Believe in Music

Five Reasons for International Companies to Join NAMM 1. Trade Shows NAMM’s trade shows are two of the industry’s largest annual gatherings, allowing for face-to-face business with other music products professionals from around the world. Show badges are free to NAMM Members who pre-register; Members also receive priority with regard to trade show information, including details about exhibiting, hotel reservations and badge deadlines. 3. NAMM Global Membership Directory REASoNS FoR INTeRNATIoNAL CoMPANIeS To BELoNG To NAMM This online publication lists all NAMM Member distributors, manufacturers, retail music stores and manufacturers representatives worldwide—accessible at www.namm.org. 4. Global Market Development NAMM helps to support market development programs, statistics, professional development and advocacy efforts overseas, including NAMM University’s presence at Music China. Recent partnerships with international organizations have helped to promote the benefits of making music to a global audience— helping your business grow in the process. 2. Music USA, Featuring the NAMM Global Report Music USA, an annual statistical review of the music products industry in the United States and many countries from around the world, helps you benchmark your company’s progress. Reports are complemented with charts illustrating each country’s economic and demographic data, along with sources and destinations of imports and exports. Additional insights from the U.S. Gallup Poll and the Australian and U.K. Nexus surveys provide information about people’s attitudes about music making. 5. Timely Industry Information With the PLAYback magazine and e-newsletter for International Members, NAMM works hard to keep you updated on the music products industry, with news that’s relevant to your business. NAMM also offers a free list of registered buyers to all companies exhibiting at its trade shows, which can be a powerful tool in your pre- and post-show campaigns. 39 http://www.namm.org

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Believe In Music Contents The Music Products Industry The Benefits of Belonging NAMM Trade Shows Market-Building Programs NAMM Member Services Professional Education Music Advocacy Public Awareness Representing the Industry NAMM-Funded Charities Believe in Music, Belong to NAMM 5 Reasons for Manufacturers to Belong to NAMM 5 Reasons for Retailers to Belong to NAMM 5 Reasons for International Companies to Belong to NAMM Belong to NAMM NAMM Membership Inquiry Form

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