Zach Raulie to oversee Winnebago northwest sales

(Jan. 3, 2014) -- In his new position, Raulie is responsible for sales of the Company’s Winnebago, Itasca and Winnebago Touring Coach motorhomes, as well as dealer development and training for dealers in the states of Washington, Oregon, Northern Idaho, Montana, Alaska and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta.

Winnebago Appoints Raulie as Northwest DSM

Forest City, Iowa-based Winnebago Industries Inc. announced that Zach Raulie has relocated to the Northwest in his position of district sales manager. According to a press release, Raulie is responsible for sales of the company’s Winnebago, Itasca and Winnebago Touring Coach motorhomes, as well as dealer development and training for dealers in the states of Washington, Oregon, [...]

RV Dealer Webinar Will Detail Health Care Law

The first dealer webinar for 2014 will focus on “Major Components of the Health Care Reform Act,” slated for January 9, at noon EST. According to a press release, the free webinar is provided to dealers by the Mike Molino RV Learning Center through a partnership with online marketing firm KPA. RV dealers’ participation in the [...]

Full Speed Ahead at Forest River Oregon Plant

Jim Schoenfeldt, the human resources manager for Forest River Inc.’s travel trailer manufacturing plant in Dallas, Ore., said his job — at least one facet of it — was easier in 2013. “Typically in the winter months, we are slowing down. People are being laid off,” Schoenfeldt said during a factory walk-through in late December. [...]

DialogoNet helps firms connect to Hispanic buyers

(Jan. 3, 2014) -- “Hispanic social media influencers are transforming consumer attitudes by using their ability to dialogue with each other to influence behavior,” said Matthews. “DiálogoNet helps us make our clients the most talked about brands in their categories by creating connections and recommendations for their products."

Detroit 3 Gains Market Share on Higher Margins

Charlee Smith said he sees Toyota Motor Corp.’s Camry and Honda Motor Co.’s Accord all over California and their styling makes him think “appliance.” To stand out, he picked a gas-electric hybrid with a grille that evokes British sports cars, buying a Ford Motor Co. Fusion. “I know it’s an ego or a vanity thing, [...]

FSU Students RVing to Title Game in Pasadena

For many, the way to Pasadena, Calif., to see Florida State take on Auburn in the BCS National Championship is dotted with long waits in airport terminals while reading magazines and eating overpriced food. But for eight Florida State students, the trip to Pasadena will be an epic five-day journey. The Tallahasee Democrat reported that [...]