Industry appointments, executive moves, profiles, and the people making news.
Guitar Center has named Jennifer Hatton president of Music & Arts, the company's school music division. Hatton brings nearly three decades of education sector leadership, most recently as chief growth…
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has issued the oral testimony that was delivered by NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak before the Office of the United States Trade Representative…
Dept: Upfront Q&Aby Christian Wissmuller PQ: “Today’s customer is highly informed and often prefers to explore independently before engaging with a sales associate. We wanted to empower that behavior, not interrupt…
C.F. Martin & Co. today announced the appointment of Blaine Phillips to its Board of Directors and the addition of Matthew Kennedy to its Executive Leadership Team (ELT), further strengthening…
ESP Guitars, one of the world’s most respected guitar and bass manufacturers, has announced that Matt Masciandaro, the company’s president and CEO of the brand’s USA operations for the past…
The Adam Hall Group is continuing its international growth trajectory in 2026: the globally active event technology manufacturer from Neu-Anspach welcomes the US-based All Music Group as a new distribution…
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®), a global innovator of professional loudspeaker systems and technologies, announces a new distribution partnership with Clean Sound & Light SRL, a Romania-based provider of professional audio,…
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced that Carolyn Grant, longtime leader of its Carlsbad-based Museum of Making Music (MoMM) and member of…
Seiichi Yamaguchi has been named President of Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA), effective April 1, 2026. Current President Tom Sumner will retire later in 2026. Seiichi Yamaguchi is currently Managing…
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, announced today that Erin Block has been appointed director of data and analytics. Block brings more…
DANSR is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew Buckley in the role of Asst. National Sales Manager. Andrew has an undergrad degree in Music Education, a Masters and DMA…
Samson Distribution LLC, a leader in professional audio solutions, today announced the appointment of Ty Vaughn as Head of Product Development. In this role, Vaughn will lead the company’s product…
