Dealer Locator Update
DeShawn Howard of Drops Mobile Electronics
New POS Available
MKi9200 Web Banner Offer
New POS AvailablMKi9200 Single-DIN: Parrot’s newest POS display for the MKi9200 is available NOW!
Minikit Dispensers: This new display holds up to 6 Minikit packages.
Merchandising Kits: CIPs NEW to the program will have access to new merchandising kits in December for the new year. The arrival of these kits will be announced when they are in stock.
For more information, ordering and pricing, please contact your distributor.
In this issue:
PARROT CIP of the Year
PARROT expands CIP program
Featured CIP: Drops ME
RKi8400 latest coverage
NEW POS available NOW
MKi9200 Promotion
NEW Dealer Locator
Parrot Twitter
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happening right now with Parrot by following us on Twitter. Send us a tweet at @Parrot_US.
Parrot Responsible Driving Blog
Visit Parrot’s Responsible Driving Blog to stay updated on the latest hands-free issues and product reviews. Browse our categories on Bluetooth car kits, Cellphone laws, Driving tips, Press Releases, and State Legislation . View our blog at http://www.parrot.com/usa/responsibledriving/
Visit us at CES 2010!
Parrot is proud to announce that we will be exhibiting at CES 2010. Stop by and visit us; we will be located in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall at booth #30924.
Our website links:
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•www.parrotteam.com
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•www.parrot.com
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•www.twitter.com/Parrot_US
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•http://www.parrot.com/usa/responsibledriving/
From Parrot Inc Corporate
NEW Parrot team, at your service
“Parrot is really pleased to send this newsletter to its partners nationwide. Our hopes are that it will keep you up to date with the latest information about our solutions.
At Parrot, we're happy to see the enthusiasm and interest that our new MKi series has generated, so far. The MKi is a great business opportunity for our partners nationwide because it is the first solution that is specifically "Made for iPod" and it "Works with iPhone". As a true connectivity provider, Parrot’s MKi series also offers USB, line-in and even a SD card slot with the MKi9200. Featuring text-to-speech and user-independent voice recognition, the MKi series is positioned to be the only hands-free music kit your customers will ever need.
Thank you for your support and let us know how we can support you better.
Thank you for your business.”
Christian COLY
Sales Team
Christian COLY
National Director of Sales
28446 Franklin Road
Southfield, MI 48034
Office: 248.354.5400 Ext 222
Mobile: 512.968.1360
E-mail: christian.coly@parrot.com
Randy LAUDERDALE
Senior Director of Sales - Telco & Retail
33 Delano Way
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
Office: 508-984-1582
Mobile: 617-680-5329
E-mail: randy.lauderdale@parrot.com
Luvi GUAPO
Western Regional Sales Manager
1919 Broadway
Santa Monica CA 90404
Mobile: 310.980.8034
Office: 310.829.5929
E-mail: Luvi.guapo@parrot.com
Technical Support
Dave GMITER
Manager - Technical Support
28446 Franklin Road
Southfield, MI 48034
Office: 248.354.5400 x236
FAX: 866.902.7173
E-mail: dave.gmiter@parrot.com
Marketing & Events
Kelly ZACHOS
Marketing & Communications NA
28446 Franklin Road
Southfield, MI 48034
Mobile: 248.495.9119
Office: 248.354.5400 x 216
E-mail: kelly.Zachos@parrot.com
Steevy GRIFFIN
Marketing & Communications Assistant
Office: 248.354.5400 x 210
Email: steevy.griffin@parrot.com
PO, logistics, product information and availability
Christina AYOUB
Inventory & Logistics Manager
28446 Franklin Road
Southfield, MI 48034
Office: 248.354.5400 x 223
FAX: 866.902.7173
E-mail: christina.ayoub@parrot.com
Accounting
David S. GAUL MBA
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
28446 Franklin Road
Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: 248-354-5400 x 226
Fax: 248-663-0133
Cell: (248) 885-5774
E-mail: david.gaul@parrot.com
November 2009
The purpose of this newsletter is to inform you on the latest information surrounding Parrot Inc, our partners and the industry in which we live and breathe.
PARROT’S NEW RKi8400 Gets Great Media Coverage!
Congratulations to Rob Liebhaber and the Muntz Audio Video team!!
