Music Trades articles from March 2007

Music Trades archives from March 2007

Why the industry isn't attracting female customers.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... I just read a quote in your February issue from Sterling Ball complaining about the lack of women shopping in music instrument stores. I recently left a small brass and woodwind specialist store where 50% of the staff were women, and about...

Clarifications about Spanish guitars.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... With regard to "The Unique Spanish Guitarmaking Tradition," (February 2007), I have three comments: (1) I have imported and nationally distributed Esteve guitars in the U.S. for 15 years. I wish to correct the statement that the most...

Recoiling from scare tactics.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2007... I am the president and CEO of MaestroMD, which was the focus of your December editorial concerning the sterilization of musical wind instruments. You may be quite surprised to find that I am in agreement with the spirit of much of your...

Quarterly retail sales data.(Market Intelligence)
March 1, 2007... QUARTERLY RETAIL SALES DATA % CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS YEAR THREE MONTHS ENDED DEC. 31, 2006 ...

High-risk Valentine serenades.(Industry Briefings)
March 1, 2007... Allianz Cornhill, a U.K.-based insurer with a speciality in musical instruments, says that Valentine's Day is the most dangerous day in the year, as desperate boyfriends will choose to profess their love with music delivered in the time-honored...

Harrods hosts historic.(Industry Briefings)
March 1, 2007... Internationally famed British Department store Harrods has stepped up security as valuable electric guitars once played by rock legends are being delivered for a new exhibition. The exclusive Knightsbridge department store is playing host to...

Is Guitar Hero killing off real guitar heroes?(Industry Briefings)
March 1, 2007... Newsweek's technology writer Steven Levy bemoans the fact that hopeful guitar heroes don't need to sell their souls to the devil to obtain otherworldly chops, they just need to turn on their Playstation 2. He writes, "Clearly, Guitar Hero is...

Stolen band instruments case reopened.(Industry Briefings)
March 1, 2007... In the early morning hours of August 15, security cameras caught Steven D. Gagne, 40, a school janitor at New Bedford High School, outside of Boston, in the act of taking instruments valued at $4,000 from the school, loading them in his pickup...

Forget about trends, you're on your own.(EDITORIAL)
March 1, 2007... We've just come back from the NAMM show, where one of the favorite after hours pastimes involves sitting around a bar, solving the problems of the industry. In these lengthy converations, the tendency is to talk about the trends and external...

Fender forms marketing partnership with Ford: Limited-Edition Shelby/Fender Mustang fetches $600,000, similar model offered in "Play Loud, Go Fast" Fender Sweepstakes.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
March 1, 2007... FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS has initiated a marketing partnership with Ford Motor Company designed to burnish the guitar maker's already illustrious trademark and generate increased interest in the guitar. The first joint effort of the two...

China music show canceled.(FLASH)
March 1, 2007... THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED China International Music Market trade show, due to take place in Beijing this May, has been canceled. An announcement from the China Music Industry Association (CMIA), NAMM, Intex Shanghai, and Messe Frankfurt stated...

Lobbying in Washington to protect the future of wireless microphones: Shure Inc.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
March 1, 2007... REPRESENTATIVES FROM SHURE Incorporated, the Grand Ole Opry, the Professional Audio Manufacturer's Alliance (PAMA), the Sports Video Group (SVG), PRG Audio, Springboard Productions, Masque Sound, and Sound Associates, Inc., among others,...

Schimmel piano posts: record U.S. results.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)(Financial report)
March 1, 2007... SCHIMMEL PIANO CORPORATION has increased sales in the U.S., its most important market outside of Germany. Neither the dollar crisis that affected business relationships between America and Europe nor a general market sales slump estimated...

Harmonica creator M. Hohner begins 150th anniversary celebration.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
March 1, 2007... HOHNER BEGAN the celebration of its 150th anniversary at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim by honoring its history yet pointing out that and it's not your grandfather's harmonica company anymore. Hohner started manufacturing harmonicas in 1857 in...

Trumpeter Balsom newest endorser: Ultra-Pure Oils.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
March 1, 2007... ALISON BALSOM, an internationally acclaimed trumpeter and EMI recording artist, has endorsed Ultra-Pure Professional Valve Oil and Tuning Slide Lubes. "They really work fantastically," said Balson, recent winner of the Brit Award as "Young...

