• RNO Wins Top International Water Sports Retailer for 2023 ORLANDO, FLORIDA – It’s a winning trifecta for top marine retailer Regal & Nautique of Orlando (RNO). Besides being named the #1 Dealer in North America by Boating Industry Magazine in its Top 100 ranking last November, followed by recognition among the “Great Dealerships to […]
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Marine Market Insights: Boat Shows, Outboards & the Inventory Race
• Lenny Sims, VP Business Development/Strategy – Specialty Vehicles for J.D. Power and the MRAA Discuss Insights on the 2023 Q1 Marine Market By Drew Mick, MRAA Data Specialist Mick: Last time we spoke, you emphasized how 2022 was showing signs of “a return to the norm.” With what we are seeing in Q1 2023, […]
Discover Boating New England Boat Show Moving to January in 2024
The NMMA announced this week that the 2024 Discover Boating® New England Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance, is moving from its traditional February President’s Day weekend timeframe to January 10–14 in 2024. The move is a result of trade events at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) that would impact move-in and space […]
How to Hire Ideal Team Players
I’ll start with an obvious statement that I think every dealership reading this will agree with: Hiring is hard. OK, are we on the same page? If you don’t agree with that statement: 1) Skip this blog. 2) Please contact me, I’d like to hire you as an expert speaker for Dealer Week 2023! For […]
Connect with Customers, Generate Leads, Boost Your Competitive Edge at Dealer Week
MINNEAPOLIS, April 17 – In order to be a successful company, you need to continue to gain more prospects, build brand awareness and ensure that your business is at the forefront of your customers’ minds. If only you could attend a single event at one location where hundreds of your customers gather for educational insights, […]
Next Generation Boaters: Understanding Barriers and Opportunities
Discover Boating remains focused on engaging this crucial next generation, retaining new boaters and maintaining a strong connection with existing boat owners. New insights gleaned from this latest research can help marine businesses determine their own strategic marketing approach to engaging new, younger and more diverse potential boat owners.
Legislation Could Boost Economy; Help More Americans Access Outdoor Recreation
The reintroduction of America’s Outdoor Recreation Act in the 118th Congress boosts local and national economies and gives more Americans — especially those in underserved areas — greater access to green spaces, public lands and waters while not costing taxpayers money to implement.
Kodie Woodhead New Director of Marketing at Hagadone Marine Group
(Coeur d’Alene, ID) – Hagadone Marine Group, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, announced that Kodie Woodhead has been appointed as the new Director of Marketing. Kodie has a wealth of experience in the marketing, advertising and public relations industries and will undoubtedly elevate Hagadone Marine Group’s brand to new heights. Kodie comes to Hagadone Marine from Wright […]
There’s no AI in People
Tips and resources to help you use AI as a Tool to Save Time, Reduce Costs and Generate Custom Marketing Without Losing Your Human Connectivity.
MRAA Adds Stabicraft USA as a Partner Member
MINNEAPOLIS, — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces the addition of Stabicraft USA to its growing list of MRAA Partner Members. Marine manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, through Partner Membership, commit to aligning their brands with the programs and opportunities that MRAA offers in its efforts to fuel the success of the […]
