, and a full array of ST-Series Street mids and bullet tweeters.


KICKER’s special-projects manager Tim Smith will bring his custom 1994 Chevy® C1500 showcasing an all-weather KMC4 Media Center, a KEY200.4 Self-Tuning Amplifier, and KS-Series speakers for the front stage. The Chevy uses a CXA1200.1 amplifier and a pair of eight-inch Solo-Baric® L7T subwoofers to deliver the bass.


A bagged Harley-Davidson® will also be on display, filled with KICKER motorcycle products.
Admission to the event includes access to a massive car show and a live concert starring The Mixtapes. The Man Show tickets also includes the Ozark Shred Fest – a field of 50 high-speed drift cars testing the limits of the track, and their tires.


For more information, consumers can visit www.ampdupintheozarks.com.


KICKER Performance Audio products, a division of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.®, are available for the mobile and home audio aftermarket at authorized retailers worldwide, and also as Original Equipment for boat and automobile manufacturers. Consumers seeking more information on KICKER or Livin’ Loud® may call the Consumer Information Line at 1-800-256-5425 or visit the brand website at www.kicker.com. Consumers can follow KICKER socially at Facebook.com/kickeraudio, Twitter.com/kickeraudio, Instagram.com/kickeraudio, or Pinterest.com/kickeraudio, and use the hashtags #kickeraudio and #livinloud.
Chevy is a registered trademark of GM, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
Harley-Davidson is a registered trademark of H-D, Inc.

For more information:
Ron Burnett (rburnett@kicker.com)
Bill Braun (bbraun@kicker.com)
Roger Demaree (rdemaree@kicker.com)
800 256-0808
P.O. Box 459
Stillwater, OK 74076

Alpine to Return to 2024 Daytona Jeep Beach

Auburn Hills, Mich. (Apr. 3, 2024) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) will attend the 2024 Jeep Beach Vendor Show at the Daytona International Speedway from Friday, April 26 to Saturday, April 27 where they will offer special, event-only pricing on all products.

In addition to the vendor booth, Alpine will also have an installation bay, powered by Tampa-based Alpine Authorized RetailerSoundwaves, so customers can drive home with their Alpine purchase installed.

Two Alpine 2018 Jeep® Wrangler demo vehicles will be on-site, featuring the i509-WRA-JL, a 9-inch Weather-Resistant Digital Media Receiver with Hi-Res Audio Playback. The unit was intentionally designed with the Jeep® driver in mind to visually emulate the design identity of the Jeep® interior and retain the features Jeep® drivers use the most. Other features, like wireless and wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, Hi-Resolution Playback (96kHz/ 24Bit), and one of the industry-first SiriusXM-Ready® head units enhanced with 360L and Hi-Res music streaming with TIDAL, make this the ultimate upgrade for the Jeep® driver.

A premium Dash Camera DVR-C320R with built-in drive assist and impact recording will also be installed to showcase the head unit pairing capabilities of the i509-WRA-JL. An Alpine PSS-24WRA sound system, with front 6.5” component speakers, 6.5” rear custom soundbar replacement speakers, 8” compact powered subwoofer, and 4-channel amplifier will be featured for in-vehicle sound upgrade demonstrations as well as an Alpine Weather-Resistant PSS-SX01 Sound System mounted to the roll bars to demonstrate exterior sound upgrade opportunities.

Alpine’s 2015 Jeep® Wrangler will also be on-site with similar Jeep®-specific solutions designed for older Jeep® Wranglers, including the i509-WRA-JK, DVR-C320R, PSS-22WRA Weather-Resistant Sound System, PSS-SX01, and HCE-TCAM1-WRA Spare Tire Rear-View Camera and Light System.

All event visitors are encouraged to visit the Alpine booth and take advantage of the special, event-only deals and on-site installation services during the event.

Jeep® is a registered trademark of Stellantis NV

Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. (“Alpine”) is an automotive electronics manufacturer that provides consumers and leading auto makers with audio, video, navigation, and driver assistance products. The company specializes in system integration solutions with innovative vehicle entertainment and information technologies. Alpine’s R&D and manufacturing facilities in Japan, China, Europe, and North America ensure that all products address the real-world requirements of drivers in each market. The company is committed to developing safe, comfortable, and eco-friendly automotive electronics products. For information about Alpine’s aftermarket products, visit http://www.alpine-usa.com or follow AlpineUSA on social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and Roblox.

