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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 Contact

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:

Lora Bodmer
Director of Public Relations and Social Media
NAMM
Phone 760.438.8007 ext. 102

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The highly anticipated launch of NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia brought together the latest...

NAMM Foundation Supports Policy Forum on Creativity and Aging

Policy leaders and experts from the aging, arts and healthcare fields gathered in Washington DC today for Expressive...

NAMM Foundation Awards $445,000 to Support Innovative Music Learning Programs

The NAMM Foundation announces the 21 recipients of the NAMM Foundation's 2012-2013 program grants, allocating $...

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Call for New NAMM Board Member Suggestions

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The Daily Buzz Features 2012 National Wanna Play Music Week

NAMM's 2012 National Wanna Play Music Week kicked off with a national media placement on The Daily Buzz, May 7,...

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...

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