Neutrik Donates to NAMM Advocacy and Outreach Efforts

Lakewood, N.J.

To demonstrate its support for music advocacy and education, Neutrik USA today donated $2,000 to NAMM, the International Music Products Association, to create more music makers through the association’s ongoing advocacy programs. NAMM will match Neutrik’s donation with an additional $1,000 to support community outreach programs such as SupportMusic.com.

The NAMM Member company raised the funds during the recent NAMM Show in Anaheim earlier this year, where wristbands bearing the company’s official logo and new ad slogan, “Are You Good Enough?” were sold to show attendees for $1 each.

To further promote music education at the NAMM Show, Neutrik USA also teamed up with the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus to sponsor a performance by singer/songwriter Kenny Rankin.

“For 25 years, Neutrik has connected artists to their music, and now we are pleased to help NAMM connect with more music makers to benefit the entire industry,” said Jim Cowan, president, Neutrik USA.

NAMM’s music advocacy efforts include Sesame Street Music Works, an early-childhood development initiative; SupportMusic.com, the largest online campaign ever offered to help parents and teachers support music education; the “Einstein” advocacy kit, a how-to guide for keeping music in schools; as well as the association’s grant programs, music-brain research and public relations campaigns about the proven benefits of making music.

About Neutrik USA
Neutrik manufactures a wide array of XLR connectors and receptacles, jacks and plugs, speaker connectors and accessories for the professional audio industry. Neutrik USA is located at 195 Lehigh Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701.


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NAMM Communications - John Dolak, Director
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The Lippin Group
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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.