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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
DJ Oliver Heldens Named Brand Ambassador and Product Consultant at Denon DJ
Denon DJ has announced that DJ Oliver Heldens is the newest brand ambassador and product consultant for the company’s new Prime Series SC5000 media player and X1800 club mixer. Both pieces…
Momentum Audio Sales Named U.S. Distributor of Ehrlund
Momentum Audio Sales has added Swedish Microphone Manufacturer Ehrlund to its line-up of MI/Pro Audio products for exclusive distribution in the U.S. market. Ehrlund joins British audio manufacturer Audient, synthesizer maker Modal Electronics and Analogue Solutions, and…
Shure Named One of 2016’s ‘Best and Brightest Companies to Work For’
For the sixth year in a row, Shure Incorporated has been selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For® in the Nation by the National Association for…
DANSR Promotes Murphy to Sales Manager
DANSR, Inc. has promoted Stephanie Murphy to DANSR sales manager. Stephanie joined DANSR in 2013 primarily to manage the Vandoren JUNO dealer applications. “We realized very quickly Stephanie possessed great customer…
KMC Named U.S. Distributor for Natal Drums
KMC has announced that it has been appointed to serve as the exclusive United States distributor of Natal Drums & Percussion, according to KMC Music vice president of Merchandising Roger Hart.…