Thu, 10/03/2013 - 08:55

By Zane Clark

  mooney
Doug Mooney
  

The 2013 SEMA Show Online Marketing Conference (OMC) is a must-attend event for any business looking to engage customers, build loyalty, increase brand awareness and convert their online presence into sales. An already stellar lineup of social media all-stars just got stronger with the addition of Doug Mooney of Twitter.

Doug Mooney is head of online sales for the Auto vertical at Twitter, where he and his team work to enable client success. Prior to joining Twitter, he spent four years at Google where he first led global online sales for YouTube, and later partnered with small to medium businesses as the head of commerce sales for the Western region.

Mooney will present the lunch keynote entitled, “Twitter: Amplify Your Success in Marketing Investments by Sharing Unique Moments.”
The keynote will address how today's auto enthusiasts are more passionate than ever, and as they research products, they stay abreast of the latest information by turning to Twitter. As a top interest network with a live, online platform, Twitter has emerged as the platform that brings users closer to the auto brands, topics and conversations that matter to them most.

For savvy brands, every one of these tweets is a marketing opportunity—a chance to win each of these unique "moments," and in the process, amplify the success of their broader marketing investments both online and offline. Twitter's solutions provide brands with the opportunity to join the conversation, target a relevant audience of new or existing customers in real-time and harness a set of advertising solutions that can drive the engagement of a standard display ad unit.

Join us as we discuss how top automotive aftermarket brands are harnessing Twitter to bring them closer to their customers and their marketing objectives than ever before.

Register Now and save. Many conferences of this caliber typically run $800 per person. SEMA provides this one for $119 (for members) and $219 for non-members if your register before October 15, 2013. Conference registration includes sessions and lunch. Register now for the 2013 Online Marketing Conference!

Thu, 10/03/2013 - 08:55

By Zane Clark

  mooney
Doug Mooney
  

The 2013 SEMA Show Online Marketing Conference (OMC) is a must-attend event for any business looking to engage customers, build loyalty, increase brand awareness and convert their online presence into sales. An already stellar lineup of social media all-stars just got stronger with the addition of Doug Mooney of Twitter.

Doug Mooney is head of online sales for the Auto vertical at Twitter, where he and his team work to enable client success. Prior to joining Twitter, he spent four years at Google where he first led global online sales for YouTube, and later partnered with small to medium businesses as the head of commerce sales for the Western region.

Mooney will present the lunch keynote entitled, “Twitter: Amplify Your Success in Marketing Investments by Sharing Unique Moments.”
The keynote will address how today's auto enthusiasts are more passionate than ever, and as they research products, they stay abreast of the latest information by turning to Twitter. As a top interest network with a live, online platform, Twitter has emerged as the platform that brings users closer to the auto brands, topics and conversations that matter to them most.

For savvy brands, every one of these tweets is a marketing opportunity—a chance to win each of these unique "moments," and in the process, amplify the success of their broader marketing investments both online and offline. Twitter's solutions provide brands with the opportunity to join the conversation, target a relevant audience of new or existing customers in real-time and harness a set of advertising solutions that can drive the engagement of a standard display ad unit.

Join us as we discuss how top automotive aftermarket brands are harnessing Twitter to bring them closer to their customers and their marketing objectives than ever before.

Register Now and save. Many conferences of this caliber typically run $800 per person. SEMA provides this one for $119 (for members) and $219 for non-members if your register before October 15, 2013. Conference registration includes sessions and lunch. Register now for the 2013 Online Marketing Conference!

Thu, 10/03/2013 - 08:55

By Zane Clark

  mooney
Doug Mooney
  

The 2013 SEMA Show Online Marketing Conference (OMC) is a must-attend event for any business looking to engage customers, build loyalty, increase brand awareness and convert their online presence into sales. An already stellar lineup of social media all-stars just got stronger with the addition of Doug Mooney of Twitter.