"Killers" consumer promo drives retail traffic: Ludwig Drums.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
March 1, 2007... LUDWIG DRUMS HAS announced a new promotion designed to "drive" consumers to Ludwig dealers. With the winning consumer receiving two VIP tickets and backstage passes to a Killers concert and the chance to meet Killers' Ludwig drummer Ronnie...

Flexible private label program boosts profits: JT Musical.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
March 1, 2007... SOUTH ELGIN, ILLINOIS-based JT Musical Inc. recently introduced dealers to its new short-run private label instrument program at this year's 2007 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim. Dubbed "P.L.A.Y." ("Private Label, All Yours"), the new program...

Musicians Institute press celebrates 10th year.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
March 1, 2007... CONTEMPORARY MUSIC INSTRUCTION is part of nearly every college music program today, but when the Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT) opened its doors to a few students 30 years ago in Hollywood, that was not the case. From this humble...

Unit sales & profits up in 2006: Mason & Hamlin.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)(Financial report)
March 1, 2007... THE MASON & HAMLIN Piano Company has reported a sizeable increase in both unit sales and profitability in 2006, compared to the previous year. The privately held company announced a 22% increase in net sales over the previous year and a 15%...

Sales up 40% in 2006: Bohemia Piano.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)(Financial report)
March 1, 2007... BOHEMIA PIANO LTD., a leading European piano maker, has announced its annual figures for the past five years. Its total sales in 2006 increased by 40% to $12 million, up from $8.5 million in 2005. Even though the U.S. market overall declined by...

Harman pro sales advance 5%.(FLASH)
March 1, 2007... THE HARMAN PROFESSIONAL Audio Division, parent company of JBL, Lexicon, DigiTech, AKG, and Soundcraft, posted a 5% sales increase for the second quarter ended December 31,2006. Sales for the period were $136.4 million. Harman International...

Write-offs cause loss at Avid, Digidesign sales rebound.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
March 1, 2007... AVID TECHNOLOGY, INC., reported revenues of $239.0 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2006, compared to $245.0 million for the same period in 2005. Net loss for the quarter was $52.6 million, compared to net income of $18.4...

Partnership with Rosie's Broadway Kids: Hailun Piano.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
March 1, 2007... HAILUN PIANO WILL be the exclusive instrument at the new home of Rosie's Broadway Kids in the group's new home, expected to open in October 2007 in Manhattan's Theater District. Hailun USA will provide to RBKids, at no cost, two grand pianos...

Fishman sues "Esteban" and home shopping network.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
March 1, 2007... FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS, INC., filed a lawsuit on January 17 in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts against Stephen Paul d/b/a "Esteban," Daystar Productions, and HSN Interactive, LLC, for unfair competition and...

Distribution agreement inked with CME, top Chinese digital music manufacturer: Kaysound Imports.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)(Company overview)
March 1, 2007... KAYSOUND IMPORTS HAS entered into a new agreement with Chinese manufacturer CME for product distribution in the U.S. market. The agreement comes after a successful showing of new CME products at the Winter NAMM Show and goes into effect on...

Musicorp distributes Elixir Strings.(Flash)
March 1, 2007... ELIXIR STRINGS has named Musicorp, Inc., of South Carolina its new distributor. "We are delighted to welcome Musicorp as a distributor of Elixir Strings," said Chris Lioi, global sales leader for Elixir. "We believe it will extend our reach in...

Yamaha to close U.S. Band & Piano Production.(FOREFRONT: NEWS * ANALYSIS * INFORMED OPINION)
March 1, 2007... YAMAHA CORPORATION of America will close its two U.S. manufacturing facilities and consolidate its musical instrument manufacturing operations in Asia. The closures are part of a long-term plan to enhance Yamaha's competitive position in an...

Guitar Center prevails in bidding war for Woodwind & Brasswind: stepping in after Conn-Selmer dropped its offer, Guitar Center acquires Woodwind & Brasswind assets for $29.9 mill. The final price was $7.2 million less than GC's first offer in December.(RETAILER UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE RETAIL FRONT LINES)
March 1, 2007... THE MUSICIAN'S FRIEND Division of Guitar Center emerged as the winner in the contentious bidding contest for The Woodwind & The Brasswind, paying $29.9 million for the assets of the bankrupt South Bend, Indiana, retailer. The final price was...

