2020 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards - Vote Now!
Voting for the Dealers' Choice Awards is now open. Only current subscribers to MMR Magazine get to vote. Voting will close on October 31 at 12:00 pm (PST).
Fulcrum Acoustic Appoints Allied ProTech West as Sales Representative for California, Nevada, and Arizona
Fulcrum Acoustic has appointed Allied ProTech West as their exclusive sales representative for California, Nevada, and Arizona. Allied ProTech West, based in Orange County, California, will be responsible for Fulcrum…
Earthworks Audio Hires Dias for VP of Global Sales & Marketing
The decision to manufacture microphones in America and to control as many production factors as possible in-house turns out to have significant benefits during global economic turmoil. As others have…
MI SalesTrak Reveals Month-by-Month Market Changes During the Pandemic
March, 2020 seems like a long time ago. Or it seems like just yesterday. Time distorts in a pandemic. But when Covid-19 and resulting stay-at-home orders started to spread across…
Malletech Welcomes Bailey as Director of Sales and Marketing
Malletech is proud to announce the hiring of Jim Bailey as Director of Sales and Marketing, reporting directly to Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Leigh Howard Stevens. Blending over 20…
LPD Music Names Evan Vallis National Sales Manager
LPD Music has announced that Evan Vallis has joined the LPD team as their National Sales Manager. Aside from him being a family member with a vested interest in LPD’s…
YCA Promotes Dolson to Regional Sales Manager, School Service Sales
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Chris Dolson has been promoted to Regional Sales Manager, School Service Sales, effective July 1. He reports to Doug Steinmetz, director, Yamaha…
Bringing 'Saxy' Back: Saxophone Dealers and Vendors Aim to Maximize Sales During Troubled Times
No segment of MI hasn’t been hit – and hit hard – by the current and ongoing economic and health hardships and the saxophone market is no different. However, in…
‘More Than Just a Flute Shop:’ A Chat with Flute Center of New York’s Phil Unger
“My start came through the repair end,” explains Flute Center of New York’s (FCNY) president and owner/master repair technician Phil Unger. “Never in a million years did I expect to…
Navigating Uncharted Waters: Back to School Sales and B&O Rentals During COVID-19
“Back to School” has traditionally been one of the strongest sales seasons of the year for many MI retailers and rentals of band and orchestra instruments typically ramp up in…
Guitar Center Hosts First Used & Vintage Gear Trade-In/Sales VIP Events
As part of its ongoing used and vintage gear sales program, Guitar Center will be holding a series of in-store events on Saturday, July 18. Taking place from 9 a.m. to…
Submit Your Nominations for the 28th Annual MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards!
It's that time again! Please make your choices in all product categories that are relevant to your business: Nominations are open to everyone, however only subscribers to MMR will be…