PITTSBURGH, PA (12.16.24) – In this digital driven cyber world, it is more important than ever to drive in-store traffic into brick and mortar retailer stores. All 12volt retailers have digital options to create a network of social media followers to drive store traffic for the in-store experience and sales. Team Nutz is a very proactive retailer that utilizes those digital social media platforms to showcase the company’s activities.
The Team Nutz Jeep in front of the store with LED lighting too
LED Lighting and a large gift certificates banner draw attention from the Street
Team Nutz also lights up offside events with the Jeep and Expedition demos.
In December the Team Nutz crew, with Ed and Nina Nuttall along with the very engaged crew, are on the streets of Pittsburgh night and day to put the company’s brand and products in front of the communty. Christmas lights are a tradition and Team Nutz has taken that to the next level in front of the company’s store on a busy street and at offsite activities. LED lights on company’s store and vehicles are lighting the December holiday nights.
LED lighting draws attention like a magnet.
This lighted trailer at night is filled with giveaways that feature Team Nutz branding.
Completed jobs are also showcased out front of the store.
“LEDs have definitely been a great way to draw attention. People driving down the street by our Shannon Cannon store will certainly notice our store with LEDs bordering the building and demos vehicles out front. At night the impact is event greater. For offsite at night events our demo vehicles with LEDs are like a magnet. Even at daytime community events, like the Willow Wonderland event that covered 2 blocks, our LED loaded vehicles drew attention ” Ed Nuttall related.
With reel posts on social media, these TeamNutz members are having fun with a candy cane out front.
The Willow Wonderland was another example of Team Nutz connecting with community members.
Team Nutz has additional companies that lead to more business connections and opportuniies across the Pittsburgh marketplace.
NEW YORK, NY (12.16.24) – SiriusXM will carry live play-by-play of every Division I FBS bowl game this postseason – including every game from the highly-anticipated 12-team College Football Playoff – as well as the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National Championship game and other postseason All-Star games.
SiriusXM listeners can tune in to all these games in their cars and on the SiriusXM app. A schedule of postseason games – beginning December 14 – and their SiriusXM channel assignments can be found at: SiriusXM.com/Sports.
SiriusXM’s schedule will include every game from this year’s new 12-team expanded College Football Playoff, which will play out in four rounds: the first round games on Dec. 20-21, the Quarterfinals played in the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31 and the Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl games on Jan. 1, the Semifinal matchups in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9 and Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10, and ultimately the winner being crowned in the National Championship Game in Atlanta on Jan. 20.
The 12 teams in the College Football Playoff are Oregon, Georgia, Boise St., Arizona St., Texas, Penn St., Notre Dame, Ohio St., Tennessee, Indiana, SMU and Clemson.
In addition to the CFP games, SiriusXM will also air 36 other Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) bowl games, from the Celebration Bowl on Dec. 14 to the Bahamas Bowl on Jan. 4, and every game in between.
SiriusXM will carry Westwood One’s broadcast of the FCS Football Championship on January 6. SiriusXM will also air other postseason All-Star football games, including the East-West Shrine Bowl (Jan. 30), the Reese’s Senior Bowl (Feb. 1), the HBCU Legacy Bowl (Feb. 22) and the All-American Bowl, which will be played by the best high school players from around the country (Jan. 11).
SiriusXM also offers fans daily in-depth college sports talk and analysis on multiple college sports-focused channels – SiriusXM College Sports Radio (channel 84) – as well as conference-focused channels SiriusXM ACC Radio (channel 371), SiriusXM Big Ten Radio (channel 372) and SiriusXM SEC Radio (channel 374).
Special pre- and post-game programming will air on these channels around the College Football Playoffs Quarterfinals, Semifinals and National Championship games. SiriusXM hosts broadcasting from game locations will include former coaches and players Rick Neuheisel, Jacob Hester, EJ Manuel, Roddy Jones and Ben Hartsock along with college sports experts Nicole Auerbach and Chris Childers.