Parrot’s 2009 CIP of the Year was announced at this year’s SEMA Show Mobile Electronics Industry Awards
Drops Mobile Electronics
One Meca Way
Norcross, GA. 30093
(404) 557-7727
dropsinstall@dropsmobile.com.
http://www.dropsmobile.com
Parrot names DeShawn Howard certified mobile installer of the month
Parrot is excited to announce its first featured mobile certified installer of the month, DeShawn Howard of Drops Mobile. Drops Mobile serves the greater Atlanta area, providing a fleet of mobile units to serve customers on-site.
Drops Mobile had an easy choice when I came to selling Parrot products. According to Howard, “The name Parrot says it all. When you think car alarms, you think Viper. When you think Bluetooth, you think Parrot.”
Drops mobile has always been a huge supporter of Parrot, but has had a boom in recent business thanks to Parrot’s ‘Online Dealer Locator’ and its guaranteed support from the CIP program. In addition to the program, Howard also forecasts growth opportunities with Drops and Parrot with legislation being enforced in surrounding states. If and when hands-free laws are enforced, Drops mobile will be prepared to recommend Parrot.
Howard says, “The prices are goods, products are reliable and we’ve had no problems. Customers trust Parrot.”
About Drops Mobile, Inc: http://www.dropsmobile.com/
Parrot expands CIP Program & Welcome’s New CIP Manager
Now a year old, Parrot’s Certified Installer Program is designed to help the company’s authorized independent 12-volt retailers compete, sell and install car kits more profitably. Under the program, Parrot retailers gain access to special selling tools, installation support, exclusive POS materials and promotion programs in return for ensuring their sales and installer teams are up to speed on Parrot products.
To help retailers sell to this broad customer base, Parrot’s Certified Installer Program focuses on strengthening the relationship between Parrot and the installer and enhancing the consumer’s shopping experience through expanded retailer sales training and POS support. In addition, new tools and programs are available for installers to install Parrot car kits quickly and easily without compromising quality.
To provide additional support to its CIPs, Parrot named Bryan Spears as CIP manager. With a solid background in fabrication and electronics, Spears has held positions such as Master Installer at Street Legal Customs, one of metro Detroit’s premium automotive custom shops.
“Bryan is bringing our 400+ certified installers to our strengthened 2010 certification assessment while certifying additional installers from our list of authorized dealers,” said Kelly Zachos, director of marketing North America for Parrot. “We’re confident that Bryan will take our Certified Installer Program to the next level and expand our reach in North America.”
CIP Recruitment
Are you a CIP? If not, apply today! Parrot is eliminating our ‘Authorized Dealer’ program and is offering our ‘Certified Installer’ level to any qualifying individual retailer. Once a part of the CIP program, you will be listed on our Dealer Locator on Parrot.com, receive special promotions throughout the year, and have access to direct support from our CIP manager. To become a CIP and benefit from this growing program, please contact Bryan Spears at bryan.spears@parrot.com
Great Lakes IT Report: A Visit from a Car Tech CEO
http://www.wwj.com/pages/5526379.php?
Ubergizmo.com: Parrot RKi8400 car stereo system
http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/11/parrot_rki8400_car_stereo_system.html
BlackWeb 2.0: Polly Want to Jam!: Parrot’s New Car Radio is iPod Friendly
http://www.blackweb20.com/2009/11/17/polly-wants-to-jam-parrots-new-car-radio-is-ipod-friendly/
Gizmag.com: Parrot RKi8400 car stereo designed with iPhone in mind
http://www.gizmag.com/parrot-rki8400-car-stereo-iphone/12870/
Mobilejunks.com: Parrot RKi8400 Car Stereo Makes US Debut at SEMA
http://www.mobilejunks.com/2009/11/08/parrot-rki8400-car-stereo-makes-us-debut-at-sema/
Parrot is giving Certified Installers the chance to receive a FREE MKi9200! As an existing CIP, all you have to do is go the ‘Marketing Resources’ tab on Parrotteam.com and select a banner to promote on your company website. Once your website has been updated with the MKi banner, web address submissions must be sent to your CIP Manager at Bryan.Spears@Parrot.com
Submissions will be recognized only between October 26, 2009 and November 30, 2009.
The certified installer dealer locator is a helpful and credible source that assists customers in finding professionals in their area.
Click below to find retail locations that sell and install Parrot products.
http://www.parrotpartners.com/geolocator/USA/
