MANDEVILLE, La.— Coast Technology announced it has been awarded the prestigious Planning and Buying Award in the New/Emerging/Experimental Media category for its innovative Curtis Trailer CTV campaign, created for Oregon-based Curtis Trailer Sales.
The Planning and Buying Awards recognize excellence in media strategy, innovation, and effectiveness. Coast Technology’s win places it alongside top-tier brands and agencies recognized this year — including, T-Mobile, Mediahub for Netflix, Starcom for Best Buy, and La-Z-Boy — showcasing the firm’s capability to compete and lead at the highest level in the media industry, the release continued.
The winning campaign exemplified Coast Technology’s strategic and data-driven approach to media planning, leveraging Connected TV (CTV) to maximize engagement, conversions, and ROI. By targeting high-impact morning news programming like Fox & Friends and Morning Joe, the campaign achieved 35% to 40% higher conversion rates compared to standard placements.
Engagement soared even higher during live sports content, where the campaign drove a 35.4% conversion rate, with select events reaching up to 42% audience engagement. Coast Technology’s optimization of budget distribution and multi-network exposure contributed to an 85% increase in conversions, underscoring the impact of smart, experimental media buying.
“We’re honored to receive the Planning and Buying Award,” said Rich DeLancey, CIO and co-founder of Coast Technology. “This recognition validates our commitment to results-driven strategy, advanced data integration, and fearless experimentation in emerging media spaces.”
Coast Technology is a data-first media technology company redefining programmatic advertising and performance marketing. With deep expertise across digital platforms and a relentless focus on measurable outcomes, Coast helps brands maximize return on investment in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, reiterating his frustration that the Fed has not aggressively cut interest rates and saying that the central bank leader’s “termination cannot come fast enough,” according to an Associated Press report.
Trump hinted at moving to fire Powell, whose term does not expire until next year. The Republican president’s broadside comes a day after Powell signaled that the Fed will keep its key interest rate unchanged while it seeks “greater clarity” on the impact of policy changes in areas such as immigration, taxation, regulation and tariffs(see video above).
Powell’s comments contributed to a drop in stock prices Wednesday.
“Oil prices are down, groceries (even eggs!) are down, and the USA is getting RICH ON TARIFFS,” Trump said in a social media post.
Referring to the European Central Bank, he added that Powell “should have lowered Interest Rates, like the ECB, long ago, but he should certainly lower them now. Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!”
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) announced that its financial results for the first quarter fiscal 2025 will be released after the market closes on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 7:30 a.m. Central Time, Wednesday, April 30, to discuss the financial results.
Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial 844-826-3035 (international callers please dial 1-412-317-5195) approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available online at http://investor.campingworld.com.
A taped replay of the conference call will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the call and can be accessed both online and by dialing 844-512-2921 (international callers please dial 1-412-317-6671). The pin number to access the telephone replay is 10199179. The replay will be available until May 7, 2025.
About Camping World
Camping World Holdings Inc., headquartered in Lincolnshire, Ill., (together with its subsidiaries) is the world’s largest retailer of RVs and related products and services. Through Camping World and Good Sam brands, our vision is to build a business that makes RVing and other outdoor adventures fun and easy. We strive to build long-term value for our customers, employees, and stockholders by combining a unique and comprehensive assortment of RV products and services with a national network of RV dealerships, service centers and customer support centers along with the industry’s most extensive online presence and a highly trained and knowledgeable team of associates serving our customers, the RV lifestyle, and the communities in which we operate. We also believe that our Good Sam organization and family of highly specialized services and plans, including roadside assistance, protection plans and insurance, uniquely enables us to connect with our customers as stewards of an outdoor and recreational lifestyle. With RV sales and service locations in 43 states, Camping World has grown to become the prime destination for everything RV.
The webinar is planned from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29.
As PFAS regulations continue to expand across the country and internationally, the RV industry faces a rising tide of compliance challenges—and potential disruptions.
The webinar will be hosted by the RV Industry Association’s Senior Manager of State Affairs Sophie de la Torre, Legislative Associate Gianna Dinnini, and Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs Bill Erny.
What will attendees learn?
