By SEMA Editors
Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.
For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.
Thu, 06/16/2016 - 10:24
Thu, 06/16/2016 - 08:31
By SEMA Editors
The SEMA Show annually includes Education Days—a complete lineup of educational sessions covering topics ranging from customer service and marketing, to cash flow and industry trends. Conducted by industry leaders and business experts from across the globe, the seminars are designed to help attendees to sell more, be more productive, and prepare for emerging trends and opportunities.
SEMA Education will include SEMA Biz Tips weekly in SEMA eNews. Many of the experts featured in SEMA Biz Tips videos conducted seminars at the 2015 SEMA Show. In this week's video, Dave Carroll of Big Break Solutions discusses the importance of great customer service in an age when nearly all consumers have a voice on social media.
The 2016 SEMA Show will be held November 1–4, 2016, in Las Vegas. Exhibitors: buy a booth now!
To learn more about SEMA’s education resources, visit www.sema.org/education. Additional Biz Tips videos are available to view at www.sema.org/biz-tips.
Thu, 06/16/2016 - 08:31
By SEMA Editors
The SEMA Show annually includes Education Days—a complete lineup of educational sessions covering topics ranging from customer service and marketing, to cash flow and industry trends. Conducted by industry leaders and business experts from across the globe, the seminars are designed to help attendees to sell more, be more productive, and prepare for emerging trends and opportunities.
SEMA Education will include SEMA Biz Tips weekly in SEMA eNews. Many of the experts featured in SEMA Biz Tips videos conducted seminars at the 2015 SEMA Show. In this week's video, Dave Carroll of Big Break Solutions discusses the importance of great customer service in an age when nearly all consumers have a voice on social media.
The 2016 SEMA Show will be held November 1–4, 2016, in Las Vegas. Exhibitors: buy a booth now!
To learn more about SEMA’s education resources, visit www.sema.org/education. Additional Biz Tips videos are available to view at www.sema.org/biz-tips.
Thu, 06/16/2016 - 08:31
By SEMA Editors
The SEMA Show annually includes Education Days—a complete lineup of educational sessions covering topics ranging from customer service and marketing, to cash flow and industry trends. Conducted by industry leaders and business experts from across the globe, the seminars are designed to help attendees to sell more, be more productive, and prepare for emerging trends and opportunities.
SEMA Education will include SEMA Biz Tips weekly in SEMA eNews. Many of the experts featured in SEMA Biz Tips videos conducted seminars at the 2015 SEMA Show. In this week's video, Dave Carroll of Big Break Solutions discusses the importance of great customer service in an age when nearly all consumers have a voice on social media.
The 2016 SEMA Show will be held November 1–4, 2016, in Las Vegas. Exhibitors: buy a booth now!
To learn more about SEMA’s education resources, visit www.sema.org/education. Additional Biz Tips videos are available to view at www.sema.org/biz-tips.
Thu, 06/16/2016 - 07:20
By SEMA Editors
 The first-ever Manufacturer of the Year award will be presented at the 2016 SEMA Show banquet on November 3. |
Nominations are now being accepted for SEMA’s prestigious annual awards. New for 2016 is the Manufacturer of the Year award. All SEMA members are invited to nominate individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market. The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2016 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3, during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
The new SEMA awards website provides photos from previous banquets and information regarding the rich history of award winners, award criteria and how to nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.
Manufacturer of the Year
SEMA has introduced the Manufacturer of the Year award this year. The winner of this award will have made outstanding strides in the manufacturing category.
Also nominate for:
- Person of the Year
- Rep Agency of the Year
- WD of the Year
- GEN-III of the Year
Thu, 06/16/2016 - 07:20
By SEMA Editors
The first-ever Manufacturer of the Year award will be presented at the 2016 SEMA Show banquet on November 3. |
Nominations are now being accepted for SEMA’s prestigious annual awards. New for 2016 is the Manufacturer of the Year award. All SEMA members are invited to nominate individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market. The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2016 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3, during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
The new SEMA awards website provides photos from previous banquets and information regarding the rich history of award winners, award criteria and how to nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.
Manufacturer of the Year
SEMA has introduced the Manufacturer of the Year award this year. The winner of this award will have made outstanding strides in the manufacturing category.