Doug Mooney is head of online sales for the Auto vertical at Twitter, where he and his team work to enable client success. Prior to joining Twitter, he spent four years at Google where he first led global online sales for YouTube, and later partnered with small to medium businesses as the head of commerce sales for the Western region.

Mooney will present the lunch keynote entitled, “Twitter: Amplify Your Success in Marketing Investments by Sharing Unique Moments.”
The keynote will address how today's auto enthusiasts are more passionate than ever, and as they research products, they stay abreast of the latest information by turning to Twitter. As a top interest network with a live, online platform, Twitter has emerged as the platform that brings users closer to the auto brands, topics and conversations that matter to them most.

For savvy brands, every one of these tweets is a marketing opportunity—a chance to win each of these unique "moments," and in the process, amplify the success of their broader marketing investments both online and offline. Twitter's solutions provide brands with the opportunity to join the conversation, target a relevant audience of new or existing customers in real-time and harness a set of advertising solutions that can drive the engagement of a standard display ad unit.

Join us as we discuss how top automotive aftermarket brands are harnessing Twitter to bring them closer to their customers and their marketing objectives than ever before.

Register Now and save. Many conferences of this caliber typically run $800 per person. SEMA provides this one for $119 (for members) and $219 for non-members if your register before October 15, 2013. Conference registration includes sessions and lunch. Register now for the 2013 Online Marketing Conference!

Thu, 10/03/2013 - 08:43
By SEMA Editors

mbr
At this year’s SEMA Show, a Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) card will provide SEMA-member buyers access to several exciting perks.
While the annual SEMA Show—held this year November 5–8, in Las Vegas—is not just for those who belong to the association, there are quite a few perks to being a member when Show time comes around. In the past, SEMA-member exhibitors have enjoyed substantial discounts on booth space in addition to exclusive exhibitor VIP lounges in each hall. At this year’s SEMA Show, there will also be something special for member buyers. A Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) card will identify them and provide access to several exciting perks, including:
  • Access to the MBR Lounge: (Located in the SEMA Members Lounge in the North Hall, Room N251) Complimentary coffee, water and snacks are available Tuesday–Friday during Show hours. Happy Hour will be held in the Lounge, Tuesday–Thursday, from 4:00–5:00 p.m, and Friday, from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Dedicated MBR Taxi Line: Available in front of the North and South Halls, Tuesday–Thursday, from 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday, from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Monorail: One complimentary one-way monorail ticket is available at the MBR Lounge for each of the first 500 member buyers.
  • Reserved Seating: Best seats for the SEMA New Products Awards Breakfast (Tuesday) and the NHRA Breakfast (Wednesday). Tickets are required and space is limited. Plan to arrive early!
Pre-registered member buyers will be mailed their MBR cards in mid-October. Those who have not received their badges can pick them up in the MBR Lounge during Show hours. To learn more about SEMA membership and these exclusive rewards, visit the membership team in the Association Center (Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center).

If you’re not already a SEMA member, you can join at www.SEMA.org/join or visit the Association Center at the Show.
Thu, 10/03/2013 - 08:43
By SEMA Editors

mbr
At this year’s SEMA Show, a Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) card will provide SEMA-member buyers access to several exciting perks.
While the annual SEMA Show—held this year November 5–8, in Las Vegas—is not just for those who belong to the association, there are quite a few perks to being a member when Show time comes around. In the past, SEMA-member exhibitors have enjoyed substantial discounts on booth space in addition to exclusive exhibitor VIP lounges in each hall. At this year’s SEMA Show, there will also be something special for member buyers. A Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) card will identify them and provide access to several exciting perks, including:
  • Access to the MBR Lounge: (Located in the SEMA Members Lounge in the North Hall, Room N251) Complimentary coffee, water and snacks are available Tuesday–Friday during Show hours. Happy Hour will be held in the Lounge, Tuesday–Thursday, from 4:00–5:00 p.m, and Friday, from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Dedicated MBR Taxi Line: Available in front of the North and South Halls, Tuesday–Thursday, from 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday, from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Monorail: One complimentary one-way monorail ticket is available at the MBR Lounge for each of the first 500 member buyers.
  • Reserved Seating: Best seats for the SEMA New Products Awards Breakfast (Tuesday) and the NHRA Breakfast (Wednesday). Tickets are required and space is limited. Plan to arrive early!
Pre-registered member buyers will be mailed their MBR cards in mid-October. Those who have not received their badges can pick them up in the MBR Lounge during Show hours. To learn more about SEMA membership and these exclusive rewards, visit the membership team in the Association Center (Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center).

