There’s More than One Reason to Refer to $$$ as ‘Green’
MMR has been running our annual “Green Issue” for a few years now and, generally speaking, reader reaction has been very positive. Who doesn’t like trees and chirping birds and…
Trade Regrets: Ikutaro Kakehashi
While there has not yet (as of 12:00 pm ET, April 3) been an official announcement issued by the Roland Corporation, there have been numerous reports that the company’s founder Ikutaro…
2017 Marks 20th Year of Hal Leonard Winona State University Scholarship
In 1997, Hal Leonard worked with Winona State University to create a scholarship that would honor their founders, the late Harold “Hal” Edstrom, Everett “Leonard” Edstrom, and Roger Busdicker. All…
Ted Baker SoHo Installs Ashly Amps
A Ted Baker store in the SoHo district of New York City has installed an Ashly nX4004 four-channel amplifier and an Ashly KLR-2000 amplifier into the location to complement the…
After Three Decades of Service, Young Set to Retire from YCA
On Friday, March 31, Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that, effective June 30, Rick Young will retire from the company following a distinguished, 30-year career. Young has most recently served…
St. Louis Music Announces Spring Savings Promotion
St. Louis Music has announced the start of their “Buy More, Save More” promotion, which rewards dealers with a $50 discount or savings pass for every $1000 they spend in the…
Avid Announces Schedule for Avid Connect 2017
On March 30, Avid announced the agenda for Avid Connect 2017, the annual gathering of the Avid Customer Association (ACA). Every year, hundreds of media industry leaders, technologists, and creative…
SOMM readies for dealer awards
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Normans links up for apprentice scheme
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JHS bolsters pro-audio sales team
JHS has boosted its pro-audio team, appointing Matt Flavell as its new Pro-Audio area sales manager for Southern UK and Ireland. Flavell was formerly part of Sony Music's Digital Operations Team,…
Schimmel Awards Top North American Dealers
Schimmel recently honored their top North American dealers at a special event in Anaheim, California. The piano company awarded Robert Lowrey Piano Experts of Toronto with the #1 Single-Store Dealer…
Michael Kelly Guitars Kickstarter Goal Complete in 48 Hours
The Michael Kelly Guitars Kickstarter campaign for the company’s new line of ultra lightweight guitars has been fully funded two times over in less than 48 hours. After the initial…