This postseason, SiriusXM will carry the official radio broadcasts for many of the schools playing in Division I FBS bowl games through its agreements with LEARFIELD, Legends, Playfly, Van Wagner or individual universities. Twenty-five of the bowl game broadcasts – including the College Football Playoff games – are produced and provided by ESPN Radio or an affiliate. Other national broadcasts are provided by Bowl Season Radio and Touchdown Radio.
NEW YORK, NY – December 12, 2024 – Today, Pandora revealed its highly-anticipated annual list, Artists to Watch 2025: The Pandora Ten. For almost a decade, the streaming platform has identified a group of ten emerging artists across all genres that it believes will break through in the coming year. Pandora, which continues to redefine the way new artists are discovered and amplified, remains dedicated to supporting artists throughout their journey. With the Pandora Ten, the platform is putting its support behind music’s next generation of rising stars.
By leveraging a combination of advanced listening data analysis, along with human curation and insight by Pandora programmers, the platform was able to accurately anticipate artists’ launch to stardom and lasting impact. Over the years, Pandora’s predictions have included Post Malone in 2016; Lizzo and Dua Lipa in 2017; H.E.R. and Ashley McBryde in 2018; Summer Walker and Rauw Alejandro in 2019; Doja Cat, Roddy Ricch, and Tones And I in 2020; The Kid LAROI and Tate McRae in 2021; PinkPantheress in 2022; Kim Petras and Coco Jones in 2023; and Tyla and Reneé Rapp in 2024.
“Pandora prides itself on being a platform that listeners can turn to for discovering new music, and year after year the platform continues to successfully identify the rising stars across all genres,” said Steve Blatter, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Music Programming at SiriusXM and Pandora. “With our expert programming team, combined with listening data and insights, we were able to narrow down an extensive list of talented new artists to get our Pandora Ten, the ones we believe will make the biggest impact in 2025 and beyond.”
Along with the Pandora Ten, Pandora highlights emerging artists across various genres such as Country and Latin.
Here is the next Pandora Ten, the artists to watch in 2025 and beyond. Listen to all of them HERE.
The 2025 Pandora Ten:
Alex Warren: From sharing his personal struggles to his current rise to stardom, the 23-year-old singer-songwriter has connected with Pandora listeners through his songwriting and inspiring life story. His success continues to skyrocket across Pandora with support for the breakout singles “Burning Down” and “Carry You Home” across top stations. Earlier this year, Alex was chosen to be part of SiriusXM and Pandora’s Artist Accelerator program, which develops and breaks new artists by leveraging the massive audience of both SiriusXM and Pandora.
CYRIL: The Aussie-born producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist had his breakthrough in 2023 with “Stumblin’ In,” which soared on across streaming platforms and TikTok, becoming the most-played song across multiple countries. CYRIL’s remix of Teddy Swims’ “The Door” has been #1 on Pandora’s MIXR and airplay many weeks in a row. He has reached 8.2M solo streams on platform since 2023, with “Stumblin’ In,” his most popular electronic/pop crossover hit.
Gigi Perez: After finding instant viral success, the rising alternative singer-songwriter released her debut EP, How To Catch A Falling Knife in April 2023 and spent the year performing at various festivals and headline shows. Gigi began to release songs independently, starting with “Normalcy,” her first-ever self-produced track “Please Be Rude,” as well as the hit single, “Sailor Song,” that amassed 500k+ streams on Pandora over the past 90 days and landed her first-ever U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart entry, #1 on the UK singles chart, and continues to climb charts around the world. She’s hitting the road with girl in red this fall, in addition to her own headline shows – up next for Gigi is new music, and many more live shows.
Kapo: Juan David Loaiza Sepúlveda, known in the music industry as Kapo, is a 26-year-old artist from Colombia who was discovered and signed by Nicky Jam’s La Industria Inc. label. The performer and a composer broke out this summer with the viral success of the single “Ohnana,” followed by “UWAIE”, both of which propelled Kapo to global recognition across Europe and the Americas. His virality and growth have made him a standout on Pandora’s El Pulso station, with both “Ohnana” and “UWAIE” landing consistently in the top 20 most-thumbed-up tracks on the station during the latter half of the year. Further cementing his recognition as an Artist to Watch, Kapo’s Pandora streams have grown 500% in the last three months alone, topping 4.3 million during that period. In his short moment in the spotlight, Kapo has already collaborated with some of the biggest artists in the industry, including Nicky Jam, Farruko, Manuel Turizo, Jhayco and others.
