Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:10

Learn what the future of the Internet will look like at "From the Desktop to the Pocket: The Future of Internet Information," a special keynote address sponsored by eBay Motors at the 2010 SEMA Show. Hear how eBay Motors, the market leader in online automotive parts sales, is preparing for evolution of the Internet as social media, mobile marketing and applications assume a leading role in web development. Gregory Boutte, vice president of eBay Motors, will describe the market dynamics as his company sees them, and an expert panel will also discuss Internet trends, online consumer behavior and the role of data as consumers leverage emerging technologies.

Panelists include:

  • Gregory Boutte, Vice President, eBay Motors
  • Famous Rhodes, Director of eBay Motors

  • Jad Dunning, CEO, DriverSide
  • Glenn Rogers, CEO, CarDomain

  • Martin Lauber, CEO, Swirl Marketing
  • Melissa Grusche, Automotive Head of Industry, Google
  • Bryan Murphy, CEO, WHI

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from and interact with these leaders, and learn what success in the Internet world will look like in a decade. "From the Desktop to the Pocket: The Future of Internet Information—Sponsored by eBay Motors" is scheduled for Monday, November 1, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m., at the Las Vegas Hilton, Pavilion 6. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Follow this link for further details.

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:10

Learn what the future of the Internet will look like at "From the Desktop to the Pocket: The Future of Internet Information," a special keynote address sponsored by eBay Motors at the 2010 SEMA Show. Hear how eBay Motors, the market leader in online automotive parts sales, is preparing for evolution of the Internet as social media, mobile marketing and applications assume a leading role in web development. Gregory Boutte, vice president of eBay Motors, will describe the market dynamics as his company sees them, and an expert panel will also discuss Internet trends, online consumer behavior and the role of data as consumers leverage emerging technologies.

Panelists include:

  • Gregory Boutte, Vice President, eBay Motors
  • Famous Rhodes, Director of eBay Motors

  • Jad Dunning, CEO, DriverSide
  • Glenn Rogers, CEO, CarDomain

  • Martin Lauber, CEO, Swirl Marketing
  • Melissa Grusche, Automotive Head of Industry, Google
  • Bryan Murphy, CEO, WHI

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from and interact with these leaders, and learn what success in the Internet world will look like in a decade. "From the Desktop to the Pocket: The Future of Internet Information—Sponsored by eBay Motors" is scheduled for Monday, November 1, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m., at the Las Vegas Hilton, Pavilion 6. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Follow this link for further details.

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:10
  Press Conference
  Exhibitors who wish to hold a press conference at the 2010 SEMA Show must submit their application to SEMA no later than Friday, September 3.
Applications for exhibitors to schedule a press conference during the 2010 SEMA Show are due Friday, September 3, 2010. To submit an application, fill out the form before the deadline.

After successfully submitting the application, exhibitors will receive an acknowledgement receipt via e-mail. They will then be notified in mid-September on the status of the application. All approved press conferences will be highlighted in correspondences to the media and promoted through maps and special handouts at the Show.

For more information, click here or contact pr@sema.org.
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:10
  Press Conference
  Exhibitors who wish to hold a press conference at the 2010 SEMA Show must submit their application to SEMA no later than Friday, September 3.
Applications for exhibitors to schedule a press conference during the 2010 SEMA Show are due Friday, September 3, 2010. To submit an application, fill out the form before the deadline.

After successfully submitting the application, exhibitors will receive an acknowledgement receipt via e-mail. They will then be notified in mid-September on the status of the application. All approved press conferences will be highlighted in correspondences to the media and promoted through maps and special handouts at the Show.

For more information, click here or contact pr@sema.org.
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:10
  Press Conference
  Exhibitors who wish to hold a press conference at the 2010 SEMA Show must submit their application to SEMA no later than Friday, September 3.
Applications for exhibitors to schedule a press conference during the 2010 SEMA Show are due Friday, September 3, 2010. To submit an application, fill out the form before the deadline.

After successfully submitting the application, exhibitors will receive an acknowledgement receipt via e-mail. They will then be notified in mid-September on the status of the application. All approved press conferences will be highlighted in correspondences to the media and promoted through maps and special handouts at the Show.

For more information, click here or contact pr@sema.org.
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:10
Looking for a new sales job? Here are some of the top sales positions available throughout the industry, listed in the SEMA Member Classifieds.

