NAMM Promotes Erin Block to Director of Data and Analytics

CARLSBAD, CALIF., March 2, 2026 – NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, announced today that Erin Block has been appointed director of data and analytics. Block brings more than 20 years of experience in developing transformational data and innovative analytics on a global scale. In this position, Block will oversee all of NAMM’s global data and analytics, which is a critical combination for the organization’s future growth.

“Erin’s experience and leadership is the perfect fit to oversee a critical part of our business moving forward in global data and analytics,” said John Mlynczak, NAMM president and CEO. “She will be the central point for advancing our analytical platforms and unlocking the power of data to strengthen our organization and provide industry insights for our members.”

“NAMM is a globally admired organization with an incredible history coupled with a dynamic vision for the future of data and analytics,” said Erin Block, Director of data and analytics. “I'm honored to be part of this visionary team, help shape our holistic data strategy and accelerate the use of analytics that will serve all of our global members and partners.”

Block, who will report directly to John Mlynczak, previously worked on key initiatives for NAMM, including the NAMM Global Report, Cost of Doing Business Report and post-NAMM Show report. Additionally, Block managed membership recruitment and retention, as well as Women of NAMM and NAMM Young Professionals, using data metrics to target audiences for membership. She started her career in market research and holds a B.A. in Business Administration with an emphasis in market research from the University of San Diego.

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