Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
Gibson Brands has acquired HarmonyCentral.com. According to Gibson CEO and chairman Henry Juszkiewicz, “The industry needs a neutral, entertaining, informative site where musicians can exchange opinions and knowledge, ask questions,…
On April 12, MMR received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Denver Spence joined the music industry in 1968 after having been involved with his school marching bands and school…
Do music instrument manufacturers sacrifice quality and profits by going green? This is a two-pronged question that is becoming imperative as more and more companies seek to become environmentally friendly…
One of the more significant events in the world of MI in 2015 was the announcement in early January that Fender’s subsidiary, KMC Music, had sold its drum and percussion…
On OMG Music’s homepage, the following is emblazoned in big, white, bold lettering: “Delivering the most respected names in music retail accessories, all at manufacturer direct pricing, since 1990.” It…
It all began in 1915 with a Polish immigrant named Benjamin Bronen, his wife Rose Bronen, and their three sons – Murray, and twins Jack and Sidney. Benjamin Bronen opened…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