Leon Thomas: The 30-year-old Brooklyn native, seamlessly bridges the worlds of music, acting, and production. Thomas made a notable debut with his album Electric Dusk (2023), featuring collaborations with Victoria Monét, Benny the Butcher, and Ty Dolla $ign, and his groundbreaking work on SZA’s “Snooze” earned him a Grammy in 2024, highlighting his innovative influence in shaping contemporary R&B. With his latest album MUTT, Thomas continues to explore the complexities of love and ambition through with the title track rising up the charts and thriving across SiriusXM’s The Heat and Pandora’s Blueprint.
Megan Woods: Megan Woods is from Boston, Massachusetts where God planted a love for music in her at a really young age, but she found herself wrestling with her sense of self-worth. Developing her relationship with Christ through her songwriting began her healing process and leaning into God’s love after coming from a place of worthlessness shows up in all the songs she writes. She eventually signed a record deal with Fair Trade Services that’s home to CeCe Winans, MercyMe and Phil Wickham. Megan has burst onto the scene with a powerful anthem called “The Truth” which has shown great promise on all of the Pandora stations it has been placed on, in addition to SiriusXM’s The Message. She is at the forefront of a new trend towards younger-leaning audiences seeking powerful faith-based music they can relate to.
Natalie Jane: Coming off of a headlining EU/UK tour, Natalie Jane continues to break through to Pandora listeners across the platform. The hit single “Somebody to Someone (I Just Wanna Fall in Love)” over indexed on Pandora this year, leading to the adds on major Pandora pop stations including Today’s Hits, Today’s Adult Hits, Pop Space, New Pop, Women in Pop, This Year in Pop.
The Funeral Portrait: Greetings from Suffocate City, The Funeral Portrait’s first full-length album with Better Noise Music, showcases the band’s unique blend of emotionally raw and anthemic rock. The album features collaborations with artists like Bert McCracken of The Used and Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, mixing mainstream rock appeal with nostalgic nods to the 2000s Warped Tour scene. On Pandora, the band continues to make waves with over 1.3 million lifetime streams on the platform with more to come in the next year. Frontman Lee Jennings describes the band as a voice for “weirdos and misfits,” a message that resonates with their diverse, inclusive audience.
Veeze: Detroit’s beloved cult artist is proving to be a superstar in the making with his unconventional flow and progressive sound. Since his 2019 debut, Navy Wavy, his buzz has grown nationally with hits like “Law ‘N’ Order” and high-profile collaborations with Lil Yachty, 42 Dugg, and Lil Baby. His 2023 debut album, Ganger, catapulted him further, with standout singles like “Not a Drill” and “GOMD” drawing widespread attention. Following a sold-out Ganger Tour, Veeze launched his own imprint, Navy Wavy, in partnership with Warner Records—cementing his status as a rising Gen Z rap icon. Pandora continues to spotlight Veeze across stations and he was a performer at SiriusXM and Pandora’s recent HBCU Homecoming Pop Out Concert.
Zach Top: Top is quickly establishing himself as a preeminent artist to watch following the release of his debut album, Cold Beer & Country Music, a sold-out headlining tour and his first CMA nomination for new artist of the year. Pandora has been the leading DSP supporting his album with continuous play across stations and SiriusXM’s The Highway has supported with heavy airplay as well. Adding to his breakout year, his viral single, “I Never Lie,” debuted on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart. Top has also spent much of this year on Lainey Wilson’s “Country’s Cool Again” tour and will be direct support for select Alan Jackson dates in 2025.
