Thu, 01/14/2016 - 13:40
SEMA Craes Omix-ADA Jeep
The SEMA Cares/Omix-ADA Jeep Wrangler JK will be auctioned through Barrett-Jackson on Wednesday, January 27.

By Jason Catullo

The Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited donated by Omix-ADA to SEMA Cares and displayed at the 2015 SEMA Show will be auctioned through Barrett-Jackson, Wednesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. (PST). The Jeep, which is customized with Rugged Ridge products, was designed by Arianny Celeste, LFTD & LVLD magazine, Rugged Ridge, SEMA Cares and built by DUB Garage.

Celeste, best known for her work as a ring girl for the UFC, also co-hosts the automotive reality TV show “Overhaulin’,” which features a team of builders completing a custom car or truck in just a matter of days.

The custom Jeep marks Omix-ADA’s third partnership with SEMA Cares over the past three years.

To read more about the Jeep and its full list of custom upgrades, visit Barrett-Jackson’s website.

The SEMA Cares Committee was established by SEMA’s Board of Directors in 2007 and strives to make a positive difference through outreach programs and various fundraising efforts. SEMA Cares makes its mission to foster industry leadership by supporting the education of students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket.

For more information on SEMA Cares and its work with local communities, visit www.SEMA.org/sema-cares.

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Thu, 01/14/2016 - 13:40
SEMA Craes Omix-ADA Jeep
The SEMA Cares/Omix-ADA Jeep Wrangler JK will be auctioned through Barrett-Jackson on Wednesday, January 27.

By Jason Catullo

The Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited donated by Omix-ADA to SEMA Cares and displayed at the 2015 SEMA Show will be auctioned through Barrett-Jackson, Wednesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. (PST). The Jeep, which is customized with Rugged Ridge products, was designed by Arianny Celeste, LFTD & LVLD magazine, Rugged Ridge, SEMA Cares and built by DUB Garage.

Celeste, best known for her work as a ring girl for the UFC, also co-hosts the automotive reality TV show “Overhaulin’,” which features a team of builders completing a custom car or truck in just a matter of days.

The custom Jeep marks Omix-ADA’s third partnership with SEMA Cares over the past three years.

To read more about the Jeep and its full list of custom upgrades, visit Barrett-Jackson’s website.

The SEMA Cares Committee was established by SEMA’s Board of Directors in 2007 and strives to make a positive difference through outreach programs and various fundraising efforts. SEMA Cares makes its mission to foster industry leadership by supporting the education of students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket.

For more information on SEMA Cares and its work with local communities, visit www.SEMA.org/sema-cares.

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Thu, 01/14/2016 - 13:40
SEMA Craes Omix-ADA Jeep
The SEMA Cares/Omix-ADA Jeep Wrangler JK will be auctioned through Barrett-Jackson on Wednesday, January 27.

By Jason Catullo

The Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited donated by Omix-ADA to SEMA Cares and displayed at the 2015 SEMA Show will be auctioned through Barrett-Jackson, Wednesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. (PST). The Jeep, which is customized with Rugged Ridge products, was designed by Arianny Celeste, LFTD & LVLD magazine, Rugged Ridge, SEMA Cares and built by DUB Garage.

Celeste, best known for her work as a ring girl for the UFC, also co-hosts the automotive reality TV show “Overhaulin’,” which features a team of builders completing a custom car or truck in just a matter of days.

The custom Jeep marks Omix-ADA’s third partnership with SEMA Cares over the past three years.

To read more about the Jeep and its full list of custom upgrades, visit Barrett-Jackson’s website.

The SEMA Cares Committee was established by SEMA’s Board of Directors in 2007 and strives to make a positive difference through outreach programs and various fundraising efforts. SEMA Cares makes its mission to foster industry leadership by supporting the education of students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket.

For more information on SEMA Cares and its work with local communities, visit www.SEMA.org/sema-cares.

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Thu, 01/14/2016 - 11:49
SEMA Show 2015

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.

Thu, 01/14/2016 - 11:49
SEMA Show 2015

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.

Thu, 01/14/2016 - 11:20

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.

Thu, 01/14/2016 - 11:20

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.

Thu, 01/14/2016 - 11:20

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.

Thu, 01/14/2016 - 10:50

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA Washington Rally
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

Thu, 01/14/2016 - 10:50

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA Washington Rally
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