News & Press Center

Thank you for visiting NAMM's online Press Room. Here you'll find all the tools you need to cover the music products industry, including news releases and other press materials, industry statistics, articles, photos and video clips.

Media Contacts

For more information, artwork/NAMM logos, to arrange press interviews on industry-related topics and music products industry trends, or to attend one of our NAMM trade shows as a working member of the media, please contact:

Scott Robertson, APR
Director of Marketing and Communications
NAMM, the International Music Products Association
Phone 760.438.8001 ext. 102
Fax 760.438.8257
Kymberly Drake
Public Relations Manager
NAMM, the International Music Products Association
Phone 760.438.8001 ext. 162
Fax 760.438.8257

NAMM News

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Regional Semi-Finalists Announced in FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands

Corporate rockers from eight qualifying regional bands of the FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands jammed at The Key Club in Los Angeles on...
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“Pent-up Demand” in Consumer Spending

USA TODAY Reports on Consumer Confidence—Those Who Are Saving Now Will Spend Even More in the Recovery Summer NAMM is your opportunity...
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Industry Groups Bring Passion, Influence and Buying Power to 2009 Summer NAMM

NAMM has invited select organizations are of great importance to our industry as they help strengthen our network with professional musicians,...

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A New Day for Music Education

Amidst a backdrop of historic change, economic upheaval, fear and uncertainty facing our world, 10 NAMM delegates (Chip Averwater, Kevin Cranley,...
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Virtual Advocacy Days Begin Next Monday!

NAMM will host the organization’s first “Virtual Advocacy Days” on May 12 and 13, allowing more U.S. NAMM Members to participate in...

Press Releases

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NAMM Foundation Announces Request for Grant Proposals Focused on the Creation of More Music Makers

Scholarships and President's Innovation Awards Support Future Music Products Industry Professionals
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New Research Reveals How Playing Music Results in Breakthroughs for Inner City Youth

NAMM Foundation-Funded Study Shows Significant Progress in Youth Rehabilitation Efforts through Recreational Music Making
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FORTUNE Announces Regional Qualifiers in Ninth Annual Battle of the Corporate Bands

Corporate Rock Bands a Safe Haven in Troubling Times; Semi-Finalists include Chevron, Johnson & Johnson, NBC Universal, St. Jude's Hospital,...
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NAMM Adds Music Freight as New Shipping Option for Members

Additional Discounts Now Available on ABF, Con-way, R&L and Saia
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The NAMM Foundation Awards $848,807 to Support Innovative Music Learning Programs, Research Projects and Students

NAMM, the trade association of the international music products association, today announced the 31 recipients of the NAMM Foundation's 2009-2010...

NAMM in the Media

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FORTUNE Announces Regional Qualifiers In Ninth Annual Battle of the Corporate Bands

FORTUNE announced today the 16 bands that will be advancing to the regional qualifying rounds of the "Ninth Annual FORTUNE Battle of the...
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About.com Features NAMM's 2009 Gallup Poll Results

Music Education in the News: A new Gallup survey by NAMM reveals majority of Americans believe that playing an instrument can be beneficial to...
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Your Musical Education

Scott Robertson of Carlsbad, California, writes: Marilyn: I was reading your column, and your answer about the validity of evidence to support...
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String Theory: Investing in High-End Violins

Facing volatile equity markets, investors often look to gold and silver. But an updated study of classical-instrument valuations by Brandeis...
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The piano's status in U.S. living rooms is declining

They were once a symbol of success and a love of music. By Mary MacVean > > > May 16, 2009 Giovanni Lovatelli and his family lucked into a...

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