LIBERTYVILLE, IL (12.13.24) – It’s your car audio — fuel it with Crunch mobile accessories that bring more to your sound. Whether it’s sound separation, fine-tuning, customization, or other audio gains you’re after to perfect that Crunch car audio system – the CREQ7B7-Band equalizer or CRXR crossover will enhance your listening levels through new detail and playback!
This powerful equalizer lets you fine-tune your music to perfection. The CREQ7B is a 7-Band parametric equalizer with a 9-volt line driver.
Bringing customization into your songs while turning all of your audio into higher-quality sound – the CREQ7B 7-Band equalizer features separate controls for Master, Subwoofer, and Front/Rear volume, a convenient selection of Main/or Aux inputs, -12dB to +12dB variable, three pairs of RCA outputs to drive Front, Rear, and Subwoofer, two audio inputs with level-matching, and a Subwoofer output that uses a built-in 18dB per octave electronic crossover fixed at 60Hz, 80Hz, or 120Hz.
With a Universal compatible vehicle fitment, a 1/2 DIN ISO mount comes included and can be installed right in the dash of your vehicle. Innovated in a clean black finish, this 7-Band Equalizer will blend into every Crunch car audio installation and vehicle interior giving your setup that perfect touch.
You can customize the sound with the CREQ7B to max out your audio — whether you’re into booming bass, crisp highs, or a balanced mix. It’s time to say goodbye to flat or muffled audio and say hello to sound that is rich, dynamic, and full of life every time you demand to fuel your music.
Learn more HERE about the CREQ7B 7-Band equalizer.
If you’re serious about sound clarity, this crossover is a game-changer. The CRXR is a 2-way/3-way active crossover with an 8.5-volt line driver.
Fully adjust your audio system’s frequency and levels all in one centralized location with the CRXR 2-way/3-way crossover! The CRXR crossover creates three audio outputs when the audio source only has one or two. An innovative built-in line driver allows an increase in voltage on low-output audio sources to reduce overall system noise (improving overall sound quality).
In addition – the CRXR also features a Rear Channel High-Pass Frequency of 32-400Hz and level adjustments, dedicated subwoofer output with Level Adjustments, and Front and Rear inputs with Front, Rear, and Subwoofer outputs. LED Power indicators bring ease as the CRXR includes a bass remote for ultimate bass control.
Whether you are splitting audio between two or three channels — the CRXR optimizes playback so that every note is as clear as possible. It ensures each speaker in your system gets only the frequencies it’s best equipped to handle, resulting in clearer vocals, punchier bass, and overall sharper sound.
METAIRIE, LA (12.12.24) – ORACLE Lighting proudly announces the release of its Integrated LED Light Bar, a revolutionary lighting solution designed exclusively for Jeep Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT models.
Setting a new standard in Jeep lighting, this high-mount LED light bar combines cutting-edge performance with a seamless, factory-style appearance. Unlike bulky aftermarket options, ORACLE’s patented design integrates flawlessly into the roofline, offering a sleek, aerodynamic profile that reduces wind noise and drag while delivering unmatched lighting power.
Revolutionary Features for Jeep Enthusiasts:
Incredible Illumination: 30x 8W LED emitters produce an astonishing 18,000 lumens, projecting light up to 600 meters for maximum visibility during off-road adventures or nighttime drives.
Aerodynamic Housing: The polycarbonate housing matches the factory hardtop and fits soft-top models, retaining full functionality with or without a roof.
Advanced LED Technology: Reflector-facing LEDs optimize light output in a compact, low-profile design.
Customizable Style: Select amber or white clearance lights to suit your preferences, whether for off-road excursions or city driving.
Built to Last: IP68 waterproof-rated and constructed with durable polycarbonate and 6030 aluminum, this light bar withstands extreme conditions, from mud to water crossings.
Designed and engineered in Louisiana, this premium light bar redefines what Jeep lighting can be. Its OEM-plus styling ensures it enhances your vehicle’s look while providing robust functionality. Whether you’re tackling rugged trails or making a statement on city streets, the ORACLE Integrated LED Light Bar is the ultimate upgrade.
