NAMM Announces 2008 Summer NAMM Event to be Held in Nashville
2008 Summer NAMM event will be held in Nashville, June 20-22, 2008, at the Nashville Convention Center.
NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, today announced that its 2008 Summer NAMM event will be held in Nashville, Tenn., June 20–22, 2008, at the Nashville Convention Center.
"As long as there are NAMM Members who need a second industry gathering to keep their businesses strong, NAMM will continue to serve them by providing the venue,” said Joe Lamond, president and CEO, NAMM. “We’re grateful for the Members who have given us their feedback and based on that, we’re pleased to say that the 2008 event will be held in Nashville."
As the industry continues to change rapidly, NAMM is researching what type of programming to add to the summer event that would provide the highest return on investment for exhibitors and attendees. The association is in the process of conducting a series of focus groups with key NAMM Members across the country facilitated by The Radcliffe Company, a research firm that specializes in the trade show industry. NAMM will make additional announcements this fall concerning new programming for 2008 Summer NAMM.
Media Contacts
NAMM Communications - John Dolak, Director
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619.735.4028
VITTEK PR – Josh Vittek
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The Lippin Group
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201.317.6618
About NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is the not-for-profit trade association representing the $18.1 billion global music products industry, with a mission to strengthen the music industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. Comprised of more than 9,000 member companies and individual professionals worldwide, NAMM supports an industry that employs more than 400,000 people globally. Through its programs, events and advocacy efforts, NAMM advances a shared vision of a thriving, innovative and inclusive music products industry where every person has access to the joy of music-making. NAMM also operates The NAMM Foundation, investing in the future of music through the support of education, global grantmaking and featured programs that expand participation in music across all ages and stages of life. Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., NAMM serves as a leading voice for the global music products industry through public policy, advocacy, education and other member services. For more information, visit NAMM.org, and learn more about NAMM’s Vision, Mission & Objectives at NAMM About Page.