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People April 18, 2017

Korg Names Witt Product Marketing Manager

​Korg USA has created a new position to aid in the marketing and product development for their growing line of guitar brands. Corey Witt, a seasoned marketing professional and previous…

MMR Staff
Apr 18, 2017
People April 13, 2017

KMC Names Deibler Pro Audio Sales Developent Manager

KMC has announced the appointment of Derik Deibler to the newly created position of KMC Pro Audio sales development manager, reporting directly to KMC vice president of Sales James Tsaptsinos.…

MMR Staff
Apr 13, 2017
People April 6, 2017

Boston Brass Joins Yamaha Artist Family

Yamaha Artist Services has announced that Boston Brass has joined the Yamaha Artist Family. Formed in 1986 by music students at Boston University, Boston Brass is a classical and jazz…

MMR Staff
Apr 6, 2017
People April 5, 2017

New CEO, as Pioneer DJ restructures

Pioneer DJ Corporation has restructured its board of directors with Yoshiaki Ide (pictured)appointed chairman, while Akio Moriwaki steps into the role of president and CEO. New CEO, Akio Moriwaki has over 30…

MMR Staff
Apr 5, 2017
People April 4, 2017

AVA Named Distribution Representative for Fulcrum Acoustics

Fulcrum Acoustic has appointed AVA Audio Visual Associates, Inc. (AVA) as their exclusive distribution representative for the Lower Midwest region. AVA is responsible for Fulcrum Acoustic product sales and support throughout Missouri,…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2017
People April 4, 2017

Watson Named Director of ChamSys USA

Following the acquisition of Southampton, UK-based ChamSys Ltd. by Chauvet, Phil Watson will be assuming a new role as director of ChamSys USA, Inc. In his new position, Watson will be…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2017
People April 4, 2017

KMC Names Deibler Pro Audio Sales Development Manager

Strengthening the depth of its Pro Audio sales team, KMC has announced the appointment of Derik Deibler to the newly created position of KMC Pro Audio Sales development manager, reporting directly to…

MMR Staff
Apr 4, 2017
People March 29, 2017

Q&A: Tracy Hoeft, president, Michael Kelly Guitars

Founder and president of US guitar manufacturer Michael Kelly, tells MMR how he found success targeting a niche market. Tracy Hoeft founded Michael Kelly Guitars in 1999 after seven years of working…

MMR Staff
Mar 29, 2017
People March 24, 2017

INTERVIEW: Gil Soucy, VP and general manager, Hamer Guitars

‘The Original Boutique Electric Guitar Custom Shop’ is back! Anyone who grew up listening to – and watching – rock artists of the ‘70s and ‘80s is familiar with Hamer Guitars, whether…

MMR Staff
Mar 24, 2017
People March 23, 2017

Gagliano Joins Cordoba as Director Of Brand Management

​Cordoba Music Group has announced that Rick Gagliano has been named director of Brand Management. With over 25 years in Musical Instrument retail, product development and management, Gagliano will oversee…

MMR Staff
Mar 23, 2017