Independent Music Retailers group launched at NAMM: IMRA pledges to improve operating practices industry-wide, and forge closer ties between suppliers and independent retailers. NAMM offers support for new group.(RETAILER UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE RETAIL FRONT LINES)
March 1, 2007... AN OVERFLOWING CONFERENCE room at the NAMM show was the site of the Founder's meeting of the Independent Music Retailers Association (IMRA) on Friday, January 19. The meeting, the first "official" meeting of the association, formalized the...

141 Steinways sold to Crane School of Music: Clark Music.(RETAILER UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE RETAIL FRONT LINES)
March 1, 2007... IN KEEPING WITH the vision and legacy of Dr. Helen Hosmer, former music professor at The Crane School of Music at the State University of New York (SUNY) in Potsdam, New York, the school has become an All-Steinway School with the purchase of...

Acoustic music works top Bourgeois guitar dealer.(RETAILER UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE RETAIL FRONT LINES)
March 1, 2007... ACOUSTIC MUSIC WORKS of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been named "Dealer of the Year" by Bourgeois Pantheon Guitars. The store took on the Bourgeois line in November 2004 and quickly shot to the top of the dealer ranks. Bonni Lloyd of...

HornFest 2006 features top artists: Cascio Interstate Music.(RETAILER UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE RETAIL FRONT LINES)
March 1, 2007... CASCIO INTERSTATE MUSIC of New Berlin, Wisconsin, staged HornFest 2006 on Saturday, November 18, 2006, with four of the world's most exciting brass and woodwind artists performing on the store's main stage. Modeled after Cascio's nationally...

American Music's Guidry wins trip to Hawaii.(RETAILER UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE RETAIL FRONT LINES)
March 1, 2007... JEFF GUIDRY OF American Music in Seattle, Washington, is the winner of a free trip for two to Maui, courtesy of Music Sales. Guidry won this year's drawing at the NAMM Show. The complete Hawaii package includes roundtrip airfare for two to Maul...

Rayburn Music finalizes acquisition of Zeswitz Music.(RETAILER UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE RETAIL FRONT LINES)
March 1, 2007... RAYBURN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT COMPANY of Boston has acquired Zeswitz Music, headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. Ronni Ginott, head of Rayburn, announced that her firm purchased Zeswitz in September from SF Capital, which had purchased the...

"Thank you" candy saves customer's life: Sweetwater Sound.(RETAILER UPDATE: NEWS FROM THE RETAIL FRONT LINES)
March 1, 2007... FOR YEARS SWEETWATER SOUND of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has packing handfuls of candy into boxes full of music technology and music instruments that are shipped all over the country. Little did the people at Sweetwater know that this little "thank...

Lentine's Music closes three locations.(FLASH)
March 1, 2007... Akron, Ohio-based Lentine's Music Inc., is closing three of its five stores due to intensified competition and pressure from its lenders. "Our bank has forced us to close these locations to liquidate and pay off loans," said Mike Lentine,...

A show for the record books: the music business is a fun business, and the more money you make at it, the more fun it can be. NAMM is there to help.(BOB POPYK ON SELLING)
March 1, 2007... Talk about breaking all records! More than 1,500 exhibitors, 84,000-plus registrants, standing room only at the NAMM University breakfast sessions, and it was packed to capacity in the Idea Center. If you weren't there, you can bet your...

Cultivating a high-performance sales team: with unemployment levels at record lows, fielding a good sales team is harder than ever. Herewith, a few thoughts on how to screen for attitude and personality, successful methods for retaining top performers, and the best way to breed loyalty.(CREATIVE RETAILING)
March 1, 2007... With today's low unemployment rates, one of the single biggest challenges facing any retailer is hiring and retaining a top-performing team that is competent, enthusiastic and dedicated to the success of the store. Having a top performing team...

Does a strong show signal improving industry sales? Retailers shook off memories of a difficult 2006 and flocked to NAMM. Brimming with enthusiasm and confident that 2007 will be a great year, they helped make this year's Winter NAMM a banner show. But are four days of fun in Anaheim enough to generate strong results for the balance of the year?(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... Two weeks after closing the books on what could only be described as a disappointing year, a record number of retailers flocked to the NAMM show in Anaheim, California where for all outward appearances they left their troubles behind, put on...