If you’re not already a SEMA member, you can join at www.SEMA.org/join or visit the Association Center at the Show.
Thu, 10/03/2013 - 08:43
By SEMA Editors

mbr
At this year’s SEMA Show, a Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) card will provide SEMA-member buyers access to several exciting perks.
While the annual SEMA Show—held this year November 5–8, in Las Vegas—is not just for those who belong to the association, there are quite a few perks to being a member when Show time comes around. In the past, SEMA-member exhibitors have enjoyed substantial discounts on booth space in addition to exclusive exhibitor VIP lounges in each hall. At this year’s SEMA Show, there will also be something special for member buyers. A Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) card will identify them and provide access to several exciting perks, including:
  • Access to the MBR Lounge: (Located in the SEMA Members Lounge in the North Hall, Room N251) Complimentary coffee, water and snacks are available Tuesday–Friday during Show hours. Happy Hour will be held in the Lounge, Tuesday–Thursday, from 4:00–5:00 p.m, and Friday, from 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Dedicated MBR Taxi Line: Available in front of the North and South Halls, Tuesday–Thursday, from 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday, from 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Monorail: One complimentary one-way monorail ticket is available at the MBR Lounge for each of the first 500 member buyers.
  • Reserved Seating: Best seats for the SEMA New Products Awards Breakfast (Tuesday) and the NHRA Breakfast (Wednesday). Tickets are required and space is limited. Plan to arrive early!
Pre-registered member buyers will be mailed their MBR cards in mid-October. Those who have not received their badges can pick them up in the MBR Lounge during Show hours. To learn more about SEMA membership and these exclusive rewards, visit the membership team in the Association Center (Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center).

If you’re not already a SEMA member, you can join at www.SEMA.org/join or visit the Association Center at the Show.
Thu, 10/03/2013 - 08:21

By Bryan Harrison

bryan
Bryan Conzone
dom
Dominic Lin
jon
Jonathan Mill
rob
Robert Kibbe
trent
Trent Campbell
From a large pool of qualified candidates, the top five specialty-equipment market owners, presidents and C-Level executives under the age of 40 have been selected to compete at a live event during the 2013 SEMA Show. The stage has been set, and it’s called the SEMA Launch Pad, Presented by YEN.

The candidates will pitch their business plans in an effort to win the favor of five industry experts, who will evaluate the feasibility and future of each plan. At stake is a prize package and the honor of being declared the inaugural SEMA Launch Pad winner.

The event will take place at the Vehicle Technology Center Stage in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 7, from 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Admission is free.

Get to Know the Candidates:

Bryan Conzone – "Vendors" by CarNinja

"Vendors" by CarNinja is an online platform that gives consumers the ability to easily find the highest-quality local automotive repair shops, aftermarket parts designers and manufacturers, and a host of other automotive vendors in their area. Conzone aims to provide the answer to their questions on what the best choices are for all things automotive.

Conzone is looking to represent the best of the best and give honest, reputable vendors the opportunity to be celebrated—all while encouraging all vendors to rise to a new standard of excellence, with the goal of being listed alongside the company's elite.

