NORTHEAST Video Promo Pays Homage to The Sopranos

NORTHEAST Show Video Promo Pays Homage to The Sopranos

The promo video mimics the legendary show’s opening credits shot by shot.

When one thinks of Northern New Jersey, two great shows come to mind: The Sopranos and the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show. 

As the countdown to the 2023 iteration of AASP/NJ’s flagship show continues, promotion for the show heats up with its latest promotional video that is sure to inspire automotive and collision professionals to head down to the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, N.J. March 17-19 … and maybe make a pit stop at Pizzaland, too. 

The video (watch here) mimics the legendary show’s opening credits shot by shot from the viewpoint of the driver as he exits the Lincoln Tunnel, enters the New Jersey Turnpike and winds up at his final destination — the MEC, home to the NORTHEAST show.

“It’s always fun to come up with new ways to promote NORTHEAST,” said Thomas Greco, event manager for the NORTHEAST and secretary of the AASP/NJ. “We thought something cool might be to try and recreate the iconic opening of what is universally referred to as one of the greatest TV shows of all time, The Sopranos. After all, both shows take place right here in Northern New Jersey.”

The names of the show’s “stars” — industry professionals who will lead this year’s NORTHEAST educational slate (sponsored by AirPro Diagnostics) such as Mike Anderson, Aaron Schulenburg and Tim Ronak — flash by during the promo as the viewer begins to get glimpses of who is driving the car, which turns out to be a familiar face from the NORTHEAST Show.

“We hope people have as much fun watching it as we did making it,” said Greco. “More importantly, we hope it reminds people that NORTHEAST is coming up next month which means it’s time to register and sign up to see all the automotive service industry ‘stars’ mentioned in the video.”

Every March, thousands of industry professionals attend NORTHEAST to take in the latest and greatest equipment and innovations showcased on the show floor, interact with their peers face-to-face and obtain national-level education from some of the industry’s top presenters. To sign up for classes and bring a friend for free, visit aaspnjnortheast.com/education.

This year, AASP/NJ introduces the inaugural Bodywork Bowl Collision Repair Skills Competition on Saturday, March 18. This new addition to the show provides collision repairers with a chance to compete among their peers in the categories of estimating, welding or painting for a chance to win a $500 cash prize. 

Other opportunities include a chance to be one of 10 lucky winners who will walk away with $500 in NORTHEAST dollars which can be applied to any purchase at the show. All attendees who pre-register for NORTHEAST 2023 will automatically be entered into drawings held through the show weekend. Winners must be present.

Pre-register now for a free badge to attend the show at aaspnjnortheast.com. For more information on AASP/NJ, visit aaspnj.org.

You May Also Like

Auto Care Association Applauds FTC, DOJ Comments on Right to Repair

The comments were in support of the renewal and expansion of exemptions facilitating consumers’ and businesses’ right to repair their own products.

The Auto Care Association is applauding recent comments the FTC and DOJ made supporting renewal and expansion of exemptions facilitating consumers’ and businesses’ right to repair their own products.

"Auto Care Association supports the Joint Comment of the DOJ and the FTC encouraging the Librarian of Congress to renew and expand repair-related exemptions that would promote competition in markets for replacement parts, repair and maintenance services, as well as facilitate competition in markets for repairable products," said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association. "In particular, on behalf of the entire automotive aftermarket, Auto Care Association agrees with the DOJ and the FTC that the Class 7 exemption to allow vehicle owners and repair facilities greater access to vehicle diagnostic and telematics data for monitoring purposes is critically important to lower the cost of repairs, improve access to repair services, and minimize costly and inconvenient delays." 

Auto Care Association Launches REPAIR Act Video Campaign

In the new campaign, shop owners from across the U.S. share their stories on the increased challenges independent repair shops are facing with accessing repair data to service their customers’ vehicles.

AASP/NJ Mourns Loss of Board Member Sam Mikhail

Mikhail was an AASP/NJ Hall of Famer and served on the AASP/NJ board for decades.

SCRS Announces Podium as Newest Corporate Member

Podium provide solutions that allow collision repair centers to capitalize on messaging, customer feedback, online reviews, selling products and requesting payments.

WIN Announces 2024 Most Influential Women Award Recipients

The Most Influential Women awards honor women whose career achievements have enhanced the collision repair industry.

Other Posts

SCRS Announces Opti-Coat as Newest Corporate Member

SCRS has welcomed Opti-Coat, an industry leader in ceramic coatings and car care products, as their newest corporate member.

Auto Care Association Certified as Great Place to Work

This prestigious award is a testament to the association’s commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive and dynamic work environment for its employees.

GCIA to Hold Meeting on Streamlining Operations

The March 19 meeting will feature Lee Rush, manager of Business Consulting Services for Sherwin-Williams.

SUN Collision to Exhibit at NORTHEAST Show

SUN Collision will feature its new Repair Package solution at the 2024 NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show March 15-17.