Thirty-Year Profitability Expert to Lead Company's Sales Efforts as VP Sales and Marketing

LONG BEACH, CALIF., September 4, 2018 (MEDIAWIRE)—KENWOOD USA today announced that Mike Roberts, longtime industry executive and former KENWOOD vice president of sales, will return to the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He originally joined KENWOOD in 1990, starting a tenure that lasted 13 years. In this new position, Roberts will assume leadership of KENWOOD’s sales and marketing group.

Roberts re-joins KENWOOD following a high-profile career in which he helped medium to large companies break through sales barriers to achieve higher sales performance and profitability. His experience includes leading the sales efforts of Mitek Corporation, SiriusXM Radio and Delphi as VP of Sales and Marketing before starting his own sales consultation company in 2016.

"I'm excited to rejoin this amazing team and help to deliver comprehensive go-to-market strategies that reinforce KENWOOD as the market leader while bringing new fans to the brand,” said Roberts. “I’ve been fortunate to work for world-class organizations in many different industries, but I am thrilled to return to KENWOOD. The company has undoubtedly been the highlight of my sales career in terms of great people, outstanding product and a brand legacy that has entertained people for many years.”

In addition to directly supporting the company's sales representatives, Roberts will be responsible for developing programs and promotions that empower KENWOOD and KENWOOD eXcelon retailers to grow sales and gain competitive market share.

"We are thrilled to welcome Mike back to the KENWOOD family," said Dave Hoag, executive vice president of KENWOOD's Car Electronics division. "His vast experience and recent accomplishments will bring a fresh entrepreneurial energy to our team. We hope to utilize Mike’s strategic leadership and ‘big idea’ thinking to elevate our game to new heights; all of this to deliver the product, profit, protection and stability our retail partners expect."

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JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD Corporation and is a leading developer of imaging, home and car entertainment, and navigation products for the consumer market, two-way radio communications systems for public safety, private industry and amateur users, and video equipment for the broadcast and professional markets. For detailed information, call JVCKENWOOD USA at 1-800-950-5005 or visit us at http://us.jvckenwood.com, www.kenwood.com/usa and www.jvc.com.

iDatalink Maestro RR2 interface enables touch-screen control of alerts, location marking and more.

LONG BEACH, CALIF., August 7, 2018 (MEDIAWIRE)– KENWOOD USA announced that ESCORT’s two installed radar detection platforms—ESCORT iX Ci and ESCORT MAX Ci—can now work with the latest KENWOOD and KENWOOD eXcelon digital multimedia receivers. The integration, which is achieved via connection to the new iDatalink Maestro RR2 interface by Automotive Data Solutions (ADS), enables drivers to get alerts and adjust settings of the detection system. The Maestro RR2 will ship at the end of August and will be available through authorized KENWOOD retailers.

With the new integration, drivers see ESCORT radar detector information on the KENWOOD multimedia screen, including vehicle speed and the current location’s speed limit. Alerts play through the vehicle’s front speaker, announcing the specific radar or laser band, current vehicle speed and direction (if rear radar is installed).  The driver can use the touch screen to turn off the laser shifter (if equipped) and mark red-light cameras, speed traps and police locations.

Designed to be seamlessly integrated into the vehicle, the ESCORT iX Ci and ESCORT MAX Ci feature intelligent and advanced detection range, respectively, and provide front radar protection against all radar speed monitoring devices. Both platforms include the ability to add on rear radar as well as up to four laser shifters to accommodate any radar and laser detection application.

The new iDatalink Maestro RR2 covers more applications than its predecessor with the enhanced ability to connect to multi-network systems in newer vehicles. An additional serial port and audio input enable connectivity with the ESCORT radar detector platforms. The system also features wireless configuration via an upcoming smartphone app that will make installation and programming easier.

“We are very pleased that, through continuing innovation between technology partners, we can create practical, driver-beneficial synergies between our products,” said Scott Caswell, senior marketing manager for KENWOOD. “These days, driving safety is the most important topic on consumers’ minds when it comes to vehicles. If we can deliver a simpler, yet still powerful user experience through our integration, it’s a definite win for drivers.”

The KENWOOD /ADS / ESCORT integration will be on display at the trade-only KnowledgeFest exhibit and education conference, August 17-19 at the Dallas Convention Center. ESCORT and KENWOOD will feature working demonstrations in their respective booths and educate retailers and technicians on the features and user benefits in their exclusive training workshops. Attendees can reserve seats in the workshops athttps://mea-events.as.me/.

JVCKENWOOD USA Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD Corporation and is a leading developer of imaging, home and car entertainment, and navigation products for the consumer market, two-way radio communications systems for public safety, private industry and amateur users, and video equipment for the broadcast and professional markets. For detailed information, call JVCKENWOOD USA at 1-800-950-5005 or visit us athttp://us.jvckenwood.com,www.kenwood.com/usaandwww.jvc.com.