LOS ANGELES, CA (05.27.2021) – Epsilon announces the addition of Tim Page to their growing family. Starting immediately this Summer, Tim will begin traveling and visiting regional sales reps and key dealers to introduce himself and present all the new products and programs tuned for MAP protected direct dealer only business.
Tim Page
Ronnie Brashear, Epsilon’s VP in Sales, said, “The addition of Tim is going to kick off this year’s focus and push the dealer excitement for new categories and products showing at upcoming SEMA & KnowledgeFest in-person shows. Tim’s previous positions highlight his ability to lead as Regional Sales Manager.
Tim has been responsible for increasing sales, cleaning up distribution, and working with the solid rep firms in his territories for over 30 years with Kenwood, Alpine, and Directed companies.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA (05.27.2021) – Reliable Product Marketing welcomes Richard “Brent” Fujii to their team. See the full announcement below:
“To say that we are excited to make this announcement doesn’t capture just how giddy we are. Reliable Product Marketing has been looking for an opportunity to expand for some time but needed the right ingredients and timing to make it happen.”
Brent Fujii
Brent Fujii is a 35 year 12 volt veteran who hails from Sacramento and currently resides in Stockton, CA with his wife and two beautiful daughters. He will be covering the I5 and Highway 99 corridor from Porterville to Redding and eventually the Reno/Carson, NV area.
“Please help us welcome Brent Fujii into the Reliable Product Marketing family!”
“He brings to us a diverse set skills that will be quickly recognized by both retailers and manufactures alike. Brent started his career in the install bay and worked his way through the sales floor and ultimately into store management. He has also been an avid IASCA judge and competitor and is well versed in Vehicle Tuning, OEM Integration and DSP Technology.”
CHICAGO, IL (05.26.2021) – The CE GUYS Team is happy to introduce Daniel Mount as the firm’s newest Territory Manager. Daniel has been in the audio industry since 2010. He began working at a local audio shop in South Dakota that year.
Daniel Mount
Fast forward to 216 when he took the leap and opened his own store. For the last 5 years, he has specialized in security cameras, motorcycle audio, car audio and remote starts. For the last 3 years, Mount has been a full time Firefighter/EMT while owning his own shop.
Fast forward again to 2021 when he has yet again went for it and decided to pursue his passion in the audio industry by taking the position of Territory Manager for Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota for CE GUYS INC-the fastest growing 12volt rep firm in the country.
“CE Guys is very happy to have Daniel on board and expect dealers to benefit greatly from his fantastic experience with all the brands CE GUYS carries. With his installation background he will be a great asset for all in his territory,” Michael Foundation, CE GUYS CEO, stated.
HENDERSON, NV (05.26.2021) – A recent RetroSound Tech Tips ‘Connecting Bluetooth’ Instagram post caught eyes in the 12volt Central Studios.
The post featured a graphic of a classic radio with a straight forward ‘Connecting Bluetooth’ message.
“Connecting your phone via Bluetooth to a RetroSound radio is simple! Press and hold your Right-Front Knob to access the menu system; rotate the Right-Front Knob to highlight BT Connect and press the knob in to select. From your phone, tap on RETROSOUND under Bluetooth devices, and you’re all set” was the message.
Retro Manufacturing is the leading producer of audio components for the classic vehicle market. RetroSound was born from the lack of high-quality afermarket offerings in the restoration marketplace. The RetroSound radio was purposely designed to fit seamlessly into a classic application and offer modern technology with superior sound quality.
ARLINGTON, VA (05.25.2021) – The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced the automotive sector is tracking for record growth at CES 2022 , the world’s most influential technology event. The transportation and vehicle technology category has already exceeded the final number of CES 2020 exhibitors and brands are continuing to sign up for the upcoming show. CES will take place in Las Vegas Jan. 5-8, 2022, with Media Days taking place Jan. 3-4, 2022.
Over 175 companies have committed from the transportation and vehicle technology industry for 2022, which represents a 12% increase from CES 2020. At CES 2022, transportation and vehicle technology will move to the LVCC’s new West Hall and feature top brands including Audi, Daimler AG, General Motors and more.
Strong representation at CES 2022 is also expected in the number of startups from around the world. Eureka Park, the area of CES showcasing startup companies, is having strong sales. Many international groups are increasing the amount of space reserved. Startups will represent countries around the world, including large delegations from France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the UK.
“Our exhibitors are excited to return to Las Vegas for CES and resume face-to-face interactions with partners, customers, media and other industry professionals,” said Karen Chupka, EVP, CES, CTA. “As exhibitors select space and map out plans, we’re getting an idea of what trends will be big at CES 2022 and we’re seeing strong interest across multiple categories.”
Digital health, smart home, and advertising, marketing and media (C Space) technologies are all expected to be strong at CES 2022. Attendees will see the latest in technology from companies including Amazon, AMD, Hyundai, IBM, Intel, LG Electronics, Panasonic, Procter & Gamble, Qualcomm, Samsung Electronics, Verizon and more.
