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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
Phone 760.438.8007 ext. 102
Twitter: ScottrNAMM 		Kymberly Drake
Public Relations Manager
NAMM
Phone 760.438.8007 ext. 162

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Take It to the Top at Summer NAMM: Will You Be One of NAMM's Top 100 Dealers?

Submissions for NAMM's 2012 Top 100 Dealer Awards will open on March 1—and we invite you to enter your store. NAMM will host its second annual...
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Great Ideas from the 2012 NAMM Show—On Your Computer!

The NAMM U Idea Center Sessions were a hit at the show—industry leaders shared best practices and opened the floor for questions and...
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Members of "Generation Next" Gather at the 2012 NAMM Show

Nearly 1,100 music business majors from around the country converged at the 2012 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif., January 19-22, wanting to learn more...
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Important Russia Show Housing and Visa Updates

The time is now to apply for your business visa and reserve your hotel accommodations–– we've negotiated great rates on accommodations...
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Important Russia Show Housing and Visa Updates

The time is now to apply for your business visa and reserve your hotel accommodations–– we've negotiated great rates on accommodations...
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News Releases

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ISME Presents Global Sonar Award to NAMM and NAMM Foundation for Their Support of Music Education Programs

The International Society for Music Education (ISME) presented its inaugural ISME Global Sonar Award to the National Association of Music Merchants...
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NAMM Foundation Announces Deadline Approaching to Submit Application for William R. Gard Scholarship

Program Designed to Support Employees of NAMM-Member Companies Pursuing Education, Careers in Music Products Industry
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NAMM Announces Annual Washington D.C. Advocacy Fly-In Event Open to All NAMM Members

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) today announced details about how Members can participate in the association’s upcoming 2012...
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Official Call for Entries: 2012 FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands

March 31 is the Deadline to Enter 12th Annual Competition Sponsored by NAMM and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
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NAMM's National Wanna Play Campaign to Showcase Public Service Announcements at Super Bowl XLVI

Campaign Supporters Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black Will Encourage 250,000 Potential Music Makers from Digital HD Screens at Lucas Oil Stadium on...
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NAMM in the Media

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Huffington Post Features NAMM Member Martin Guitar and New John Mayer Signature Guitar

 Huffington Post featured a Q&A with Chris Martin and Fred Greene of Martin Guitar and features John Mayer speaking about the new John Mayer...
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Rolling Stone Features 2012 NAMM Show Celebrity Appearances in 'Random Notes' Section

Dave Navrro, Duane Eddy and Alice Cooper made appearances at this year's show and Rolling Stone was there to cover it. Check out the links to view...
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Click here to view Duane Eddy and Alice Cooper coverage
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G4's "Attack of the Show" Covers 2012 NAMM Show

Kelly Beckett reports from the 2012 NAMM show, One of the largest music industry trade shows to check out the latest and coolest musical gear around,...
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Billboard.biz Features 2012 NAMM Show Activities

The 2012 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show saw 95,709 registered attendees checking out 1,441 exhibitors, educational seminars, jam...
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Gov. Huckabee Appears on Good Day L.A. While In Town for the 2012 NAMM Show, Advocates for Playing Music

Former Gov. Mike Huckabee was present at the 2012 NAMM Show's Media Preview Day to speak to attendees about the benefits of people of all ages making...
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