CMA EXPO Dealer Training & Networking Event Set for Toronto in 2023

TORONTO, CANADA (12.02.22) – Slated for Friday March 24th to Sunday March 26th, 2023 at the Toronto Congress Centre, the inaugural CMA EXPO will offer an opportunity for Canadian dealers and their staff to improve every aspect of their business. Featuring the top distributors representing over 100+ of the leading mobile electronics brands, with 64 training sessions and over 30,000x ft2 of exhibit space, the 2023 CMA EXPO Training & Networking Event will be the must-attend event next spring.

“CMA EXPO 2023 represents a collaborative effort from the leading Canadian mobile electronics distributors to reconnect with dealers focussing on training, product knowledge and networking. The event will be a celebration of the best the Canadian mobile audio community has to offer showcasing the top 12-volt trainers in the industry.” states Frank Spezzano, President, CMA Networks.

The 2023 CMA EXPO will represent all aspects of the mobile electronics industry including car audio, specialty audio, remote starters, telematics, ADAS and lighting systems. Attendees can look forward to special skills-based seminars covering fabrication, sales and marketing and DSP sessions will round out the stacked weekend schedule. To enhance the overall experience, expect to see the latest product demonstrations, new product unveilings and demo-vehicles.

“This event represents an extension of our CMA Networks online platform that has kept the industry connected with the ever-changing landscape that is 12-volt electronics. As the host of CMA, I’m excited for the opportunity to deliver our unique brand of training and info-tainment in person at the Toronto Congress Centre.” states Ben Woo, Content Director & Host, CMA Networks. 

For all the details regarding dealer registration, hotel bookings, training schedules and exhibiting brands, visit the official event website found at CMAEXPO.ca

For additional information on the CMA EXPO, please contact:

info@cmanetworks.com | Toll Free: 1.833.326.2482

2021 CMA Fall Workshops – Official Schedule

The entire schedule for the upcoming Fall Workshops virtual training event is now complete. The schedule includes 7 days of hands-on training sessions from 46 different leading brands all anchored by daily Industry Roundtables featuring 30 different retailers from across the country.

All sessions throughout each day can be viewed on the website shown above.

Click here to view the full schedule on canadianmobileaudio.com

Join the Conversation!

Connect with industry experts during each LIVE broadcast with our community CHAT feature. Presenters, trainers and distributors will be present to answer all your questions and provide insight to the training session.

CMA Releases Official Fall Workshops Schedule

TORONTO, CANADA (09.07.2021)CanadianMobileAudio.com is excited to announce the CMA Fall Workshops official schedule beginning Monday, September 13th to Sunday, September 19th. The online broadcast will feature 7 Days of Virtual Hands-On Training Sessions in a daily themed format. Each day will target specialty retailers, sales professionals and installation technicians to keep them on the cutting edge.

The Fall Workshops will be anchored by a CMA LIVE Industry Roundtable every evening, featuring 30 different retailers from across the country. Industry professionals such as installers, technicians and sales managers will be sharing their knowledge and experiences within the mobile electronics community.

“Fall Workshops represents an extension of the CMA Live, CMA Connected and the CMA Industry Week programming that we have developed since our inception. Our platform has allowed industry partners an avenue to stay connected with their dealers,” said CMA President, Frank Spezzano.

For the latest information and most updated schedule for CMA Fall Workshops visit:

https://canadianmobileaudio.com/2021-cma-fall-workshops-official-schedule/

Mark your calendars to watch either live or on-demand:
https://canadianmobileaudio.com/workshops/

For more information on CMA Fall Workshops, please contact:
info@canadianmobileaudio.com | Toll Free: 1.833.326.2482

CMA Live… The Motorcycle Audio Episode

TORONTO, CANADA (04.21.2021) – Motorcycle enthusiasts love nothing more than to be seen and heard and its all about enhancing the riding experience.

