TAMPA, FL (09.29.2021) – The 2021 IBEX Show is making waves at the Tampa Convention Center and runs from September 28-30, Tuesday through Thursday respectively. Over 700 companies are exhibiting at this years 30th Anniversary event. For companies that build, design, service, sell boats or make marine related products this is a must attend marine industry event.

On the first day of IBEX 2021 we received on site info from KICKER Marine, Hertz Marine and Race Sport Lighting Marine.

Lorin Morrell is dockside with KICKER personality and fishing legend Scott Martin. Dockside, Martin’s 42’ Freeman is Livin’Loud with KICKER Marine products and drawing a steady stream of attendees to check out the system and get ideas for their boats or retail store displays.

Rob Wempe has a great location inside for the Hertz Marine booth where he is showcasing the company’s latest custom OEM Marine speakers. No question that Hertz Marine products offer ‘Power for the Waves’ with multimedia and amplifier products along with marine speakers. Many of the Hertz Marine products will also be on display in the elettromedia USA booth at SEMA 2021.

Ignacio Ayala set up the Race Sport Lighting Marine booth inside and spent show hours letting attendees know all the many options that Race Sport Lighting Marine offers. LED’s for safety on night runs along with cosmetic cockpit and underwater exterior lighting.

It’s super to see companies attending these in-person trade events whenever possible as we all battle the continuing Covid-19 Pandemic.

Visit www.ibexshow.com for more.

NEW YORK, NY (09.29.2021) – SiriusXM Chief Marketing Officer Denise Karkos has named three new senior marketing executives as SiriusXM continues its growth as the leading in-vehicle audio entertainment service, expands its digital and streaming focus, and launches new national brand advertising that reaches larger audiences.

Reporting to Karkos and supporting the company’s SiriusXM and Pandora brands, the following new hires come to SiriusXM with deep backgrounds and experience supporting major media, streaming and consulting organizations:

Jasmin Chanana, Senior Vice President, Digital and Customer Experience
Anne Milan Alo, Executive Creative Director
Kimberly Wilson, Senior Vice President, Brand and Advertising

“We are very excited to add these accomplished leaders from top companies to our marketing team as we expand SiriusXM’s leadership position in audio,” said Denise Karkos, SiriusXM’s Chief Marketing Officer. “Their collective experience across major consumer and business-to-business brands will help accelerate our brand and business growth. The diversity of this set of leaders at my table is imperative in our pursuit to build SiriusXM to new heights.”

Chanana joins SiriusXM from EY, formerly known as Ernst & Young, where he was a Managing Director in their Digital Practice, leading the New York office. Prior to that, Chanana held various senior roles at SapientRazorfish, Frontier Communications, and Citi. Chanana is responsible for enhancing the digital and customer experience transformation with a focus on ways to deliver marketing organization efficiencies and a superior customer experience.

Milan Alo joins SiriusXM from Netflix, where she was the streaming services Head of Creative Studio, Title Promotions, leading a multi-disciplinary creative team responsible for fully executing the creative campaign for The Queen’s Gambit. Milan Alo has also led creative global campaigns for celebrated brands including Nordstrom, Pantone, Sephora, Disney, McDonalds, LEGO and Volvo. Milan Alo brings an undeniable passion for creative and will oversee SiriusXM’s marketing operations, creative services, and video marketing and production teams and is responsible for bringing the SXM brand vision to life.

Wilson joins SiriusXM after a 16-year tenure at The Walt Disney Company where she served as Vice President, Multiplatform Marketing and held several distribution marketing leadership positions. Wilson previously worked for iHeart Radio and BET Networks. She brings extensive experience driving customer acquisition, engagement and retention across a variety of entertainment brands and is a champion in building diversity, equity and inclusion strategies. Wilson will lead SiriusXM’s brand marketing and advertising, digital content and audience engagement teams.

Visit siriusxm.com for more.

CHINO, CA (09.27.2021) – Aunex is sad to announce the passing of our company President Steven Bach who passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 2nd 2021.