What PFAS are, how they’re defined, and why they’re under regulatory scrutiny
How the Environmental Protection Agency’s Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(a) reporting requirements will affect importers and suppliers starting in July 2025
Which states are leading the charge on PFAS bans and reporting—and which laws apply to your products
How to audit your supply chain, manage data gaps, and avoid costly penalties
HENDERSON, Nev. – As the Priority RV Network (PRVN) Annual Conference culminates today at the M Resort & Casino – highlighted by a panel discussion with the three men leading the three largest RV manufacturers – the one topic permeating all conversations is the state of the market and how it might play out the rest of this year.
The market and all its complexities will certainly be one of the questions posed to THOR Industries Inc. President & CEO Bob Martin, Forest River Inc CEO Doug Gaeddert and Winnebago Industries President & CEO Michel Happe during their time on stage this morning.
Kyle Greer, left, of Impel, an AI-powered Customer Lifecycle Management platform, meets with dealer personnel.
But that is only one of the highlights of the week-long conference, in which the nation’s largest co-op of dealerships assemble to learn PRVN program updates as well as network with each other and the 50-plus vendor partners also on hand.
Among them was Chad Shepard, owner of Pete’s RV Center, who only recently joined PRVN.
“Yeah, we’re brand new to Priority Group. It’s been a long time coming and we’re super excited,” he told RVBusiness. “A lot of the dealers are in our great business are friends of ours already, so it’s a really good time to catch up and see all the improvements that they’ve made to give us a competitive advantage in the market. It’s something we’ve been trying our hardest to get into, and the way the stars align this year, we were able to get four of our eight stores in, so super exciting on that.”
But, again, the quiet and not-so-quiet conversations were dominated by the state of the market – especially how the flurry of tariffs is undermining consumer confidence. Dealers seemed to have a mixed bag of market activity, but none were turning cartwheels.
It was much the same report from the vendor partners, including the following three who spoke with RVBusiness about their thoughts on the market and how their respective companies are coping with the times as they are.
From left, Mark Boessler, Leanne Denman and Will Jarrett of Lippert.
Mark Boessler, Senior Vice President of Lippert Components Aftermarket
So, Q1 quite frankly was really favorable. And we led with a lot of new products to market in key categories: our air conditioning, towing, and safety groups. So, honestly, the show season was really positive, and dealer receptiveness was positive as well. So, I’d say the start of the year proved to be fortuitous for us.
Lippert’s leadership is so focused on new product development and what’s in the pipeline. And many of those products never come to market because of market changes or the price points maybe weren’t finalized or ready to be in the market. But new product development is really a big thing for us, obviously, as we try to continue expanding our core lines. And I would say that we’re pretty invested into it.
As far as the rest of the year, I think it’s going to be a lot of waves. I think, ultimately, it’s the sooner we could put to bed what a ‘new norm’ is – and find consistency in that norm – I think everybody will be able to manage more consistently in where do products finally land in pricing. A retail customer wants consistency, the dealer wants consistency, distribution wants consistency, and we want consistency. So, as soon as the (tariff) deals are done, we’re going to have really good consistency.
Rich Elliott
Rich Elliott, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Progress Manufacturing
I hear a lot of different things and I feel like it changes daily, right? Costs are going up, but sales are good or sales aren’t goo. And it’s different in different parts of the country.
But we’re still optimistic on how the season’s going to shake out. We did what we’re calling a ‘price revolution’ in January, where we went down in price – kind of crazy in the face of potential tariffs. But we did that, and our sales have gone way up. So, we’re happy with how the year started out for us personally, but as we get into the season now we need the retail sales to really come and help all of us, especially the dealers.
(On the impact of tariffs) I get that question a lot. We’re an American-made company, so Equal-i-zer’s 100% American made. Even with the price change, we didn’t change how or where we were doing this price revolution, we just gave a lower price. But tariffs, how they impact us is that we still see it’s a supply and demand game, right? So, we are not tied into a lot in China. Our e2s hitches do come from Taiwan, so there’s a smaller impact versus a Chinese-made hitch.