On this Episode 4 of CMA LIVE Season 2, tonight Wednesday April 21st presented by SiriusXM, host Ben Woo welcomes some of the biggest motorcycle audio manufacturers as they showcase their new products for the coming season.

Discover some of the latest products on the market today such as direct-fit speakers, amplifier options, integration accessories and much more! Experts this week include Eric Russell of Rockford Fosgate, Joe Gross of KICKER USA, Fred Lynch of ARC AUDIO, Justin Bond of FOCAL and Tim Shell of METRA Electronics.

Tune in tonight Wednesday, April 21st @ 8pm ET.

https://canadianmobileaudio.com/cma-live-the-motorcycle-audio-episode/

CMA Industry Week Spring Showcase Wraps Monday and Tuesday, March 29 and 30

TORONTO, CA (03.29.2021) – The Inaugural Canadian Mobile Audio Industry Week Spring Showcase wraps Monday and Tuesday, March 29th and 30th respectively. The final 2 days of the 9-Day online LIVE streaming presentation will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, March 31st and April 1st respectively. The final 2 days will be presented in French.

CMA Industry Week… Week 1 highlights included 60 hours of broadcasting with over 80 sessions streamed. During the first five days over 50 brands top 12volt Brands announced over 100 new products. Presentations were available @canadianmobileaudio Facebook and YouTube with on demand presentations available.

Key to the success of CMA Industry Week 1 was the participation of 13 distributors across Canada who engaged the support of their vendors and coordinated their presentations with CMA staff.

Ben Woo, as the on-camera host, did a masterful job orchestrating sessions smoothly. Behind the scenes Frank Spezzano, CMA President, and Sheldon Hatch worked tirelessly in the background with Woo to bring all the sessions together.

Erik Harbour, PowerBass VP of Product Development and Global Marketing stated “At PowerBass we are grateful to have been included in such a great event. BB Distribution and CMA put on an excellent event and we hope the dealers enjoyed our session as much as we enjoyed resenting it to them.”

This screenshot during the 5 Axis Innovations presentation provided Jody Culbertson with a platform to show and explain new in-store displays, like this new wheel display with lighting, to dealers across Canada. This image pictured Ben Woo (Top Left) with Culbertson bottom left.

“Reaction to the first week of the CMA Industry Week Spring Showcase has been very positive. Our distributor partners have said they were able to connect with dealers across Canada, are having positive feedback about new products and that they are writing orders with their dealers” Spezzano related to the 12volt News Central Studios.

The Final 2 days of CMA Industry Week will be equally informative for dealers across Canada plus the US and around the world. Of special note during the GemSen block on Monday afternoon March 29th will be the KICKER session with KICKER Founder Steve Irby from the KICKER UnMASKED Studio in Stillwater OK. That session is 6-7 PM ET.

Please make your plans to check out the final 2 days of the Inaugural CMA Industry Spring Showcase Week.

See the schedule below:

Monday, March 29thSobel
9:00am – 10:00am:  BPS Lighting – Sobel 
10:00am – 11:00am:  Viper – Sobel 
11:00am – 12:00pm:  Pioneer – Sobel 
12:00pm – 1:00pm:  Metra – Sobel  Gemsen
1:00pm – 1:30pm:  Atrend / MTI Acoustics – Save Time & Reduce Dust: Pre-Made Enclosures – Gemsen 
1:30pm – 2:00pm:  Dynamat – Serious About Sound Treatment – Gemsen 
2:00pm – 2:30pm:  Clarion Marine – 2021 New Product Debut –  Gemsen 
2:30pm – 3:00pm:  Kicker Marine – GO OVERBOARD with Our Extensive Lineup of Marine Gear – Gemsen 
3:00pm – 3:30pm:  JL Audio Marine – High Performance Marine Audio – Gemsen 
3:30pm – 4:00pm:  BOSS Elite – Affordable Industry Acclaimed Source Units – Gemsen 
4:00pm – 5:00pm:  AudioControl – Simple OEM Integration – 1 Amp Can Do It All – Gemsen 
5:00pm – 6:00pm:  JL Audio Mobile – DSP OEM Integration & System Tuning Products – Gemsen
6:00pm – 7:00pm:  Kicker Mobile – “Unmasked” Products New for 2021 – Gemsen 
7:00pm – 8:00pm:  Morel – New Product Launch – Hi-Fidelity Sound for Every Budget – Gemsen 
8:00pm – 9:00pm:  NavTV – Vehicle Integration Solutions for Cars, Trucks & Trailers – Gemsen   

