KENWOOD ANNOUNCES $300 CONSUMER MAIL-IN REBATE ON FLAGSHIP DVD/NAVIGATION RECEIVER

Dallas, TX (August 28, 2011) - Kenwood USA Corporation announced the September 1 launch of a consumer mail-in rebate program that focuses on its flagship in-dash DVD/navigation receiver, the DNX9980HD.

Dave Hoag, Vice President of Sales for Kenwood’s Consumer Electronics sector, said “Kenwood successfully drove dealer sell-through and increased average selling prices when we ran the consumer rebate program this summer in partnership with Garmin. We are now repeating the most effective area of this promotion by focusing on the flagship DNX9980HD and reinstating the $300 consumer mail-in rebate for a limited time. Considering the tough economy, this is a perfect time to drive consumer floor traffic to Kenwood Excelon dealers and increase ASPs in the process.”

Kenwood’s mail-in rebate program is in effect for consumer sales of the DNX9980HD that take place from September 1, 2011 through October 31, 2011. Consumers can qualify for a $300 mail-in rebate by registering their purchase as instructed in the program guidelines.

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Kenwood Corporate Information
Founded in 1961, Kenwood USA Corporation is a leading developer and manufacturer of audio and video products for home, car, and personal use. Offering more than 250 products, Kenwood is one of the three largest selling brands of audio and video entertainment products in the United States and is recognized by consumers and the consumer electronics industry for providing superior quality, reliability and value.
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Kenwood Communications, based in Suwanee, GA, established in 1983, maintains a leadership position in North and South America for mobile and portable two-way radios and custom systems. Clients include prominent federal, state and local government agencies and first responders and private industry including manufacturing, contracting, security, hospitality and education. Kenwood USA Corporation, based in Long Beach, CA, is the largest subsidiary of Kenwood Corporation (Japan).