By Jason Catullo

SEMA’s Show publications are ideal for promoting Show plans and new products, while creating more outreach opportunities for business.

From now until the opening of the 2019 SEMA Show, exhibitors are encouraged to highlight their Show plans through SEMA’s Online Media Center. Announcements about new product releases, celebrity appearances, demonstrations and unique booth attractions are just some examples of what companies submit. As the database of information grows, it serves as a beneficial, one-stop resource for buyers and media leading up to the Show. There is no cost to upload press releases and related images.

An additional benefit of using the Online Media Center is that many of the releases and announcements are used in SEMA Show publications, both electronic and print materials, prior to and during the Show. SEMA’s Show publications are ideal for promoting Show plans and new products, while creating more outreach opportunities for business. 

There are three content types that are relevant for both the October and November issues of SEMA News and the four-issue SEMA Show Daily: new product announcements, Show-related activities and custom-vehicle premieres.

SEMA Show Daily

There are four issues of the SEMA Show Daily, three of which are distributed at the Show on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

• The first issue has a circulation of 40,000 and mails October 1, providing a sneak peek of the SEMA Show’s major attractions and can’t-miss features. The deadline for the first issue is August 3.
• Show Daily #2 will be distributed Tuesday, November 5—the first day of the 2019 SEMA Show. It has a circulation of 10,000 and will be distributed at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The deadline is September 10.
• Show Daily #3 and #4 also have a circulation of 10,000 each. They will be distributed Wednesday, November 6, and Thursday, November 7. The deadline for both issues is October 5.

SEMA News Magazine

October SEMA News
Commonly known as the “pre-Show” issue, the October issue features a dedicated section previewing the products to be unveiled during the Show. The deadline for submissions is August 10.

November SEMA News
As the “Show” issue, November includes a preview of some of the world’s most impressive, innovative project vehicles and rare builds, as well as a Show map, schedule of celebrity appearances, Show educational seminars schedule and more. The deadline for submissions is September 8. The issue also contains a sneak peek of several vehicles that are taking part in the 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. More information is available at www.SEMAShow.com/botb.

The November issue of SEMA News and all issues of Show Daily feature press releases regarding celebrity appearances and related Show activities. Exhibitors should closely monitor editorial deadlines to finalize their Show promotions. To submit a release for consideration, upload it directly to the Online Media Center.

Editorial content is chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, once you do have a release and image ready, submit it, even if it is after the deadline. Journalists from around the world access this library for potential stories. When additional space becomes available, SEMA’s editorial team will continue to utilize the Online Media Center for new stories.

In terms of releases, oftentimes there is only space for 100–200 words. Our editorial team will shorten a longer release given space constraints. When it comes to images, the art department is looking for high-resolution images. That means 300 dpi and in one of the following file types—JPG, EPS or TIF. It is also perfectly acceptable to submit renderings of new products or a picture of a car while it’s still being built.

Key contacts for SEMA’s Online Media Center and SEMA’s editorial department:

Della Domingo
Public Relations Director
dellad@sema.org

John Stewart
Vice President/Editorial Director
johns@sema.org

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2019 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2019 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2019 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2019 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2019 SEMA Show.

View the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2019 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2019 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2019 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2019 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2019 SEMA Show.

View the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2019 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2019 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2019 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2019 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2019 SEMA Show.

View the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

CNC Operator
Cognito Motorsports is seeking a CNC operator responsible for machining and fabricating parts and visually and dimensionally inspecting completed work for conformance to verbal/written instruction and specifications. Applicants must be able to follow specified machining procedures per Cognito standards. A high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate, experience with CNC machinery and mathematics and technical skills are required.

Dealer Account Manager
Derive Systems is hiring a dealer account manager with a high level of expertise in custom tuning and associated software and a firm understanding of the programmer/tuner product category within the performance automotive and truck markets. This position is responsible for managing and growing existing accounts and engaging in business-development activities that identify and close on new business. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities with existing accounts and taking action to follow up and execute a plan to capitalize on these opportunities, performing business-development-related tasks that are necessary to identify new business prospects, follow up on leads and set up new dealers.

Graphic Designer
Pilot Inc. is hiring a graphic designer to develop, create and/or maintain artwork that delivers clear messaging consistent to respective brands’ core values for retail packaging, online product content, flyers, catalogs, brochures and product presentations. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be self-motivated and well organized, deadline oriented and able to work in a fast-paced and fun environment. This person will work closely with the merchandising team, business intelligence team, sales team, digital media team and key partners. More than five years of experience in graphic design and print media and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a focus on graphic design are required.