The lengths people go to get info NAMM.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... When four youths were arrested walking out of the Anaheim Convention Center with stolen goods, cops and NAMM officials wanted to know where they got their badges. Turns out one of the kids had a mother who was a Delta Airlines stewardess, and...

Starting the year off with a bang! Exhibitors report widespread optimism among dealers at the show, pointing--perhaps--to a better 2007.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... Based-on your experience, show attendance with U.S dealers at this year's show compared to last year was: No Change 28% Up 5% 13% Up 6-10% 17% Up more than 10% 21% Down 1-5% ...

Exhibitors sound off! Candid comments on the show and what to expect in the coming year.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... "The show was amazing. We had a great response to our product offerings. We actually wrote more orders at the show than we have in years. It was kind of like the good old days in that dealers came with their order books open. No doubt folks...

My favorite mistake.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... IF LEARNING FROM MISTAKES is the fastest route towards wisdom, NAMM provided a high-powered educational opportunity for its members with an unusually entertaining kick-off session, aptly titled "My Favorite Mistakes." In turn, Paul Reed Smith,...

Piano makers launch marketing initiative.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING the Piano Manufacturers Association International (PMAI) introduced members to a new marketing strategy aimed at expanding the community of piano players. With the cooperation of other organizations allied to the field...

Guitar in the school: GAMA's continuing crusade.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... TEN YEARS AFTER launching its "guitar in the school" initiative, the Guitar and Accessories Manufacturers Association (GAMA) can point to some impressive and measurable results. 1,300 public school teachers, trained by the program, have...

Top retailers address the bottom line.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... AMONG NAMM'S educational breakfast sessions, arguably the most valuable to music dealers featured a panel comprising AIMM member retailers Kevin Cranley (Willis Music), George Hines (George's Music), Skip Maggiora (Skip's Music), Eric Matzat...

Mapex gets five-star review from five-star drum shops.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... MAPEX MANAGEMENT briefed representatives of the Five-Star Drum Shops on new and refined products and programs, as well as some special promotions offered exclusively to Five-Star dealers. A couple of the deals were so attractive they elicited...

SKB case marks 30th year with NAMM bash.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... IN THE EARLY '70s, Steve Kottman and Dave Sanderson met while on the rowing team at Long Beach State University. They began building a few guitar cases for musician friends using rudimentary homemade vacuum mold equipment in Steve's parent's...

Stars are out at Yamaha concert.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... A GREAT YAMAHA TRADITION continued on Friday, January 19, when some of the music industry's brightest and most respected stars took the stage at Disney's elegant Hyperion Theater for the sold-out 2007 Yamaha Dealer Concert. Artists that...

Organ power "In The Spotlight".(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... ROLAND AND RODGERS wowed organ enthusiasts with their ninth annual Organ Power concert. Held at the beautiful Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, California, the event provided an exciting showcase for Rodgers' Trillium Masterpiece...

Sabian embarks on second quarter century.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... Beginning its "second 25 years," Sabian hosted a morning press conference to highlight recent promotions--Jackie Houlden to senior vice-president, John Teague to vice-president of operations, and most notably Andy Zildjian to CEO--as well as...

Vox marks 50 years of tone at NAMM.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... THE ENTIRE NETWORK of Vox dealers and distributors from around the world gathered at NAMM for a breakfast to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. At the breakfast, Vox Product Manager Mike Bradley introduced the first model to commemorate...

Remo marks 50th with gala NAMM bash.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... IN 1957 AN AMBITIOUS studio drummer named Remo Belli put a synthetic drumhead into production in a modest factory in Los Angeles and literally changed the world. Prior to the advent of the Remo WeatherKing drumhead, so named because it was...

Developing more drummers.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... The Percussion Marketing Council held its annual member meeting during NAMM to discuss ongoing initiatives and new strategies aimed at raising awareness and interest in drumming and percussion. Recent programs have focused on reaching...

Ramirez presents the Romeros.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... Jose Ramirez Guitars and distributor Tornavoz Music treated their top customers and industry friends to an intimate soiree featuring Spanish classical guitar virtuosi The Romeros. Pictured are (l-r) Lito Romero, playing a 1931 Jose Ramirez I;...

