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Industry Veteran Mike Spagnola to Lead SEMA Product Development Center

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SEMA has hired industry veteran Mike Spagnola to fill the newly created position of vice president of OEM and product development programs, effective immediately. Spagnola brings with him 40 years of specialty auto parts experience, including more than 20 years of product development and project-vehicle work. With a focus on heightening SEMA services to help members develop products quickly and efficiently, Spagnola will collaborate with the SEMA OEM and vehicle technology departments while serving as a resource and liaison for members and automakers.“We’re excited to have Mike join SEMA in developing services that help members with product development and OEM initiatives,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “SEMA’s vehicle technology and OEM programs, led by John Waraniak and Bill Wolf, have proven to be extremely beneficial over the years. Mike will work with our existing team to enhance and add to the services SEMA makes available to our members.”

SEMA News—May 2013

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Case Study: Globalizing Sales

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One Company’s Methods May Be a Model for Others SEMA members are increasingly finding overseas markets and growing their exports, at least in part by taking advantage of resources and opportunities made available through SEMA. Royal Purple is one such company. Last year, international sales of its consumer products grew from almost nothing to around $60,000. Now it is setting its sights much higher.

SEMA News—April 2013

INTERNATIONAL
By Alysha Webb

Case Study: Globalizing Sales

One Company’s Methods May Be a Model for Others

Your Strategy for 2013

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Search-Engine Optimization The single most critical factor to search-engine optimization (SEO) success is creating amazing content—‘share-worthy’ content that is so useful, meaningful and interesting to your target audience that they want to consume it, share it with their own audiences and talk about it,” said Susan Gunelius, author of Content Marketing for Dummies.

SEMA News—April 2013

INTERNET
By Joe Dysart

Your Strategy for 2013

Search-Engine Optimization

Spy Photos

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2015 Hyundai Genesis, Chevrolet Silverado HD Chassis Cab

SEMA News—April 2013

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2015 Hyundai Genesis

The SEMA Data Co-op Is Up and Running… Now What?

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Well, now the real fun begins! The SEMA Data Co-op’s (SDC) state-of-the-art data-management system has been up and running for a couple of months. The usual bugs have been shaken out, and we are actively receiving and distributing quality product data from nearly 200 suppliers to a horde of anxious receivers. Sure, we’re still adding new functionality and fine tuning things such as the user interface, documentation and reporting features, but it’s smooth sailing overall.

SEMA News—April 2013

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
By Jon Wyly

Fast Facts

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Breaking news from SEMA member companies, including Power Automedia, Prestolite Performance, Motovicity Distribution, Alpine Electronics of America, Holley Performance Products and more.

SEMA News—April 2013

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SEMA Show in Print—Part One

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While the SEMA Show is a trade-only event not open to the general public, thousands of editors and writers report on the annual Show, thereby giving consumers a chance to see what’s new in the industry. Several publications do a great job of scouring the Las Vegas Convention Center to bring their readers the best of the best. Many spend four or more days visiting with the 2,000-plus exhibitors at the SEMA Show. Check out what some publications found, and stay tuned next month for even more SEMA Show clips.

SEMA News—April 2013

SEMA Show in Print—Part One

While the SEMA Show is a trade-only event not open to the general public, thousands of editors and writers report on the annual Show, thereby giving consumers a chance to see what’s new in the industry. Several publications do a great job of scouring the Las Vegas Convention Center to bring their readers the best of the best. Many spend four or more days visiting with the 2,000-plus exhibitors at the SEMA Show.

SEMA Data Co-op Launches Production System; Enables Members to Manage Their Data

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The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has launched its live production system, and the 300 participating companies are now migrating data into the newly developed Product Information Management System (PIMS). Since the Co-op began its beta test phase in April 2012, 170 suppliers and 130 receivers have joined the program.

   
   
SEMA News—April 2013

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Are Young Enthusiasts Vanishing?

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(And What Can We Do About It?) The SEMA Education Institute (SEI) recently delved into this topic through an in-depth panel discussion at the 2012 SEMA Show. The presenters included Mickey Andrade, marketing manager of HRE Wheels; James Lawrence, CEO of Power Automedia; Jim Liaw, co-founder and president of the Formula D Drifting Championship; and Evan Smith, editor of Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine. Highly experienced in the youth market, the four painted a picture of a young demographic displaying tremendous shifts in interests and buying habits. According to the panelists, these changes offer both challenges and new opportunities for the automotive specialty-equipment market.

SEMA News—April 2013

BUSINESS
By Mike Imlay

Are Young Enthusiasts Vanishing?

(And What Can We Do About It?)

SEMA Classifieds: Simplify Your Search for Industry Talent

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Reach out to the industry at large and build awareness for job openings and business opportunities through the Automotive Classifieds section on www.SEMA.org. Available to members free of charge, the section is ideal for engaging automotive trade professionals and companies to call attention to new job openings, equipment for sale, potential partnerships, internships offered and more. Looking for qualified individuals to fill an opening at your business? The Automotive Classifieds section also includes postings from industry professionals seeking new jobs and opportunities.

SEMA News—April 2013

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