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Trade Regrets

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Details: Written by Christian Wissmuller; Parent Category: News; Category: Trade Regrets; Published: 12 April 2015

On April 12, MMR received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:

Denver Spence joined the music industry in 1968 after having been involved with his school marching bands and school band programs since he was in elementary school. He worked as a school road rep for Jenkins Music in Kansas City for two years before opening his own retail store in Ada, Oklahoma. Spence Music Company focused on school music as did a side business he created, Ban-Kor, which produced school band uniforms and accessories. After closing the store in 1982, Denver worked for several manufacturers including Leblanc, as a sales rep, and CG Conn and UMI as a District Manager. After running his own rep firm for a decade, Denver was hired by Gemeinhardt as a consultant for two years before his retirement in 2007.

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Supplier Scene

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Details: Written by MMR; Parent Category: News; Category: Supplier Scene; Published: 07 April 2015

As part of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on April 2, 2015, Roland U.S. joined thousands of landmarks, religious institutions, businesses, and communities in more than 130 countries, as Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, celebrated its sixth annual Light It Up Blue campaign — an ongoing initiative to raise the global awareness of autism. Autism currently affects 1 in 68 children in the United States and millions more worldwide.

In solidarity with those afflicted with autism worldwide, Roland U.S. lit up their social media sites in blue, provided the URL for donations, and encouraged participation from their fans. Roland U.S. employees also wore blue t-shirts and apparel to work on Thursday.

Supplier Scene

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Details: Written by MMR; Parent Category: News; Category: Supplier Scene; Published: 07 April 2015

On Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Ballroom on the west side of downtown Chicago, DPA Microphones, Lectrosonics, and Sound Devices will host the Sound Summit, Chicago, the second of many being planned throughout the U.S. as an informal mixing and discussion event for the audio community.

The event will be held from 3 pm to 8 pm, with short informational presentations from each of the manufacturers from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, followed by food, refreshments, and social time. Presentations by location sound practitioners will take place from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Representatives from all three companies will be available throughout the event to discuss the best practices for utilizing all three brands during a production.

People

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Details: Written by Christian Wissmuller; Parent Category: News; Category: People; Published: 07 April 2015

Full Compass Systems has announced that Cristin Livezey has expanded her role to vice president of Finance and Procurement. In addition to managing the company’s financial accounting, Cristin will now manage the Purchasing department as well.

Livezey joined Full Compass as a corporate controller in 2008 and helped to drive initiatives resulting in record sales. In 2010, she was promoted to vice president of Finance and has since been dedicated to deepening outside financial relationships, optimizing internal processes and controls, and managing cash flow to achieve profitable growth for the company.

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Details: Written by Christian Wissmuller; Parent Category: News; Category: People; Published: 02 April 2015

Line 6, Inc. has announced Marcus Ryle has assumed the role of president, effective April 1, 2015. His appointment completes some planned organizational changes following the purchase last year by Yamaha, coordinated and led by president and CEO Paul Foeckler.

“I have been privileged to lead Line 6, especially through the most important transition period in its history, all while keeping innovation alive and at the core of the company,” says Foeckler. “I’m especially proud of the company’s launch of AMPLIFi that revolutionized the amplifier market, as well as our first collaboration with Yamaha – the Variax Standard. We have continued to build on a great brand, and Line 6 is extremely well positioned for the future now as a part of Yamaha. I am confident that Marcus will lead the organization to even greater heights.”