NAMM Coverage · Jun 4, 2016
Trade Regrets: Frank Fendorf
Industry veteran Frank Fendorf passed away on June 3.
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NAMM Coverage · Jun 2, 2016
Mark Slaughter to Join IMS Technologies in Marketing Christopher™ Referencing Speakers
IMS Technologies and Christopher™ Speakers are proud to announce that rock icon Mark Slaughter has signed on as an endorser and as a retailer for these dynamic referencing…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 2, 2016
NAMM Members Advocate for Music Education in Washington, D.C.
In late May, NAMM, along with 91 music industry leaders and artists made up a delegation of advocates furthering the case that all children deserve quality, comprehensive school…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 2, 2016
New models mark Martin dreadnought centenary
Martin is debuting two new Dreadnought guitars at Summer NAMM, as part of its centenary celebration of the model.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2016
StompLight unveiling new price, new lines at Summer NAMM
StompLight International, creator of the world’s first line of artist-controlled lighting effect pedals is unveiling a host of changes to its offering at Summer NAMM, including new DMX…
NAMM Coverage · May 31, 2016
Trade Regrets: Dick Knaub
On May 25th, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino contacted us with the following sad news:Today I learned of the passing of our friend Dick Knaub. His son informed me…
NAMM Coverage · May 31, 2016
Adoro Worship Drums Now Available in the United States
Adoro worship drum sets now available in the United States after recently opening a branch office in Kansas City, MO.
NAMM Coverage · May 28, 2016
Perri’s Summer NAMM 2016 Offers
Perri’s will be at the Summer NAMM 2016 with a selection of special seasonal show offers for all dealers visiting their booth.
NAMM Coverage · May 28, 2016
NAMM Urges California State Leaders to Update Visual and Performing Arts Standards
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and representatives from its membership will traveled to Sacramento to join arts leaders and music educators to ask members of the…
NAMM Coverage · May 28, 2016
NAMM Celebrates the Top 100 Music Products Retailers
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is honored to announce the final selections for 2016’s Top 100 Dealer Awards.
NAMM Coverage · May 26, 2016
NAMM Presents SupportMusic Champion Award
At a reception held on May 24, NAMM presented leading artists, creative luminaries and champions of arts education from the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities program,…
NAMM Coverage · May 24, 2016
Perri's unveils Summer NAMM offers
Perri’s will be at the Summer NAMM 2016 with a selection of special seasonal show offers for all dealers visiting its booth.
NAMM Coverage · May 24, 2016
Woods joins growing LAGS line-up
Guitarist Chris Woods, is the latest artist to join the London Acoustic Show line up.
NAMM Coverage · May 18, 2016
NAMM Urges California State Leaders to Update Visual and Performing Arts Standards
On Thursday, May 19, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and representatives from its membership will travel to Sacramento to join arts leaders and music educators to…
NAMM Coverage · May 13, 2016
ESSA Passage Provides Opportunities to Expand Music Learning During the School Day: A Call to Action
After more than ten years of music education advocacy and “storming the Hill,” it feels like we have been in a holding pattern since January 1, 2016 as…
NAMM Coverage · May 13, 2016
Small Business Matters: 4 Behaviors to Help Bosses Beat the Blues
If you are a business owner, a caring manager, perhaps a commissioned sales person, or even a sales rep for a manufacturer, you should be interested in this…
NAMM Coverage · May 13, 2016
Musikmesse 2016 Premiere of New Show Concept
From April 7 to 10, the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre was the setting for a newly overhauled Musikmesse, showcasing the MI sector in Europe.
NAMM Coverage · May 13, 2016
The Century Club - Family Values
In this special feature, MMR turns the spotlight on family-owned American suppliers of musical instruments who have been in continuous operation for at least 100 years.
NAMM Coverage · May 13, 2016
Conventional Wisdom (well, perhaps “Conventional Ramblings”…)
Trade shows and conventions – for many vocations, they’re an integral component to doing business, but opinions can nonetheless vary.
NAMM Coverage · May 12, 2016
Klotz appoints Music Link in US
The Music Link has taken over all sales and distribution operations for Klotz AIS Germany’s product range to the MI retail sector in the US.
NAMM Coverage · May 11, 2016
Magagna Joins Riversong as Director of International Sales
David Magagna, CEO of Cobble Hill International, will be joining the team at Riversong Guitars as director of international Sales, Riversong CEO Mike Miltimore has announced.
NAMM Coverage · May 10, 2016
The Music Link Named U.S. Distributor for Klotz AIS Cables
The Music Link Corp. has taken ofer over all sales and distribution operations for Klotz AIS Germany’s MI product range to the MI retail sector in the U.S.
NAMM Coverage · May 8, 2016
NAMM Announces Music Industry Day June 25 in Nashville
NAMM invites musicians, songwriters, sound and recording professionals, music educators and students to experience Summer NAMM during Music Industry Day.
NAMM Coverage · Apr 27, 2016
NAMM reveals Top 100 Dealers list
NAMM has revealed the final selections for its Top 100 Dealer Awards, with the UK's Absolute Music and Andertons among the few non-US dealers on the list.