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.

Nominate Now!

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

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.

Nominate Now!

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

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.

Nominate Now!

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

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.

Nominate Now!

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

By Becca Butler

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.

By Becca Butler

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.

By Becca Butler

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.

By Becca Butler

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.

By Becca Butler

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.

In partnership with Mazda, the SEMA Garage has announced the ’16 Mazda CX-9 measuring session. The all-new CX-9 reinterprets the fullsize crossover to better serve the needs of todays evolving families. The latest in KODO design portrays a more premium image, and the all-new CX-9 offers quieter, more refined driving with superb fuel economy and performance. Designed around the modern family, the model offers a comfortable and well-thought-out cabin space, advanced safety features and the i-ACTIV AWD all-wheel-drive system. It is the first model to feature Mazda’s new 2.5L direct-injection turbocharged gasoline engine—SKYACTIV-G 2.5T.

Taking place at Mazda’s Technical Research Facility in Irvine, California, July 19, this event will also include daily tours of Mazda’s private “basement garage” collection. Witness the history of Mazda as you explore rare prototypes and custom builds, as well as other highly collectable vehicles. Open to SEMA members and members of the Performance Racing Industry, make your reservations now as space is limited.