Transamerican Auto Parts is seeking a sales executive in the Los Angeles/Orange County area for its Dealer Services Division, providing new-vehicle dealers with custom accessory packages and programs. You’ll need a minimum two years in automotive aftermarket sales, and five years' experience working outside sales. Experience selling to new-vehicle dealers and knowledge of 4-wheel/off-road parts and accessories preferred.

Is the East Coast (specifically, Jersey) more your speed? American Autowire, based in Bellmawr, wants a sales manager, someone with a bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred), 5-10 years' sales experience, and a variety of project, account and customer relationship/management skills.

Maybe you’re more of a Midwestern type, and if so, American Eagle Wheel is looking to fill an outside sales position in its Chicago distribution center (located in Elk Grove, Illinois). The candidate should have a deep knowledge of wheel fitment, as well as solid customer service skills and a proven record. The right candidate will get a large established customer service base, plus access to new accounts.

Follow this link to see more of the 150 available opportunities from SEMA-member companies.
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:10
  contractors
  Exhibitor-appointed contractors are available to exhibitors before the SEMA Show to help them set up their booths.
With just a little more than two months left until the 2010 SEMA Show kicks off at the Las Vegas Convention Center, now’s the time for exhibitors to form their pre-game plan, if they haven’t already done so.

Exhibitor-appointed contractors (EAC) are non-official SEMA Show contractors that are available to exhibitors before the 2010 SEMA Show to assist them with booth setup, carpet, furniture and other Show-related services. Exhibitors are welcome to use an EAC as long as they conform to Show rules and provide required documentation to Show Management.

See the online Exhibitor Services Manual to review the exhibitor-appointed contractor information and application. The deadline to submit applications is September 24.

Questions? Contact Show Management at EAC@convexx.com or 702/450-7662, ext. 100.
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:10
  contractors
  Exhibitor-appointed contractors are available to exhibitors before the SEMA Show to help them set up their booths.
With just a little more than two months left until the 2010 SEMA Show kicks off at the Las Vegas Convention Center, now’s the time for exhibitors to form their pre-game plan, if they haven’t already done so.

Exhibitor-appointed contractors (EAC) are non-official SEMA Show contractors that are available to exhibitors before the 2010 SEMA Show to assist them with booth setup, carpet, furniture and other Show-related services. Exhibitors are welcome to use an EAC as long as they conform to Show rules and provide required documentation to Show Management.

See the online Exhibitor Services Manual to review the exhibitor-appointed contractor information and application. The deadline to submit applications is September 24.

Questions? Contact Show Management at EAC@convexx.com or 702/450-7662, ext. 100.
Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:10
  Copyright and Trademark
  Don't wait to secure your intellectual property rights—visit SEMA's webpage that breaks down all facets of IP protection.

Protecting the intellectual property rights (IPR) of its members is a top SEMA priority. The process begins when companies register their patents, trademarks and copyrights with government agencies in the United States (and other countries). Registration is a key to establishing legal rights.

To assist its members, SEMA has created a webpage called Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights, hosting material that explains different types of IP, including: protecting new products (utility patents) and product designs (design patent), identifying the source of the product (trademarks) and protecting product brochures or website designs (copyright).

It also contains information on how to register IP along with links to seminars, webinars and SEMA News articles.

With respect to enforcing IP rights at the SEMA Show, the association has developed an effective policy for pursuing infringement allegations. SEMA’s IP enforcement policy is posted on the IPR webpage and is also published as part of the Exhibitor Services Manual.

Questions may be directed to Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 12:10
  Copyright and Trademark
  Don't wait to secure your intellectual property rights—visit SEMA's webpage that breaks down all facets of IP protection.

Protecting the intellectual property rights (IPR) of its members is a top SEMA priority. The process begins when companies register their patents, trademarks and copyrights with government agencies in the United States (and other countries). Registration is a key to establishing legal rights.

To assist its members, SEMA has created a webpage called Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights, hosting material that explains different types of IP, including: protecting new products (utility patents) and product designs (design patent), identifying the source of the product (trademarks) and protecting product brochures or website designs (copyright).

It also contains information on how to register IP along with links to seminars, webinars and SEMA News articles.

With respect to enforcing IP rights at the SEMA Show, the association has developed an effective policy for pursuing infringement allegations. SEMA’s IP enforcement policy is posted on the IPR webpage and is also published as part of the Exhibitor Services Manual.

Questions may be directed to Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.