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SEPT. 1 I ROLAND U.S. I DISTRIBUTION Roland, Cakewalk Ink Distribution Deal Roland U.S. takes on distribution of all Cakewalk by Roland-branded hardware products, becomes the distributor of Cakewalk software to independent retailers. It also announces a new branding strategy. {more}
PLUS: Roland’s fall gear rollout

AUG. 24 I APPOINTMENTS I GUITAR CENTER
Trojan New CEO
of Guitar Center
Marty Albertson steps down as CEO of Guitar Center. {more}
AUG. 23 I APPOINTMENTS I DADDY’S JUNKY MUSIC
Robert Baker Appointed
President of Daddy's
Robert Baker is named president and COO of Daddy's Junky Music as its former president refocuses on company's financial matters. {more}
AUG. 19 I NORCAL I RETAIL
Northern California Combo
Dealers Expand, Contract
Bananas at Large plans to open a second store in Santa Rosa, while Zone Music of Cotati refocuses to become a guitar-only shop {more}
AUG. 18 I TECHNOLOGY I BY DANNY ROCKS
Use Social Media to Engage Customers
Social media can help you attract new customers, strengthen relationships with existing customers and generate referrals — all key to growing your business. {more}
AUG. 19 I API I TRADEMARK
API's Lunchbox Gets Trademarked
API's lunchbox receives trademark status by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. {more}
AUG. 19 I AMRO MUSIC I PERSONNEL
Amro Employee Finds Long-Lost Father Within Music Industry
AUGUST 19 I GIST PIANO CENTER I OPENING
Gist's Sweet Opening
AUG. 19 I FIVE-STAR I EVENT
Big Beat a Big Deal
AUG. 19 I GIBSON I LEGAL
Gibson's Saga Continues
AUG. 4 I HARMAN I PURCHASE
Harman Picks Up Newsweek
AUG. 4 I AMERICAN DJ I LEGAL
American DJ
Sues Wal-Mart
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JULY 26 I IDEAS I VIDEO
Smith’s ‘Get Crazy’ Challenge
JULY 26 I HAL LEONARD I WEB NEWS
Hal Leonard Retailer
Program Adds Video
JULY 23 I MUSIC INC. I AWARDS
Music Inc. Wins for Editorial Excellence
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JULY 19 I ONTARIO MUSIC I CLOSING
Ontario Music
to Shutter Doors
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