Fender Introduces Online Dealer Meeting Experience Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Tammy Van Donk When the MI industry began to brace for the challenges of COVID-19 this spring, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) didn’t waste any time getting creative. Right as…
NAMM Leadership Sends Letter to Congressional Leadership to Urge Relief Funds NOW
On September 24 the NAMM executive committee leadership cosigned an urgent letter to House and Senate leaders, Pelosi, McConnell, McCarthy, and Schumer, urging them to act now to provide provisions for the…
Nominees for the 36th Annual TEC Awards Announced
The TEC Awards committee and NAMM are pleased to announce and celebrate the nominees across the 22 Technical Achievement and seven Creative Achievement TEC Award categories. The annual TEC Awards…
Audio-Technica Announces Retirement of Phil Cajka, A-T U.S. President/CEO, and Company Succession Plan
Phil Cajka Audio-Technica announces that Audio-Technica U.S. President/CEO Phil Cajka will retire March 31, 2021, after being with the organization since 1981. Cajka, who has led A-T U.S. since his…
UPDATE – ACTION ALERT: Ask the House to Vote NOW on the RESTART Act for Live Entertainment Industry Relief
NAMM is issuing an urgent call-to-action to all industry professionals to urge House leadership to bring H.R. 7481, the bipartisan RESTART Act, to the floor of the House for a vote. The…
Trade Regrets: Jim Gamble
On September 8 we were sent the following from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Our friend Jim Gamble confirmed the sads news today that Pro Lighting innovator Michael Paul passed away…
Retro Riot! Vintage-Styled Guitars are Striking a Chord
“Retro” guitars have long appealed to players who long for the classic vibe of instruments from the past, but who don’t necessarily have the cash to purchase the real thing…
Exploring Casio’s 40 Years of ‘Creativity and Contribution’
Brothers Toshio Kashio, Kazuo Kashio (standing), Yukio Kashio, and Tadao Kashio There comes a period in any long-lasting company’s life when it’s appropriate to tackle, impress, and astound a new…
Keep Up with Me if You Can
Photo by fauxels from Pexels “I believe I was 8 when I sold that Hohner Panther cherry-red accordion. I spoke a little Spanish, a fella walked in and wanted to…
Corporate Clumsy
Have you ever had one of those moments when a person with whom you are speaking (in this instance, a sales manager for a large home goods retail chain) says…
Trade Regrets: Dave Olsen
On September 2, NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following: I am sad to report the passing of Dave Olsen. Dave passed away today at the age of 65. Dave’s…
Trade Regrets: Manji Suzuki
On September 2, we received the following from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: It is with a heavy heart that we note the passing of our member and friend Mr. Manji…