Honda Launches Global Communications Website for Selected 2017 Motorcycle Models
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the launching of Honda Moto 2017, a global communications website to promote selected 2017 motorcycle models slated for future release.
USA Today Front Page Editor Andria Yu Named MIC Director of Communications
Andria Yu, former front page editor of USA Today, has joined the Motorcycle Industry Council as director of communications. She is a longtime journalist who has been riding motorcycles more than 15 years.
UCLEAR Digital Premium Helmet Communication Systems
UCLEAR Digital has announced the release of a new line of premium helmet audio/communication products. Named for its sound quality, the new AMP line allows motorcyclists to enjoy music, hands-free smartphone operation, and intercom communication while riding.
AMA Pro Racing Appoints Michael Lock CEO and Turns Focus on Marketing, Communications
AMA Pro Racing has announced that its Board of Managers named longtime motorcycle and automotive executive Michael Lock as the company’s CEO, effective November 1. Lock has served as AMA Pro Racing’s strategic business consultant throughout the 2015 season.
Motorcycle Industry Council Promotes Ty van Hooydonk to Vice President, Communications
The Motorcycle Industry Council has promoted long-time staff member Ty van Hooydonk to vice president, communications. Van Hooydonk has worked, and will continue to work, on the industry’s mainstream media and market expansion programs, including Discover Today’s Motorcycling.
Cardo’s scala rider PACKTALK Opens New Era in Motorcycle Communications
Cardo Systems, Inc. has announced the introduction of a game changing technology – represented by the new scala rider PACKTALK. Thanks to auto-adaptive DMCTM technology, multiple riders will now communicate in a fluid virtual network and remain connected where Bluetooth would have instantly cut off.
Long Beach BMW Motorcycles Hires Acorn Woods Communications for Digital Marketing Efforts
Long Beach BMW Motorcycles has hired Acorn Woods Communications as its agency of record for digital marketing efforts. Since opening the doors to its facility in 2008, Long Beach BMW Motorcycles has been committed to customers visiting the showroom floor.
Schuberth Offering Holiday Pricing on its Rider Communication System
This holiday season Schuberth is offering two ways to save big on a Schuberth Rider Communication System – Purchase a Schuberth helmet and get the SRC-System at 35% off. Already have the helmet? Then purchase only the SRC-System at 25% off. Both offers are available online and through participating Schuberth dealers through December 24, 2014.
MotoAmerica Names Paul Carruthers Communications Manager
MotoAmerica, the new American road racing series, has announced the addition of Paul Carruthers as its Communications Manager. Carruthers, who is best known for his 30 years at the weekly motorcycle publication Cycle News, brings a wealth of journalistic experience to his new role as well as a lifetime of road racing involvement and strong
MotoAmerica Names Paul Carruthers Communications Manager
MotoAmerica, the new American road racing series, has announced the addition of Paul Carruthers as its Communications Manager. Carruthers, who is best known for his 30 years at the weekly motorcycle publication Cycle News, brings a wealth of journalistic experience to his new role.
Bell Helmets and Cardo Systems Announce Communication Partnership
Bell Helmets, an industry leader in helmet technology and innovation, and Cardo Systems, Inc., the global market leader in Bluetooth communications for motorcycle, bicycle and snowmobile riders, announced an alignment to create an adaptor compatible with Cardo’s line of communication and entertainment systems and Bell helmets. The adaptor will fit into the recess of the
Bell Helmets and Cardo Systems Announce Communication Partnership
Bell Helmets, an industry leader in helmet technology and innovation, and Cardo Systems, Inc., the global market leader in Bluetooth communications for motorcycle, bicycle and snowmobile riders, announced an alignment to create an adaptor compatible with Cardo’s line of communication and entertainment systems and Bell helmets.
Dainese USA Chooses Dispatch as Communications Agency
Dainese USA, the U.S. subsidiary for Dainese and AGV, announced a new relationship with Dispatch Communications, LLC, a full-service marketing and communications agency. Dispatch will provide both of the brands with public relations and marketing services in the North American motorcycle industry.
UCLEAR Upgrades Firmware to Enable Universal Communication
UCLEAR, the industry leaders in Bluetooth helmet communication systems, has announced a firmware upgrade for their powersports series of products that allows cross-brand interoperability with different brands of Bluetooth headsets.
Schuberth North America Hires Acorn Woods Communications
Schuberth North America has announced its partnership with motorsport PR agency, Acorn Woods Communications, for public relations, marketing and social media support. Acorn Woods Communications is based in Huntington Beach, CA and specializes in serving clients in the powersports industry.
FCC Chairman Vows to Keep Vehicle-To-Vehicle Communication Free From Interference
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has made a commitment to ensure that the 5.9 GHz bandwidth — which supports vehicle-to-vehicle communications, or V2V — remains free from interference that could result from expanded use of WiFi in the band.