Tuesday, March 30thAAMP
9:00am – 10:00am:  PAC Audio – AAMP 
10:00am – 11:00am:  Echomaster – AAMP 
11:00am – 12:00pm:  Stinger – AAMP 
12:00pm – 1:00pm:  Phoenix Gold – AAMP  ODX
1:00pm – 1:30pm:  ODX Lighting – Pushing the limits of innovative automotive LED products – with Kevin Darwish & Max Desnoyers Auto Oxide
1:30pm – 2:00pm:  Auto Oxide – Disinfect your facilities or vehicles at lightning speeds – with Kevin Darwish & Max Desnoyers

Automobility
2:00pm – 3:00pm:  Hertz Audio – 25 years of sound experience  with Ken Ward – Automobility 
3:00pm – 4:00pm:  Audison – Instinct for innovation with Ken Ward – Automobility
4:00pm – 5:00pm:  Rockford Fosgate – New Product Showcase with Zach Luke & Eric Russell – Automobility
5:00pm – 5:30pm:  Escort – Everything you need to know about Escort Radar with Brian Pflomm & Mark Karnes – Automobility –
5:30pm – 6:00pm:  Cobra – Everything you need to know about Dash Cams, Radar and Power Inverters – with Brian Pflomm & Mark Karnes – Automobility 
6:00pm – 6:30pm:  Thinkware – Refresher & Intro to 2021 Product Line with Billy Alexandre – Automobility 
6:30pm – 7:30pm:  ZZ-2 – OE Integration, wireless Carplay/Android Auto and video– with Rich DeSclafani – Automobility 
7:30pm – 8:30pm:  Memphis Audio – 2021 Product highlights and exclusive technology – with Nick Lo Monaco III & Ellis Mathis  – Automobility 
8:30pm – 9:00pm:  TBA – Automobility 

Visit canadianmobileaudio.com/industryweek for more.

Presenting the Official CMA Industry Week Schedule

TORONTO, CA (03.15.2021) – Canadian Mobile Audio is proud to present the complete broadcast schedule for the inaugural CMA Industry Week – Spring Showcase. The online broadcast consists of 9 days of LIVE streaming from over 100 brands, producing an unprecedented 100+ hours of original mobile electronics content.

Mark your calendars to watch either live or on-demand, the schedule features in-depth interviews, training sessions, keynote speakers, product unveilings and much more.

For the latest information and most updated schedule for CMA Industry Week – March 22nd to April 1st, 2021:

2021 CMA Industry Week Schedule (All Times ET)

Monday, March 22nd
9:00am – 10:00am:  You Won’t Hear This Anywhere Else – SiriusXM
10:00am – 11:00am:  Benefits of Selling – SiriusXM
11:00am – 11:30am:  Car Audio Products, Just Hold the Audio – JVCKENWOOD
11:30am – 12:00pm:  Toys for the Trails, Tracks and H2O – JVCKENWOOD
12:00pm – 1:00pm:  YES, Bigger is Better – JVCKENWOOD
1:00pm – 2:00pm:  Wetsounds – Hearing is Believing with Tim White – Trends
2:00pm – 3:00pm:  Mosconi / Gladen – Featuring Legendary Trainer Nick Wingate  – Trends
3:00pm – 3:30pm:  Aquatic AV – Watertight Reputation with Kyle Aeschliman – Trends
3:30pm – 4:30pm:  MTX – Car Audio with Rico Felice & Jason Planck – Trends
4:30pm – 5:30pm:  Illusion Audio – The Secret Weapon with Alan Hulsebus – Trends
5:30pm – 6:00pm:  Blackhole – Improve Your AQ – Trends
6:00pm – 6:30pm:  Exile Audio – Back in Canada with Marine & Car feat. Bill Hasbrook – Trends
6:30pm – 7:00pm:  iConnects – Pure 100% OFC – Trends
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Wetsounds – New Venue Series – Trends
8:00pm – 9:00pm:  MTX – New Powersports 2021 – Trends