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• SBN Biannual General Membership Call, August 6, 2019
• SEMA Measuring Session: ’20 Ford Escape, August 13, 2019, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, CA
• YEN General Membership Call, August 21, 2019
• SBN Gear-up Girl Networking Event, September 12, 2019, NASCAR Technical Institute, Mooresville, North Carolina
• YEN General Membership Call, October 16, 2019
• YEN Meetup Formula DRIFT, October 18, 2019, Irwindale Event Center, Irwindale, California
• 3D Printing in the Automotive Industry: How It Will Benefit Your Business, November 4, 2019, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• SEMA Launch Pad: Entrepreneurs Pitch Their Ideas, November 4, 2019, Westgate Theater, Las Vegas
• Gear-up Girl Networking Event, Powered by SBN, November 4, 2019, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• YEN Top Golf General Membership Meeting, November 4, 2019, Top Golf, Las Vegas
• Racing and Performance Forum: Keeping Technology at the Forefront, November 5, 2019, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• YEN Reception, November 5, 2019, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Paradise Center, Las Vegas
• 2019 SEMA Show, November 5–8, 2019, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• Advanced Vehicle Technology: Practice, Policy and Challenges, November 6, 2019, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• Automotive 4.0: New Technologies, New Opportunities, November 6, 2019, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• SBN Reception, November 6, 2019, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Forum: Next-Gen Safety Performance, November 7, 2019, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• 2019 Advanced Engineering Technology Conference, December 10–11, 2019, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• YEN Meetup at PRI, December 12, 2019, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• 2019 PRI Trade Show, December 12–14, 2019, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
• YEN General Membership Call, January 15, 2020
• SBN Biannual General Membership Call, February 4, 2020
• YEN General Membership Call, April 15, 2020

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.

• All Sales
• Billy Boat Performance Exhaust
• CoverKing
• Fluidampr
• Gibson Performance Exhaust
• Intro-Tech
• KC HiLites
• Lazer Star Lights
• Melling Engine Parts
• Rampage Products
• Second Skin Audio
• Truck Hero Inc.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Trump announced that he will impose 10% tariffs on September 1 on the remaining $300 billion worth of Chinese goods not already subject to 25% tariffs. The so-called “List 4” products cover a wide range of finished consumer products such as electronics and clothes.

U.S. and Chinese officials are negotiating six separate trade documents covering agriculture, services, non-tariff barriers, currency, intellectual property rights and forced technology transfers, and cybersecurity. The most recent trade talks reportedly did not yield significant results. Additionally, President Trump maintains that China has not lived up to its commitment to increase its purchase of agricultural products from the U.S. in large quantities. The next round of U.S.-China negotiations are scheduled for September.

The U.S. has already imposed 25% tariffs on three separate groups of Chinese imports. The so-called “List 3” imports cover about $200 billion worth of goods, including most auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires and brake pads. “List 1” and “List 2” goods are valued at $50 billion and include some miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools and measurement devices.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Trump announced that he will impose 10% tariffs on September 1 on the remaining $300 billion worth of Chinese goods not already subject to 25% tariffs. The so-called “List 4” products cover a wide range of finished consumer products such as electronics and clothes.

U.S. and Chinese officials are negotiating six separate trade documents covering agriculture, services, non-tariff barriers, currency, intellectual property rights and forced technology transfers, and cybersecurity. The most recent trade talks reportedly did not yield significant results. Additionally, President Trump maintains that China has not lived up to its commitment to increase its purchase of agricultural products from the U.S. in large quantities. The next round of U.S.-China negotiations are scheduled for September.

The U.S. has already imposed 25% tariffs on three separate groups of Chinese imports. The so-called “List 3” imports cover about $200 billion worth of goods, including most auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires and brake pads. “List 1” and “List 2” goods are valued at $50 billion and include some miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools and measurement devices.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Trump announced that he will impose 10% tariffs on September 1 on the remaining $300 billion worth of Chinese goods not already subject to 25% tariffs. The so-called “List 4” products cover a wide range of finished consumer products such as electronics and clothes.

U.S. and Chinese officials are negotiating six separate trade documents covering agriculture, services, non-tariff barriers, currency, intellectual property rights and forced technology transfers, and cybersecurity. The most recent trade talks reportedly did not yield significant results. Additionally, President Trump maintains that China has not lived up to its commitment to increase its purchase of agricultural products from the U.S. in large quantities. The next round of U.S.-China negotiations are scheduled for September.

The U.S. has already imposed 25% tariffs on three separate groups of Chinese imports. The so-called “List 3” imports cover about $200 billion worth of goods, including most auto parts, from engines and metal fasteners to tires and brake pads. “List 1” and “List 2” goods are valued at $50 billion and include some miscellaneous metal and rubber parts for auto equipment, machinery, tools and measurement devices.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.