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Metra Electronics to Host Training Sessions at Dallas KnowledgeFest

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HOLLY HILL, FL (08.17.23) – Metra Electronics will attend KnowledgeFest at the Dallas Convention Center and Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas, August 25-27, to showcase their latest aftermarket installation products and host new training sessions. They will display a 2023 Ford Bronco, fully customized with Metra products, at their booth, #811. Metra’s training sessions will cover new Shuriken Lithium Series batteries, dash kits for the newest vehicle applications, integrations for Tesla, next-generation Axxess DSP products, innovations from iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems, and more! Attendees will also learn about Metra’s new dealer-only brands; Proscenium, featuring high-quality audio products, and Tsunami, featuring clean wire solutions for audio installations. Training sessions will include:

“Metra’s 2023 New Products Overview” – August 25th at 12:30 PM
Overview and education on Metra’s newest products launched at the 2022 SEMA Show. This training covers Shuriken’s new line of lithium-ion and lithium-iron batteries, dash kits for the newest vehicle applications, integrations for Tesla, next-generation Axxess DSP products, innovations from iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems, and more! Attendees will also learn about Metra’s new dealer-only brands, Proscenium and Tsunami.

“Axxess New Product Overview” – August 25th at 1:45 PM
Learn about the newest integration accessories from Axxess, designed to help installers deliver upgraded sound systems and everyday convenience to drivers with less labor and work in the install bay. This training will cover new vehicle-specific DSP packages, amp retention interfaces, STOP/START engine override interfaces, AXTC Series interfaces, line output converters, DSP T-harnesses, and more.

“Proscenium LOCs and Tsunami Wiring, Our Dealer-Only Product Lines” – August 25th at 3:00 PM
Two new dealer-only brands have been added under the Metra Electronics umbrella. Proscenium offers high-quality products that every installer needs when designing a flexible audio system, including High-Voltage Active Line Output Converters (LOCs), Premium Active LOCs with Bass Restoration, and Premium Load Resistors. This session will also cover new clean wire solutions such as audio connections, power, ground, and speaker wire, amp installation kits, battery terminals, distribution blocks, fuse holders, and more from Metra’s newly revived Tsunami brand.

“New Motorcycle & PowerSports Upgrades” – August 26th at 4:15 PM
New accent lighting, driving lights, audio accessories, and more are designed to fit select Harley-Davidson, Indian, and Can-AM Rykers. New products covered will include a 7″ Reflector Headlight with Full Halo, 4.5″ Reflector Passing Lights with Full Halo, a 16-Piece Chasing LED Strip Kit, Cut-In Saddlebag Lids, a Vent Grille Light, Keystone Lights, new Speaker adapter harnesses, a new Chasing Accent Lighting Kit, and much more. This training will show you how to easily stylize your customers’ motorcycles and powersports vehicles with less time spent on wiring and custom fabrication.

“Simplify your Install with Axxess DSPs” – August 26th at 5:30 PM
The AXDSP-X and AXDSP-L lines are patented DSP products that help simplify installation and provide affordable audio solutions. This training will cover Axxess DSPs, highlight new vehicle-specific products, and showcase the newest app features. Metra’s experts will explain how these solutions can increase sales in the showroom and decrease installation time, as well as how to use and set up Axxess DSPs through the app for complete tuning control when to use the DSP “Lite” versus “X” solutions, and more.

Metra’s customers can register for the KnowledgeFest event at no cost using Metra’s VIP code, available by request from their sales representative. Once registered for the event, attendees will also need to register online at KnowledgeFest.org for each training session they will attend.

Visit metraonline.com for more.

JVC Showcased the New Waterproof Receiver in a Golf Cart by Audio Electronics in Indy

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INDIANAAPOLIS, IN (06.26.23) – Attendees at K’Fest in Indy checked out the new JVC KD-MR305BTS Waterproof Reciever in a golf cart created by local retailer Audio Electronics on display in the JVC booth.
Josh Glenn, Audio Electronics owner, related “Our local JVC representative contacted us about the project and it all came together. We were planning to attend Knowledgefest in our hometown so this was a natural. We also had the idea we could then utilize the golf cart for future promotions so we arranged for a golf cart and JVC supplied the products.”

