Editorial: Following Mary’s Lead
“Can anything elevate a middle school kid more than the experience of high quality music education?” asks the 2015 recipient of the Don Johnson Industry Service Award, Mary Luehrsen, in…
Manhasset Specialty Names Roberts President and General Manager
The Board of Directors of Manhasset Specialty Company has announced the hiring of Dan Roberts as president and general manager to replace Barry Heid, who is retiring from that position…
Hal Leonard Deal with G-Technology
At the AES Convention in November, G-Technology unveiled a $5 million strategic partnership with Hal Leonard to exclusively distribute G-Technology external storage solutions replete with complimentary Gobbler subscriptions. The deal goes into…
Backun Partners with Sodiam for Exclusive Distribution in China
Backun Musical Services Ltd., manufacturer of world-renowned clarinets and woodwind accessories has signed an agreement for the exclusive distribution of its products in China. The recent agreement caps a year…
Yamaha Takes Home Four Dealers' Choice Awards
Yamaha's John Schauer, Nithin Cherian, and Tom Sumner recieve the trophy for "Sound Reinforcement Line of the Year" from MMR executive editor Christian Wissmuller - one of four Dealers' Choice Awards won…
GC at the NAMM Show
Robert Clyne of Clyne Media with Guitar Center's vice president of communications & corporate affairs Christopher Ian Bennett and newly appointed EVP of merch, marketing, and ecomm Michael Amkreutz.
Mary Luehrsen - 2015 Don Johnson Industry Service Award Winner
MMR publisher Terry Lowe presents NAMM's Mary Luehrsen with the Don Johnson Industry Service Award in Anaheim on Saturday afternoon.
Eight New NAMM Board Members Elected
At its Annual Meeting of Members, held January 24 during the 2015 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) named eight new music industry professionals to its board…
Craigie Zildjian Honored at 2015 SheRocks Awards
Craigie Zildjian receives her trophy at this year's SheRocks Awards held during the NAMM Show in Anaheim.
Chauvet DJ Takes Home Two DCAs
The Chauvet DJ team with the hardware for the company's "two-fer" Dealers' Choice Award wins.
D'Addario Team Receives MMR Dealers' Choice Award
D'Addario once again wins "Accessory Line of the Year": Jim D'Addario, Peter D'Addario, Ari Simon, MMR editor Christian Wissmuller, and John D'Addario III.
Peavey Electronics Honored with NAMM Milestone Award
NAMM honored Peavey Electronics Corporation® with the Milestone Award for 50 years of service in the music products industry. The award recognizes retailers and manufacturers who have succeeded over the…