North Andover, Mass., – November 18, 2022 – The Mobile Electronics Association (MEA) announced the finalists for the 2023 Industry Awards earlier today, live on its Facebook page. MEA President, Chris Cook held the Finalists Presentation, in which The Top 12 Retailers, Top 12 Installers, Top 5 Technicians, and Top 5 Sales Pros and other awards were announced. Also noted were the “Top 3” and “Top 5” awards for finalists in the vendor, vendor tech support, expeditor, sales rep, rep firm and distributor categories, as well as the top 5 Technicians denoting the finalists for the coveted Trusted Tech award. Each “Top” award recipient will receive a signed wall certificate.
While the final stage of the Industry Awards will be held in Las Vegas during KnowledgeFest, Cook noted that the announcement produced its own set of winners.
“It’s important to recognize that making it to the Top 12, Top 5 and Top 3 categories signals a major achievement in this industry,” he explained. “It means that these individuals, stores, brands and companies are part of a unique group that represents the best of our industry. We’re overdue in recognizing the significance of their efforts, and I am proud to create a special event for that purpose.
Some of the award categories are decided solely on industry votes. For these, the top vote-getter will be announced at KnowledgeFest as the ultimate winner of the category. For the Top 12 retailers, Top 12 Installers, Top 5 Technicians, Top 5 Rookies, and Top 5 Sales Professionals, each recipient will need to submit additional materials for judging to determine the winner in each category.
The finalists lists can be viewed at meindustryawards.com by clicking on the Winners tab and selecting ‘2023’ winners. To view the 2023 Industry Awards Finalists Presentation, visit the Mobile Electronics magazine page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MobileElectronics. The final awards will be announced at the Mobile Electronics Industry Awards celebration during the KnowledgeFest trade show and conference at the Paris Hotel & Convention Center in Las Vegas, February 5, 2022.
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The below link is for applying through the Small Business Association (SBA) for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Relief. This is a short form (5 screens) that can be completed online in a few minutes. MEA recommends that all members that have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus apply for this relief.
You will need the following information:
1. Business Tax ID or Social Security number
2. Total Sales for the period from 2/1/2019 through 1/31/2020
3. Total COGS (Cost of Goods Sold - which is only what you pay for products for resale) for the same period (2/1/19-1/31/20)**
4. Total Operating Expenses (Total of everything else you paid not including the COGS) for same period (2/1/19-1/31/20)**
5. The date the business was established (usually date of incorporated) and current ownership is the same if it has not changed
6. Select “Automotive Repair” activity and “Automotive – Parts. Accessories” for detailed
7. Number of employees you had employed as of 1/31/2020
8. You will need the full name, address, DOB and social security number of each owner of the business and the % of ownership they have
9. Bank name, account number and routing number
**As long as you use a good faith effort in compiling the information, the government is most likely to forgive some errors.
NORTH ANDOVER January 17, 2017— Mobile Electronics announced that Brazilian car audio amplifier manufacturer SounDigital has joined as a Silver Partner.
“We have been talking with SounDigital since after KnowledgeFest® Dallas last August,” said Kerry Moyer, vice president, strategic partnerships, Mobile Electronics. “Now, with their American market launch, SounDigital decided it was time to join the Mobile Electronics Association as a Silver Partner. They are coming to market by selling direct to the mobile specialist, so they are a perfect fit for our membership. We are pleased to welcome SounDigital as our first partner from South America.”
About SounDigital
SounDigital is the leading Brazilian manufacturer of car audio amplifiers. Always innovating and in pursuit of the newest technologies, SounDigital is now selling in over 25 countries around the world. SounDigital is also the main company in dBDrag competition worldwide, with more than 20 world championships! For more information, contact SounDigital USA at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.soundigitalusa.com
About Mobile Electronics®
Mobile Electronics strives to grow the mobile electronics industry by supporting its retailers, salespeople, technicians and manufacturers with integrated services built around the group’s 1,100-plus-member industry association, the Mobile Electronics Association™, its Mobile Electronics® magazine, KnowledgeFest® tradeshows, Partnership Program, point-of-sale system and data products. Through these offerings, Mobile Electronics delivers education, networking avenues, and business and marketing resources, and promotes partnership between retailers and manufacturers to increase sales and profits. For more information, contact Mobile Electronics at 85 Flagship Dr., Suite F, North Andover, MA, 01845, telephone: 800-949-6372, or visit mobile-electronics.com.
North Andover, MA – September 17 , 2020 – Mobile Electronics Magazine features great information for Selling Vehicle Safety Systems for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) brought to you from the Vision Zero Automotive Network.
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Mobile Electronics Magazine Top 10 Most Read Stories of the Decade
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2020 – Strategy & Tactics for March 2020 - Rules of the Game
2019 – ME-Mag January Issue Feature: What’s Happening: MECP in the Year Ahead
2018 – What's Happening - The DSP Trend and How it’s Changing the Industry
2017 – December Issue Feature: The Support Team - The Chosen Ones
2016 – VOXX Electronics Announces the Launch of Facebook Group ‘VOXX TECH’!
2015 – Three Reasons Why it’s Time for an Apple Car
2014 – Q&A with Andy Wehmeyer of Audiofrog
2013 – Digital Dashboard Drives Detroit Debuts
2012 – Mild Remote Start Season Worrisome for East Coast Retailers
2011 – Keynote Addresses from OnStar and Aha by Harman at KnowledgeFest 2011 – Content no longer available on ME-Mag.com - Reference from CE Outlook
2010 – MERA (now MEA) to Relaunch KnowledgeFest in Dallas, TX - Content no longer available on ME-Mag.com - Reference from CE Outlook
Mobile Electronics Magazine Top 10 Most Read Stories of 2020
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#1. Strategy & Tactics for March 2020 - Rules of the Game
#2. Difference Makers for February March 2020 - Deep in the Heartland
#3. March Issue Feature: Real World Retail - Ocala Car Audio
#4. Magazine Feature - KarTele Mobile Electronics in Real World Retail
#5. Strategy & Tactics: Identifying and Overcoming Negative Habits and Behaviors
#6. Magazine Feature - LIS Audio in Real World Retail
#7. Listen to Learning from Leaders with Alex Camara, CEO of AudioControl
#8. What's Happening - The Industry Responds to COVID-19 - April Issue Feature
#9. ME-Mag Editors Forum: Open for Business
#10. Magazine Feature: What's Happening - Summer Sales Skyrocket in the Wake of COVID-19
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