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MUSWAY Distributor Global Audio Marketing Appoints JB Associates as Representation Partner for Select Territories

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MURRIETA, CA (01.31.23) – JB Associates was founded in 2000 and has won several Manufacturer Rep of the Year awards as well as Mobile Electronics Rep Firm of the Year in 2012. JB Associates exemplifies positive Dealer Relationships with outstanding support and real-world knowledge within their territory.

“The brick and mortar dealers are always looking for solutions that fit many different customers’ needs. I discussed the challenges that dealers face with Chris Bennett and he explained how Musway would be marketed, programs, pricing structure and all the benefits. After hearing this, I knew the product flexibility that Musway offers will be a great add to any dealer’s lineup in the territory. This is a line that you can get excited about and call your own!!”

Jason Billups holding the MUSWAY ONE.1000 amplifier

“We look forward to forging meaningful and long term Direct Dealer partnerships within the JB Associates territory as we build the MUSWAY Brand.” Say Chris Bennett, VP of Sales at Global Audio Marketing. “Jason Billups has exactly what we look for in Representation as we set out to achieve our goals for 2023 and beyond!”

Global Audio Marketing was formed in 2022 with the purpose of providing exceptional service and highest quality Car Audio products to the U.S. It will do so with Direct to Dealer programs that are protected, profitable and mindful of each of our Brick-and-Mortar Retail Partners.

Jason Billups can be contacted at 304-633-4880(text/phone) or at jasonbillups1@yahoo.com and remember “Music is the Way.”

To learn more about MUSWAY, please visit www.muswayusa.com or email Chris Bennett directly at chris@globalaudiomarketing.com

Race Sport Lighting Exhibiting & Training at KnowledgeFest Las Vegas

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RINGWOOD, IL (01.31.23) – Race Sport Lighting will be exhibiting in booth 101 for dealers to visit and learn about their new lighting technologies. Staff will be available in the booth all weekend to answer any questions. The booth will feature a large custom 5-Axis display of hundreds of lights to test out with the push of a button. Race Sport Lighting will also have on display their nationwide best-selling Terminator™ LED Kits, the fast-growing DRIVE Series V2 LED kits and their USPTO patented GEN4® LED system.

“We can’t wait to meet with our dealers from all over the country and reconnect face to face with many. 2022 was a strange year full of global economic issues for many of our dealers, but I know dealers are ready to kick off 2023 in the right direction. We have added more patented and unique LED lighting solutions to our line up and added amazing value-added tools for our dealers to us. It’s going to be exciting to show them off in Vegas. I am particularly excited about the training on Friday that is brand new and will accelerate any dealers lighting category revenues.” Steve Jergensen, President of Race Sport Lighting

Friday, February 3rd from 3 pm – 4 pm in Bordeaux training room
Race Sport Lighting 2023 Product Line Introduction and Training

Race Sport Lighting will host a training session during KnowledgeFest that will focus on “The Lighting Category Opportunity for the Owner, The Sales Counterman, and the Technician”. This 1-hour session will be divided up into specific training for everyone in the stores organization, and equip them with the knowledge needed to be successful in the lighting category and increase their revenues and confidence. This is a completely new redesigned training, and never presented before until this show.

Visit www.racesportinc.com for more.

Alpine Welcomes Tri-State Enterprises as New Fulfillment Center Partner

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AUBURN HILLS, MI (01.27.23) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) welcomes Tri-State Enterprises as a new fulfillment center partner. Tri-State will support fulfillment in Alpine’s Territory 44 states (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas).

“We look forward to partnering with Tri-State Enterprises and believe this relationship will help our Alpine Authorized Dealers grow their Alpine business,” said Mike Anderson, Executive Director at Alps Alpine North America. “Tri-State’s dedication to building long-term partnerships, as well as their commitment to service, makes them the ideal partner to continue growth in this key territory.”

Left to right: Devon Taylor, Tristan Taylor, Roger Donald, Robert Donald

Headquartered in Fort Smith, AR, Tri-State Enterprises has distribution and cross dock locations with over 1 million sq. ft. of space throughout the central US. 300 delivery trucks ensure same day or next day delivery, up to two times per day. A team of expert 12V sales staff with over 50 years of combined experience is well prepared to assist customers.

“Tri-State is honored to be selected by Alpine to be the new fulfillment center for Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana,” said Roger Donald, Tri-State 12V Category Manager. “Alpine’s commitment to quality and innovation fits perfectly with what Tri-State looks for in a partnership. We are excited for the opportunity to provide excellent service to all the Alpine Authorized Dealers in the region.”

Details of the partnership were communicated earlier this month directly to Alpine Authorized Dealers in the territory.