Josh, along with his wife Michelle, staff members Mike, Rosaura and James designed the extensive custom installation and got to work on the project that took about 25 hours to complete.

The Audio Electronics Team with their JVC Golf Cart project in the K’Fest booth in Indy. Josh Glenn and his wife Michelle up front with Mike, James and Rosaura (L to R).

“Josh and the team at Audio Electronics joined the golf-themed fun with a fantastic install of JVC motorsports grade products. In the JVC booth it looked and sounded great and showcased the new Waterproof Receiver” Seth  Halstead, JVCKENWOOD Sr Content and Digital Marketing Manager stated.

The finished JVC golf cart project in the Audio Electronics install bay and ready to load for the trip across town to K’Fest.

“When we delivered the completed golf cart, during booth setup, all were immediaely impressed with the project that included amps and subs highlighted with back-lighted LEDs and plex that added to overall custom installation. All attendees who stopped by the JVC, and adjacent Kenwood booth, were also very impressed with the JVC golf cart project” Glenn added.

The JVC golf cart with custom installation will rock the links too.

The KD-MR305BTS takes marine and motorsports audio to new heights with it’s rugged construction and advanced features. Built to withstand the harshest condditions, this waterproof receiver ensures optimal functionality on boats, UTVs, ATVs, golf carts and more. The eye-catching gauge-style seamlessly integrates into a dashboard or panel. Bluetooth streaming, 13 band EQ and rear-view camera input is included plus 3 sets of RCA pre-outs and more is onboard the KD-MR305BTS.

“When K’Fest Indy wraps we will be excited to showcase the project in our showroom” Glenn concluded.

Visit jvc.com for more.

Metra Electronics to Host Training Sessions at Indianapolis KnowledgeFest

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HOLLY HILL, FL (06.14.23) – Metra Electronics will attend KnowledgeFest at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 23-25, to showcase their latest aftermarket installation products and host new training sessions. They will display a Nissan 350Z Roadster, fully customized with Metra products by GNC Customs in Goshen, Indiana at their booth, #201. Metra’s training sessions will cover new Shuriken Lithium Series batteries, dash kits for the newest vehicle applications, integrations for Tesla, next-generation Axxess DSP products, innovations from iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems, and more! Attendees will also learn about Metra’s new dealer-only brands; Proscenium, featuring high-quality audio products, and Tsunami, featuring clean wire solutions for audio installations. Training sessions will include:

“Metra’s 2023 New Products Overview” – June 23 at 12:30 PM
Overview and education on Metra’s newest products launched at the 2022 SEMA Show. This training covers Shuriken’s new line of lithium-ion and lithium-iron batteries, dash kits for the newest vehicle applications, integrations for Tesla, next-generation Axxess DSP products, innovations from iBEAM Vehicle Safety Systems, and more! Attendees will also learn about Metra’s new dealer-only brands, Proscenium and Tsunami.

“Axxess New Product Overview” – June 23 at 1:45 PM
Learn about the newest integration accessories from Axxess, designed to help installers deliver upgraded sound systems and everyday convenience to drivers with less labor and work in the install bay. This training will cover new vehicle-specific DSP packages, amp retention interfaces, STOP/START engine override interfaces, AXTC Series interfaces, line output converters, DSP T-harnesses, and more.

“Proscenium LOCs and Tsunami Wiring, Our Dealer-Only Product Lines” – June 23 at 3:00 PM
Two new dealer-only brands have been added under the Metra Electronics umbrella. Proscenium offers high-quality products that every installer needs when designing a flexible audio system, including High-Voltage Active Line Output Converters (LOCs), Premium Active LOCs with Bass Restoration, and Premium Load Resistors. This session will also cover new clean wire solutions such as audio connections, power, ground, and speaker wire, amp installation kits, battery terminals, distribution blocks, fuse holders, and more from Metra’s newly revived Tsunami brand.

