Recently added articles from Music Trades:
Should we be imitating other industries?(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
Feb 01, 2008; Kaye, Ron ... I RAN ACROSS YOUR comments on music education, and I wanted to offer my opinion for what it is worth. I own a music instruction business that has been successful for over ten years. I started my business in response to a perceived void in the music instrument industry. The point being, ...
Parking lot promotional tactics.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
Feb 01, 2008; Zeagler, Fred ... YESTERDAY ONE OF MY employees brought in a flyer that someone had placed on the windshield of his car in our parking lot. Imagine my surprise to find it was a Guitar Center "In-Store Use Only" flyer. Several of the items from Fender, Martin, Roland, and Yamaha were offered in a ...
The global Top 225.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
Feb 01, 2008; Goodman, Scott ... Your December issue, featuring the Top 225 and sales data on the top markets around the world, was one of your best ever. From the articles on China to the sales and demographics by country, the information ...
Forget the economy.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
Feb 01, 2008; Lilien, Neil ... Great editorial in your current December issue on the economy. I only hope a large percentage of your subscribers read it and follow your advice! Neil Lilien Meisel Music Springfield, NJ In our December ...
Retail sales surge in November, defying expectations.(Industry Briefings)
Feb 01, 2008 ... Retail sales surged in November, trouncing estimates, after steep discounting on holiday merchandise such as electronics, clothes, and home-related goods gave merchants a solid start to this year's holiday shopping season. The U.S. Commerce Department said total sales rose 1.2 percent in ...
Online retail spending up 33 percent.(Industry Briefings)
Feb 01, 2008 ... comScore, Inc. has reported that holiday season e-commerce spending for the first 41 days of the November--December 2007 holiday season was over $20 billion, a 19-percent gain over the corresponding days last year. "Green Monday," a term recently ...
But not all economic news is good ...(Industry Briefings)
Feb 01, 2008 ... December saw two large national retailers announce liquidation proceedings. Computer store CompUSA has hired Gordon Brothers to liquidate inventory at its remaining 103 store fronts. (Gordon Brothers was also the firm that liquidated MARS Music.) Founded in 1984, the company peaked in 2000 ...
And mall vacancies are on the rise.(Industry Briefings)
Feb 01, 2008 ... U.S. Strip mall vacancies inched up in the third quarter, hitting a five-year high of 7.4%. The vacancy rate has spurred concerns of weakening consumer spending, particularly in house-wares. The vacancy rate is higher on both coasts ...
New market report cites deep record label woes.(Industry Briefings)
Feb 01, 2008 ... In a period of lackluster sales, illegal downloading isn't the only factor affecting the depressed music industry. Disgruntled consumers have contributed significantly to the decline in retail music sales, according to market research conducted by Mintel. Retail music sales, valued at ...
The music industry's "X" factor.(EDITORIAL)
Feb 01, 2008; Majeski, Brian T. ... From a distance of 30 feet, a fine Stradivarius and a cheap Chinese violin are visually indistinguishable to all but the most sharp-eyed experts. And despite all of today's digital audio wizardry, there is also no way to accurately differentiate the two instruments through sonic analysis ....
NAMM attendees can enter to win visit from revamped John Lennon bus.(NAMM 2008 PREVIEW)
Feb 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A BRAND NEW JOHN LENNON Educational Tour Bus, dedicated to providing students with free hands-on opportunities to make music and produce video projects, will be unveiled to the music products industry at winter NAMM. This non-profit mobile pro audio and HD ...
Lineup announced for NAMM VandoJam.(NAMM 2008 PREVIEW)
Feb 01, 2008 ... VANDOREN HAS announced its lineup for the annual VandoJam at NAMM. Back by popular demand from last year's jam is west coast star Eric Marienthal. Besides being a highly successful recording artist on his own, Marienthal is a member of the legendary Chick Corea Electrik Band. He is also a ...
Endorsing artists to highlight NAMM show: Conn-Selmer.(NAMM 2008 PREVIEW)
Feb 01, 2008 ... CONN-SELMER ENDORSING artists from a full range of musical genres will make appearances at the company's booth, #4800, at the winter NAMM show in Anaheim. Both scheduled and unscheduled visits are expected from trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, clarinet, flute, and saxophone artists, ...
Michael Andrew to perform at NAMM: PianoDisc.(NAMM 2008 PREVIEW)
Feb 01, 2008 ... PIANODISC WILL SPONSOR a NAMM show appearance by singer Michael Andrew and The Atomic Big Band. Andrew and company will perform on the Convention Center stage on Thursday afternoon, immediately following the NAMM Show Tribute that begins at 5 P.M. Among Michael Andrew's long ...
Roland's 5th Annual Worship Summit.(NAMM 2008 PREVIEW)
Feb 01, 2008 ... ROLAND WILL HOST the 5th Annual Worship Arts Summit on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at the winter NAMM show. This musical celebration has become a highly anticipated event and will be offered at three times: 11:00 A.M., 12:30 P.M. and 2:30 P.M. The 11:00 A.M. and 12:30 P.M ....
Artists headline NAMM exhibition: Dean Markley.(NAMM 2008 PREVIEW)
Feb 01, 2008 ... DEAN MARKLEY BOOTH 5710 at the Anaheim NAMM show will rock nonstop with appearances by a wide range of Markley endorsing artists. Markley Signature String Series artists Nick Catanese and George Lynch will be demo-ing at the booth. Also scheduled to appear during show are Dick and Jimmy ...
Guitar Center CEO to address guitar makers.(NAMM 2008 PREVIEW)
Feb 01, 2008 ... MARTY ALBERTSON, CEO of Guitar Center, will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the Guitar and Accessories Manufacturers Association. Topics covered will include a state-of-the-industry report and strategies for ...
Tote bag giveaway for dealers at NAMM: Mel Bay Publications.(NAMM 2008 PREVIEW)
Feb 01, 2008 ... MEL BAY PUBLICATIONS, Inc., will give away a limited number of body-conforming nylon messenger tote bags at NAMM booth 3304. Featuring an adjustable shoulder strap, organizer, and mobile phone holder, these Mel Bay messenger bags will be available to dealers only. One per ...
New features to debut at NAMM: Moses, Inc.(NAMM 2008 PREVIEW)
Feb 01, 2008 ... AT WINTER NAMM Moses, Inc., manufacturers of carbon graphite neck and stringed instrument products, will introduce extensive standard and custom inlay choices, stunning new neck finishes, and unique fiber-optic technology now optional on all neck models. Moses Carbon Graphite is ...
M-Audio debuts evolution line of digital pianos at winter NAMM.(NAMM 2008 PREVIEW)
Feb 01, 2008 ... M-AUDIO, BEST KNOWN for its broad line of computer music products, will be offering dealers a first look at a new line of "Evolution" digital console pianos at winter NAMM 2008 (booth 6007). The M-Audio Evolution line combines digital piano excellence with computer compatibility to define ...