Best in Show: This Year’s Hottest Products (Summer NAMM 2011)

Panelists:  Tim Pratt, Dietze Music; Liz Reisman, Creative Music Center; Brad Boynton, Rhythm Traders; Myrna Sislen, Middle C Music; Chris Basile, South Jersey Music;Pete Gamber, Alta Loma Music

Summer NAMM is known for new products, exhibitor debuts and unique finds. And while enjoying the quality face-to-face time with vendors you can only find in Nashville, it’s sometimes difficult to scout out all the important items to amp up your business for the fall and holiday selling season.  Watch as Music Inc. publisher Frank Alkyer and his panel of well-respected retailers and buyers who have combed the show floor in search of the best products, ideas and trends─each share their top picks in four categories: Something Small, Gotta Stock It, Companies to Watch and Best in Show.