By SEMA Editors

The crew from “Two Guys Garage” will take viewers throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center, Friday, January 15, 7:00 p.m. (EST), for an exclusive look at the 2015 SEMA Show.

Join the hosts of “Two Guys Garage,” Kevin Byrd and Willie B, as they explore more than one-million square feet of exhibition space to highlight the latest innovations specialty-equipment companies have to offer. Packed with the world-class companies, equipment, and display vehicles, the SEMA Show is an annual epicenter of inspiration.

The initial broadcast is scheduled for Friday, January 15, 7:00 p.m. (EST). Other scheduled re-airings are:

• January 15, 10:00 p.m. (EST)
• January 22, 7:00 p.m. (EST)
• January 22, 10:00 p.m. (EST)
• January 29, 7:00 p.m. (EST)
• January 29, 10:00 p.m. (EST)

To view the MAVTV programing schedule, visit www.mavtv.com/schedule.html. For information on the SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

The crew from “Two Guys Garage” will take viewers throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center, Friday, January 15, 7:00 p.m. (EST), for an exclusive look at the 2015 SEMA Show.

Join the hosts of “Two Guys Garage,” Kevin Byrd and Willie B, as they explore more than one-million square feet of exhibition space to highlight the latest innovations specialty-equipment companies have to offer. Packed with the world-class companies, equipment, and display vehicles, the SEMA Show is an annual epicenter of inspiration.

The initial broadcast is scheduled for Friday, January 15, 7:00 p.m. (EST). Other scheduled re-airings are:

• January 15, 10:00 p.m. (EST)
• January 22, 7:00 p.m. (EST)
• January 22, 10:00 p.m. (EST)
• January 29, 7:00 p.m. (EST)
• January 29, 10:00 p.m. (EST)

To view the MAVTV programing schedule, visit www.mavtv.com/schedule.html. For information on the SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Marketers looking for a single software dashboard to create, manage, distribute and analyze all the content they use for their marketing will want to seriously consider Percolate, according to market researcher Forrester. The solution was ranked number one in Forrester’s in-depth evaluation of such tools, which Forrester dubbed “content marketing platforms.”

The solution also has “sky-high user satisfaction scores,” according to Ryan Skinner, a Forrester analyst and author of the Forrester report, “Content Marketing Platforms, Q2 2015.” Other solutions winning high marks from Forrester were Kapost, NewsCred and Skyword.

Marketers looking for a single software dashboard to create, manage, distribute and analyze all the content they use for their marketing will want to seriously consider Percolate, according to market researcher Forrester. The solution was ranked number one in Forrester’s in-depth evaluation of such tools, which Forrester dubbed “content marketing platforms.”

The solution also has “sky-high user satisfaction scores,” according to Ryan Skinner, a Forrester analyst and author of the Forrester report, “Content Marketing Platforms, Q2 2015.” Other solutions winning high marks from Forrester were Kapost, NewsCred and Skyword.

Marketers looking for a single software dashboard to create, manage, distribute and analyze all the content they use for their marketing will want to seriously consider Percolate, according to market researcher Forrester. The solution was ranked number one in Forrester’s in-depth evaluation of such tools, which Forrester dubbed “content marketing platforms.”

The solution also has “sky-high user satisfaction scores,” according to Ryan Skinner, a Forrester analyst and author of the Forrester report, “Content Marketing Platforms, Q2 2015.” Other solutions winning high marks from Forrester were Kapost, NewsCred and Skyword.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Participate in the SEMA Washington Rally and take advantage of the  opportunity to connect with legislators on Capitol Hill, and let them know what matters most to you and your business.

There is a saying in Washington, D.C., “If you aren’t at the table, then you’re on the menu.” Claim your seat at the table by joining fellow SEMA members in the nation’s capital on May 11, 2016, to show Congress the strength of the $36-billion specialty-equipment industry.

Don’t think you can have an impact on the political process? Think again. After much hard work by SEMA and its members, a bill was signed into law allowing low-volume car manufacturers to offer a wide range of turn-key replica vehicles to their customers. However, there’s still much work to be done. Pursuing a pro-growth manufacturing and job-creation agenda, creating access to small-business loans and credit, identifying affordable health insurance options, countering burdensome regulations, preventing higher ethanol content in gasoline, and fighting counterfeit products. These are just a few of the issues facing SEMA members during this critical election year.

Take advantage of this one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect face-to-face with your legislators on Capitol Hill and let them know what matters most to you and your business. The SEMA Washington Rally is exclusively for SEMA members.