“New Motorcycle & PowerSports Upgrades” – June 24 at 4:15 PM
New accent lighting, driving lights, audio accessories, and more are designed to fit select Harley-Davidson, Indian, and Can-AM Rykers. New products covered will include a 7″ Reflector Headlight with Full Halo, 4.5″ Reflector Passing Lights with Full Halo, a 16-Piece Chasing LED Strip Kit, Cut-In Saddlebag Lids, a Vent Grille Light, Keystone Lights, new Speaker adapter harnesses, a new Chasing Accent Lighting Kit, and much more. This training will show you how to easily stylize your customers’ motorcycles and powersports vehicles with less time spent on wiring and custom fabrication.

“Simplify your Install with Axxess DSPs” – June 24 at 5:30 PM
The AXDSP-X and AXDSP-L lines are patented DSP products that help simplify installation and provide affordable audio solutions. This training will cover Axxess DSPs, highlight new vehicle-specific products, and showcase the newest app features. Metra’s experts will explain how these solutions can increase sales in the showroom and decrease installation time, as well as how to use and set up Axxess DSPs through the app for complete tuning control when to use the DSP “Lite” versus “X” solutions, and more.

Metra’s customers can register for the KnowledgeFest event at no cost using Metra’s VIP code, available by request from their sales representative. Once registered for the event, attendees will also need to register online at KnowledgeFest.org for each training session they will attend.

The12VoltDashboard at KnowledgeFest Vegas 2023

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LAS VEGAS, NV (02.14.23) – The 12vdashboard team was busy busy busy at Knowledgefest Vegas! Free Demos, Flashlights, Pens, Mousepads and T-Shirts were given to new member signups at the show along with show specials made for a great turn out in the booth.

The12vdashboard has over 16,000 vehicles in its database with over 5 million datapoints. The team adds vehicle specific products to the vehicles as well as speaker sizes with locations, ANC mic information, OEM amp locations, and other tips, tricks and handy information all needed at sales counters across the country to quote a vehicle correctly and quickly in todays fast paced 12volt stores.

The12vdashboard is a subscription based lookup tool for industry sales professionals. With all the new fitments, direct vehicle integrations, and vehicle specific products for todays vehicles: it is near impossible for sales teams to remember every single solution for every vehicle on the road. New products and solutions are being introduced every month making it even more difficult for a sales team to keep up with. The12vdashboard team does the research and displays it in an easy to navigate online tool for your team.

TJ Kolar answering questions for this group of attendees in a Vegas about the 12voltdashboard information available to dealers.

The12vdashboard team has more integration ideas and tools they are introducing in Q1 2023 as well. Look for Laser File download sharing between professionals and more in our latest release!

Special Thanks to Midstate Distribution as they were on hand as the sole distribution partner for the12vdashboard.com with Tom Kolar, and TJ Kolar giving free demos and enrolling new members.

The 12voltdashboard had stations set up to show their services to attendees. Tom Mid-State’s Tom Kolar, a big supporter, is on the left speaking with a dealer.

Get a Quick Free Trial at www.the12vdashboard.com to Supercharge your Sales Team today.

JVC Conducted Training Sessions and Exhibited at KnowledgeFest in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS, NV (02.10.23) – JVC Mobile Entertainment, manufacturer of class-leading aftermarket car, marine, and motorsports products, conducted trainings and exhibited at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, February 3rd-5th.

The open JVC Mobile meeting was very well attended.
JVC Mobile showed a wide variety of new products in their booth on the show floor and provided networking opportunities for attendees.

The training agenda included NEW Product Unveilings and attendees were the first to see new products that will enable them to gain an edge in the upcoming season.

The NEWEST Multimedia Receivers showcased what strategic advantages dealers will gain and why JVC should be the Go-To brand for multimedia receivers.