Tuesday, March 23rd
9:00am – 9:30am:  Power Systems / Accessories / Mobile Video – VOXX Electronics
9:30am – 10:00am:  Security Systems – VOXX Electronics
10:00am – 10:30am:  ADAS – VOXX Electronics
10:30am – 11:00am:  Rostra – VOXX Electronics
11:00am – 11:30am:  Introduction, Website Review – Importel
11:30am – 12:00pm:  Sonax – Professional Car Detailing for 90+ Years – Importel
12:00pm – 1:00pm:  Connects 2 – Premium Vehicle Solutions – Importel
1:00pm – 2:00pm:  I-datalink Maestro – Seamless Integration – Importel
2:00pm – 3:00pm:  Euphoria – Pro / Moto / Powersports / Car Audio – Importel
3:00pm – 4:00pm:  Heise / Saddletramp – Extensive Harley Upgrade Solutions – Importel
4:00pm – 5:00pm:  Audiofrog – High Fidelity Car Audio Designed by Experts with Andy Wehmeyer – Importel
5:00pm – 6:00pm:  Wavtech – Ultimate Audio Integration feat Jason Kemmerer – Importel
6:00pm – 7:00pm:  Kingpin – Fabrication Solutions with Jason Kranitz – Importel
7:00pm – 8:00pm:  XS Power Batteries – Real Power, Unreal Performance with Shawn Mayo – Importel
8:00pm – 8:30pm:  USA Spec (BSM200) – Blindspot & Lane Departure Solutions – Importel
8:30pm – 9:00pm:  Lukas / Qvia – Industry Leading Dash Cams and ADAS Technology – Importel

Wednesday, March 24th
9:00am – 9:30am:  Metra – BB Distribution
9:30am – 10:30am:  Focal – Live from France –  BB Distribution
10:30am – 11:00am:  Clifford – Security, Starters & Telematics – BB Distribution
11:00am – 11:30am:  Acc. & Connected Solutions – Auto Connect / Auto Cell / VOXX / AIS – BB Distribution
11:30am – 12:00am:  Powerbass – Marine & Powersports – BB Distribution
12:00pm – 12:30pm:  Consumer Lighting Solutions – Vivid Lumen / ODX / Heise – BB Distribution
12:30pm – 1:00pm:  Focal – Cone Technologies – BB Distribution
1:00pm – 1:30pm:  Accessories & Drive Safe Solutions – Accele / Boyo / Rydeen – BB Distribution
1:30pm – 2:00pm:  MIO Dash Cams – Change the Way You See the Road – BB Distribution
2:00pm – 2:30pm: Focal Inside – Hi-Fi OEM Upgrade Solutions – BB Distribution
2:30pm – 3:00pm:  Clifford – Smart Start Connectivity & Tracking – BB Distribution
3:00pm – 3:30pm:  Powerbass – Audio Solutions – BB Distribution
3:30pm – 4:00pm:  EFX & Scosche – Complete Installation Solutions – BB Distribution
4:00pm – 4:30pm:  SounDigital – Size Doesn’t Matter – BB Distribution
4:30pm – 5:00pm:  Commercial & Fleet Safety Products – BB Distribution
5:00pm – 5:30pm:  Commercial & Fleet Lighting Solutions – BB Distribution
5:30pm – 6:00pm:  Ground Zero – Ride the Lightning – BB Distribution
6:00pm – 6:30pm:  Wirez – Install It Once, Install It Right – BB Distribution
6:30pm – 7:00pm:  Sound Shield / JK Tapes – Elite Essential Only the Pros Use – BB Distribution
7:00pm – 7:30pm:  Musway – Hi-Fi German DSP – BB Distribution
7:30pm – 8:00pm:  Mobile Solutions – Top 2021 Fabrication Trends with Bryan Schmitt – BB Distribution
8:00pm – 8:30pm:  Focal – Utopia M, the Pinnacle of Car Audio – BB Distribution
8:30pm – 9:00pm:  MasterTech – Product Unveiling with Bryan Schmitt – BB Distribution  