Dominic Lin – Funding Garage

Lin knows the next innovative car idea is sitting in someone’s garage, in a notebook, under the hood or stuck in their head. Funding Garage is a community fundraising platform created to help turn those ideas into working products that will revolutionize the future of the automobile industry. Funding Garage also offers resources beyond fundraising through our affiliation network, such as rapid prototyping, research, workshops and even connections to the next level of funding. Learn more about founder Dominic Lin, his team and how Funding Garage can help launch your next crowd funding campaign.

Jonathan Mill – E-Stopp Corp.

Mill is the only Launch Pad contestant representing the equipment developers—the individuals who built this industry by developing innovative aftermarket products that actually go into your vehicle. He also handles all of the marketing and branding for his product, from designing the logos to filming product promos. All of this while executing his business plan, which includes the vehicle he had built on the Discovery Channel in booth #23382, entering engaging contests like this one, and immersing himself into the industry by connecting with his customers directly at shows and events.

Robert Kibbe – The MuscleCar Place Podcast Network

With “The MuscleCar Place Podcast Network” Kibbe is bringing something new to the table that offers a more powerful audience connection than any other media form, be it TV, radio, print or even viral YouTube videos. Since 2009, it has allowed him to interview a who’s who list of guests and to connect with people all over the world instantly, and in a massively personal way. Kibbe's listening audience views him like a member of the family, and that feeling is mutual. The ’64 Chevelle he is taking to the SEMA Show was built by his listeners as a gift.

Trent Campbell – CarBuff Network

CarBuff Network has the potential to revolutionize the auto industry through its ability to connect people to the businesses and events they are looking for. Gone are the days of businesses hiring web designers to build and maintain hard-to-find and ineffective sites. Gone are the days of customers searching the Internet in vain for businesses that will meet their needs and standards. CarBuffNetwork.com is designed as a convenient and affordable way for everyone in this industry to make their presence known on the web. Make way for the "Google" of the auto industry. Experience CarBuffNetwork.com at booth #38180.

Thu, 10/03/2013 - 08:21

By Bryan Harrison

bryan
Bryan Conzone
dom
Dominic Lin
jon
Jonathan Mill
rob
Robert Kibbe
trent
Trent Campbell
From a large pool of qualified candidates, the top five specialty-equipment market owners, presidents and C-Level executives under the age of 40 have been selected to compete at a live event during the 2013 SEMA Show. The stage has been set, and it’s called the SEMA Launch Pad, Presented by YEN.

The candidates will pitch their business plans in an effort to win the favor of five industry experts, who will evaluate the feasibility and future of each plan. At stake is a prize package and the honor of being declared the inaugural SEMA Launch Pad winner.

The event will take place at the Vehicle Technology Center Stage in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 7, from 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Admission is free.

Get to Know the Candidates:

Bryan Conzone – "Vendors" by CarNinja

"Vendors" by CarNinja is an online platform that gives consumers the ability to easily find the highest-quality local automotive repair shops, aftermarket parts designers and manufacturers, and a host of other automotive vendors in their area. Conzone aims to provide the answer to their questions on what the best choices are for all things automotive.

Conzone is looking to represent the best of the best and give honest, reputable vendors the opportunity to be celebrated—all while encouraging all vendors to rise to a new standard of excellence, with the goal of being listed alongside the company's elite.

Dominic Lin – Funding Garage

Lin knows the next innovative car idea is sitting in someone’s garage, in a notebook, under the hood or stuck in their head. Funding Garage is a community fundraising platform created to help turn those ideas into working products that will revolutionize the future of the automobile industry. Funding Garage also offers resources beyond fundraising through our affiliation network, such as rapid prototyping, research, workshops and even connections to the next level of funding. Learn more about founder Dominic Lin, his team and how Funding Garage can help launch your next crowd funding campaign.

Jonathan Mill – E-Stopp Corp.

Mill is the only Launch Pad contestant representing the equipment developers—the individuals who built this industry by developing innovative aftermarket products that actually go into your vehicle. He also handles all of the marketing and branding for his product, from designing the logos to filming product promos. All of this while executing his business plan, which includes the vehicle he had built on the Discovery Channel in booth #23382, entering engaging contests like this one, and immersing himself into the industry by connecting with his customers directly at shows and events.

