GC Acquires Audio Visual Design Group
Guitar Center has announced the acquisition of the San Francisco Bay Area-based Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG).
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Alvarez Welcomes J. Hayes as Brand Development Manager
St. Louis Music and Alvarez welcomes back an old friend, J. Hayes, as brand development manager for Alvarez Guitars.
KHS America Adds Promark Sticks and Mallets to All Access Program
KHS America has added Promark sticks and mallets to their All Access program.
New International Sales Manager for Warwick
Warwick Distribution has appointed Jason McNamara as international sales manager, taking over from Florence Wilfer-Riboud.
Shure Opening Austrian Office
Shure is changing to direct distribution in Austria in the New Year, opening a new office in Schwaz, near Innsbruck.
Ernie Ball Picks Eko as Italian Distributor
Ernie Ball has appointed Eko Music Group as its exclusive Italian distributor, effective 1st January, 2018.
Yamaha’s CL StageMix and QL StageMix Apps Available for Download
Yamaha has announced that the CL StageMix and QL StageMix iPad applications, which are popular with CL and QL series digital mixing console users, are now available with expanded features…
Gator Adds to Pedalboard Range
Gator Cases and UK distributor Sound Technology have launched the new Gator G-Tour Pedalboard-SM (Small) and G-Tour Pedalboard-LGW (Large), with the Gator G-Tour Pedalboard-XLGW (Extra Large) following in January 2018.
Faith launches PJE Legacy Series
Faith Guitars has added yet more to its growing acoustic guitar range with the PJE Legacy Series.
D'Addario Announces First Phase in B2B Ecommerce Relaunch
D'Addario has announced the first phase of a multi-faceted digital transformation effort to relaunch the company's global B2B ecommerce marketplace.
D'Addario Announces First Phase in Relaunching Global B2B Ecommerce Marketplace
D'Addario has announced the first phase of a multi-faceted digital transformation effort to relaunch the company's global B2B ecommerce marketplace.
Yamaha 'All-Star Concert on the Grand' Extravaganza Slated for 2018 NAMM Show
Having dazzled its dealers for 20 years with the biggest, star-studded NAMM concert experiences imaginable, Yamaha is finally bringing its legendary multimedia production to all show attendees during the 2018…
Hodgson Takes the Reins at Korg UK
Korg has appointed the experienced and popular Ricci Hodgson as its new UK MD, with Rob Castle moving up to the role of chairman of the firm.
Sennheiser Announces Collaboration with MouthMedia Network
Audio specialist Sennheiser has announced a collaboration with MouthMedia Network, specialist in podcast creation in various lifestyle industries.
Sennheiser Announces Collaboration with MouthMedia Network
Audio specialist Sennheiser has announced a collaboration with MouthMedia Network, the premiere podcast network covering the business of various lifestyle industries.
Moody's Downgrades GC's Ratings to Caa1
In late November, Moody's Investors Service again downgraded Guitar Center's ratings. S&P Global Ratings also downgraded GC's credit rating further into junk territory at CCC-. The full report from Moody's is below:
D'Addario Foundation Hosts Second Instrument Drive
On December 1, the D'Addario Foundation partnered with Hungry for Music, Todd Rundgren's Spirit of Harmony, Instruments in the Cloud, and the Chicago Federation of Musicians to hold an instrument…
The D’Addario Foundation to Host Special Grant Ceremony in California
The D’Addario Foundation will hold a special ceremony next week to award six Los Angeles-area nonprofits grant support for their impactful efforts to deliver transformative music education in underserved communities.
25th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
A quarter-century of Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs)! It’s our “Silver Anniversary!”
25th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
A quarter-century of Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs)! It’s our “Silver Anniversary!”
34th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
A Nationwide Survey of MI Retailers Suggests Things Are Looking Up, While Internet Sales Remain a Threat
36th Annual America’s Top Music Chains
As the dealers represented in this report are privately held, the data being presented in “America’s Top Chains” was supplied by the companies, themselves. In other instances, MMR made estimates…
New Releases from Hal Leonard – Holiday 2017
Hal Leonard now offers the So There songbook, which breaks down the eight chamber pop songs and a 21 minute piano concerto by Ben Folds.
The Real Value in Telling a True Story
Anyone who reads MMR’s “Small Business Matters” already knows that I believe a special and unique character trait about the music industry is that our industry produces the best storytellers.…
2017: A Look Back
2017 has certainly given us plenty to discuss and contemplate. From email hacks to Russian interference in the U.S. political process, deadly hurricanes to NFL player protests, sexual harassment accusations…
‘Tis the Season to be Optimistic
As we head into the holiday selling season, one riddled with stories about how Amazon will soon be getting access to our homes, it’s worth remembering a couple of things:…
JHS Adds 'Shopping List' Function to Trade Site
Distributor JHS has launched a new 'shopping list' function on the trade-only area of its website, enabling customers to get better deals and discounts.
Faith Adds Again to Naked Series
Faith Guitars has quickly added new additions to its Naked Series acoustic guitar range.
Smith Joins D'Addario Sales Team
D'Addario has announced the appointment of James Smith as key account manager - Western U.S., reporting directly to Chris Scialfa, director of Sales, North America.
DPA Buys its UK Distributor, Sound Network
DPA Microphones has acquired its long-standing UK distributor Sound Network.
BASSBOSS to Host Demonstrations in December
Powered loudspeaker manufacturer BASSBOSS will host a Los Angeles demo tour next month, showcasing their latest product offerings on three separate demo opportunities across the Los Angeles area.
Kidderminster Store Expands to New Premises
Kidderminster guitar store, Beryl Guitars has just opened new premises and has plans to launch its own branded guitar range next year.
Faith Adds New Nexus Series Acoustics
Faith Guitars has launched a new acoustic guitar range called the Nexus Series.
The Guitar Show Set to be Biggest Ever
With more than 20 new exhibitors and a new Technology Hall, The Guitar Show returns to Bingley Hall in Birmingham on February 24th-25th.
Yamaha Commits to Musikmesse Presence
Yamaha Music Europe is planning another extensive showcase of brands and new products at the upcoming Frankfurt Musikmesse.
Faith Lands new Hi-Gloss Venus Acoustic
Faith Guitars is releasing a new version of its Hi-Gloss Venus guitar aimed at fingerstyle and percussive guitarists.
Cordial Takes Five in Team Expansion
Cable specialist Cordial, has expanded its team with no less than five new appointments.
D'Addario's String Recycling Program Recycles One Million Strings
Playback, D'Addario's industry-wide string recycling program, has announced they have reached their milestone of 1 million strings recycled.
Guitar Center Opens New Location in Daytona
Guitar Center recently opened its latest retail location, a 10,000-square-foot facility in Daytona, Florida, at 1 Daytona Boulevard. The grand opening took place on Thursday, November 16.