The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), SEMA Education, and the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) have partnered for a new leading-edge, high-tech automotive aftermarket accessories educational channel within the recently revamped NIADA.TV platform.
The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) will hold an open General Membership Meeting during the PWA Conference on Sunday, August 30.
The last chance to submit nominations for SEMA’s council and network awards is tomorrow, Friday, August 7. To nominate, visit the SEMA Council & Network Awards page.
Victoria Newton is the president of marine and motorsports aftermarket at Digital Throttle, located in San Juan Capistrano, California.
What does your company do?
Digital Throttle is a vertical ad network, providing online advertising through independent automotive, powersports and marine aftermarket-focused websites.
What is your position?
President of marine and motorsports aftermarket.
What is the most satisfying aspect of your job?
Working with companies to help expand their digital footprint-reaching new markets and measuring every dollar spent.
How long have you been involved with the automotive aftermarket?
I began working at Powerboat Magazine in 1994 and stayed until Source Interlink took me on in 2009, where I was until 2013 when I started with Digital Throttle.
Karen Vielkind is the owner and editor-in-chief of Girls ‘N Garages, based in Plympton, Massachusetts.
What does your company do?
Girls ‘N Garages is a women's automotive magazine that is currently published four times a year.
What is your position?
Editor-in-chief and owner.
What is the most satisfying aspect of your job?
Getting to talk to women about their experiences being in the automotive world.
How long have you been involved with the automotive aftermarket?
About five months, creating and developing the magazine.
What brought you to the industry?
My fiancé, and wanting to see more women in it.
Succeed in increasing profitability throughout the dealership and your company will be viewed not just as a vendor, but as a value-added partner in profit.
Nominations for SEMA’s council and network awards are being accepted now through August 7.
At this year’s SEMA Show, the Light Truck Accessory Alliance will display several vehicles between the South Hall Las Vegas Convention Center and the new Performance Pavilion.
The SEMA Garage is an invaluable product-development tool for manufacturers, especially those serving the truck, SUV and off-road markets.
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