Thursday, March 25th
9:00am – 10:00am:  Metra
10:00am – 11:00am:  Axxess – Metra
11:00am – 12:00pm:  Saddle Tramp – Metra
12:00pm – 1:00pm:  Heise / Daytona Lighting – Metra
1:00pm – 2:00pm:  Powersports / IBeam – Metra
2:00pm – 3:00pm:  Website Training – Metra
3:00pm – 3:30pm:  Accele Electronics – Mobile Video Solutions
3:30pm – 4:00pm:  Accele Electronics – ADAS / Collision Avoidance Tools
4:00pm – 4:30pm:  Accele Electronics – Beuler Consumer & Automotive Products
4:30pm – 5:00pm:  Accele Electronics – Safety & Convenience / Littworx Lighting
5:00pm – 6:00pm:  5 Axis Innovations – Custom Displays For Success
6:00pm – 7:00pm:  Fortin – New & Exciting 2021
7:00pm – 8:30pm:  Arc Audio – The Brand Professionals Use with Fred Lynch – Importel
8:30pm – 9:00pm:  Crux – Vehicle Integration Solutions – Importel

Friday, March 26th
9:00am – 11:00am:  Car Lighting District
11:00am – 12:00pm:  Pioneer – History / Know-How / Speakers / Subwoofers / Amplifiers
12:00pm – 1:00pm:  Pioneer – Smart Audio / AV Receivers / Driver Assistance Solutions / Marine
1:00pm – 1:30pm:  Audiotec Fischer – DSP Software Explained – MSC
1:30pm – 2:00pm:  Audiotec Fischer – Technology Explained – MSC
2:00pm – 2:30pm:  Brax / Helix – Standalone DSP Lineup – MSC
2:30pm – 3:00pm:  Helix / Match – Multi-Channel System Design – MSC
3:00pm – 4:00pm:  Match – OEM System Upgrades Explained – MSC
4:00pm – 4:30pm:  Systems by MSC
4:30pm – 5:30pm – Stinger – Speedtrap Protection – MSC
5:30pm – 6:30pm – BLAM – Product Overview – MSC
6:30pm – 7:00pm – Escort – Radar / Laser Integrated Defence Systems – MSC
7:00pm – 7:30pm:  Ground Zero – Respect the Music – BB Distribution
7:30pm – 8:00pm:  Vehicle Audio & Install Solutions  – Maestro / Installbay / JVC / VAIS – BB Distribution 
8:00pm – 8:30pm:  Focal Inside –  Harley Davidson – BB Distribution
8:30pm – 9:00pm:  TekTrax – Rewards & Incentives LIVE – BB Distribution

