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November 18, 2024 I Event

NAMM Releases Schedule, Educational Sessions for 2025 Show

The 2025 NAMM Show will feature more than 250 sessions focused on relevant and timely topics in business, technology, education and marketing.

November 12, 2024 I Appointments

Samson Appoints Branislav Zivkovic as New President

Since joining Samson as vice president of global sales in 2017, Zivkovic has grown domestic and international sales significantly for the Samson, Hartke and Michael Kelly Guitars brands.

November 12, 2024 I Event

Roland to Feature its Range of Brands at The 2025 NAMM Show

Roland will highlight all the latest gear from its family of brands in a Roland-exclusive “NAMM All Access from the Roland Studio” showcase.

November 08, 2024 I Anniversary

D’Addario to Give Away 50-Year Supply of Strings

In celebration of the brand’s 50th anniversary this year, D’Addario has teamed up with Taylor Guitars, which also turns 50 this year, to give away strings for the next 50 years plus a 50th Anniversary Taylor AD14ce-SB LTD guitar.

November 08, 2024 I Award

WMEA Honors NAMM Outgoing Director Mary Luehrsen

Luehrsen was honored by the Wisconsin Music Educators Association (WMEA) with 2024 WMEA Music Industry Award, which she received on Oct. 23.

November 08, 2024 I Appointments

Industry Vet Pauline France Joins Kepma USA

France will serve as the public relations manager for the guitar brand.

November 08, 2024 I Appointments

Calzone & Anvil Case Co. Adds New Chief Marketing, Sales Officer

The U.S. manufacturer of shipping cases has hired the former Sam Ash Music pro-audio retail veteran to rebrand and spearhead its international expansion.

November 04, 2024 I Award

Music Forward Foundation, Gibson Gives Name Recipients of LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Awards

The goal of the LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Awards is to help break down the barriers of access in the music industry, allowing artists to have thriving and successful careers and to promote a more inclusive music industry.