5 Ways Twitter Can Help Your MI Store
“just setting up my twttr.”That’s how it all started, back in 2006 with that first tweet by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. At that time, no one knew that this short-form…
Go Beyond! Successful MI Retailers Establish Strong Brand Identities
According to Greek philosopher Heraclitus, “The only thing that is constant is change.” Whether you’re in the music retail business or looking at it from the consumer’s perspective, this maxim…
Gear4Music readies IPO, eyes London store
UK online retailer Gear4music is readying an assault on Europe after confirming plans to float on the London stock exchange and open a Central London flagship outlet. The York-based company…
KHS Strengthens Combo Dealer Partnerships with New Sales Structure
KHS America announced the expansion and reorganization of its Combo Sales Division and the integration of the Hohner Inc. sales effort. Effective May 1st, the KHS America Combo division will…
Dealers out in force for UK play day
UK trade body, the Music Industries Association declared its annual Learn to Play Day its most successful to date, with more venues involved than ever. This year, 129 venues, up more…
Eminence Adds Neves to International Sales Team.
Eminence has announced the addition of music industry veteran Daniel Neves as Latin American Sales Representative.Through his manufacturers’ representative firm, Tree Media, Neves will be selling Eminence products and marketing…
CAD Taps Dockrill As Regional Sales Manager
CAD Audio has appointed Terry Dockrill as regional sales manager for the Eastern half of the United States.A 25-year veteran of the music industry, Dockrill has held successful sales positions…
Zildjian Present Dealer Award to Dale's Drum Shop; Present Cymbal to Sam Ash Music
Avedis Zildjian Company presented their 2014 “Outstanding Dealer Award” to Dale’s Drum Shop of Harrisburg, PA. Dale’s was recognized for their sales achievements in 2014.Zildjian CEO, Craigie Zildjian, remarked, “Our…
Roland Seeks SW District Sales Manager
Roland Corporation U.S. has an exciting opportunity for a District Sales Manager for the SW territory, representing Roland and BOSS products within the MI channel.As the first point of contact…
Fishman Names Townsend To Head Global Retail Sales
Fishman announced that Brad Townsend has been appointed as vice president of Global Retail Sales. A longtime industry veteran, Townsend will be in charge of Fishman’s domestic and international retail…
U.S. Piano & Keyboard Dealers in 2015 – A Snapshot
To get a more detailed view of the state of the piano and keyboard market in America in 2015, MMR spent time with three distinct retailers from across the country:…
Getting Keyed Up – Piano & Keyboard Retailers Discuss the Market
“Slow and Steady Wins the Race,” goes the old adage and there are some signs of hope that such maxims can prove true when applied to the piano & keyboard…