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January 14, 2025 I Philanthropy

Guitar Center Music Foundation Offers Relief Grant for Musicians Impacted by LA Wildfires

To support those affected by the wildfires in the Greater Los Angeles area, the Guitar Center Music Foundation has announced a one-time grant aimed at replacing lost or damaged instruments and gear.

January 13, 2025 I Philanthropy

NAMM Foundation Creates 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund

NAMM has committed $50,000 to the fund and is accepting additional contributions.

January 13, 2025 I Acquisition

DPA Microphones Acquires Austrian Audio

By joining forces, the brands will design and develop professional audio solutions that meet the evolving demands within the acoustical and digital fields, all while prioritizing the user experience.

January 09, 2025 I Event

NAMM Issues Statement on LA Wildfires

In the statement NAMM CEO, John Mlynczak, said this month’s 2025 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, is scheduled to carry on as planned.

January 09, 2025 I Appointments

Guitar Center Appoints Todd Lauer as SVP of Brand Marketing, Creative

In his new role, Lauer will be responsible for leading the company’s marketing campaigns, visual merchandising, creative content, marketing research, organic social and public relations.

January 06, 2025 I Appointments

Dansr Promotes Michael Fenoglio, Stephanie Murphy

Fenoglio has been named vice president of marketing, while Murphy has been named director, dealer sales and corporate events.

January 06, 2025 I Appointments

PRS Guitars Names Eric Hammond PR Manager

Hammond will be responsible for supporting and growing media relations and the company’s content creator partnership strategy, in addition to events and its philanthropy program.

January 06, 2025 I Event

Guitar Center, Positive Grid to Host Meet-and-Greet with Steve Vai

The event will take place at Guitar Center’s flagship location in Hollywood, California, on Jan. 9 at 6 p.m.