News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.
Wheels are often the first product consumers install on their vehicles.
First introduced to the United States market around 1977,
specialty/performance tires often follow the custom-wheel market. What
started out as a hot-rod or racing –only item has now gone mainstream
so that every vehicle on the road is a potential candidate for custom
wheels. In fact, about a third of all new-vehicle buyers modify their
vehicle by adding custom wheels. Consumers who upgrade the wheels on
their vehicles will usually also purchase higher-performance tires.
September 7, 2010
SEMA Show exhibitors that will have an industry icon, TV personality or
any other celebrity or famous vehicle in their booth can gain
additional exposure for the special attraction at the Show. Let SEMA
know about your famous guest by submitting the Celebrity Appearance
Notification by Friday, September 3.
One of the five biggest mistakes that companies make when advertising
on the web is sending traffic generated from an ad directly to the
homepage. Matt Bailey, president of Site Logic Marketing, provided this
tip in many others through the SEMA webinar “10 Search Engine Tips That Will Increase Your Online Business Now.” Part of Bailey's presentation was centered around the use of Pay-Per-Click advertising and the Google Adwords system.
A new California regulation requiring auto service facilities to
check tire pressure seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from
under-inflated tires.
The Las Vegas Monorail is a great way to get from the SEMA Show to the Strip without dealing with cabs or shuttles. SEMA and the Monorail are offering discounted tickets to Show attendees when booked online.
The SEMA Show is the place where specialty-equipment buyers find
everything they need for what’s ahead: new products and technologies,
top manufacturers, fresh ideas and answers and inspiration to help
build their businesses.
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.
The 2010 SEMA Show Directory listing is one of the most important aspects in promoting exhibitor participation at the SEMA Show.