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Focusrite plc., which comprises the Focusrite, ADAM Audio, Novation and Ampify Music brands, has announced the acquisition of LDC-backed Martin Audio Ltd and associated companies, the British, Buckinghamshire-based designer and…
Audio Media Research™ (AMR) is announcing the acquisition of the ReValver® guitar amplifier modeling software line from Peavey Electronics.
The D’Addario Company has announced that effective January 1, 2020, John D’Addario III, son of John D’Addario, Jr. and nephew of the current CEO, will take on the title of…
Galaxy Audio, a leader in Wireless Personal Monitors, Wireless Microphones, Headset Microphones, Portable PA, and HOT SPOT® Personal Monitors expands into the wireless fitness category with their acquisition of Special…
Kyser Musical Products, Inc. has appointed Scott Attebery as CEO effectively immediately.
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) recently announced the acquisition of the Slingerland drum brand from the Nashville-headquartered Gibson.
Italian rental company CLS has upgraded its Martin Audio inventory by investing in a new Wavefront Precision Mini (WPM) PA rig.
Manhasset Stands of Yakima, Washgington announces the acquisition of the assets of Monarch Specialties, manufacturer of injection molded pencil clip holders.
Kanile`a `Ukulele is proud to announce Kaimana Souza as its new Director of Sales & Marketing.
Robert Wilson – the founder of Sound Technology, the first UK director of NAMM, and a member of the Board of the MIA since 1975 – has officially retired from…
QSC recently announced the acquisition of Attero Tech, effective September 30, 2019.
In my January 2018 MMR column, I did my own reality check on the subject of valuation during an interview with Steve Zapf, the past-president of Music & Arts. (Jeff…
In late June of this year, it was officially announced that longtime Hal Leonard CEO Keith Mardak would be stepping down, with Larry Morton assuming the titles of president and…
In less than one month, the fairground at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre will open its doors to kick off the 18th edition of Music China.
KORG is excited to announce they have acquired the brand of the legendary drum manufacturer, Sakae.
OMG Music has acquired Lock-It Straps. Manufacturing and distribution will be handled out of OMG’s Sheridan, Indiana facility.
Music China is drawing closer and as the exhibition space fills up, the show looks forward to welcoming both exhibitors and visitors to the fairground at the Shanghai New International…
Etsy, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Reverb Holdings, Inc. for $275 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments with respect to cash, debt, working capital, transaction expenses, and the…
Music & Arts has opened its third location in Kentucky with the acquisition of local music shop Miles Ahead Music in Louisville.
Music & Arts has announced their entry into West Virginia with the acquisition of both locations of local mainstay Kerr's Music World.
Full disclosure: I worked (for only) about three years at Gibson, in the 1990s, and left there (the first time) on good terms. I got to do cool things, work…
Audio specialist Sennheiser took a majority shareholding in Dear Reality GmbH on 1 July 2019.
Hal Leonard has announced that Keith Mardak is stepping down as its CEO and Larry Morton will become president and CEO.
Rhythm Band Instruments, LLC has announced the acquisition of the assets of Grover Pro Percussion, Inc.
That the Musikmesse gathering has been going through a challenging “transitional period” for the past few years is no secret. Anyone who visited the show 10 or 15 years ago…
The death of print, like that famous premature obituary that Mark Twain once joked about, has been greatly exaggerated. The collapse of iconic marquee brands, like Borders Books and Books-A-Million,…
iZOTOPE has announced the acquisition of the Exponential Audio product line.
The ADJ Group of Companies is pleased to announce the recruitment of Laurent Paulussen as the new Director of Finance for the company’s European division.
MMR recently connected with reps from four prominent cymbal vendors to get their take on the trends driving this market segment, practices which are driving sales for savvy retailers, significant…
115,301 registered attendees visited this January’s gathering in Anaheim – up slightly from last year’s total of 115,085 – and the Show hosted over 2,000 exhibiting companies (also up a…
Microphone specialist Shure, has tweaked its official business name Shure Distribution UK becoming Shure UK and increasing the focus on its core brand.
Jérôme Perrod, CEO of Buffet Crampon, joins Philippe Rigoutat in announcing that Rigoutat Paris is now a part of the Buffet Crampon family. Buffet Crampon thus continues to pursue its…
Many of you reading this editorial are either currently at or en route to the 2019 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim, California.
ADJ Products LLC has announced that it has acquired Eliminator Lighting in order to broaded even further its product range.
Guitar Center has announced the acquisition of Chicago and Bannockburn, Illinois-based audio & video integration firm Tunnel Vision Technology Inc., (TVTI).
In anticipation of Winter NAMM19, KORG USA Inc. has announced the acquisition of the Spector Bass Company.
Fender has acquired the Bigsby brand and its assets from Fred Gretsch Enterprises.
Fender® Musical Instruments Corp (FMIC) has announced the acquisition of the Bigsby® brand and its assets from Fred Gretsch Enterprises.
