Deciding whether to attend the MERA Knowledgefest in Dallas this October?
Some of the topics that will be addressed include defective products and how to handle them and how to install those new remote start bypass modules.
Pioneer, Kenwood, DICE, Metra, NAV-TV, Kicker Scosche and Avidworx are among the vendors that are signed up and attending with more to be announced soon by MERA (The Mobile Electronics Retailers Assoc.)
Here’s a few of the events and seminars planned, but the roster won’t be finalized until next week:
Town Hall Meeting, Monday, October 11 at 6:00 pm
A panel that will likely include Mike Kahn of Sony, Steve Witt of DICE, Mike Anderson of Alpine and moderator Chris Cook of MERA will discuss a hot topic to be chosen shortly before the event. If Knowledgefest were today, the topic would likely be Internet discounting and distribution said Cook.
The Defective Dilemma, Tuesday, October 12 2:30 to 4 pm
How should the issue of defective products best be handled?
More Than Just Car Audio, Monday, October 11, 2:00 to 3 pm
Opportunities are explored in car/truck accessories, windows tint, upholstery, wheels and tires, driver safety products and the “connected car.”
Car Dealer Relationships, Monday, October 11, 3:00 to 4 pm
How to become more important to the local car dealer and keep expediting profitable.
Internet Marketing, Monday, October 11, 1:00 to 2 pm
Ben Vollmer of Microsoft teaches how about pay-per-click and search engine optimization
Embrace the Internet, Monday, October 11 11:00 to 12 pm
Ben Vollmer of Microsoft teaches how to use Facebook, YouTube etc to market your business.
Remote Start Technology, Monday, October 11, 8:30 to 10:30 am
Custom Install Shop, Monday, October 11, 2:30 to 4 pm
How retailers can set themselves apart through custom installs that don’t cost the retailer an arm and a leg.
KnowledgeFest 2010 will be held in Dallas, October 10 – 12, at the Gaylord Texan resort hotel.
Retailers can register online here.
MERA also announced it named Mike Dixon as its chairperson for the education committee and selected Paul Pirro and Kris Bulla as co-vice chairs of the committee.
“The mobile electronics industry must come together with a common purpose that utilizes the best and brightest leaders and ideas to build a successful future for our industry”, stated Chris Cook, MERA’s Executive Director. “With more than 20 educational workshops, leading manufacture exhibits, product and business strategy planning and the latest technology on display, KnowledgeFest 2010 is the right place at the right time for turning knowledge into knowhow to grow your business.”
Source: MERA
Good to see plans are moving forward! Looking for more info coming!