But with Equal-i-zer, what we found is the steel infrastructure here in the States is not necessarily ready for everybody to come back and do everything here like President Trump might want it to be, so then it becomes a supply-and-demand game. Simple economics, right? So, if there’s greater demand, the price goes up. Our steel hasn’t gone up significantly here domestically yet, but we anticipate that it likely will. And I’m not blaming the steel companies. I’d probably do the same thing if I was sitting in their shoes. But our aluminum’s already been hit here domestically. Our domestic aluminum that goes into our Flash Ball mounts is already up 30%. So that puts us in a situation to try to figure out how to best handle that.
From left, Brittany Hall, Serina Ojeda and Ben Johnson of Meyer Distributing
Ben Johnson, Director of Sales, Meyer Distributing
Meyer is strong right now. Being a private, family-owned company is probably the best position for any company to be in right now. We feel like that matches the dealership aspect more than anything out there. Clearly, there’s (dealer) acquisitions happening – some of the larger groups can do it – and we are supporting those acquisitions. But we love servicing the brick-and-mortar mom-and-pop private family-owned dealerships.
Meyer has continued to invest heavily in hub-and-spoke model distribution. So, being able to house product across our 11 distribution centers across the country, and adding more and more crossdock locations across the country to service more than 80% of the U.S. and Canadian population next day with our delivery fleet. That recipe has proven itself for decades now and still continues to show us some growth this year.
I mean, partnership with the dealer is far and beyond the source of where success comes from. When it comes to anything that may happen – whether you might not get your part on time like we originally promised, or if you just need support on a return to get stuff taken care of –we have a relationship with the vendor so we are there to help with any of those circumstances.
RVing in New England,” the weekly Facebook Live show hosted by Bob Zagami and John DiPietro of the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), this week takes a deep dive into the annual survey from KOA with Scott Bahr of Cairn Consulting. “Always one of our most popular shows each year. Scott Bahr joins us tonight to talk about the highlights of this year’s annual report and the research done by Cairn Consulting Group. The most extensive report in our industry on campers and trends.”
PORTLAND, Ore., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Dyrt, has launched Drive Time, a new feature that allows campers to instantly find campsites within a predetermined amount of driving time from their current location, according to a press release.
Drive Time is now available to everyone in The Dyrt community of campers with a PRO membership. The process is simple: Download The Dyrt app, upgrade to PRO, click Drive Time on the map, toggle to the preferred amount of time it would take to drive to a campsite, and campers can immediately view all results within that driving time.
“Camping is the quintessential weekend activity, but that also means that your time is fairly limited,” says The Dyrt CEO Kevin Long. “You don’t want to spend so many hours driving on Friday and Sunday that it makes your Saturday less enjoyable. Drive Time is the perfect way to immediately unlock every camping option available to you within your preferred driving time. It’s also great for discovering new places close to home you never knew about.”
The Dyrt PRO members already have access to dozens of filters to help them find the exact type of campground they’re looking for, and the Drive Time feature enhances that lineup. In addition to finding a campsite within a specific timeframe from their current location, Drive Time is a great planning tool as well.
For example, while in The Dyrt app, change “Find camping within a driving distance from current location” to “Denver.” Set it to view campgrounds within 1.5 hours of driving, click “View Results” and in a matter of seconds 385 campgrounds, RV parks, free overnight parking areas and more are mapped out clearly for the user. It’s also helpful for situations where a campground may be nearby “as the crow flies,” but there’s no convenient direct route to get there.
“Trying to figure out where to go camping every weekend was the reason I started The Dyrt in the first place,” says Sarah Smith, founder of The Dyrt. “Drive Time would have helped immensely in those days. We would have set it for one hour and made it our mission to stay at every campground in the surrounding area.”
If you’re a PRO member, try it out for yourself. If not, sign up for a seven-day free trial before you hit the road.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of a lengthy posting by REI on its website on April 9.
Are you an REI customer concerned about Trump’s cuts to national parks? Then the co-op has a message for you: We messed up.
In an extraordinary announcement posted to REI’s social media accounts on Wednesday, April 9, REI’s new president spoke directly to the retailer’s millions of customers. Mary Beth Laughton, a longtime board member who officially took the reins of the company on March 31, said REI had “made a mistake” by signing a January letter in support of Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick for Secretary of the Department of the Interior.