The AMA ARENACROSS FINALE In Vegas Wrapped The 2024 Series.

LAS VEGAS NV (04.02.24) – THE AMA KICKER ARENACROSS 2023/2024 Series was expanded to 14 race dates across the U.S. The AMA ARENACROSS FINALE at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Friday night March 29th wrapped the very successful 2024 Series.

Loads and loads of dirt we’re truck been to create the race track with mounds on the Orleans Arena floor.

“The Orleans Arena was a terrific venue for the AMA ARENACROSS to wrap the 2024 Series. The stands will seat 9500 and enthusiasts were definitely Livin’Loud as the riders were tightly bunched at the top of the standings. That all made for a very exciting evening on the track in the packed arena” Lorin Morrell, MADDOG Media, related.

The KICKER tables were set up right by the entrance with a concession stand on one side and restrooms on the other.

Lorin Morrell had the tables set with KICKER gear before the event opened.

Friday got rolling with Track Party. The lighting and Vegas style spotlights in the Orleans Arena added a special look and feel. Attendees spent time on the track and connecting with riders while walking the dirt mounds that riders would soon be flying across as they raced to the finish line to collect their trophies and Series awards.

The Orleans Arena lighting was setup with spotlights to highlight Track Party activity.

As soon as racers hit the track they got their rhythm as they went up a mound and easily flew over the next mound to land… 50 feet away and navigated tight turns.

Between races the PA announcers let the crowd know there was a special offer inside one of the KICKER T’s being fired into the stands to attendees. The certificate was for KICKER Bullfrog prizes that could be picked up in the booth. “It was exciting that a young girl came with her family to pick up the KICKER Bullfrog prize” Morrell related.

This young lady was very proud of her KICKER T-shirt toss Bullfrog prize.

“As this was the last event the scores were tabulated and Kyle Peters came out on the top of the tightly bunched field for the Series. Peters won by just 5 points over Ryan Breece. For the FINALE I was onstage as riders picked up their trophies, awards and big checks. It was very cool as Kyle’s bike was parked right next to the KICKER RZR and he did a great wheelie after leaving the stage” Morrell offered.

The video crew filming Kyle Peters just after he crossed the finish line.
Top Series finishers on stage with their trophies and big checks. On the left Lorin Morrell is pictured next to Series Champion Kyle Peters.

“We talked with many enthusiasts and most had questions about which KICKER products would be best for their daily rides plus bikes, side by sides, boats or cars. The KICKER PowerBar once again grabbed a lot attention as did bike gear plus lifestyle products. Speaking with attendees we also covered how easily attendees could check out the dealer locator for a KICKER dealer in the area” Morrell concluded.

Visit kicker.com for more

Specialty Marketing – Pioneer Electronics Territory Expansion

Mechanicsville, VA— April 1 2024Specialty Marketing, a Custom Home, and Mobile Electronics Distributor, with over six decades of distribution experience, formally announces the expansion of distribution territory for Pioneer Electronics.

Specialty Marketing will now cover the following states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York (including Metro), New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, D.C., Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

Specialty Marketing with distribution centers in Virginia and New Jesey, welcome the opening of their new Florida facility in the next 30 days. These three distribution facilities will ensure 1-day delivery throughout the territory.

Specialty Marketing recently hired six industry veterans.

  • Bill Dolsen-VP of Sales and Business Development, 34 years’ experience
  • Dennis Hopper-Florida Territory Manager, 36 years’ experience
  • Bryan Mongiovi-Southeast Region, 25 years’ experience
  • Jonny Rojas-Sales Support for all bilingual customers, 25 years’ experience
  • Jim Gallagher-New England & Upstate NY Territory Manager, 42 years’ experience
  • Derek Franklin-Virginia & North Carolina Territory Manager, 10 years’ experience

Additional key industry veterans include:

  • Corey Ferguson-Sales Support Team Leader, 19 years’ experience
  • Te’ Charity-Sales Support, 20 years’ experience
  • BJ Powell-Sales Support, 18 years’ experience
  • Larry Appelblatt-Metro NY Territory Manager, 36 years’ experience
  • Mitch Galitz-Mid Atlantic Territory Manager, 53 years’ experience

They can be reached at 800-446-9820 and offer a best-in-class website www.specialtymarketing.com, with real time inventory, pricing, invoices and more. Contact them to become a dealer at Specialty: Become a Dealer (specialtymarketing.com)      