Also nominate for:
- Person of the Year
- Rep Agency of the Year
- WD of the Year
- GEN-III of the Year
Thu, 06/16/2016 - 07:20
By SEMA Editors
The first-ever Manufacturer of the Year award will be presented at the 2016 SEMA Show banquet on November 3. |
Nominations are now being accepted for SEMA’s prestigious annual awards. New for 2016 is the Manufacturer of the Year award. All SEMA members are invited to nominate individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market. The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2016 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3, during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
The new SEMA awards website provides photos from previous banquets and information regarding the rich history of award winners, award criteria and how to nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.
Manufacturer of the Year
SEMA has introduced the Manufacturer of the Year award this year. The winner of this award will have made outstanding strides in the manufacturing category.
Also nominate for:
- Person of the Year
- Rep Agency of the Year
- WD of the Year
- GEN-III of the Year
Thu, 06/16/2016 - 07:20
By SEMA Editors
The first-ever Manufacturer of the Year award will be presented at the 2016 SEMA Show banquet on November 3. |
Nominations are now being accepted for SEMA’s prestigious annual awards. New for 2016 is the Manufacturer of the Year award. All SEMA members are invited to nominate individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market. The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2016 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3, during the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
The new SEMA awards website provides photos from previous banquets and information regarding the rich history of award winners, award criteria and how to nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.
Manufacturer of the Year
SEMA has introduced the Manufacturer of the Year award this year. The winner of this award will have made outstanding strides in the manufacturing category.
Also nominate for:
- Person of the Year
- Rep Agency of the Year
- WD of the Year
- GEN-III of the Year
Wed, 06/15/2016 - 11:38
By Becca Butler
Della Domingo, SEMA director of public relations, explains “How to Host a Successful SEMA Show Press Conference” at the 2012 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit in Las Vegas. |
Applications to be included on the official SEMA Show Press Conference Schedule are now available. Hosting a press conference can be an effective way to reach a large number of media; however, they do require a great deal of time and effort, and are not suited for every type of news announcement.
Here are a few tips for exhibitors who are interested in hosting a 2016 SEMA Show press conference:
- The application deadline is Friday, July 29. Upon submitting your application, you should receive a confirmation email.
- All applications will be reviewed and the final schedule will be announced in September. Note that submitting an application does not guarantee inclusion on the official schedule.
- The success of your press conference is based on a variety of different factors, one of the most important being the amount of outreach to the media done prior to the Show.
- Exhibitors can learn “How to Host a Successful Press Conference” by watching the above video.
- Press conferences are just one of the many ways exhibitors can attract media and generate coverage at the SEMA Show. Other ways include entering the New Products Showcase, posting a release to the Online Media Center and participating in social media using the hashtag #SEMA2016, all at little to no cost!
- View the full list of all the PR opportunities available to SEMA Show exhibitors for more ideas.
Press conference applications will be accepted until Friday, July 29. Applications are available on the SEMA Show Website. If you have questions, contact Becca Butler at beccab@sema.org, 909-978-6669.
Wed, 06/15/2016 - 11:38
By Becca Butler
Della Domingo, SEMA director of public relations, explains “How to Host a Successful SEMA Show Press Conference” at the 2012 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit in Las Vegas. |
Applications to be included on the official SEMA Show Press Conference Schedule are now available. Hosting a press conference can be an effective way to reach a large number of media; however, they do require a great deal of time and effort, and are not suited for every type of news announcement.
Here are a few tips for exhibitors who are interested in hosting a 2016 SEMA Show press conference:
- The application deadline is Friday, July 29. Upon submitting your application, you should receive a confirmation email.
- All applications will be reviewed and the final schedule will be announced in September. Note that submitting an application does not guarantee inclusion on the official schedule.
- The success of your press conference is based on a variety of different factors, one of the most important being the amount of outreach to the media done prior to the Show.
- Exhibitors can learn “How to Host a Successful Press Conference” by watching the above video.
- Press conferences are just one of the many ways exhibitors can attract media and generate coverage at the SEMA Show. Other ways include entering the New Products Showcase, posting a release to the Online Media Center and participating in social media using the hashtag #SEMA2016, all at little to no cost!
- View the full list of all the PR opportunities available to SEMA Show exhibitors for more ideas.
Press conference applications will be accepted until Friday, July 29. Applications are available on the SEMA Show Website. If you have questions, contact Becca Butler at beccab@sema.org, 909-978-6669.