Robert Kibbe – The MuscleCar Place Podcast Network

With “The MuscleCar Place Podcast Network” Kibbe is bringing something new to the table that offers a more powerful audience connection than any other media form, be it TV, radio, print or even viral YouTube videos. Since 2009, it has allowed him to interview a who’s who list of guests and to connect with people all over the world instantly, and in a massively personal way. Kibbe's listening audience views him like a member of the family, and that feeling is mutual. The ’64 Chevelle he is taking to the SEMA Show was built by his listeners as a gift.

Trent Campbell – CarBuff Network

CarBuff Network has the potential to revolutionize the auto industry through its ability to connect people to the businesses and events they are looking for. Gone are the days of businesses hiring web designers to build and maintain hard-to-find and ineffective sites. Gone are the days of customers searching the Internet in vain for businesses that will meet their needs and standards. CarBuffNetwork.com is designed as a convenient and affordable way for everyone in this industry to make their presence known on the web. Make way for the "Google" of the auto industry. Experience CarBuffNetwork.com at booth #38180.

Thu, 10/03/2013 - 08:21

By Bryan Harrison

bryan
Bryan Conzone
dom
Dominic Lin
jon
Jonathan Mill
rob
Robert Kibbe
trent
Trent Campbell
From a large pool of qualified candidates, the top five specialty-equipment market owners, presidents and C-Level executives under the age of 40 have been selected to compete at a live event during the 2013 SEMA Show. The stage has been set, and it’s called the SEMA Launch Pad, Presented by YEN.

The candidates will pitch their business plans in an effort to win the favor of five industry experts, who will evaluate the feasibility and future of each plan. At stake is a prize package and the honor of being declared the inaugural SEMA Launch Pad winner.

The event will take place at the Vehicle Technology Center Stage in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 7, from 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Admission is free.

Get to Know the Candidates:

Bryan Conzone – "Vendors" by CarNinja

"Vendors" by CarNinja is an online platform that gives consumers the ability to easily find the highest-quality local automotive repair shops, aftermarket parts designers and manufacturers, and a host of other automotive vendors in their area. Conzone aims to provide the answer to their questions on what the best choices are for all things automotive.

Conzone is looking to represent the best of the best and give honest, reputable vendors the opportunity to be celebrated—all while encouraging all vendors to rise to a new standard of excellence, with the goal of being listed alongside the company's elite.

Dominic Lin – Funding Garage

Lin knows the next innovative car idea is sitting in someone’s garage, in a notebook, under the hood or stuck in their head. Funding Garage is a community fundraising platform created to help turn those ideas into working products that will revolutionize the future of the automobile industry. Funding Garage also offers resources beyond fundraising through our affiliation network, such as rapid prototyping, research, workshops and even connections to the next level of funding. Learn more about founder Dominic Lin, his team and how Funding Garage can help launch your next crowd funding campaign.

Jonathan Mill – E-Stopp Corp.

Mill is the only Launch Pad contestant representing the equipment developers—the individuals who built this industry by developing innovative aftermarket products that actually go into your vehicle. He also handles all of the marketing and branding for his product, from designing the logos to filming product promos. All of this while executing his business plan, which includes the vehicle he had built on the Discovery Channel in booth #23382, entering engaging contests like this one, and immersing himself into the industry by connecting with his customers directly at shows and events.

Robert Kibbe – The MuscleCar Place Podcast Network

With “The MuscleCar Place Podcast Network” Kibbe is bringing something new to the table that offers a more powerful audience connection than any other media form, be it TV, radio, print or even viral YouTube videos. Since 2009, it has allowed him to interview a who’s who list of guests and to connect with people all over the world instantly, and in a massively personal way. Kibbe's listening audience views him like a member of the family, and that feeling is mutual. The ’64 Chevelle he is taking to the SEMA Show was built by his listeners as a gift.

