Coming Up in SEMA News: 2014 SEMA Membership Directory
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 09:19
By SEMA Editors

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The 2013 annual SEMA Membership Directory.
  

SEMA News is the monthly magazine published by SEMA that reaches more than 18,000 key automotive specialty-equipment businesses. Recipients include all SEMA-member companies, plus selected retailers, installers, manufacturers, warehouse distributors and other industry professionals.

The May 2014 issue of SEMA News is the annual SEMA Membership Directory. This is the 230-page industry sourcebook that allows the industry to connect with other leading companies all year long.

Inside, you’ll find listings by business category, including manufacturer’s reps, warehouse distributors, retailers, web services, manufacturers, car clubs and much more.

Also included are listings of SEMA-member benefits and association contacts. It’s the biggest issue of the year, and the one you’ll keep all year long. The directory will be available for download free to SEMA members starting May 1. 





The 2014 rate card and editorial calendar is now available. To advertise in SEMA News, contact sales@sema.org

Coming Up in SEMA News: 2014 SEMA Membership Directory
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 09:19
By SEMA Editors

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The 2013 annual SEMA Membership Directory.
  

SEMA News is the monthly magazine published by SEMA that reaches more than 18,000 key automotive specialty-equipment businesses. Recipients include all SEMA-member companies, plus selected retailers, installers, manufacturers, warehouse distributors and other industry professionals.

The May 2014 issue of SEMA News is the annual SEMA Membership Directory. This is the 230-page industry sourcebook that allows the industry to connect with other leading companies all year long.

Inside, you’ll find listings by business category, including manufacturer’s reps, warehouse distributors, retailers, web services, manufacturers, car clubs and much more.

Also included are listings of SEMA-member benefits and association contacts. It’s the biggest issue of the year, and the one you’ll keep all year long. The directory will be available for download free to SEMA members starting May 1. 





The 2014 rate card and editorial calendar is now available. To advertise in SEMA News, contact sales@sema.org

Coming Up in SEMA News: 2014 SEMA Membership Directory
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 09:19
By SEMA Editors

  may
The 2013 annual SEMA Membership Directory.
  

SEMA News is the monthly magazine published by SEMA that reaches more than 18,000 key automotive specialty-equipment businesses. Recipients include all SEMA-member companies, plus selected retailers, installers, manufacturers, warehouse distributors and other industry professionals.

The May 2014 issue of SEMA News is the annual SEMA Membership Directory. This is the 230-page industry sourcebook that allows the industry to connect with other leading companies all year long.

Inside, you’ll find listings by business category, including manufacturer’s reps, warehouse distributors, retailers, web services, manufacturers, car clubs and much more.

Also included are listings of SEMA-member benefits and association contacts. It’s the biggest issue of the year, and the one you’ll keep all year long. The directory will be available for download free to SEMA members starting May 1. 





The 2014 rate card and editorial calendar is now available. To advertise in SEMA News, contact sales@sema.org

Mark Your Calendars
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 09:19
Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities. Click on an item for more details.

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

Mark Your Calendars
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 09:19
Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities. Click on an item for more details.

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

Mark Your Calendars
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 09:19
Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities. Click on an item for more details.

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

Mark Your Calendars
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 09:19
Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities. Click on an item for more details.

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

Product Data Updates—A Critical Element of Sales Success
Thu, 02/06/2014 - 15:08
By Jon Wyly

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SEMA members that sell or distribute products can now obtain an unlimited number of Product Data exports from the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) at no cost.
  
With all the activity ramping up for the spring selling season, suppliers must not forget to diligently update their product information (including new-product releases and pricing updates) in the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) Product Information Management System (PIMS). Hundreds of resellers are now relying on the SDC for their data feeds, and supplier members have the unique ability to load new-product information any time 24x7 through an easy-to-use online interface. All new data that is added instantly goes through an automatic validation process, and is then distributed without delay to all approved data receivers.

SDC Director of Membership Jim Graven notes, "Not only is the SDC the most affordable and technically capable system for data management in our marketplace, it is also unmatched in speed-to-market of product information. Plus, since we distribute customized data exports for free to all approved SEMA-member receivers, suppliers are assured of complete, seamless distribution of their data without cost to their customers, and they never have to handle the exports themselves, saving time and expense."

The SEMA Data Co-op is now working with 280 supplier brands with more than 1.2 million part numbers, and is delivering thousands of data feeds per week to more than 300 resellers.

Not yet participating in the SDC? For information on how to join, visit the SEMA Data Co-op website or contact Jim Graven directly at 888-958-6698, ext 4 or via e-mail at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org.
Product Data Updates—A Critical Element of Sales Success
Thu, 02/06/2014 - 15:08
By Jon Wyly

  sdc
SEMA members that sell or distribute products can now obtain an unlimited number of Product Data exports from the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) at no cost.
  
With all the activity ramping up for the spring selling season, suppliers must not forget to diligently update their product information (including new-product releases and pricing updates) in the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) Product Information Management System (PIMS). Hundreds of resellers are now relying on the SDC for their data feeds, and supplier members have the unique ability to load new-product information any time 24x7 through an easy-to-use online interface. All new data that is added instantly goes through an automatic validation process, and is then distributed without delay to all approved data receivers.

SDC Director of Membership Jim Graven notes, "Not only is the SDC the most affordable and technically capable system for data management in our marketplace, it is also unmatched in speed-to-market of product information. Plus, since we distribute customized data exports for free to all approved SEMA-member receivers, suppliers are assured of complete, seamless distribution of their data without cost to their customers, and they never have to handle the exports themselves, saving time and expense."

The SEMA Data Co-op is now working with 280 supplier brands with more than 1.2 million part numbers, and is delivering thousands of data feeds per week to more than 300 resellers.

Not yet participating in the SDC? For information on how to join, visit the SEMA Data Co-op website or contact Jim Graven directly at 888-958-6698, ext 4 or via e-mail at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org.
2014 SEMA Show Booth Space Applications Available Now
Thu, 02/06/2014 - 15:00
By Della Domingo

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The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.
Companies interested in exhibiting at the 2014 SEMA Show, set for November 4–7, 2014, in Las Vegas, may now submit applications for space. The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

"Buyers from all over the world come to the SEMA Show to find automotive accessories that they can sell at their businesses," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. "As a trade-only event, these buyers represent businesses that are looking to purchase large supplies of products that their customers will demand."

Space applications are accepted any time before the event takes place in November. However, manufacturers benefit by applying before the April 11, 2014, deadline so that they can be included in the Priority Booth Space Selection process, which is when exhibitors are assigned their booth location in the Las Vegas Convention Center. After the selection process, remaining space is assigned to companies whose applications came in after the priority deadline.

Secure a space at the 2014 SEMA Show, or call 909-396-0289 or e-mail sales@sema.org.