Upfront
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2023 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards Nomination Process – Ends 9/18!
Christian Wissmuller | MMR GlobalUpfront | August 30, 2023The nomination process for the 2023 Dealers' Choice Awards (DCAs) has now begun. Read More... -
NAMM Announces the Creation of Member Services
Christian Wissmuller | MMR GlobalUpfront | August 24, 2023In August, NAMM, the world’s largest not-for-profit music trade organization representing the $17 billion music industry, introduced Member Services, a strategic initiative to elevate the value and benefits all NAMM members receive as part of the global association. Read More... -
XCHANGE HD Worldwide Launch, Allowing Vendors Instant Access to Global Hardware Distribution
Christian Wissmuller | MMR GlobalUpfront | August 17, 2023XCHANGE HD expands the XCHANGE Market Platform to provide next-gen distribution of music hardware to any part of the world. Read More... -
Mark Terry Announces Retirement After 35 Years of Excellence in the Professional Audio and Musical Products Industry
Christian Wissmuller | MMR GlobalPeopleUpfront | August 16, 2023Mark Terry, a distinguished figure in the professional audio and musical products industry, has announced his pending retirement after an illustrious career spanning over 35 years. Read More... -
MMR Dealer Survey: Guitar & Bass Cases and Gig Bags
Christian Wissmuller | MMR GlobalUpfront | August 16, 2023How to get your fretted instrument to practice, lessons, or gigs without that precious cargo getting bashed about? Cases and bags to the rescue! Read More... -
Korg USA Inc. Appointed Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Audient
Christian Wissmuller | MMR GlobalUpfront | August 16, 2023Korg USA Inc. announces that it has been appointed the exclusive U.S. distributor of Audient products, effective as of September 1, 2023. Read More... -
Alfred Music to Be Exclusive Distributor of Tyler S. Grant Music Works, LLC
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | August 11, 2023Alfred Music has annoucned that they have signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Tyler S. Grant Music Works, LLC. Read More... -
Avid Technology Enters into Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by an Affiliate of STG for $1.4 Billion
Christian Wissmuller | MMR GlobalUpfront | August 10, 2023Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID), a leading technology provider that powers the media and entertainment industry, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of STG in an all-cash transaction valuing Avid at approximately $1.4 billion, inclusive of Avid’s net debt. Read More... -
Rousseau Mouthpieces Appoints St. Louis Music as Exclusive Distributor for USA & Canada
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | August 10, 2023Rousseau Mouthpieces has announced the appointment of St. Louis Music as its exclusive distributor for the USA and Canada. Read More... -
Coming in the September 2023 issue of MMR!
Christian Wissmuller | MMR GlobalUpfront | August 6, 2023The September issue of MMR shines the spotlight on Fretted Instruments and how to best prepare for the vitally important Holiday Sales Season! Read More... -
Gator Storms the Cable Market with Launch of Cableworks Brand
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | August 4, 2023Gator, a leading manufacturer of cases, bags, and stands for the music and pro audio industries, is proud to announce the official launch of its new Cableworks brand. Read More... -
Senseney Music Announces Sale to Prominent Missouri Music Dealer
Christian Wissmuller | Upfront | August 2, 2023Senseney Music, a leader in supporting music education for over 45 years, will continue to serve the greater Wichita community and beyond under a new name and ownership. Read More...