July 21, 2022

Hello Media Representative:

AAPEX just announced that America’s best-known political consultant James “The Ragin’ Cajun” Carville and iconic political strategist Karl Rove will participate in a keynote discussion on Nov. 1.

With AAPEX taking place the week before the 2022 midterm elections, the keynote discussion, “Differing Opinions Discuss the 2022 Midterms and Beyond,” will provide timely insights into what to expect on the road ahead. Carville and Rove will provide their points and counterpoints in a moderated conversation about where to look for trends across the country and the impact of the elections on the United States and the world.

In this interactive session, Carville and Rove also will take questions from the AAPEX audience about the current state of politics and their projections for the future.

Event Details:
Ticketed event that includes breakfast.
6:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
The Venetian Expo, Palazzo Ballroom

The AAPEX Keynote Session is sponsored by Clarios.

A limited number of complimentary tickets will be reserved for the media to attend.

Here's more AAPEX news to keep you ahead of the curve:

AAPEX Service and Repair Awards
Nominations are open for the third annual Service and Repair Awards for Shop Owner of the Year, Service Advisor of the Year and Technician of the Year. Nominations are due by Wednesday, Aug. 31 and should be submitted using the online AAPEX Service and Repair Awards Nomination forms on the event’s website, aapexshow.com/serviceawards. 

Insights from Top Leaders on Trade with China, Aftermarket Growth
The most recent AAPEX blogs provide insights and key data from industry leaders on topics including attracting top technicians, trade with China, aftermarket growth, protecting the aftermarket’s future and aftermarket resiliency. For more AAPEX blogs, visit: aapexshow.com/aapex-blog/. 

• Oh, Where, Oh, Where Has All the Help Gone? by Rick White, president, 180BIZ
• The Changing Reality of Trade with China by Ann Wilson, senior vice president of Government Affairs, MEMA 
• Tough Times and Aftermarket Resiliency by Philip Atkins, director, Strategic Research and Planning, AASA 
• The Latest on U.S.-China Trade by Angela Chiang, director, International Affairs, Auto Care Association
• Our Finest Hour by Bill Long, president and CEO, MEMA
• In a Technology Tsunami, the Time is Now to Step Up and Protect the Aftermarket’s Future by Aaron Lowe, senior vice president , Government and Regulatory Affairs, Auto Care Association

Celebrate with Us!
Join us to celebrate the start of AAPEX 2022 at this year’s Media Reception. The reception will take place Sunday, Oct. 30, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the AAPEX Media Center, Casanova Room 601, The Venetian. Light refreshments will be served. To attend, RSVP to AAPEX Media. 

Media Registration and Housing

Media registration is complimentary to qualified media. If you still need to secure your credentials, register now. To book your hotel room, use onPeak, the only official hotel provider for AAPEX 2022, for discounted rates at a selection of Las Vegas hotels.

Media Partnerships and Influencer Program

The Media Partnership Program gives you the opportunity to receive visibility leading up to and at AAPEX 2022, while also promoting AAPEX to your audience. To learn more, email samuel.rosenberg@mdg.agency with your company name, media outlet and media kit. AAPEX also offers trade opportunities and increased visibility to social media influencers as part of its Influencer Program. To learn more, email katy@mdg.agency.

To stay connected with AAPEX 2022, make sure to follow #AAPEX22 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

We look forward to seeing you at AAPEX 2022! If you have questions, please contact me.  

Best regards, 

Monica Buchholz

AAPEX Media 

(978) 470-8887