Dealers celebrate Kawai 80th anniversary.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... HUNDREDS OF NORTH AMERICAN dealers attended an 80th anniversary celebratory dinner for Kawai at the NAMM show. "Eighty years ago my grandfather took a courageous step," stated Hirotaka Kawai, president. "He left the comfort and security of a...

Jupiter's fanfare over going pro.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... JUPITER BAND Instruments hosted a gala reception trumpeting its entry into the professional horn market. A pioneer of quality offshore manufacture, Jupiter recently launched its XO Professional Line of trumpets, trombones, and saxophones. ...

Fender & Roland joint venture yields new pedals and guitar.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... TWO OF THE BIGGEST players in the m.i. industry, Fender and Roland, rocked the NAMM show with the introduction of a three jointly developed guitar products that successfully blend Fender's guitar artistry and Roland's cutting-edge technology....

Rejuvenated Young Chang marks 50th year at NAMM: lifetime achievement awards presented to Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, and Ray Kurzweil.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... AFTER PAYING $74 MILLION last June to purchase Young Chang Akki, Ltd, Hyundai Development Company is following through on a promise to revitalize the company's factories, research and development programs, and distribution strategies. Nearly...

Gator Case Awards.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... GATOR SALES AWARD--David Parrish, Gator; Mark Stone, v.p., Gator; Mike Knudsen, Dean Hinton, Shane Tunnell, Tom Richardson, Pro Tech Marketing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GATOR SALES AWARD--David Parrish, Gator; Joe Difalco, Paul Morris,...

New models & marketing programs from Lowrey.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... IN AN EFFORT TO REKINDLE growth in the home organ market, Lowrey Organ Company introduced new models and an aggressive grass-roots program to recruit more first-time buyers. Although the home organ is aimed at an older demographic, Lowrey is...

Selling to the other half.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... NAMM's "Pretty Good For A Girl" Breakfast Session aimed to help dealers relate to and serve female customers, who are estimated to make 80 percent of America's general buying decisions yet represent only a tiny fraction of consumers within the...

Sweetwater Sound top Samson dealer.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... SWEETWATER SOUND of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was named "Dealer of the Year" by Samson Technologies at the company's annual sales meeting, held immediately prior to the NAMM show. Coincidentally, the award presentation fell on Sweetwater founder...

D'Addario partners with Taylor Guitars.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... NEW TAYLOR GUITARS will now be shipped with the new Planet Waves Humdipak humidity control system. The system automatically absorbs or releases humidity, creating a perfect environment for valuiable guitars. Announcing the agreement (l-r) Bob...

Steinway etches a place in history; two major museum initiatives and limited edition Henry Z. Steinway Piano introduced.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... STEINWAY DAY, a day-long dealer business meeting that has been held without interruption for 22 years, is always marked by reports of historic dealer sales successes, product introductions, and novel market-building sales strategies. This year,...

Community sound's new Sonus series.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... During the NAMM show Community announced the introduction of Sonus, the company's new line of Portable Linear-Response Loudspeaker Systems. Designed to meet the needs of the working musician, Sonus comprises four full-range models and two...

Cheech Marin headlines Yamaha dealer meeting.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... COMEDIAN CHEECH MARIN, best known for his work in the "Cheech & Chong" duo, was the master of ceremonies at the Yamaha Pro Audio & Combo dealer meeting at NAMM. Among the numerous products unveiled at the event was the 40th Anniversary Washi...

Pro-Mark's new merchandising program.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... PRO-MARK Director Of Sales & Marketing Pat Brown and CEO Maury Brochstein introduced the company's new merchandising system designed to simplify drumstick selection for consumers and drumstick sales for retailers. Logical stick categories are...

Samick honors top performing retailers.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... SAMICK DEALER PERFORMANCE AWARD--Jay Cross, mktg. dir., Samick; Brian Hostetler, Piano Solutions Carmel, IN; Balk Lee, pres., Samick; Craig Durthaler, Piano Solution; Dick Christian, v.p. sls., Samick. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SAMICK...

Levy's Leathers honors distributors.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... LEVY'S LEATHERS presented awards at NAMM for outstanding export performance. Winners of the large market award (above) were Phil Hay and Jonny van der School of Eastside Music, Glasgow, Scotland, who flank Harvey Levy, Levy Leathers v.p. ...

