NAMM Takes Further Steps to Enhance Productivity at Trade Shows
New 2009 NAMM Show Policy Change Prohibits Visitors Under Age 16
NAMM, the trade association of the international music products industry, continued its efforts to ensure a professional business atmosphere at its trade shows by announcing today a new policy change, which will prohibit visitors under the age of 16 from attending the shows.
According to the new policy, any visitors from the trade/industry under the age of 16 may only attend NAMM trade shows if they are employees or endorsed artists as verified by an active NAMM Member company. According to NAMM’s recent annual surveys, decreasing the number of visitors on the show floor is a top Member concern due to the congestion and additional noise level on the show floor.
“Last year we asked all of our exhibitors to reduce their visitor allotments in an effort to keep the show floor clear of non-business-related attendees,” said Kevin Johnstone, director of trade shows. “This year, we’re continuing our work in this area in order to create the best possible business environment for all of our NAMM Members.”
The 2009 NAMM Show will be held January 15–18, 2009, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. For more information please visit www.namm.org.
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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.