Dan Daley is a veteran journalist, author, songwriter and music producer. He covers the business and technology segments of the entertainment industry. His columns and articles address gear and market trends.
		JANUARY 2007 Walkin’ The Floor Covering a NAMM Show requires a lot of planning and a little chance {DOWNLOAD ARTICLE} FEBRUARY 2007 Will Amps Get Their Tubes Tied? Vacuum tubes are a hot commodity in a business fascinated with vintage gear. They’re also a source of tension for their leading manufacturer {DOWNLOAD ARTICLE} MAY 2007 Catering to ‘Buy Now’ Consumers An eBay convenience has turned into a new paradigm for online impulse buys. Now, music retailers can profit from ‘Buy Now’ consumers {DOWNLOAD ARTICLE} JUNE 2007 The B&O Beast School B&O sales are regional markets, affected by larger forces. What dealers should know {DOWNLOAD ARTICLE} JULY 2007 Going Beyond Web Sites A Web site’s not enough anymore for some MI retailers. Many are turning to other online mediums like MySpace and podcasts to expand their reach {DOWNLOAD ARTICLE} AUGUST 2007 The Event as Marketing A Mike Portnoy clinic is a powerful promotional tool, but successful retail events can take all forms — even non-physical ones {DOWNLOAD ARTICLE} SEPTEMBER 2007 Stores with Stages As the live concert industry explodes, some music product retailers have boosted their profiles by turning their stores into live music venues {DOWNLOAD ARTICLE} NOVEMBER 2007 Retail’s New Facelift The latest music store designs reflect retail’s general movement toward selling lifestyle {DOWNLOAD ARTICLE}

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