Baden Guitars unveiled at NAMM.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... THE HAND MADE LINE of Baden Guitars officially debuted at the NAMM show. With two distinctive body styles and three different finishes, the line includes six models, all of which have garnered rave reviews. Above, Lynn Volpe; John Cephas, a...

Musicorp introduces new Sierra acoustic guitar Line.(NAMM 2007)
March 1, 2007... MUSICORP INTRODUCED the Sierra Guitars to the North American market at winter NAMM in Anaheim. Inspired by the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sierra Guitars feature high-quality materials and original, cutting-edge design techniques,...

Paul Youngblood new boss at Boss.(PEOPLE: MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
March 1, 2007... VETERAN ROLAND EXECUTIVE Paul Youngblood has been promoted to the newly created post of president of BOSS U.S. He will be responsible for developing competitive business strategies that will enhance BOSS sales opportunities and foster strategic...

MacDonald named executive vp/marketing: Harman Pro Group.(PEOPLE: MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
March 1, 2007... MICHAEL MACDONALD HAS rejoined Harman Pro Group in the newly created position of executive vice-president of marketing. The new position, which will be focused on integrated systems and coordinated multi-brand communications. MacDonald will be...

Emmerman to head sales & marketing: Hohner.(PEOPLE: MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
March 1, 2007... INDUSTRY VETERAN Scott Emmerman joined Hohner, Inc., as director of sales and marketing. He will lead all U.S. sales, marketing, and product development efforts. He has over 25 years of experience in executive sales, marketing, and purchasing...

Pham named COO; Andrews brothers share CEO post: QSC AUDIO.(PEOPLE: MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
March 1, 2007... KEY CHANGES IN senior management became effective at QSC Audio on January 22 when Joe Pham began serving as the company's chief operating officer. As the new COO, Pham steps up to an office long occupied by QSC's John Andrews, who will move to...

Robert D'Addario named product manager: Planet Waves.(PEOPLE : MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
March 1, 2007... ROBERT D'ADDARIO has been appointed to the newly created position of product manager, Planet Waves Custom Installation. Necessitated by the success of the Planet Waves Cable Station since its launch at the CEDIA show in 2005, D'Addario...

Cliff DeManty named director of marketing: Yamaha Pro Audio.(PEOPLE : MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
March 1, 2007... CLIFF DeMANTY has been appointed director of marketing for the Pro Audio & Combo Division (PAC) of Yamaha; the appointment was effective November 1. He reports to Tom Sumner, the division's vice-president and general manager. DeManty comes...

Ringwald to head NAMM market development.(PEOPLE: MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
March 1, 2007... MORGAN RINGWALD HAS been named NAMM's new director of market development. He was formerly with Fender Musical Instruments Corp. as vice-president of public relations, handling all product and marketing publicity for FMIC brand names including...

New U.S. sales and marketing team: Weril.(PEOPLE: MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
March 1, 2007... WERIL MUSICAL Instruments, the Brazilian company whose instruments are sold in over 60 countries, has appointed new sales and marketing managers for the U.S. market. Sergio Rocha has been appointed sales manager for the United States and...

Lawson to consult on reference publications: Hal Leonard.(PEOPLE: MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
March 1, 2007... MIKE LAWSON has joined Hal Leonard Corporation as an exclusive consultant in the development of reference publications, primarily books, book/CDs, and DVDs in the areas of music technology and the music business. Based in Nashville, Lawson will...

J. Hayes named product support mgr.: PRS Guitars.(PEOPLE: MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
March 1, 2007... J. HAYES HAS been named product support manager at Paul Reed Smith Guitars. He joined the PRS team last summer and has since been extensively touring the U.S. and PRS's exclusive authorized dealer network, as well as attending trade shows in...

Sager heads EAW's North American sales: Loud Technologies.(PEOPLE: MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
March 1, 2007... JON SAGER, A pro audio industry veteran, has been named vice-president of sales for North America at EAW, a division of Loud Technologies, Inc. In this newly created position he will solely on leading EAW sales in the U.S. and Canada and direct...

Wallace new Midwest sales consultant: Hailun Distribution.(PEOPLE: MOVERS AND SHAKERS)
March 1, 2007... LAUREN L. WALLACE has joined Hailun Distribution, LLC, as a sales consultant for the Midwest Division. Wallace was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she lived until attending Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. Graduating with honors...