The Day-1 JVC training attendees hold up their KS-GC10Q Qi Wireless Charger prizes.
Seth Halstead (3rd from L) is pictured with members of the JVCKENWOOD team from Canada. (LtoR) Rory Butler, Glen Swackhammer, Seth Halstead and Charles Lillies.

Complete RGB Speaker Solutions were spotlighted in a LIVE demo. This demonstration pointed the way for dealers to maximize profits from the growing demand for LED-lit speakers.

The JVC trainings also offered attendees more chances to Win. EVERYONE walked away a WINNER from the trainings with more than just Knowledge. That meant more chances to win and JVC handed out nearly 30 giveaways at each training.

Day-2 JVC training attendees hold their Qi mobile wireless charging prize.

The JVC trainings were held on Friday and Saturday. Additional on-demand trainings with JVC personnel were available to attendees during show floor hours during KnowledgeFest.

For more information on JVC Mobile Entertainment, visit www.us.jvc.com/car.

Alpine Names the 2022 Rep and Rep Firm of the Year

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AUBURN HILLS, MI (02.09.23) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) named their 2022 Rep of the Year and Rep Firm of the Year for the Alpine Brand Business Unit (aftermarket division) during an all-staff meeting on Thursday, February 2 at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. These annual awards recognize independent rep firms and direct reps who strongly commit to the Alpine brand, providing exceptional sales and marketing growth.

Pictured from left to right: Anthony Rawlings, Eric Baltzer, Mike Anderson, Matthew Macias, and Jeffery Henshaw. 

“We’re excited to honor the rep and rep firms who have gone above and beyond for the Alpine Brand,” said Mike Anderson, Executive Director at Alps Alpine North America, Inc. “Despite the challenges in the market, these individuals have shown great sales and marketing efforts and provided excellent service to their Alpine Authorized Dealers.”

Greg Douglas (Right) was named the 2022 Direct Rep of the Year

During the ceremony, Santa Fe Sales Rocky Mountain States was named 2022 Rep Firm of the Year. The team from Santa Fe (Anthony Rawlings, Eric Baltzer, Matthew Macias, and Jeffery Henshaw) was recognized for their strong sales results in 2022, exceptional support and service to their Alpine Authorized Dealers and Alpine Style Centers, and their pride and passion for the Alpine Brand.

Greg Douglas was named the 2022 Direct Rep of the Year for his impressive sales growth and dedicated support to his Alpine Authorized Dealers. Douglas was also recognized for coordinating an Alpine event that resulted in gaining new customer insights and business opportunities for the Brand.

Award recipients were chosen by Alpine senior leadership based on an evaluation of their sales, marketing, customer service, and communication for 2022.

Visit alpine-usa.com for more.

JVC to Train & Exhibit at KnowledgeFest Las Vegas

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LONG BEACH, CA (02.02.23) – JVC Mobile Entertainment, manufacturer of class-leading aftermarket car, marine, and motorsports products, announced it will be conducting trainings and exhibiting at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, February 3rd-5th.

Training Agenda

  • NEW Product Unveiling! | Be the first to see NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN new products that will enable you to gain an edge in the upcoming season.
  • NEWEST Multimedia Receivers | See what strategic advantages you gain and why JVC should be your Go-To multimedia receivers.
  • Complete RGB Speaker Solution | In this LIVE demo, we’ll show you how to MAXIMIZE profits from a GROWING demand for LED-lit speakers.

More Chances to Win! | We want EVERYONE to walk away a WINNER from this training with more than just Knowledge. That means MORE chances to win our MYSTERY prize(s)! Don’t miss out! UP TO 30 GIVEAWAYS PER TRAINING!

The trainings are scheduled for Friday, February 3rd @ 12:30 PM and Saturday, February 4th @ 5:30 PM. Additional on-demand trainings with JVC personnel are available in its booth (#507), February 3rd-5th.

For more information on JVC Mobile Entertainment, visit www.us.jvc.com/car.