Monday, March 29th
9:00am – 10:00am:  BPS Lighting – Sobel
10:00am – 11:00am:  Viper – Sobel
11:00am – 12:00pm:  Pioneer – Sobel
12:00pm – 1:00pm:  Metra – Sobel
1:00pm – 1:30pm:  Atrend / MTI Acoustics – Save Time & Reduce Dust: Pre-Made Enclosures – Gemsen
1:30pm – 2:00pm:  Dynamat – Serious About Sound Treatment – Gemsen
2:00pm – 2:30pm:  Clarion Marine – 2021 New Product Debut –  Gemsen
2:30pm – 3:00pm:  Kicker Marine – GO OVERBOARD with Our Extensive Lineup of Marine Gear – Gemsen
3:00pm – 3:30pm:  JL Audio Marine – High Performance Marine Audio – Gemsen
3:30pm – 4:00pm:  BOSS Elite – Affordable Industry Acclaimed Source Units – Gemsen
4:00pm – 5:00pm:  AudioControl – Simple OEM Integration – 1 Amp Can Do It All – Gemsen
5:00pm – 6:00pm:  JL Audio Mobile – DSP OEM Integration & System Tuning Products – Gemsen
6:00pm – 7:00pm:  Kicker Mobile – “Unmasked” Products New for 2021 – Gemsen
7:00pm – 8:00pm:  Morel – New Product Launch – Hi-Fidelity Sound for Every Budget – Gemsen
8:00pm – 9:00pm:  NavTV – Vehicle Integration Solutions for Cars, Trucks & Trailers – Gemsen

Tuesday, March 30th
9:00am – 10:00am:  PAC Audio – AAMP
10:00am – 11:00am:  Echomaster – AAMP
11:00am – 12:00pm:  Stinger – AAMP
12:00pm – 1:00pm:  Phoenix Gold – AAMP
1:00pm – 1:30pm:  ODX Lighting
1:30pm – 2:00pm:  Auto Oxide
2:00pm – 3:00pm:  Hertz Audio – Automobility
3:00pm – 4:00pm:  Audison – Automobility
4:00pm – 5:00pm:  Rockford Fosgate – Automobility
5:00pm – 5:30pm:  Radenso – Automobility
5:30pm – 6:00pm:  Thinkware Dash Cam – Automobility
6:00pm – 6:30pm:  Cobra – Automobility
6:30pm – 7:00pm:  OE Integration – Automobility
7:00pm – 8:00pm:  TBA – Automobility
8:00pm – 9:00pm:  TBA – Automobility

View the full schedule and French dates at the website below.

Visit www.CanadianMobileAudio.com/IndustryWeek for more.

Introducing Canadian Mobile Audio Industry Week – Spring Showcase 2021

TORONTO, ON (02.09.2021) – The Canadian 12-volt electronics industry has come together to create an innovative, immersive and entertaining solution to help distributors and manufacturers connect with dealers during the traditional spring season. A multi-day showcase slated for March 22nd to April 1st, 2021, CMA Industry Week will be an organized, industry-wide, professionally produced, online LIVE broadcast.

The schedule will feature in-depth interviews, training sessions, keynote speakers, product unveilings and much more. The inaugural CMA Industry Week will provide a bilingual (English & French) platform to centralize key messages and information, delivered in an enhanced “Infotainment” package anchored by the CMA brand experience.

“I think what we have accomplished over the last few months is understanding the pulse of the market and more importantly, captured the attention of our target audience. Our brand of “infotainment” has struck a chord with the 12-volt retailer.” states CMA president, Frank Spezzano. “Our unique platform has allowed us to connect manufacturers, distributors, retailers and audiophile enthusiasts as part of a united community.”

Access to CMA Industry Week will be completely FREE for all retailers and industry professionals. The unique content produced will be available to view “live” on a published schedule, while offering on-demand features up to 2 months after the event has concluded. Expect to see participation from all the major distributors and manufacturers in this inclusive and collaborative effort to help support the Canadian 12-volt retailer network.

Details and a list of confirmed brands and presenters will be unveiled over the coming weeks. Make sure to stay informed by following the CMA social media platforms or by visiting CanadianMobileAudio.com/
IndustryWeek

For more information on CMA Industry Week, email info@canadianmobileaudio.com or call Toll Free: 1.833.326.2482