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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.