Scheduled events include:

• Legislative briefing session with SEMA staff
• One-on-one meetings with your congressional legislators and their staff
• Exclusive Capitol Hill luncheon with special invited guests
• Private reception and dinner with high-profile lawmakers
• Opportunities to visit attractions in the nation’s capital

To register or for more information, visit www.sema.org/dcrally or contact Christian Robinson at 202-783-6007, ext. 20, or email christianr@sema.org.

Registration deadline: May 1, 2016

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Participate in the SEMA Washington Rally and take advantage of the  opportunity to connect with legislators on Capitol Hill, and let them know what matters most to you and your business.

There is a saying in Washington, D.C., “If you aren’t at the table, then you’re on the menu.” Claim your seat at the table by joining fellow SEMA members in the nation’s capital on May 11, 2016, to show Congress the strength of the $36-billion specialty-equipment industry.

Don’t think you can have an impact on the political process? Think again. After much hard work by SEMA and its members, a bill was signed into law allowing low-volume car manufacturers to offer a wide range of turn-key replica vehicles to their customers. However, there’s still much work to be done. Pursuing a pro-growth manufacturing and job-creation agenda, creating access to small-business loans and credit, identifying affordable health insurance options, countering burdensome regulations, preventing higher ethanol content in gasoline, and fighting counterfeit products. These are just a few of the issues facing SEMA members during this critical election year.

Take advantage of this one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect face-to-face with your legislators on Capitol Hill and let them know what matters most to you and your business. The SEMA Washington Rally is exclusively for SEMA members.

Scheduled events include:

• Legislative briefing session with SEMA staff
• One-on-one meetings with your congressional legislators and their staff
• Exclusive Capitol Hill luncheon with special invited guests
• Private reception and dinner with high-profile lawmakers
• Opportunities to visit attractions in the nation’s capital

To register or for more information, visit www.sema.org/dcrally or contact Christian Robinson at 202-783-6007, ext. 20, or email christianr@sema.org.

Registration deadline: May 1, 2016

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Participate in the SEMA Washington Rally and take advantage of the  opportunity to connect with legislators on Capitol Hill, and let them know what matters most to you and your business.

There is a saying in Washington, D.C., “If you aren’t at the table, then you’re on the menu.” Claim your seat at the table by joining fellow SEMA members in the nation’s capital on May 11, 2016, to show Congress the strength of the $36-billion specialty-equipment industry.

Don’t think you can have an impact on the political process? Think again. After much hard work by SEMA and its members, a bill was signed into law allowing low-volume car manufacturers to offer a wide range of turn-key replica vehicles to their customers. However, there’s still much work to be done. Pursuing a pro-growth manufacturing and job-creation agenda, creating access to small-business loans and credit, identifying affordable health insurance options, countering burdensome regulations, preventing higher ethanol content in gasoline, and fighting counterfeit products. These are just a few of the issues facing SEMA members during this critical election year.

Take advantage of this one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect face-to-face with your legislators on Capitol Hill and let them know what matters most to you and your business. The SEMA Washington Rally is exclusively for SEMA members.

Scheduled events include:

• Legislative briefing session with SEMA staff
• One-on-one meetings with your congressional legislators and their staff
• Exclusive Capitol Hill luncheon with special invited guests
• Private reception and dinner with high-profile lawmakers
• Opportunities to visit attractions in the nation’s capital

To register or for more information, visit www.sema.org/dcrally or contact Christian Robinson at 202-783-6007, ext. 20, or email christianr@sema.org.

Registration deadline: May 1, 2016

The United States and 11 other countries have agreed in principle to a mega free-trade agreement to eliminate tariffs and import quotas within their boundaries.

Known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the deal includes the United States, Japan, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, and it represents 40% of the world’s gross domestic product.

In order for the TPP to become law, the agreement must now be ratified though each country’s domestic approval process. For example, Canadian officials said that its parliament was seeking a vote on the deal by the end of 2015. Passage through Congress in the United States will be tricky, given the bipartisan opposition to particular issues. It will be made even more difficult because 2016 is an election year.

The United States and 11 other countries have agreed in principle to a mega free-trade agreement to eliminate tariffs and import quotas within their boundaries.

Known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the deal includes the United States, Japan, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, and it represents 40% of the world’s gross domestic product.

In order for the TPP to become law, the agreement must now be ratified though each country’s domestic approval process. For example, Canadian officials said that its parliament was seeking a vote on the deal by the end of 2015. Passage through Congress in the United States will be tricky, given the bipartisan opposition to particular issues. It will be made even more difficult because 2016 is an election year.