Trent Campbell – CarBuff Network

CarBuff Network has the potential to revolutionize the auto industry through its ability to connect people to the businesses and events they are looking for. Gone are the days of businesses hiring web designers to build and maintain hard-to-find and ineffective sites. Gone are the days of customers searching the Internet in vain for businesses that will meet their needs and standards. CarBuffNetwork.com is designed as a convenient and affordable way for everyone in this industry to make their presence known on the web. Make way for the "Google" of the auto industry. Experience CarBuffNetwork.com at booth #38180.

Thu, 10/03/2013 - 08:21

By Bryan Harrison

bryan
Bryan Conzone
dom
Dominic Lin
jon
Jonathan Mill
rob
Robert Kibbe
trent
Trent Campbell
From a large pool of qualified candidates, the top five specialty-equipment market owners, presidents and C-Level executives under the age of 40 have been selected to compete at a live event during the 2013 SEMA Show. The stage has been set, and it’s called the SEMA Launch Pad, Presented by YEN.

The candidates will pitch their business plans in an effort to win the favor of five industry experts, who will evaluate the feasibility and future of each plan. At stake is a prize package and the honor of being declared the inaugural SEMA Launch Pad winner.

The event will take place at the Vehicle Technology Center Stage in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 7, from 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Admission is free.

Get to Know the Candidates:

Bryan Conzone – "Vendors" by CarNinja

"Vendors" by CarNinja is an online platform that gives consumers the ability to easily find the highest-quality local automotive repair shops, aftermarket parts designers and manufacturers, and a host of other automotive vendors in their area. Conzone aims to provide the answer to their questions on what the best choices are for all things automotive.

Conzone is looking to represent the best of the best and give honest, reputable vendors the opportunity to be celebrated—all while encouraging all vendors to rise to a new standard of excellence, with the goal of being listed alongside the company's elite.

Dominic Lin – Funding Garage

Lin knows the next innovative car idea is sitting in someone’s garage, in a notebook, under the hood or stuck in their head. Funding Garage is a community fundraising platform created to help turn those ideas into working products that will revolutionize the future of the automobile industry. Funding Garage also offers resources beyond fundraising through our affiliation network, such as rapid prototyping, research, workshops and even connections to the next level of funding. Learn more about founder Dominic Lin, his team and how Funding Garage can help launch your next crowd funding campaign.

Jonathan Mill – E-Stopp Corp.

Mill is the only Launch Pad contestant representing the equipment developers—the individuals who built this industry by developing innovative aftermarket products that actually go into your vehicle. He also handles all of the marketing and branding for his product, from designing the logos to filming product promos. All of this while executing his business plan, which includes the vehicle he had built on the Discovery Channel in booth #23382, entering engaging contests like this one, and immersing himself into the industry by connecting with his customers directly at shows and events.

Robert Kibbe – The MuscleCar Place Podcast Network

With “The MuscleCar Place Podcast Network” Kibbe is bringing something new to the table that offers a more powerful audience connection than any other media form, be it TV, radio, print or even viral YouTube videos. Since 2009, it has allowed him to interview a who’s who list of guests and to connect with people all over the world instantly, and in a massively personal way. Kibbe's listening audience views him like a member of the family, and that feeling is mutual. The ’64 Chevelle he is taking to the SEMA Show was built by his listeners as a gift.

Trent Campbell – CarBuff Network

CarBuff Network has the potential to revolutionize the auto industry through its ability to connect people to the businesses and events they are looking for. Gone are the days of businesses hiring web designers to build and maintain hard-to-find and ineffective sites. Gone are the days of customers searching the Internet in vain for businesses that will meet their needs and standards. CarBuffNetwork.com is designed as a convenient and affordable way for everyone in this industry to make their presence known on the web. Make way for the "Google" of the auto industry. Experience CarBuffNetwork.com at booth #38180.