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Results from this month’s MMR retailer survey were something of a mixed bag, though there were some takeaways and whilst the US market may differ from others, there are still…
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Keeping Time in a Changing Market: Dealers Share Thoughts About the B&O Percussion Sales
Results from this month’s retailer survey were something of a mixed bag, though there were some takeaways.
Yamaha Venova Awarded Grand Prize at Good Design Awards
The Yamaha Venova, a casual wind instrument, received the grand prize at this year’s Good Design Awards, one of the most prestigious product recognition programs of its kind.
Shure Announces Special Holiday Offers
Shure has announced limited-time offers on a variety of products for the holiday season, effective from November 1 through December 31, 2017 and available at time of purchase at select…
Dean Zelinsky Guitars Hosts Giveaway
Dean Zelinsky Guitars has announced the new line of Baritone guitars with the giveaway of a custom Baritone Dellatera.
Alteros President Receives Industry Innovator Award
Alteros president and CTO Jackie Green has been recognized with one of TV Technology’s inaugural Industry Innovator Awards.
MI Retailers Hosting Live Performance Spaces, Beware
Creating a performance venue in your music store is a great way to connect with the community and increase customer traffic.
The Sound of Money: Hello!
My wife and I enjoy cruising. During meals, we are usually seated with new acquaintances. As so often is the case, the “What do you do?” question will eventually surface.
Rewriting History: WFLIII Drums Carries on the Real Family Legacy of Ludwig
In 1964, Ludwig Drums and Ringo Starr changed the drum industry forever when Starr appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” performing with his Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl drum set. Over…
Geekin’ Out: How ReedGeek is Creating Better Musicians Around the World, One Gadget at a Time
As Mauro Di Gioia picks up the phone to chat with MMR this past October, he’s fresh off the plane for a trip to China, and awake a short seven…
An MI Store Adds a Recurring Event that Pulls it Closer to the Musician Community
James Rea has been holding intimate one-in-one interview events, known as “The Producer’s Chair,” with Nashville’s leading music Producer’s for 11 years, almost all of them from the stage of…
Optimist, Pessimist, or Realist? The Way You Think Daily Decides Your Fate in Business
We have a choice to make every day. Are you an optimist, pessimist, or realist about the changes that affect your businesses?
Facing the Music Doesn’t Need to be Such a Challenge for Dealers: How MI Retailers Can Stay Competitive in an Increasingly Online World
Since the music industry is still recovering from the recession, Wells Fargo Distribution Finance (CDF) understands the unique challenges facing music retailers.
The Big, Bad Online Threat and the Power of Optimism
For the past… well, certainly since I came on board at MMR in early 2002, nearly every issue has featured articles, surveys, or editorials that have, in some way, touched…
BASSBOSS Refreshes AT212
BASSBOSS has announced a refresh of its 2-way, self-powered, bi-amplified AT212 Powered Top.
American DJ Reshuffles European Team
American DJ is bolstering its UK and European operations with a reshuffle of its management team, promoting purchasing manager Sebastian Mobers and European sales manager, Kris Dawber.
Korg EDU Releases Ukulele Bundles to Keep Music Education a Top Priority
Korg EDU has launched a unique bundle for aspiring ukulele players as an initiative to keep music education a top priority.
Chauvet Names Castelino VP of Global Marketing
John Castelino has been appointed Vice President of Global Marketing at Chauvet.
JHS Appointment Boosts Pro-Audio Team
JHS has appointed Jack Irish as pro-audio area sales manager for the Southern UK and Ireland.
Audio-Technica Launches Red M50x Headphones run
Audio-Technica has unveiled a limited edition of its M50x studio monitor headphone, the first special release of the M Series model.
Adam Hall Seals Music Academy Supply Deal
The Adam Hall Group has signed a partnership with Music Academy rock and jazz schools, and is now the official stand supplier for the private musical education provider.
