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May 24, 2025 I Philanthropy
The Acoustic Shoppe Announces Campaign to Support Guitars for Vets
Launched on Memorial Day, the campaign aims to donate at least 25 guitars to veterans by the end of June, aligning with PTSD Awareness Month.
May 14, 2025 I Appointments
Sweetwater Promotes Bob Shepherd, Kenric Knecht to Senior Leadership
Shepherd has taken on the newly created role of senior vice president of business intelligence and analytics, while Knecht has been promoted to vice president of merchandising.
May 14, 2025 I Distribution
Avid Appoints ACT Entertainment as U.S. Distributor
This new partnership represents a significant expansion in Avid’s U.S. strategy and underscores its commitment to serving the professional live sound community.
May 14, 2025 I Distribution
Clear Tune Monitors Announces Distribution Deal with Guitar Center
Through this partnership, Clear Tune Monitors will be available for purchase at select Guitar Center stores nationwide.
May 12, 2025 I Appointments
GC Promotes Buchanan to EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Buchanan’s promotion recognizes her leadership in driving organizational growth, cultural transformation and talent strategy across Guitar Center’s multi-brand enterprise.
May 12, 2025 I Appointments
Conn Selmer Names John Fulton President, CEO
Fulton has succeed Stephen Zapf who lead the company since 2019. Fulton previously served as senior vice president, overseeing sales and customer service for the Americas and Asia Pacific, marketing and the division of education.
May 12, 2025 I Award
John Packer Wins King’s Awards for Enterprise
This is the second time JP Musical Instruments has won the award, having received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category in 2018.
May 09, 2025 I Distribution
Yorkville Named Exclusive Canadian Distributor of Orange
The new distribution partnership is effective immediately.