Bill Dolsen

VP of Sales 

Specialty Marketing

Office (800) 446-9820

Cell (904) 237-9795

bdolsen@sm4.com

www.specialtymarketing.com

Car Trendz Wins Massive Audio Prize On The 12volt Spin-To-Win 265

12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (03.30.24) 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 265th time on Friday morning March 29th. The Wheel landed on the Massive Audio space and the Car Trendz 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 the lucky winning retailer in Alexandria VA with the news. Tai Nguyen was excited to hear the Good Friday news and they will be looking forward to receiving the Massive Audio prize. Tai and the crew offer Audio, Security, Wheels and Tint to consumers in the area.

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, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, Alphasonik, Race Sport Lighting, Maximum Power, AlloyGator, King Boxes 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 and Victorylap Auto Styling in East Moline IL..

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 266 on Friday, April 5th.

Code Zero Customs At The Low-n-CLEAN

TULSA, OK (02.21.23) – Code Zero Customs had a major presence at the recent Low-n-CLEAN in Tulsa Saturday March 23rd at the Tulsa Expo Square.

Cody Landis, Code Zero Customs owner, related “Being on site up front with a 20 x 40 booth as an Official Vendor at the event was a real branding opportunity for our company. Attendees were serious automotive aftermarket enthusiasts and it’s a great way to showcase our brand, products and work to the right audience. Our Code Zero Customs apparel also grabbed attention.”

Code Zero Customs showcased this 1950 Ford F1 and a customized Subaru in their booth.

Code Zero Customs had show specials spotlighted in the booth with other products and their custom speaker enclosure builds.

“Showing great project vehicles by the booth, a 1950 F1 and Subaru, really let attendees see our custom work. Seeing our client vehicles around the show floor is always humbling too.”

“At the show our goal was to to put our brand in front of of new Tuner crowd. Attendees asked if we are local so they can come to the store to talk about projects on their vehicle. This event was definitely a good experience and we certainly look forward to the next Low-n-CLEAN” Landis concluded.

Visit codezerocustoms.com for more.

MasterTech Delivers Numerous Awards for the Industry’s Best During 2024 Expo

TEMPE, AZ (03.28.24) – The industry’s best were recognized with numerous awards during MasterTech Expo 2024, held March 3-6 at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Ariz.

“MasterTech Expo 2024 was a huge success, and we wanted to recognize those individuals as well as the companies that make our industry such a great place to work and do business,” said Bryan Schmitt, MasterTech founder/CEO/president. “I have such immense respect for those that have dedicated their professional lives in order to create a better community for all of us. Our awards put a spotlight on those who have gone above and beyond.”

MasterTech 2024 Build-Off Challenge competitors

The MasterTech 2024 award winners include:
• Future Tech: Jonathon Baugh
• Best of Light: Justin Kush
• Master Clean Wire: Dean Beyett
• Master Fabricator: Justin Marks
• Lifetime Achievement: Gary E. Bell
• Build Off Challenge: Red Team (Ata Ehdaivan; Angel Rivera; Javier Gutierrez, Jr.)
• Clean Wire Challenge: Pierce Barrett
• Manufacture Awards:

  • Best Booth Experience: MSC
  • Best Training Experience: Rockford Fosgate
  • Best Demo Vehicle Experience: Orca Design
Rockford Fosgate’s Eric Russell during MasterTech 2024 training.

Schmitt also received the Chip Foose Automotive Trade Educator – Lifetime Achievement Award during the event.

Schmitt concluded, “All of the awards are well earned. These individuals and companies not only show a commitment to excellence, but inspire the rest of us to be even better. We are already looking forward to next year’s expo and competitions.”

MSC accepting the Best Booth Experience Award during MasterTech 2024

MasterTech Expo was created as a comprehensive learning and networking event that intersects multiple disciplines in the automotive aftermarket customization and business spaces. Whether interior trimmers, car audio installation technicians, fabricators, business leaders or visionary entrepreneurs, its audience is broad-reaching, diverse, creative and talented. MasterTech’s training approach and content is unequaled, and its hand-selected exhibitor partners are the premier companies in their respective industries.

For more information, visit www.mastertechexpo.com and www.mobilesolutions-usa.com.

