European Beat: Stay positive’ UK dealers told
UK trade body, the Music Industries Association, is forecasting further turbulence for the UK market, as it continues to reposition itself within a modern retail environment.The overall message from the…
European Beat: Fender Nixes Musikmesse
It looks like there is going to be a massive Fender-shaped hole in this year’s Musikmesse in Frankfurt.The trade show, which runs from April 15th to 18th (with consumer days…
Levy’s Appoints Burger International Sales Manager
Levy’s Leathers has appointed Ted Burger as Levy’s international sales manager. Burger is a former professional guitarist and graduate of the State University of New York at Fredonia with a…
JodyJazz Expands Global Reach
JodyJazz, a saxophone mouthpiece brand, has announced a significant expansion of its international business in 2014. The company reported a 20% increase in sales overall and that now for the…
Peavey Reorganizes Manufacturing Under New Globalization Plan
Peavey Electronics Corporation recently announced that the company is reorganizing its worldwide manufacturing assets as part of a new globalization plan to ensure continued growth worldwide. The reorganization includes focusing…
Peavey Reorganizes Manufacturing Under New Globalization Plan
Peavey Electronics Corporation is reorganizing its worldwide manufacturing assets as part of a new globalization plan to ensure continued growth worldwide. The reorganization includes focusing US-based manufacturing on Peavey’s premium…
Harman Professional Names Tarkiainen Vice President, Global Marketing
Harman Professional has appointed Erik Tarkiainen as vice president of Global Marketing and in doing so signaled its intent to advance its branding and communications with stronger understanding and engagement…
PMC International Drum Month Programs
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) is encouraging want-to-be drummers to visit their local participating music retailer during International Drum Month (May 2014) to get a free bag of cool stuff…
2014 NAMM Show - The Global Ecosystem
There’s always gear and product, but the NAMM Show is about people,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond about this winter’s annual gathering in Anaheim. “The absolute diversity of…
Fishman Appoints Wilson as International Sales Manager
Fishman has appointed Iain Wilson as international sales manager.In this capacity, Wilson’s primary role will be the development of strategies to increase sales in each of Fishman’s current export markets…
Harman Professional Names Mogensen Regional Support Manager, Asia
Harman Professional has promoted Rasmus Mogensen to the position of regional support manager, Asia, at Martin Professional Singapore. Mogensen had previously served as a regional support manager and in field…
Harman Professional Appoints Stenvinkel As Head of Martin Professional Asia Pacific
Harman Professional has appointed Jonas Stenvinkel as head, Martin Professional Asia Pacific with permanent base in Singapore. Stenvinkel, who previously served as sales director of EMEA North, will lead Martin…