David Kalt, Serial Entrepreneur, Receives Highest Honor from VanderCook College of Music
Chicago-based entrepreneur David Kalt was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music on July 23, 2022.
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NAMM’s Annual Meeting of the Members Welcomes Eight New Board Members
On January 18, 2022, at the Annual Meeting of Members of NAMM, eight new board members were elected to the organization’s Board of Directors.
Reverb Names Mandelbrot Chief Executive Officer
Reverb has named David Mandelbrot chief executive officer, effective January 28, 2020.
Music China 2019's Fringe Program
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.
Etsy to Acquire Reverb
Etsy, Inc., the global marketplace for unique and creative goods, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Reverb Holdings, Inc., a privately held marketplace for new, used and vintage music…
Reverb Donates $250,000 to Youth Music Programs through 'Reverb Gives'
Reverb.com, the leading online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new and used musical instruments, recently announced that it has donated more than $250,000-worth of musical instruments to youth music…
Reverb Hires New CMO and VP of Finance
Reverb.com has hired Kristen Cho to lead the company’s marketing efforts and Jessica Reid to head the finance team.
Reverb Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies
Reverb.com has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2019. Reverb is recognized alongside Universal Music Group, Sofar Sounds, and Live Nation as…
Reverb Adds Morris to Board of Directors
Reverb.com, has added Crystal Morris, CEO and co-founder of leading case manufacturer Gator Cases, to its board of directors.
Reverb Doubles Size of Chicago Headquarters
In late May, Reverb.com unveiled its new 10,000 square foot office expansion.
Reverb.com Appoints Former Gibson Executive to Global Operations Director
Reverb.com has hired Gérard Danjou, former executive vice president of Global Business Development at Gibson Brands, Inc, to drive growth of Reverb in EMEA and APAC.
‘The Big One:’ 2018 NAMM Show Expands in More Ways than One
“Our members deserve all the credit for creating such an incredible show,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “It’s their innovative products and displays, the lifelong friendships and business…
NAMM Welcomes Eight New Board Members to The Board of Directors
On January 27th at the Annual Meeting of Members at The 2018 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) welcomed eight new board members to the organization's Board of…
Reverb Launches the Reverb Foundation
On November 28th, Reverb launched the Reverb Foundation. The nonprofit, in coordination with Reverb, will create more musicians by supporting programs and initiatives that increase access to music education, gear,…
Reverb Launches the Reverb Foundation
On November 28th, Reverb launched the Reverb Foundation. The nonprofit, in coordination with Reverb, will create more musicians by supporting programs and initiatives that increase access to music education, gear,…
Reverb.com Appoints New CTO, Adds Grubhub Executive to Board
Reverb.com has hired former Braintree engineering manager Scott Parker as Chief Technology Officer and added longtime Grubhub Chief Financial Officer Adam DeWitt to its board of directors.
Reverb.com Introduces Reverb Sites
Reverb.com introduced Reverb Sites, a service created to help sellers better promote their music gear business online.
Reverb Appoints Abel Director of Marketing
Reverb.com has hired Dan Abel, former content partnerships manager at YouTube, to lead the company’s marketing efforts. In the past year, Reverb.com has more than doubled its sales and as director…
Trio of new faces drive Reverb international push
Reverb.com has hired Iain Butterwick, Manuel Leray and Nick Smethurst as Territory Managers for the UK, France and Australia, respectively, to drive the company’s growth abroad.
Reverb.com Expands Focus on International Growth
Reverb.com has hired Iain Butterwick (pictured), Manuel Leray and Nick Smethurst as Territory Managers for the UK, France and Australia, respectively, to drive the company’s growth abroad.
International expansion eyed by "Musicians' eBay", Reverb
Reverb.com – the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell musical instruments and gear – has secured another $25 million of funding through equity investor, Summit Partners.
Reverb Partners with Guitars for Vets
This Memorial Day, Reverb partnered with Guitars for Vets to honor our fallen soldiers by supporting the living veterans.
Sweetwater Alleges its Content has been Plagiarized by More than 70 MI Retailers
Sweetwater Sound, Inc. issued the following press release in early 2015 regarding alleged theft of the company’s intellectual property:Sweetwater Sound Inc. continues to be victimized by the misappropriation of its…
Sweetwater Defends Proprietary Web Content
Sweetwater Sound Inc. has taken a stand on defending itself against the misuse and misappropriation of its proprietary Web content.Sweetwater founder and president Chuck Surack says, “We regret having to…