REI joined dozens of other outdoor groups in the letter, including the nonprofit PeopleForBikes, the Outdoor Industry Association, and many other advocacy organizations.
The co-op signed the letter because it “wanted a seat at the table,” Laughton said in her video message. But in the months since then, Laughton acknowledged that Burgum and Trump have made decisions that endanger access to public lands, causing REI members to “share their disappointment” with the co-op.
As a result, she officially retracted REI’s endorsement of Burgum, who oversees the National Park Service as part of his job as Interior Secretary.
“Signing that letter was a mistake,” Laughton said in a video posted to Instagram. “The actions that the administration has taken in regards to public lands are completely at odds with the values of REI.”
BROOKLYN, New York – BioLite and Goal Zero, two pioneers in the portable power and off-grid energy sector, Tuesday (April 15) announced that BioLite acquired Goal Zero, bringing together two industry leaders dedicated to innovation, impact, and building an energy future that is accessible to all, according to a release.
With a shared mission to provide reliable power to adventurers, families at home, and communities around the world, this acquisition marks a milestone in the evolution of off-grid energy. By uniting BioLite’s award-winning designs and business model with Goal Zero’s industry-leading solar and high-capacity power technology, the combined company will deliver a comprehensive vision for supporting life beyond the grid.
“Together, we embody the whole front of energy,” said Jonathan Cedar, CEO of BioLite, “From portable power to lighting, cooking to refrigeration, we fully serve a customer across all critical touchpoints of their energy needs. In a fragmented landscape, we are committed to doubling down as a trusted destination for outdoor energy with names you recognize and depend on both in the outdoors and at home.”
“Ten years ago, Goal Zero pioneered the creation of the portable power category for the outdoors,” added David Grayson, VP of Outdoor Market Sales. “With BioLite, we are thrilled to build the next chapter of outdoor energy and introduce a new generation of customers to the world of renewables and rechargeables, offering a compelling and high-performing alternative to gas and disposables.”
The BioLite and Goal Zero brands will continue in the marketplace while combining the core sales, operations, marketing, and engineering teams. The combined business will continue to operate under the ownership of BioLite and the leadership of Founder and CEO, Jonathan Cedar. Users can expect to see customer favorites from both brands stay on shelves and online and a full pipeline of product innovation starting in Fall 2025. In addition to core outdoor channels, the organization will continue to expand into the Home Energy space in 2025 and beyond with larger offerings designed to service an increasingly unreliable grid.
“To go from competitors to colleagues is an incredible transformation that, ultimately, directly benefits our end users and retail partners,” says Cedar, “As we weave our two brand stories together over the coming year, we’re excited for our respective loyal customer bases to learn more about the products available and how this all furthers our vision of Energy For All.”
Outdoor customers and industry professionals will get their first look at the new organization’s 2026 product lineup at the Switchback Tradeshow on June 16, 2025. Offering a view into the Future of Camp Energy and Off-Grid Power, visitors can expect to see a robust offering across portable power, lighting, cooking, and cooling and how the solutions work together to deliver a complete energy ecosystem that is easy to use and built on renewable technologies.
The combined scale will also enhance both brands’ ability to drive social impact, expanding initiatives that bring clean energy solutions to off-grid communities globally. By pairing BioLite’s established Africa-based impact partnerships with Goal Zero’s solar-generator portfolio, the unified organization can meet the growing demands of emerging markets looking to leapfrog the traditional grid.
About BioLite
BioLite is a social enterprise that develops and distributes off-grid energy products for people living beyond the traditional grid. Serving outdoor, home, and emerging markets, the self-reliant energy company has reached over 15 million users with innovative power, lighting, and cooking solutions. The company has received numerous recognitions, including the CES Innovation Award, Popular Science’s Best of What’s New, Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards, BusinessWeek’s Most Promising Social Enterprise, and a nomination for Outdoor Retailer’s Inspiration Awards. Headquartered in Brooklyn, N.Y., the company was founded in 2009 by Jonathan Cedar and Alec Drummond. Discover more about BioLite at BioLiteEnergy.com.
