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People June 16, 2014

GC Names Hinz VP of Brand Experience and Entertainment Marketing

Guitar Center, Inc. (GCI) has promoted Dustin Hinz to vice president of brand experience and entertainment marketing. Dustin is a seventeen-year veteran of the GC family with a background in marketing,…

Christian Wissmuller
Jun 16, 2014
People June 16, 2014

Neutrik Names Kuklinski Applications Manager

Neutrik USA hsd announced the appointment of David Kuklinski to the position of applications manager.  He will focus on the broadcast market and new solutions offered by Neutrik and their…

Christian Wissmuller
Jun 16, 2014
People June 8, 2014

Eastman Acquires S.E. Shires Co.

Eastman Music Company has acquired renowned brass instrument maker S.E. Shires Co. S.E. Shires Co. will continue to maintain and operate its corporate headquarters and production facility in Hopedale, Massachusetts.…

Christian Wissmuller
Jun 8, 2014
People June 2, 2014

Fender Adds U2's Bono, The Edge to Board of Directors

U2 duo Bono and The Edge have joined the Fender board of directors.The singer and guitarist, both recruited by Fender majority owner TPG Growth, will work with the company to…

Christian Wissmuller
Jun 2, 2014
People June 1, 2014

Three Key Appointments at Roland

Roland Corporation U.S. announces the appointments of Brandon Ryan as product and artist relations manager – dance, DJ and media production, Peter Brown as product specialist – dance and DJ,…

Christian Wissmuller
Jun 1, 2014
People May 20, 2014

Fender Promotes McDonald to Executive VP

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has promoted industry veteran Richard McDonald to executive vice president, Fender Brand. The move represents a larger strategic shift that aims to improve alignment and better…

Christian Wissmuller
May 20, 2014
People May 5, 2014

Mississippi Music’s Johnson Named VP of NASMD

Rosi Johnson, CEO and president of Mississippi Music and Mississippi Music Acceptance Corporation, was elected vice president of the National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD) during its 52nd annual…

Christian Wissmuller
May 5, 2014
People May 5, 2014

LPD Music Names Wicks National Sales Manager

LPD Music has announced Steve Wicks as their National Sales Manager.As a seasoned veteran in the music industry for almost 40 years, Wicks has worked with various companies prior to…

Christian Wissmuller
May 5, 2014
People May 4, 2014

Cusimano Appointed as Sr. Manager, Artist Relations by Korg USA

Korg USA, exclusive U.S. distributor of Korg, VOX, Ashdown, Blackstar, Lâg, Sakae and HK Audio products, has announced the expansion of its artist relations team, reflecting the company’s dedication to…

Christian Wissmuller
May 4, 2014