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

ZZ2 Launches Wireless Carplay & Android Auto for Select Toyota Vehicles

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PALM BEACH, FL (01.27.23) – Is it possible to add a Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, front and rear camera and also mirror your phone to the factory Toyota screen for $450 retail cost + installation? The answer is yes, call ZZ2.

ZZ2 is super excited to announce a CarPlay and Android Auto solution for select Toyota vehicles fully integrated with the factory touchscreen.

The new ITZ-TOY is a completely plug and play solution compatible with most Toyota vehicles from 2014 and up. One SKU is compatible with the Camry, Corolla, Tundra, Prius, Highlander, Tacoma, Sienna, 4Runner and Rav4. It provides wired and/or wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, front and rear camera input and smartphone mirroring. The TOY kit keeps the factory MIC and allows you to use the factory Bluetooth, retaining the factory audio quality during phone calls.

The ITZ-TOY is now available. Click here to view to see all of the product details.

For more information please contact the sales team at 929-220-1212 or email sales@zz-2.com.

Visit www.zz-2.com for more.

Oracle Lighting Launches New RGB+W LED Wheel Rings

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METAIRIE, LA (01.26.23) – Oracle Lighting has launched its new universal fitment RGB+W LED Wheel Rings (p/n 4215-339). With an MSRP of $395.95, the new wheel rings are scheduled to ship February 2023,

“Oracle Lighting’s illuminated LED wheel rings are an easy and effective way to light up the wheels on your car or truck,” explained Justin Hartenstein, Oracle Lighting director of development. “This head-turning lighting product consists of a set of four LED illuminated aluminum rings which install around the brake rotor and attaches to the brake dust shield.”

Installation is easy with waterproof Plug & Play connectors that easily connect the individual rings to the central control box. Battery connection leads include ring terminals and in-line fuse for simplified wiring installation. There is also a pre-wired On/Off switch that can be used to manually turn the system on and off for maximum control.

“Now featuring ‘Dual-Control’ that allows the user to utilize both the free Bluetooth smartphone App control and the included wireless remote control, you can change colors, control brightness, access strobing patterns, and sync with music,” Hartenstein continued. “This kit also features a true white 6000K from separate white LEDs for a true white output for a crisp and clean white light. Our ColorSHIFT® technology allows you to select from thousands of colors, as well.”

Additional upgrades to Oracle Lighting’s LED wheel lights include thicker aluminum rings, black powdercoat anti-corrosive finish, waterproof connectors, and pre-installed brackets. If your vehicle does not have a brake dust shield, you will need to modify the brackets (watch this video for a step-by-step installation guide). Additionally, for vehicles with drum brakes, you may need to create a larger bracket or purchase the XL brackets, reach out to our customer service for more answers to any of your questions.

Louisiana-based Oracle Lighting has been designing innovative lighting products and technologies for the automotive aftermarket since 1999. Oracle’s philosophy is this: in today’s world of fly-by-night vendors, we think it is important to partner with businesses that you can trust to be there for you today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

For more information on Oracle Lighting and its full product line, visit www.oraclelights.com, call (800) 407-5776, or email info@oraclelights.com.

New QPower Designs and Front Facing Boxes for 2023

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HOUSTON, TX (01.26.23) – It’s a new year and Q-Power is fast out of the gate. Matt Bund related “In 2023 we added new Truck Box models to cover all the latest vehicles on the road. We added some new Front Facing 8″ and 6.5” Dual and Quad holed boxes. Our dealers like these boxes Front Facing because it allows for extra mounting depth for powerful woofers.”

The workmanship and quality of the Bed Liner finish is second to none in the new box introductions for 2023.

Continuing, “We are back to our normal selves, plenty of inventory, very fast turnaround times for orders… and still growing in the Bed Liner boxes category.”

“QPower in 2023 has more boxes, lower prices, and the best service!”

For more see www.qpowerinc.com or call 713-266-5295.

Audio Concepts Winter Showdown Rocked with Bass Wars and IASCA in the Lanes

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FRESNO, CA (01.24.23) The sky was sunny on Sunday, January 22nd for the Winter Showdown at Audio Concepts. Richard Papasin was in the lanes to once again working with Ray Aragon to present a successful sound-off in the Audio Concepts Fresno parking area in the industrial center.

Bass Wars and IASCA competitors arrived early on Sunday for the Winter Showdown event.

“It was a bit chilly but we had over 100 competitors in the IASCA and Bass Wars lanes. The cold weather, and the San Francisco 49er’s Sunday afternoon playoff game, did have an impact on the turnout of competitors I am sure. Richard stayed warm keeping competitors working for big numbers on the meter” Aragon related.

The cameraman gets some close up action as Richard Papasin looks on from the Bass Wars booth.