Why Jeep Owners Need It: This isn’t just a light bar—it’s a lifestyle upgrade. With its innovative design and rugged durability, it’s the perfect accessory for Jeep owners who demand both performance and aesthetics. Say goodbye to awkward, bulky light bars and elevate your Jeep with ORACLE’s sleek, powerful, and dependable solution.
The ORACLE Integrated LED Light Bar is now in stock and ready to transform your Jeep Wrangler JL or Gladiator JT.
LIBERTYVILLE, IL (12.12.24) – Feel the difference in your audio game through an upgraded speaker sound stage within Colossus Classic speaker innovation. Colossus Classic speakersdeliver more details to every layer of sound while preserving the core of quality playback – undistorted audio. Delivering highs that are much more defined and consistent mids throughout any genre of music, your music will feel refreshed and fueled through Colossus Classic speaker technology.
The entire line of Hifonics Colossus Classic speakers features a wide range to choose from when building that perfect speaker setup for your Hifonics audio system. Colossus Classic speakers include the 6.5-inch speaker system, 6.5-inch coaxial speakers (separate from the speaker system), 6×9 speakers, 5×7/6×8-inch speakers, 5.25-inch coaxial speakers, 4×6 coaxial speakers, 4-inch speakers and even a 3.5-inch coaxial speaker model.
Every Colossus Classic speaker model delivers an impact to your sound that will add deeper details with incredible volume when you need it the most. Feel every beat in crisp clarity and sharpness throughout every low, mid, and high.
1-inch aluminum dome tweeters deliver high output and extend frequency response while keeping music reproduction feeling natural and smooth.
A lightweight blue woven fiber cone enables every Colossus Classic speaker with a faster midrange response, while crucial Butyl rubber surrounds provide durability and deeper mid-bass impact into every song. Pure copper voice coilcreates a strong magnetic field with very thin extrusion and the Kapton former assembly is very lightweight and efficiently dissipates heat.
Innovative epoxy-infused natural fiber allows flexibility while the epoxy gives strength during the manufacturing process and spade connectors allow for the best connection for maximum audio gains in every Hifonics listening session. Embrace audio that is LOUD and undistorted through Colossus Classic!
Feel every single song through the POWER of Colossus Classic speakers and upgrade your audio levels to POWER FROM THE GODS standards of quality and performance. Learn more details HERE on the entire line of Hifonics Colossus Classic speakers listed on Amazon.
WADSWORTH, OH (12.11.24) – Online Marketing, a 35-year-old manufacturers’ representative firm, is proud to announce its appointment as the new manufacturers’ representative and distribution fulfillment partner for Alpine Electronics in Indiana and Kentucky.
This expansion builds on a successful 10+ year partnership between Online Marketing and Alpine Electronics, which has flourished in the Ohio, West Virginia, and Western Pennsylvania markets. The new territory will allow Online Marketing to deliver the same high-quality support, service, and market growth for Alpine Electronics in Indiana and Kentucky.
Jay Tingley pictured with an Alpine pickup that is utilized for Alpine Experience events in the territory.
Leading the effort in this new region is Jay Tingley, a seasoned industry veteran with over 20 years of experience. Jay’s deep industry knowledge and proven track record make him the ideal leader to drive Alpine Electronics’ continued success in these key markets.
“We are excited to grow our partnership with Alpine Electronics and bring our expertise to Indiana and Kentucky,” said Steve McGaffee of Online Marketing.
“With Jay Tingley at the helm, we are confident in our ability to strengthen Alpine’s presence and support our partners in this region.”
ONTARIO, CA (12.11.24) – PowerBass is proud to introduce the latest in our new PBX PRO Series, the new PBX PRO Compression Horn Co-Axials.
Engineering prowess is what put PowerBass on the map for outstanding performance and sound in the pro audio category, the PBX-PRO Co-Axials are no exception. We have integrated hand picked components with cutting edge Acoustic Engineering and mixed them with our Design Engineering team’s vast listening experience to come out with what we feel is the best Pro Audio Co-Axial for sound output and performance critical to those listeners that love it loud and crisp!