Steven’s passion for the industry started in the late eighties when he was first bit by the Car Audio bug back in high school. “If you wanted to get noticed back then, having a loud system was one of the best ways to achieve that. Back then it was audio first and then rims, tint, lowering and exhaust.”

Steven always dreamed of having his own car audio brand where he could create a product line and company with his own vision of how things should be. Steven’s career goes back over 25 years with time spent at Massive, Crossfire, and most recently as Vice President of Powerbass before starting his own company Aunex two years ago.

Steven was a visionary and force of nature in the 12v industry. He had a unique skill set. He could do it all. The car audio industry now has a huge hole in it and so many of us will struggle to fill the void of this amazing man with that crazy laugh of his.

In his absence, we believe that he would want us to carry on, eat some good food and go sell some great audio, and to honor him that’s exactly what we are going to do.

Rest in Peace Steven.

HOLLY HILL, FL (09.27.2021) – Metra Electronics is now shipping a new dual battery kit and battery busbar kit from its Metra PowerSports product line. These kits help installers adding a second battery on a UTV to manage the power distribution of additional equipment, lighting, or audio accessories, without draining the primary starting battery. These two new products complement Metra’s popular AGM powersports batteries from its Shuriken brand.

The MPS-DUALBTKIT is a dual battery kit compatible with multiple types of off-road vehicles, used to add a second battery to a UTV or ATV. Its 80-amp smart battery isolator will automatically charge the battery to protect it from being drained. It includes a dual battery voltage meter, LED indicator, and Carling-style knockout for the dashboard. To complete the installation, 2 feet of red and black 6 AWG power wire with 5/16-inch ring terminals are included, along with zip-ties, accessory wires, and mounting hardware. The powersports AGM battery is sold separately but also available through Metra’s Shuriken line.

MPS-DUALBTKIT Product Specifications

• Complete kit for installing a second powersports battery
• Compatible with multiple types of off-road vehicles
• Smart battery isolator charges automatically to protect the battery
• Includes:
  • 80-amp smart battery isolator
  • Dual battery voltage meter, LED indicator, Carling-style knockout
  • 24″ red and black 6 AWG power wire with 5/16″ ring terminals
  • Universal battery strap
  • Zip-ties, accessory wires, and mounting hardware

For power distribution, the MPS-BUSBARKIT is a 4-post mountable battery busbar kit designed for UTVs or ATVs. Power and ground wiring are included with protective sleeving, specialized zip-ties, terminal covers, a 200-amp 6 AWG inline circuit breaker, and 9 feet of red and black 6 AWG oxygen-free tinned copper wire. This system is used to distribute power to aftermarket equipment, lighting, or audio accessories from the battery, and is designed for the demands of harsh environments.

MPS-BUSBARKIT Product Specifications:

• Power distribution busbar for UTVs or ATVs
• 4-stud mountable busbar
• Oxygen-free tinned copper power wire
• Includes:
  • 200-amp 6 AWG inline circuit breaker
  • 9’ red and black 6 AWG UL1426 power and ground wiring
  • Protective wire sleeving, positive terminal cover, and specialized zip-ties

Visit MetraPowerSports.com and watch the product video overview at https://youtu.be/noHuc39eNCo to learn more.

SHREVEPORT, LA (09.24.2021) – In today’s world, it’s hard to find positive news anywhere in the world. The 12volt News, and the 12volt Central Studios, work to deliver positive industry news each business day.

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OCEANSIDE, CA (09.23.2021) – “It is with heavy heart and deep sadness that we at Custom Autosound Mfg. regretfully announce the passing of our founder Carl Sprague at age of 92. In 1976, his passion for classic cars and music led to his creation of the first company to specialize in creating replacement radios for the vintage vehicle enthusiast.”

“He will be remembered as an innovator in the restoration and car audio industries, a very generous employer and snappy dresser. Carl’s vision and example continue to inspire his family, friends and dedicated employees. With that, we toast, raise a glass and say “thank you” for the many years.”