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Articles in September, 2008 issue of Music Trades
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Is there no loyalty to U.S.-made brands?(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
by Behrenfeld, Eric "Baron" -
The details that pay dividends.(LETTERS)(Letter to the editor)
by Brattesani, Joseph - eBay prevails in counterfeit suit against Tiffany.(INDUSTRY BRIEFINGS)
- Vintage Guitar mutual fund launched.(INDUSTRY BRIEFINGS)
- Nintendo offers music video game.(INDUSTRY BRIEFINGS)
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Eternal truths and passing crises.(EDITORIAL)
by Majeski, Brian T. -
Low-priced lessons give teachers a bad name: stop using music lessons as a loss leader. You'll enhance your bottom line and improve the image of music teachers.(GUEST EDITORIAL)
by Haab, Karl - Best buy to open 75-85 music stores in '08: after three-year experiment, consumer electronics giant steps up commitment to music industry with national rollout of "stores-within-a-store.".(FOREFRONT)
- Guitar center bonds downgraded on best buy roll out.(FOREFRONT)
- The origins of best buy.(FOREFRONT)
- Bechstein America dealers tour operations In Germany.(FOREFRONT)
- Special horns made for Olympics: Eastman.(FOREFRONT)
- Sales skills refined at 11th Kawai Keyboard Academy.(FOREFRONT)
- China concert aids earthquake victims: Phil Jones Bass.(FOREFRONT)
- NAMM finances percussion marketing council.(FLASH)
- GAMA expands school guitar programs.(FOREFRONT)
- Canadian expansion, Ashdown pact announced: EMD.(FOREFRONT)
- The Mason & Hamlin Academy class of 2008.(FOREFRONT)
- Custom Schimmel Grand Graces Latvian Palace.(FOREFRONT)
- Dana B. Goods and Warwick Sever Ties.(FOREFRONT)
- PTG annual convention draws nearly 700 in Anaheim.(FOREFRONT)
- "Me Talk Pretty" wins dream spot contest: Sabian.(FOREFRONT)
- Dean searches globe for "King of Shred" guitar.(FOREFRONT)
- New Pearl warehouse cuts delivery times.(FOREFRONT)
- Chuck Prophet endorses Revival Guitars: Major Music Supply.(FOREFRONT)
- "Club 100" dealers visit Czech Republic: Bohemia.(FOREFRONT)
- AIMM endorses freight consolidator: Music Freight.(FOREFRONT)
- Summer NAMM returns to Nashville.(FLASH)
- Strong piano and band results lift Steinway sales & net.(FOREFRONT)
- Hi-tech summer camp rocks Gand Music.(RETAILER UPDATE)
- Fletcher donates $1m to Chautauqua.(RETAILER UPDATE)
- Illinois AG helps resolve complaints in piano experts fraud.(RETAILER UPDATE)
- Music retailers aid St. Jude cancer research.(RETAILER UPDATE)
- Top vendors honored at annual meeting: West Music.(RETAILER UPDATE)
- Sales growth prompts sweetwater to expand staff.(RETAILER UPDATE)
- The top 201: TrueTone music mistakenly omitted from top retailer ranking.(RETAILER UPDATE)
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How to stand out in a crowd: create a commercial for your store that can be used everywhere that truly communicates what makes you unique.(BOB POPYK ON SELLING)
by Popyk, Bob - D'addario goes lean to improve product value, service: borrowing analytical and organizational techniques pioneered by Toyota, leading accessory firm performs a complete overhaul. The goal: to compete with anyone, anywhere, anytime.(CUTTING EDGE)
- "The economy is irrelevant": baker piano center proves that personal relationships, educational partnering, consumer education, and relentless follow-up can drive sales growth in any type of market.(The Piano Market)
- Creating Customers--the key to building sales: by growing their own customer base through a comprehensive education system, Matt & Debra Perez are riding out the economic storm.(The Piano Market)(Company overview)
- Success through specialization the sixth and seventh generations of Saphirs in the piano business have found success by concentrating on high-end pianos, leaving the entry level to the competition.(The Piano Market)(Company overview)
- Sales-building piano software: player piano content specialist WebOnlyPiano helps dealers generate consumer excitment.(NEW TECHNOLOGY)
- Looking back at the revolution-Yamaha's Clavinova turns 25: combining the touch and feel of an acoustic piano with an affordable price, the Clavinova transformed the entire electronic piano category.(The Piano Market)
- Hailun, The International Chinese Piano Company: Huge investments in an international design team, cutting-edge technology, and extensive employee training are paying dividends in awards, renown, and rapid sales growth.(The Piano Market)
