In the Trenches

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In the Trenches August 19, 2017

Nominations open for MMR's 25th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards

MMR is inviting readers to participate in the selection of our 25th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards. Click here to submit your nominations for this year.    Nominations are open to everyone, but only subscribers to MMR will be able to…

MMR Staff
Aug 19, 2017
In the Trenches August 19, 2017

Nominations Open for MMR's 25th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards

MMR invites readers to participate in the selection of our 25th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards. Click here to submit your nominations for this year.    Nominations are open to everyone, but only subscribers to MMR will be able to…

MMR Staff
Aug 19, 2017
In the Trenches July 10, 2017

FEATURE: Dealers try their hand at hosting live performances

Live music was worth $9.3 billion in 2015, and it’s expected to continue to be the music industry’s chief revenue generator going forward, reaching nearly $11.7 billion in 2020, according…

MMR Staff
Jul 10, 2017
In the Trenches July 4, 2017

Barnes and Mullins upgrades online dealer facilities

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MMR Staff
Jul 4, 2017
In the Trenches June 21, 2017

Dealers and Yamaha Managers Tour Bösendorfer Vienna Factory

A select group of Bö​sendorfer dealers joined members of the Yamaha management team for a tour of the Bösendorfer factory in Wiener Neustadt, just south of Vienna, where they experienced…

MMR Staff
Jun 21, 2017
In the Trenches June 12, 2017

StompLight Fulfills Kickstarter Promises, Adds Dealers and Sales Reps

Models from StompLight® are now being sold directly to customers online after a successful Kickstarter campaign. Using the familiar and easy-to-use form of an effect pedal, the Stomplight allows users to change lighting…

MMR Staff
Jun 12, 2017
In the Trenches May 11, 2017

Hat’s Off to Our ‘Century Club’ MI Retailers!

Just as last May found us recognizing suppliers of musical instruments who have weathered changes in the market and popular culture, as well as personal challenges, in order to make…

MMR Staff
May 11, 2017