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July 17, 2025 I Award, Event

NAMM Rebrands Dealer Awards as ‘Retail Awards’

In addition to the rebrand, NAMM has added two new categories: Best Omnichannel Operation and Best Music Lesson Program.

July 17, 2025 I Distribution

ESP Guitars Distributes Morley Pedals in Latin America

The distribution agreement covers all of Mexico, Central America and South America.

July 17, 2025 I Supply

PRS Guitars Opens 2026 Pulse Artist Program Applications

The current class includes a record number of artists.

July 17, 2025 I Appointments

DPA Microphones Adds Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager

In his new role, Kontopanos will oversee sales of DPA Microphones, Austrian Audio and Wisycom solutions.

July 17, 2025 I Partnership

Sweetwater Partners with We Make Noise for Songwriting, Production Camp

The three-day songwriting and production camp for female artists will take place on Sweetwater’s campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana, from August 29–31.

July 14, 2025 I Appointments

Yamaha Appoints Nishida to Executive Officer, Senior Vice President of Audio

In this newly created role, Sotaro Nishida will oversee both the consumer audio and professional audio departments, focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction while expanding the breadth and depth of Yamaha’s audio solutions.

July 14, 2025 I Event

NEMC, Alfred Host Hands-On Music Education Workshop

The workshop was focused on practical strategies for classroom teaching, included a new sheet music reading session and offered tips and techniques for working with student percussionists, as well as how to best maintain and repair percussion equipment.

July 14, 2025 I Appointments

OMG Music Adds Misha Guiffre as Sales, Marketing Director

The industry veteran brings 21 years of experience building independent dealer networks.