NAMM Congratulates the 2020 Top 100 Awards Dealers
NAMM has announced the list of enterprising music product retailers to be honored at the organization's Top 100 Dealer Awards. Now in its tenth year, the annual awards honor retailers…
Yamaha Names Hibser as District Manager, School Service Dealer Sales
Yamaha Corporation of America has announced that Rachel Hibser has joined the company as the Midwest District Manager for School Service Sales, effective October 5. She reports to Chris Dolson,…
Mexican Dealer Pumps Up Land Rover Defender Intro With CHAUVET DJ
Land Rover Puebla (Mexico) created a launch video and glitzy ongoing display for the new Land Rover Defenders with help from a collection of CHAUVET DJ fixtures. The dealership had…
Reverb Sellers Continue to See Strong Sales in Q3
Reverb has announced that its third quarter gross merchandise sales were $205.1 million—a significant increase when compared to the same time period last year. The company attributes the continued growth to…
To Good Effect: Suppliers Report Strong FX Cymbal Sales in 2020
Nearly every acoustic drum kit includes the “standard” cymbals: crash, ride, and hi hat. While individual playing style and ability of course distinguish one drummer from another, for players looking…
Turning Crisis Into Creativity: Guitar Sales Soar During the 2020 Pandemic
[caption id="attachment_73476" align="alignleft" width="460"] Tom Bedell[/caption] “In mid-March, I would never have thought I’d be able to say that Fender is going to have the biggest sales year in its…
Bang Your Head(s)! Drum Head Sales Trends
Have you noticed any significant shifts when it comes to drum heads, on either the player or vendor sides of the equation? “Since COVID-19 became an issue, I’ve discovered that…
ESP Guitars Presents New Guitar Workshop Series
ESP Guitars has announced their new workshop series, featuring endorsee Michael Rubin, a School of Rock owner and instructor and the lead guitarist of NYC-based rock bands King Falcon and…
Vote for the Dealers' Choice Awards - Deadline is October 31!
Voting for the Dealers Choice Awards is now open. Only current subscribers to MMR Magazine get to vote. Voting will close on October 31 at 12:00 pm (PST).
QSC Welcomes Lee to APAC Sales Team
QSC is pleased to announce Paul Lee has joined QSC as APAC Business Development Manager – Systems. In his new role, Paul will be responsible for growing the Systems business…
Fender Introduces Online Dealer Meeting Experience Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
[caption id="attachment_73066" align="alignleft" width="357"] Tammy Van Donk[/caption] When the MI industry began to brace for the challenges of COVID-19 this spring, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) didn’t waste any time…
All Pro Integrated Systems Welcomes Two Industry Veterans to Lead Installations & Midwest Sales
[caption id="attachment_72915" align="alignleft" width="460"] Clint Aull[/caption] All Pro Integrated Systems is pleased to announce the addition of two industry veterans to help lead the growth of the company. Clint Aull…