A key trend at CES 2022 will showcase how the pandemic has fueled innovation across many industries, including digital health, smart home and advertising and marketing. Companies have launched products that impact health and wellness, change how people stay in shape and improve the home experience. Global brands including 3M, Abbott, AT&T Business, Omron Healthcare, Philips, Samsung Life Insurance and Sleep Number will share the latest technologies in digital health and attendees can expect to see Belkin, Kohler and Moen display their latest smart home technologies. Consumer culture has shifted through the pandemic and brands have adjusted how they entertain their audiences. DISH Network, FreeWheel Media, NBCUniversal, Roku, Samsung Ads, Snap and WarnerMedia will exhibit in C Space, sharing the latest trends and news in advertising, marketing and creative.
NEW YORK, NY (05.25.2021) – TikTok, SiriusXM and Pandora today announced they are joining forces on the rollout of new and innovative content across each of their platforms. Creating list ener experiences curated specifically for each platform’s loyal fans will allow TikTok, SiriusXM, and Pandora to deliver access to groundbreaking programming, exclusive performances, special events, and some of music’s top and emerging talent.
This summer, SiriusXM will launch TikTok Radio, a full-time music channel featuring the trending sounds that are redefining pop culture from TikTok. TikTok Radio will be presented by TikTok creators, tastemakers, and DJs. TikTok Radio will be available in vehicles and as a streaming channel on the SiriusXM App, desktop, and all connected devices.
Sonically synched to the TikTok experience, the channel will feel like a radio version of the platform’s “For You” page. The TikTok Radio channel will feature a diverse group of TikTok creators showcasing trending music and stories behind the songs throughout each day, as well as a weekly music countdown dedicated to TikTok’s top trending tracks. Listeners can expect to hear directly from music’s next generation of rising stars and whatever else the TikTok community is vibing to.
Also, beginning today, Pandora is launching a series of exclusive hosted playlists featuring popular TikTok creators who will take listeners through their favorite songs with special commentary about their selections. The creators will be curating, hosting, and promoting the playlists to their fans on TikTok. The TikTok Tastemakersseries will kick off with Bella Poarch, and other creators including Christian Shelton and Nick Tangorra following in the coming months. Pandora listeners can also tune into the TikTok Hits Playlist featuring all of the latest and greatest songs featured and trending on TikTok.
TikTok fans will also have access to select re-airings of Pandora’s original events series, Pandora LIVE. Recently, Pandora LIVE Powered by Women featuring Gwen Stefani and Jazmine Sullivan re-aired on TikTok. Additional upcoming events will be announced throughout the year.
“We are excited to collaborate with TikTok to create new content that brings the vibrancy of the leading social networking service to life on live radio and our streaming platforms,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM. “The effect TikTok has on music, and pop culture in general, is undeniable. Our platforms will provide a unique opportunity for TikTok creators to engage with our listeners with content experiences that have never been done before in audio. The exclusive SiriusXM channel will bring a new take on radio by tapping into the latest music trends on TikTok, while Pandora listeners will get access to playlists curated personally by TikTok’s top creators.”
“TikTok is redefining the way that fans discover music and artists, while enabling a new form of musical engagement and creative expression,” said Ole Obermann, Global Head of Music, TikTok. “We are excited to work with SiriusXM on TikTok Radio and to bring TikTok creators to Pandora to make the trends, music, and creative influences that are playing such a defining role in modern culture even more accessible.”
Obermann added, “We’re really excited to see this come to life and thank the SiriusXM team for being such an innovative and visionary collaborator.”
“When I started posting on TikTok in the beginning of the pandemic, I had no idea that, less than a year after starting my TikTok, I’d sing in a Super Bowl commercial. Making videos for TikTok is always the highlight of my day, and I’m lucky to have found such a supportive musical community,” said TikTok creator Christian Shelton, whose playlist will be one of the first in Pandora’s TikTok Tastemakers series. “The playlist I created reflects my love for all genres and features new and old music, a lot of which is inspired by my fans on TikTok! I want people who listen to my Pandora playlist to get to know me a bit more through the music I love.”
PHILADELPHIA, PA (05.24.2021) – WTF…Win This Friday. CT Custom won the ZZ-2 Zeus prize on the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel on Friday morning, April 24h.
The 12volt Spin-to-Win Wheel was created to bring an element of fun to the 12volt industry. Five months ago we celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of the weekly 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel.
The ZZ-2 Zeus pictured in the 12volt Central Studios with the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel.
Chris Dowd received the ZZ-2 Zeus and is excited about the possibilities this new product offers for consumers in his Philadelphia marketplace. On Saturday, May 22nd, Chris created a video demonstrating to his social media followers the pairing process and features on the Zeus. See that post on Instagram @ct_custom.
This image was snapped as Chris Dowd was posting a video in his car highlighting the features of his ZZ-2 Zeus.
“Consumers today spend so much time on their smartphones. Many have a large number of apps on their phones and to be able to utilize those apps on their phones through the stereo system in their car opens so many doors,” Dowd related to The 12volt Central Studios.