DOW Technologies Wins Five Quest for Quality Awards

TAMPA, FL (03.27.24) – DOW Technologies was recently awarded five Quest for Quality Awards in CE Pro’s 14th annual competition. This is the fourth straight year DOW has won an award, including three straight years in the Best Customer Service category.

CE Pro’s Quest for Quality Awards recognize the services offered by distributors and manufacturers that supply custom integrators. The Awards are open to distributors across the nation with winners determined by votes from CE Pro’s readers. This year, nearly 9,000 votes were cast in this prestigious competition.

DOW Technologies was awarded the Platinum award in the Recurring Monthly Revenue Support Programs. DOW received the Gold award for the Customer Service/General Communications, Dealer Program/Incentives, and Supply Chain categories. In addition, DOW won the Silver award for Shipping Policies.

“We pride ourselves on providing customers with the best service throughout their whole experience,” stated Eric Friedman, strategic sales manager, Custom Integration. “Being recognized with awards across multiple categories reflects the efforts every team at DOW puts into each customer interaction.”

“We are honored to have again won multiple Quest for Quality awards,” commented vice president Drew Fischer. “Our sales team, and really, every part of our company, is focused on supporting small businesses in all facets. We continue to create programs that all dealers can take part in, and we are dedicated to making business easy and helping our customers grow their business.”

To learn more about DOW Technologies, please visit www.dowtechnologies.com or call 1.800.627.2900.

‘Tunes-N-Tint Lakeland Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Movie Premier and Private Prescreening’

LAKELAND, FL (03.26.24) – The new Ghostbusters Frozen Empire movie was the top box movie last weekend… debuting Friday night March 22nd. Tunes-N-Tint in Lakeland hosted a private prescreening on Thursday night for 70 contest winner at the local Cinemark theater.

Before the Thursday night pre-screening the local Ghostbusters crew ready for a photo op with the movie theater staff getting set in front.
The local Ghostbusters crew with their ECHTO 1 Caddy and radio station car out front.

“We do new release movies with the local movie theater and radio station. We prescreen the movies the day before the theatrical releases and rent out a theater in the local Cinemark. We supply our guests with free tickets, popcorn and drinks. We give out 50 tickets the 6 weeks leading up to the screening on the local radio station. So far we’ve done Top Gun, Indiana Jones, Fast X, Black Panther and Ghostbusters” Joe Cassity related.

Tunes-N-Tint has 3 more pre-screenings scheduled for 2024….Tentatively Bad Boy 4, Deadpool 3 and Beetlejuice 2.

The Ghostbusters crew with their proton gear ready to go.
Picture your next meeting or special event on the big screen.

Continuing “Our guest get to see the movie the DAY BEFORE it comes out so it creates a lot of excitement for the ticket giveaways on the radio and of course promoting our name and brand to all the listeners the 6 weeks leading up to the event. We don’t pay for the radio ads as we trade the giveaway tickets and some extras in exchange for the air time. It’s a huge win for everyone involved with very little expense.”

The local Ghostbusters ECHTO 1 playing out front Thursday night.

Concluding “It’s a great way to get a lot of exposure in our local market while doing a fun event with local partners. We’re pretty active in our local market from a marketing and community involvement perspective. We also events with this radio station’s sister station for St Jude fund raising and movies as well” stated Cassity.

Cassity has previous connections with local movie theaters. Tunes-N-Tint will soon celebrate 22 years in business serving consumers in Lakeland FL and surrounding area.

Visit www.TunesNTint.com for more.

Victorylap Auto Styling Wins A Massive Audio Prize On The 12volt Spin-To-Win 264

12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (03.23.24) 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 264th time on Friday morning March 22nd. The Wheel landed on the Massive Audio space and the Victorylap Auto Styling slip was drawn from the jar. An Instagram post of the winning slip was posted. A video of the Wheel spin was also posted.

Click to view.

We reached out to the lucky winning retailer in East Moline IL with the news. Royce Arnold related he saw the post on social media and he was happy to hear the news and said they will be looking forward to receiving the Massive Audio prize.

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

12volt brands with a space on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel include Kicker, NavAtlas, RDV, PowerBass, CRUX, JBL, Kenwood, JVC, Alphasonik, Race Sport Lighting, Maximum Power, AlloyGator, King Boxes 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 and Xtreme Auto Sound in Louisville KY.

Congratulations to all.

WTF… Where’s The Fun……On the next spin of the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel 265 on Friday, March 29th.