- Brodmann's innovative approach to old world craftsmanship: former Bosendorfer execs team up to fill an untapped market, offering European touch and tone for price-conscious consumers.(The Piano Market)(Industry overview)
- Wessell, Nickel, & Gross composite piano action: resurrecting a venerable trademark, PianoDisc introduces an innovative new action that promises improved durability and ease of service.(The Piano Market)
- Specialized finance options: how Piano Credit Company draws on industry expertise to assist close to 300 piano retailers nationwide.(The Piano Market)
- Todd Austin Sanders New Steinway V.P. sales & marketing.(PEOPLE)
- Janopaul steps down as Fender pres./COO.(PEOPLE)
- Service and product departments realigned: Jupiter.(PEOPLE)
- Martin to head EMI marketing: Casio.(PEOPLE)
- Loud names Stewart chief operating officer.(PEOPLE)
- Zschau promoted to director of sales: Sonare Winds.(PEOPLE)
- Lawdenski named chief financial officer: KHS America.(PEOPLE)
- Signal marketing named rep of the year: Audio-Technica.(PEOPLE)
- Korg Nano controllers address computer music market.(PRODUCTS)
- SKB Softcase line for all electrics.(PRODUCTS)
- Takamine limited edition 45th anniversary guitar.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Fender's David Gilmour Signature Strat.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- V-812 Peg Wrench for stringed instruments: Meisel.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Cavanaugh redesigns popular Red Label strings.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Levy's "From The Crypt" guitar straps.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Hannes high-tech guitar bridge: Schaller.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Jensen Jet Tornado instrument speaker: CE Distribution.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Perry Piano Company's Passionata art case grand piano.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Schecter Guitars using Graph Tech Black TUSQ Nuts.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Octavius Squeezer bass synth pedal: Godlyke.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Moog Guitar creates new tonal vocabulary: not a synth, not a MIDI controller, guitar incorporates unique analog circuitry.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Conga Series honors Conguero Hidalgo: Latin Percussion.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Redesigned corporate website goes live: Jupiter.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Website overview)
- Guitar hangers from Onstage stands: The Music People.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Sabian Cymbals at dealer-direct prices from Universal Percussion.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- New products added to drum accessories line: Direct Music Supply.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- M1255 added to Audix Micros Series.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- The string cleaner "Best In Show": Tonegear.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- WD Music revives Kluson "Super" machine heads.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Aim adds fall gifts to product line.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Eden electronics debuts David Series cabinets.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- Two-channel USB audio/midi interface: Edirol.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- New drum books by Rabb and Roddy: Hudson.(NEW PRODUCTS)
- 5 Rules for Immediate Annuities
- Death in the Family: 12 Things to Do Now
- Dumbest Things You Do With Your Money
- 6 Online Networking Mistakes to Avoid
- 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid
- 5 Economic Scenarios to Keep You Up at Night
- The Real ‘Best Places to Retire’
- Best Credit Cards for You
- 12 Tough Questions to Ask Your Parents
- The Real ‘Best Colleges’
- Home Buyer Tax Credit: How to Cash In
- Why You Shouldn't Bash Cash
- 8 Phony 'Bargains' and Better Alternatives
- Danger: 3 Debit Card Scams to Avoid
- 6 Myths About Gas Mileage
- 29 Fees We Hate Most
- Quick and Easy Ways to Boost Returns
- Best Stocks to Buy Now
- Lower Your Taxes: 10 Moves to Make Now
- New Jobs: 8 Lessons from Real-Life Career Switchers
- The New Job Market: Who Wins and Who Loses?
- Health Care Reform's Public Option: Everything You Need to Know
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- Whose Recovery Is This?
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