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August 02, 2024 I Supply

D’Addario Announces 3 Brands Now Stringing with XS

Like Taylor Guitars, Eastman, Lakewood and Cole Clark have now joined the growing list of acoustic guitar makers and independent luthiers who have embraced XS as their preferred string.

August 02, 2024 I Appointments

Casio America Names Brian Piccolo General Manager of Sales

Kyle Cuenco has also joined the company as its new regional sales manager for the central U.S. territory.

July 30, 2024 I Distribution

IsoAcoustics Takes North American Distribution In-House

The strategic move will help the brand take a more active role in its dealer relationships in its home territory.

July 30, 2024 I Appointments

NAMM Foundation Adds New Executive Director Julia Rubio

Rubio succeeds Mary Luehrsen, the Foundation’s former executive director and NAMM’s senior public policy advisor, who will be retiring later this year after 22 years.

July 29, 2024 I Appointments

Universal Audio Expands Leadership Team

Tech executives Dana Ruzicka, who has been named COO, and Ethan Kaplan, who has been named CDO, have joined UA to support it in its next phase of growth.

July 29, 2024 I Appointments

ESP Guitars Taps Philip Monypenny as Latin America Sales Manager

In his new role, Monypenny will be the point person for the Latin American guitar market, working with local distribution and retail partners to maximize the potential of the ESP brand.

July 26, 2024 I Award

Keith Mardak Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from MPA

Hal Leonard’s former long-time president and CEO, Keith Mardak, received the award during the annual meeting of the Music Publishers Association.

July 23, 2024 I Event

NAMM’s Inaugural NAMM NeXT Sees More Than 100 Companies Attend

The event — which was held from ​July 17–18 in Nashville, Tennessee — will be held annually going forward.