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Music Products Industry News September 18, 2015

Largest NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia Yet

Russia’s only international music-trade exhibition featured more than 160 extensive business and public events programs that were highly received at NAMM Musikmesse Russia 2015 and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia…

MMR Staff
Sep 18, 2015
Music Products Industry News September 18, 2015

Meinl festival moves on to Poland

Meinl has announced that next year’s Meinl Drum Festival will be held in Warsaw, Poland.  The exact date of the event, venue and line-up are not yet confirmed but will…

MMR Staff
Sep 18, 2015
Music Products Industry News September 18, 2015

RETAIL THERAPY: Add-ons and upselling

In-store marketing expert and retail consultant, Corin Birchall is one of the UK industry's foremost and experienced thought leaders on using the right sales techniques in MI stores. Here he…

MMR Staff
Sep 18, 2015
Music Products Industry News September 18, 2015

Alvarez signs Japanese distribution deal

Alvarez Guitars has signed a new distribution deal for Japan, with the Kanda Shokai group. Starting in November,  Kanda Shokai will be supplying retailers in Japan with Alvarez guitars and accessories.…

MMR Staff
Sep 18, 2015
Music Products Industry News September 18, 2015

Thomas Blug touring UK dealers

German guitarist Thomas Blug, will be visiting the UK at the end of this month to give a series of in-store talks and live performances demonstrating the BluGuitar Amp1. Kicking off…

MMR Staff
Sep 18, 2015
Music Products Industry News September 17, 2015

Hal Leonard to Distribute NBA, NFL, and NHL-Licensed Musical Products

Hal Leonard Corporation and Woodrow Guitar have partnered to bring exclusive NBA, NFL and NHL-series instruments and accessories to sports fans, collectors, and music lovers across North America.   Starting…

MMR Staff
Sep 17, 2015
Music Products Industry News September 17, 2015

RØDE unveils new audio add-ons at IBC

A number of new audio and recording accessories were unveiled by RØDE at the recent IBC show in Amsterdam. Distributed in the UK by Source Distribution, the line-up includes microphones, a…

MMR Staff
Sep 17, 2015
Music Products Industry News September 17, 2015

New signings boost Sennheiser artist relations team

Sennheiser has recruited Phil Cummings and Byron Gaither for its Music Collaborations team. Part of the company’s Strategic Collaborations division, the Music Collaborations team functions to nurture strategic relationships with…

MMR Staff
Sep 17, 2015
Music Products Industry News September 17, 2015

SOCIAL MEDIA 101: Measure for measure

Our continuing series of social media tips from Fastflash Media continues with a quick and easy way to find out what content is getting the most attention and from whom?…

MMR Staff
Sep 17, 2015
Music Products Industry News September 17, 2015

Horowitz Piano Arrives in Charlotte—Public Access Offered

The legendary Steinway & Sons Model D Horowitz Piano, CD 503, has arrived in Charlotte to begin a unique area tour that will include philanthropic concerts and public playing opportunities.…

MMR Staff
Sep 17, 2015
Music Products Industry News September 16, 2015

Collings Guitars Goes with D'Addario's NYXL For Exclusive Partnership

D'Addario has announced a partnership with Collings Guitars of Austin, Texas that will see the prominent instrument maker exclusively use D'Addario's NYXL strings on their electric guitars. Introduced last year,…

MMR Staff
Sep 16, 2015