About Goal Zero
A global leader in clean, consumer power solutions, Goal Zero created the portable power station category in 2009, following a humanitarian mission to bring sustainable energy to those in need. Since then, it has evolved its clean power solutions to meet expanding customer needs from emergency outages at home to professional and outdoor recreation needs at the campsite, tailgate, worksite, or off-grid events. Their solar panels, power stations, and accessories allow you to power anything, anywhere. For more information, visit www.GoalZero.com.
NEW YORK CITY, – The Super Slim Solid State Battery from Renogy has been named the Best RV Battery (2025) by Expert Consumers, a recognition that underscores its innovation, safety and performance in the RV and overlanding market, according to a release. As RV owners and off-grid enthusiasts increasingly demand reliable, space-efficient, and high-performing power solutions, the award highlights Renogy’s leadership in addressing these needs.
Best RV Battery
Renogy Super Slim Solid State Battery – an ultra-thin, high-performance energy solution designed for tight spaces, offering advanced safety, durability, and connectivity for RV and off-grid applications.
What is a Solid State Battery?
Solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs) differ from traditional lithium-ion batteries by utilizing inorganic solid electrolytes instead of liquid or gel-based electrolytes. This technology offers enhanced safety, higher energy density, and longer cycle life, making SSLBs the most promising advancement in battery technology. As solid-state batteries gain adoption, they are expected to replace conventional lithium and lead-acid batteries in various applications, including RV power systems.
The Renogy 12-volt, 104Ah Super Slim Solid State Lithium Battery sets a new standard for compact energy storage. With a thickness of just 61mm (2.4 inches), it is designed for installation in tight spaces, such as behind or under seats, making it an ideal choice for truck campers and 4×4 vehicles. This ultra-thin profile, combined with advanced semi-solid-state technology, ensures maximum usability without compromising safety or performance.
Expert Consumers cited the battery’s combination of innovation and reliability in its selection process. A spokesperson for the group stated, “The Renogy Super Slim Solid State Battery redefines what is possible in compact power solutions. Its safety features, space-saving design, and long lifespan make it a standout choice for RV and off-grid applications.”
Improving Thermal Stability
The battery features semi-solid-state cells that heat up nearly nine times slower than traditional lithium batteries, significantly enhancing thermal stability and reducing the risk of thermal runaway. Its solid electrolyte eliminates risks associated with leaks or fires, providing RV owners with peace of mind on their journeys. Designed to withstand high temperatures and vibrations, it ensures consistent performance, even in extreme environments.
Durability is further supported by its impressive performance metrics. The battery boasts a cycle life of 6,000 cycles at 80% depth of discharge, ensuring years of reliable power. Its high discharge capacity of 200A supports seamless operation with a 2000W inverter, allowing users to power essential appliances like refrigerators and lighting with ease. The battery’s ability to charge at low temperatures—down to 14°F (-10°C)—further enhances its suitability for diverse climates and terrains.
In addition to its robust safety and performance, the battery incorporates connectivity features that enhance user experience. Bluetooth and CAN integration enable real-time monitoring via the Renogy ONE display and the DC Home app. This functionality simplifies energy management and ensures users stay informed about their power usage and battery health, an increasingly important feature for modern off-grid adventurers.
Renogy, a global leader in off-grid solar power solutions, has a well-established reputation for providing high-quality energy products. Headquartered in Ontario, California, the company operates in over 30 countries and maintains 11 global research and development sites. Renogy specializes in solar panels, charge controllers, inverters, batteries, and other components that enable users to build customized off-grid energy systems. The company’s products are designed to be practical, accessible, and DIY-friendly, reflecting its mission to make renewable energy more widely available.
The Super Slim Solid State Battery is part of Renogy’s broader commitment to innovation in energy storage technology. As the RV and overlanding markets grow, there is increasing demand for solutions that combine compact design, high safety standards, and reliable performance. Solid-state technology represents a significant advancement, offering increased efficiency, longer lifespan, and greater resilience to extreme operating conditions compared to traditional lithium and lead-acid batteries.
This recognition by Expert Consumers aligns with broader trends in the RV and off-grid markets, where the need for compact, reliable, and safe power solutions continues to rise. The ability to store energy efficiently and safely while minimizing space requirements is essential for RV owners and overlanders seeking to maximize both performance and convenience.