Featuring a 1″ Aluminum Compression Horn Tweeter sat inside a beautiful mid range with a Butyl Rubber Surround allowing for deeper low frequency response partnered with a treated pressed paper cone for a nice naturally warm and full sound while still being safe from the elements the PBX-PRO Co-Axials give you not only impact and output but a full sound that you will simply just not find with any other of this variety out on the market today.
MIDDLETOWN, CT (12.10.24) – GoFast Solutions, a premier distributor of 12-volt automotive and consumer electronics, recently announced the addition of Jeff Jones as Sales Manager for Upstate New York, Central, and Northern New Jersey. Jones, a seasoned industry is already on the road.
Jeff Jones (L) and Rob Murphy at the sales counter going over brands that GoFast Soutions distributes in the territory.
Early Monday morning, yesterday, Jones was at the Installations Unlimited location in Nothern Syracuse NY. Jones spent time with Rob Murphy, connecting with this very proactive dealer, and covering the brands that GoFast Solutions supplies to Installations Unlimited. In-person sales calls with a key dealer are essential to connect and drive business for all.
“It was terrific to catch up with Jeff in our store. He’s an old timer that understands the importance and value of all working together to grow business.” Rob Murphy related.
Installations Unlimited is a very proactive retailer and incorporates posts on social media to connect with consumers. This is a new post spotlighting the 2024 Holiday Season.
Jones expressed excitement about joining the GoFast team, stating, “GoFast Solutions has established itself as a leader in the industry with a dynamic and forward-thinking approach. I’m excited to contribute my experience and work with such a talented team to expand our reach and continue to build strong relationships with our dealers.”
Jones’ appointment underscores GoFast Solutions’ commitment to growth and excellence in serving the automotive aftermarket industry.
“Our team’s strength lives in building personal connections with our partners, and Jeff Jones is already hitting the ground running. With his many years of experience servicing the Upstate New York market, Jeff understands the unique needs of our partners and is committed to delivering GoFast’s unmatched support, tools, and expertise related directly to their businesses” Bob Hernandez, VP of Sales GoFast Solutions, stated
12VOLT CENTRAL STUDIOS (12.10.2024) – The 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel is spinning in Year 6. The Spin-To-Win Wheel 296 was a perfect example of the Win/Win/Win strategy. Genuine Custom Audio will utilize the ESB Audio prize. ESB Audio and Chris Bennett received visibility across the 12volt industry. The 12volt Central Studios delivered some fun across the 12volt industry.
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 296th time on Friday morning on November 8th. The Wheel landed on the ESB Audio space and the Genuine Custom 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.
James Farias holding the ESB Audio prize in the installation bay. The cool graphic on the back wall is a mural he had painted when they moved into the location.
We reached out to the lucky winning dealer in Riverside CA and let James Farias know the ESB Audio prize will headed his way. He was super happy to hear the news. We spent time talking about the custom work his shop has been doing for over a decade.
We then contacted Chris Bennett, ESB Audio National Sales Manager, and supplied winner’s information. On Monday, December 2nd, we received a txt with James holding the ESB Audio speakers.
James and the team works on a wide variety of vehicles and has a very clean and organized shop install bay
We then contacted Chris Bennett, ESB Audio National Sales Manager, and supplied winner’s information. On Monday, December 2nd, we received a txt with James holding the ESB Audio speakers.
“Great to receive the ESB Audio speakers prize. The speakers look very well build and and I am building a new display and will make some pods and have the ESBs rocking” Farias stated.
Bennett added “A big congrats to Genuine, the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel winner. We appreciate the opportunity to let dealers see, touch and hear the quality of our Italian Speaker designs offered at ESB Audio.”
The 12volt Central Studios staff will followup with James for more.
Spinning out a winner each Friday, a lucky 12volt retailer can win a cool prize and top brands receive visibility across the 12volt marketplace.
Stay tuned as the 12volt Spin-To-Win Wheel wil roll for the 299th time this Friday, December 6th.
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