KICKER Brings Innovation and Education to Las Vegas KnowledgeFest

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STILLWATER, OK (02.01.23) – Audio integration will be the focus of KICKER trainings at MEA KnowledgeFest Las Vegas, February 3-5 at the Paris Hotel and Convention Center.

The first class is scheduled for Friday at 1:45 pm in Champagne 3, followed by a Saturday class at 5:30 pm in Champagne 4. Attendees will also have a chance to win a KICKER PowerBar™ soundbar or KICKER KEYLOC™ Smart Line-Out Converter.  KICKER’s Tech Force product-training staff will be joined by Joe Hobart, the brand’s Director of Electrical Engineering, to host two one-hour courses during the weekend. Both classes will focus on modern integration techniques, aimed at the quick identification of acoustic and electrical challenges installers face when adding an amplifier. The classes will also discuss what equipment is needed to diagnose the issue.

Featured in the KICKER booth on the show floor will be the brand’s Fiat 500 Sport, equipped with the expanded KEY line of all-in-one smart amplifier/processors. The Fiat also features the monstrous KICKER Quad Box, a loaded enclosure made from heavy, birch-veneer plywood and filled with four L7 square subwoofers.

The full KICKER product line will be on display, including the highly anticipated Solo X Subwoofer, and WX-Series “Warhorse” Amplifier. The currently shipping PXA Waterproof Powersports Amplifiers, ST-Series PA-style Speakers, Competition Gold Subwoofers and KMXL Horn-Loaded Speakers will also be on display.

KICKER will be in booth 706, facing the Main Entrance of the show floor. More than 50 of the world’s largest 12-volt manufacturers will attend the event.

For more details, interested parties can visit www.knowledgefest.org.

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 to Reveal New “Optim8” Product During KnowledgeFest in Las Vegas

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AUBURN HILLS, MI (01.25.23) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) will attend the upcoming Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) KnowledgeFest hosted in the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from Friday, February 3 to Sunday, February 5.

As a premier opportunity for KnowledgeFest attendees, Alpine will reveal an exciting new product in their 2023 lineup: “Optim8™.” The reveal will take place in the Alpine booth (exhibit #806) on the first day of KnowledgeFest. More information on the product will be distributed to the media following the reveal.

The Alpine booth will also feature new event displays with High-Resolution sound and display audio family systems from the 2023 Alpine Product Line, including the High-Resolution Alpine Status line, High-Resolution head unit line, and Next-Generation R-Series and S-Series sound system Line.

“This will be the first opportunity to showcase a complete lineup of High-Resolution sound and display audio products in one setting,” said Mike Anderson, Executive Director at Alps Alpine North America, Inc. “The trend to Hi-Res music is undeniable and we believe our 2023 lineup sends a strong message to our partners and further solidifies Alpine in the premium car audio space.”

A new Tesla Model 3 demo vehicle will be on display in the Alpine booth featuring the new Optim8™. The vehicle will also feature the Next-Generation S-Series line to demonstrate the new High-Resolution playback capabilities of the sound system and the new Alpine PrismaLink™ S-Series Wedge Preloaded Subwoofer Enclosures, a new enclosure from Alpine that features a plug-and-play RGB lighting system and multi-link capable design for single, dual, and even quad-enclosure applications.

A Toyota Tundra demo vehicle will also be on-site with the High-Resolution Alpine Status line. Demos will be available to all Alpine booth visitors.

Alpine will host 3 training sessions during KnowledgeFest that will focus on the 2023 Product Line:

Friday, February 3 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Champagne 2
Alpine 2023 Product Presentation

Friday, February 3 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Champagne 2
Alpine 2023 Product Presentation

Saturday, February 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in Champagne 4
Alpine Optim8™: The Future of Car Audio Tuning

All KnowledgeFest attendees are welcome to visit the Alpine booth, join the training sessions, and meet with Alpine staff from the sales, marketing, and product planning teams. Attendees are encouraged to visit www.knowledgefest.org and use the “Education Workshops & Vendor Training” link to register for the Alpine training sessions.

Visit alpine-usa.com for more.