BAE Audio President to Participate on Nashville Panel
BAE Audio president Mark Loughman will participate in a panel at the 9th annual Welcome to 1979 Recording Summit in Nashville, Tennessee.
BAE Audio President to Participate in Panel in Nashville
BAE Audio has announced that its president Mark Loughman will participate in a panel at the 9th annual Welcome to 1979 Recording Summit in Nashville, Tennessee.
CHAUVET Professional to Showcase New Fixtures at 2017 LDI Show
CHAUVET Professional will be showcasing a wide array of solutions for lighting professionals at this year’s LDI show.
The NAMM Foundation Announces 2018 President's Innovation Award Winners
The NAMM Foundation is presenting 94 exceptional college music students with the President's Innovation Award.
Genelec to Present at Nashville Section of the Audio Engineering Society Meeting
Genelec will be presenting at the upcoming meeting of the Nashville Section of the Audio Engineering Society (AES) on Thursday, November 9, 2017.
ADJ Names Freret Regional Sales Manager
ADJ Products, LLC has appointed Tom Freret as regional sales manager representing all ADJ brands (ADJ Lighting, American Audio, Accu-Cable, and Accu-Case) for the Pacific Northwest and Southwest regions encompassing Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, New…
Korg Partners with Zzounds for Brew Music Event
Korg recently partnered with Zzounds to host their fourth Brew Music event at the Lagunitas tap room in Chicago, Illinois.
Yamaha Starts ‘Share the Gift’ Campaign to Help Schools Affected by Recent Hurricanes
Yamaha Corporation of America, in partnership with the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation (MHOF), has invited people across the U.S. and around the world to join the company’s “Share the Gift”…
ADJ Lighting Partners with Aldridge Marketing
ADJ Products, LLC has appointed Aldridge Marketing, Inc., a manufacturer's representative firm located in Austin, Texas, its growing sales network.
Laney and HH Electronics form new strategic partnership with EMD Music, Inc.
Headstock Group, the British parent company of long-standing U.K. brands Laney Amplification and HH Electronics, has announced a new strategic partnership with EMD Music, Inc., of Nashville, Tennessee, for their…
D'Addario Restarts Online B2B Strategy
D'Addario has relaunched its global B2B ecommerce marketplace in conjunction with Chicago-based design and digital innovation consultancy, The Office of Experience (OX), systems architect Valtech and technology partner Episerver.
Tanglewood Strikes Vietnam Distribution Deal
Tanglewood Guitars signed terms at Music China with Vietnamese distributor Viet Thuong Music to grant exclusive partner distribution rights for Vietnam.
Auckland War Memorial Museum Installs CHAUVET Professional Fixtures
The Auckland War Memorial Museum in New Zealand has installed 12 CHAUVET Professional Maverick MK2 Spot fixtures to provide permanent illumination in the museum’s south atrium foyer space.
TC Electronic Launches Eight-Strong Analogue Pedal Range
TC Electronic has launched a new range of eight analogue pedals.
Odyssey Showcasing at Saxophone Day
On Sunday 5th November the Royal Northern College of Music will host it's annual Saxophone Day on Sunday 5th November with JHS' Odyssey Symphonique Brasswind brand part of its extensive exhibition.
Colours of Ostrava Showcases CHAUVET DJ Fixtures
Colours of Ostrava in the Czech Republic hosted bands like Imagine Dragons and alt-J with CHAUVET DJ Intimidator Spot 375Z IRC and CHAUVET DJ SlimPAR Pro H USB fixtures.
Zoom North America Names Cavanagh Art Director
Zoom North America announced the appointment of Jim Cavanagh as art director to its marketing team.
Applications for the 2018 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Now Open
Yamaha has announced that the application process for the 2018 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) competition is now open.
Bent Grass Holdings Acquires M&M Merchandisers
Bent Grass Holdings, Inc. announced it has acquired M&M Merchandisers, Inc., a pioneer in wholesale distribution for the Pawn industry.