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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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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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Museum of Making Music Welcomes Expertise and Guidance of Three New Board Member

NAMM Foundation’s Museum of Making Music recently added Rick Young, Peter Sides and Harry Fleishman  to its Advisory Board.  Members...
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Early Bird Housing Specials for Exhibitors

The Renaissance Nashville Hotel is offering two (2) discounted options to our Exhibitors before housing opens to our Membership. Option #1:...
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Making Your Nashville Hotel Reservations

NAMM is working with the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau to offer its Members accommodations at hotels close to the Nashville Convention...
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News Releases

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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 Announces 6th Annual Wanna Play? Award Recipients

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) presented Wanna Play? Awards on the last day of its world-famous NAMM Show Jan. 22 to honor eight...

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San Diego Teen Band ‘Jazz Avenue’ Named ‘Best Teen Band in the USA' in Third Annual SchoolJam USA Competition

A crowd of nearly 500 gathered at Downtown Disney District on Saturday, Jan. 21, for NAMM’s third annual SchoolJam USA, a national teen battle...
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Day Four of the 2012 NAMM Show Features ‘Best In Show’ Products, a Panel from ‘The Wrecking Crew,’ Ongoing Educational Sessions

The fourth day of the 2012 NAMM Show featured the “Best In Show—This Year’s Hottest Products” at the morning’s...
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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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