A year ago, July 17th 2008, many key members of the 12volt industry met in Dallas, TX for the 12volt Awareness Summit. The stated purpose of the initiative was to chart a course that would create enhanced consumer awareness for the mobile electronics category. Greater consumer awareness would ultimately lead to more sales and a healthy 12volt industry.
Lockhart, TX – Renee Mayer, born in Biloxi, MS March 5th 1952, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10th, with family members at her side.
Renee worked in the office as a valuable member of the Texas HeatWave team for over 6 years. She faithfully coordinated many activities for staff, vendors and event participants.
“Renee not only worked with HeatWave she gave us 6 years of her life, I personally lost a great friend and ‘Show Mom’. She will be with us in our thoughts at every show,” David MacDonald reflected.
12 volt retailers looking for new profit opportunities should look at Bluetooth accessories. Bluetrek headsets should be considered. The investment can be minimal and profit margin high. The market is certainly broad – who do you know that doesn’t have a Bluetooth enabled cell phone?
Bluetrek’s CEO John Haley recognizes the 12 volt channel as a key market for headsets.
Over the years, the Los Angeles, CA based company has expanded their product line dramatically. From an amplifier and speaker line-up, the company has expanded to include a full line of all-in-one multimedia head units, in-dash and flip-down video, digital TV tuners, back up cameras along with an extensive selection of the accessories needed to maximize the in-vehicle experience.
Company president Sung Woo is definitely in touch with the marketplace.
Arlington, TX – Founded in 1999, Audio Depot is located in Arlington, TX, right between Dallas and Fort Worth in the very competitive metroplex.
Owner John Schellsmidt told 12voltnews.com “We stay very active with events designed to generate traffic in our store and build strong customer relationships. Our parking lot events draw the right consumers who turn into customers.”
The very successful first leg of the 2009 ElettromediaUSA Masters Network Workshop Tour included stops in Atlanta, GA and Stamford CT, July 10th and 13th respectively.
In an overview of the two events Matt Severaid, the company’s Director of Marketing related to 12voltnews.com “The extremely positive comments we received from dealers in both cities definitely tells us our workshop tour can achieve our overall objectives.”
A little over a week ago, 12VoltNews.com published an article discussing the benefits of social networking for businesses. Since then, we have received very positive feedback from manufacturers, distributors, and retailers that have been using this fantastic method of marketing their brand and products.
As more and more companies continue to become a part of this new online world, we have decided to begin building a complete Social Networking Directory of 12 Volt businesses.
SiriusXM has kicked off the third quarter of 2009 in a major way – Major League Baseball’s All Star Game.
Mid America is baseball country and to quote a commentator on ESPN “Busch Stadium in St. Louis is the best venue in the country and St. Louis is the best city in the country to host the Annual All Star game.”
Durant, OK – Sound Creations has definitely made an impact on the 12 volt scene in Durant, OK since opening 3 years ago.
“We have consistently hosted Sound Offs and had sales events of various types. This year’s Autofest 2009, sponsored by the Choctaw Casino, will definitely top anything we have done to date – by far!” Sound Creations’ owner Tony Goza told 12voltnews.com.
STILLWATER, USA – The SoundGate® iO CONNECT™ integrates portable audio devices into any existing car stereo system simply by utilizing the provided 3.5mm minijack plug. It provides a cost-effective, great-sounding solution to music integration on the move, making any trip more exciting with crystal-clear sound quality from the driver or passenger’s personal playlist.