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News April 9, 2015

Why Trade Shows Matter

In the summer of 2013 the Music Industries Association of Canada (MIAC) canceled its scheduled September trade show and closed its doors. A forty-one year old fraternity of musical instrument…

MMR Staff
Apr 9, 2015
News April 9, 2015

Five Things You Must Know About Instagram

Instagram has exploded in popularity in recent years and can represent an amazing opportunity for your business. But before you jump on the bandwagon, there are some things you must…

MMR Staff
Apr 9, 2015
News April 8, 2015

The Case for the Airline Case

What does the Federal Aviation Administration have to do with the MI business? More than you might think. Most times when I’m getting on a plane going to or coming…

MMR Staff
Apr 8, 2015
News April 8, 2015

Music Sales swoops for Carisch

The Music Sales Group has bought Italian printed music business Carisch from the Monzino Group. Carisch is an educational music publisher with a history dating back to 1887.Before the acquisition…

MMR Staff
Apr 8, 2015
News April 8, 2015

If it Matters to Them, Shouldn't it Matter to You?

It became pretty clear, fairly early on in the process of compiling information for this year’s “Green Issue,” that the subjects of “environmentally sound business practices,” “going green,” “reducing one’s…

MMR Staff
Apr 8, 2015
News April 7, 2015

Roland Supports National Autism Awareness Day

As part of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on April 2, 2015, Roland U.S. joined thousands of landmarks, religious institutions, businesses, and communities in more than 130 countries, as Autism Speaks,…

MMR Staff
Apr 7, 2015
News April 7, 2015

Full Compass Names Livezey Vice President

Full Compass Systems has announced that Cristin Livezey has expanded her role to vice president of Finance and Procurement. In addition to managing the company’s financial accounting, Cristin will now…

MMR Staff
Apr 7, 2015
News April 2, 2015

Line 6 Names Ryle President

Line 6, Inc. has announced Marcus Ryle has assumed the role of president, effective April 1, 2015. His appointment completes some planned organizational changes following the purchase last year by…

MMR Staff
Apr 2, 2015
News April 2, 2015

Yamaha Forms Professional Audio Division

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that it is forming the Professional Audio division to provide a stronger, more unified presence in the live sound, recording, and sound installation…

MMR Staff
Apr 2, 2015