Dowd is creating a big following in the Philadelphia area with custom Slingshot builds. “Our Slingshot customers are looking for something special and the ZZ-2 Zeus certainly delivers as that kind of product,” Dowd added.
Chris Dowd’s image captured as he was pairing the ZZ-2 Zeus to the system in this Jeep.
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, SiriusXM, Accele, PowerBass, CRUX, DS18, SoundStream, AIS, JBL, DAS/Off Terrain, Power Acoustik, JVC and ZZ-2. 12volt News $100. cash awards have spaces on the 12volt Spin-To-Wheel for a winning 12volt retailer.
The ZZ-2 Zeus on the floor at CT Customs shop in Philadelphia PA.
The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel will roll for the 129th time on Friday morning, May 28th.
DIAMOND BAR, CA (05.24.2021) – The September 2021 issue of SEMA News will highlight rising stars in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2021—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.
Many SEMA members are currently working with creative young professionals who are already industry trailblazers. They may have played key roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach, improve product development, energize marketing efforts or upgrade customer interaction.
They could be budding talents at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that might become big names in the future. What they all will have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed.
SEMA News looks for candidates drawn from diverse industry segments who are already making a significant impact through their leadership within their organizations or businesses. Entrepreneurship, commitment, insight, innovation, integrity, responsibility, demonstrated skill, involvement and success within the marketplace weigh heavily in the decision-making process. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.
COMPTON, CA (05.21.2021) – Magnadyne has announced the signing of ROCK-N-REV to represent the New Carbine and Silencer remote start & security product lines. ROCK-N-REV will cover 5 states in the upper mid-west area to call on 12V dealers and key distributors.
Jeff Budin, ROCK-N-REV
ROCK-N-REV Sales & Marketing was launched by Jeff (Boody) Budin in 2018. Jeff is a 12-volt veteran with an intense passion for the industry. Since the launch of ROCK-N-REV Jeff has earned many sales awards and looks forward to continuing his success with the representation of Carbine and Silencer Security & RS Solutions. ROCK-N-REV will cover Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Southern Illinois south of Interstate 72.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to work with Jeff over the coming years in bringing new Value-added products and relationship opportunities to the 12V retail industries with our New innovative Carbine and Silencer RS & Security solutions.” Armando Parra – Magnadyne
For more information on ROCK-N-REV or to inquire about becoming an authorized Carbine dealer or authorized Silencer distributor in Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Southern Illinois south of Interstate 72, contact Jeff at (402) 578-9894 or email at rocknrevsales@gmail.com.
OXNARD, CA (05.21.2021) – Becker Automotive Design, a staple in the southern California automotive aftermarket electronics community, is celebrating its 25th year in operations under its current format. The Oxnard, Calif., -based retailer started as a car audio business but in 1996 dedicated its focus to become one of the nation’s premier upfitters of luxury and secured transport. Becker Automotive Design caters to high-net worth individuals, celebrities, sports stars, municipalities and even governments, providing one-of-a-kind, on-the-road experiences that have advanced the retailer’s reputation over the past quarter century.
L to R: Doug Cannon, Chief Engineer; Don Helm, IT and Purchasing Manager; Howard Becker, CEO; Troy Becker, Sales and Marketing Manager; Debbie Becker, CFO and HR Manager
Becker Automotive Design’s website at beckerautodesign.com is not shy to tout the company’s creations while name-dropping the associated high-profile figures for which they were built. Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, Mark Wahlberg and Sylvester Stallone fare prominently on the homepage. Beyond the luxury transformations, the company’s capabilities include specialty seating layouts and armoring for security and government applications.
“Our business model is simple: create a driving environment configured to exacting client needs on top of tried-and-true build and design practices. Our clients tell their friends, and those friends tell their friends,” explained Howard Becker, owner, founder and namesake of the business. “This business strategy has allowed us to deliver unique creations that rival OEM specifications but splurge on aftermarket amenities and uniqueness.”
As the fame of the business has grown, Becker has maintained his love for the community, especially when it involves developing a love for working on cars. The company is an active sponsor of DRAGG, an automotive after-school program that encourages kids to stay in high school and work toward graduation by providing an incentive in the automotive industry through career exploration.
“DRAGG is a great program that gives high school graduating credits to kids who are learning about cars hands-on,” explained Becker. “Also, it’s terrific for building trust between the kids and law enforcement and between law enforcement and the kids, something our society needs a lot more of.”
Though celebrating 25 years, Becker Automotive Design still has a single location, employing 30 people including Becker’s son Troy, and covering 25,000 square feet in three closely located facilities near the corner of Ives Ave. and Jones Way. Yet Becker Automotive is bracing for monumental growth and therefore working aggressively to enhance the staff with the right people. Insurance, competitive salary, weekends off and relocation assistance are all on the table to bring in quality technicians to join a stable team in a stable market.
“It’s a blessing to start a business, develop a vision and then be able to achieve that vision,” added Becker. “Along the way, we’ve helped our family of employees build meaningful careers and in turn support their families with a stable work environment in a recession-proof segment of the market. It’s our plan to continue to innovate, stay on top of the market and be here to celebrate another 25 years.”
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