Craze May Be Over, But Uke Sales Are Still Going Strong
From “Tiny Bubbles” to “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” to “Hey, Soul Sister,” the ukulele has been a mainstay in American popular music for decades. The recent ukulele resurgence was…
2014 NAMM Show – The Global Ecosystem
There’s always gear and product, but the NAMM Show is about people,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond about this winter’s annual gathering in Anaheim. “The absolute diversity of…
Do Your Business Your Way
In a post NAMM-Show exchange with Gabriel O’Brien, he told me he was excited about some of changes he’s going to be making to the pair of stores he co-owns…
2014 NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards
Music-products industry retailers take center stage as NAMM presents the Top 100 Dealer Awards July 18 at Summer NAMM in Nashville. Entries are now being accepted for the awards, which focus on…
New Appointments at Harman Professional
Harman Professional has appointed Noel Larson to the role of director of marketing for its Signal Processing Business Unit. In this role Larson will be responsible for marketing and product…
D’Addario FlexSteels Bass Strings
FlexSteels are billed as D’Addario’s most advanced strings, delivering the unique combination of flexible feel coupled with a deep, round tone and punch that’s optimized for – but not limited…
St. Louis Music Gains Two New VPs
St. Louis Music has appointed Craig Denny and Patrick Stevenson to new positions in the company. Patrick Stevenson will become senior vice president of sales, while Craig Denny will take…
RHC Redefines Targeted Marketing Strategies at 2014 NAMM Show
RHC Holdings recently announced its new targeted marketing strategies. Under this plan, RHC Holdings, comprised of well-known dependable brands including RapcoHorizon, Momentum, Pro Co, Pro Co Data, RAT, RoadHog and…
Waves Audio Morgan Page EMP Toolbox
Waves EMP, the electronic music production division of Waves Audio, recently announced the availability of the Morgan Page EMP Toolbox plugin collection. Hand-picked by Page himself, the Morgan Page EMP…
Yamaha Dealers to Preview ‘Elton John – The Million Dollar Piano’
Scores of Yamaha dealers across the United States and around the globe are hosting “sneak peek” screenings of Elton John – The Million Dollar Piano in advance of the film’s…
Fishman Appoints Wilson as International Sales Manager
Fishman has appointed Iain Wilson as international sales manager. In this capacity, Wilson’s primary role will be the development of strategies to increase sales in each of Fishman’s current export…
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…