Continuing, “Our sound-off events create continuing interest in our area well past the event date. At this event we got a bit of a nice surprise when a local TV cameraman arrived. Seems he had seen a notice about our event on a local Facebook calendar and came to check out the event. That could lead to continuing visibility for this Sunday event” Aragon stated.

This interview from the TV cameraman may extend visibility across the Fresno area for the Audio Concepts Winter Showdown.

Just last month Audio Concepts hosted their annual Toys for Tots. At that event nearly 500 toys were donated. Aragon and his wife loaded the Audio Concepts Silverado Sleigh and delivered the toys the day before and on Christmas Day to 5 area shelters in Fresno.

Later this year Audio Concepts will host competitors for the annual 911 Sound-off plus Toys for Tots.

Visit facebook.com/Audioconceptsfresno for more.

Dave Gill SMS LLC Received BOYO Most Outstanding Sales Rep Award 2022

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FULLERTON, CA (01.25.23) – Vision Tech America, Inc., leading vehicle security and safety product manufacturer of backup cameras, dash cams, parking sensors, blind-spot detectors, and monitoring devices, was pleased to announce 2022 BOYO TROPHY AWARD Winners. Each year, awards are presented to company sales representatives based on their sales performance and quality of service.

Dave Gill proudly holds the SMS LLC Distinguished Sales Rep of the Year 2022 in his office in Baton Rouge, LA.

Dave Gill, SMS LLC was awarded a Most Outstanding Sales Rep of the year 2022 award. “Our firm is very excited to receive this Most Outstanding Sales Rep award from BOYO. BOYO has the largest selection of specific use cameras in the industry” Gill stated.

Vision Tech America’s DK Chung related “Congratulations to all award recipients. 2022 was a great year, outperforming the previous year, and we look forward to another successful year 2023.

For more information on Vision Tech America, Inc. Please visit www.VisionTechAmerica.com.

MUSWAY Distributor Global Audio Marketing Welcomes Chris Bennett as Vice President of Sales

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MURRIETA, GA (01.24.23) – Global Audio Marketing was formed in 2022 with the purpose of providing exceptional service and highest quality Car Audio products to the U.S. It will do so with Direct to Dealer programs that are protected, profitable and mindful of each of our Brick-and-Mortar Retail Partners.

Chris joins Global Audio Marketing with a rich history of success in all aspects of the 12v industry. He was a successful retail shop owner in California with Audio Habitat before his work with several prominent vendors over the last 20 years. “His knowledge, understanding and passion for our Dealer Network will drive our growth and assure a positive impact in our industry and the MUSWAY Brand for years to come” says Andrew Bishara, President at Global Audio Marketing.

“Getting started in 2023 with the MUSWAY Brand is a dream come true” states Chris Bennett, VP of sales for Global Audio Marketing. “We will impact our dealers with amazing programs, solid products, and service beyond that of traditional manufacturers. We now have 29 new products that will launch in the 1st quarter and are heavily investing into products that exceed expectations.”

Global Audio Marketing looks forward to investing time and energy into building meaningful business partnerships with their Direct to Dealer protected product range. MUSWAY USA offers and provides the best-in-class Mobile Electronics and support possible. Please contact us to learn more and remember “Music is the Way.”

To learn more about MUSWAY, please visit www.muswayusa.com or email Chris Bennett directly at chris@globalaudiomarketing.com

SEMA Education Speaker Applications Due Next Week

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DIAMOND BAR, CA (01.24.23) – SEMA is planning its 2023 education program and has issued a call for speakers for its annual SEMA Show—taking place in Las Vegas, October 31–November 3—and its year-round virtual education program. Dynamic and entertaining presenters have until January 27 to apply to share new skills and ideas targeted to the automotive aftermarket at www.sema.org/speakers.

Organizers are seeking experts who can facilitate thought-provoking, forward-thinking seminars that will help industry members take their businesses and careers to the next level.

SEMA’s year-round virtual program provides relevant, engaging and inspiring information on the industry’s complex issues and topics through online events and informational webinars. Likewise, the educational seminars make up one of the key pillars of the SEMA Show, where thousands of industry professionals come to learn new business strategies.

Topics of focus for 2023 include:

  • Aftermarket updates and future trends
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Electric vehicles
  • Emerging and executive leadership
  • Legal and regulatory
  • Sales and marketing
  • Small-business strategy
  • Vehicle technology
  • Specific industry segments

Speaker proposals for the 2023 SEMA Show must be submitted by January 27. Virtual education proposals can be submitted at any time throughout the year. Submit proposals at www.sema.org/speakers.

For more details, contact Gary Vigil, senior manager of professional development, at garyv@sema.org or 909-978-6738.