Playback - Winter 2009 - (Page 3)

CONTENTS 10 A NEW YEAR, A NEW LOOK AT TECHNOLOGY New Year New Look TechNoLogY How Smart Retailers Can Increase Their Competitive Advantage through the Web NAMM puts a spotlight on Internet and e-commerce strategies to help Members boost their online presence. 4 From the President 21 Washington Watch NAMM Member Donation Supports Student Jazz Perfomers • SupportMusic Coalition Hosts Teleconference at the NAMM Show NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond discusses the 2009 NAMM Show, where attendees can come together to gain ideas, inspiration and the confidence of knowing that they will be better prepared to face the year ahead. 22 International The International Coalition Comes Together to Create More Music Makers • New Requirements for U.S. Visitors • NAMM Welcomes Its New and Returning International Members 6 NAMM Events 10 9 6 26 29 Get Ready for the 2009 NAMM Show! Come Together—Why It’s More Important Than Ever to Join Your Peers at the NAMM Show • NAMM Show News and Updates • NAMM U Breakfast Sessions • Opportunity Rocks at 2009 Summer NAMM 24 New Domestic Members NAMM Welcomes Its New and Returning U.S.-Based Members 8 Music in the News 26 NAMM Foundation Disney’s “High School Musical: The Music in You” Grants—The Sequel • Supporting Music Making for Older Adults • NAMM Foundation Grantee Profile: Girls Rock Institute FORTUNE Battle of the Bands Winners Announced • Little Einsteins Help NAMM and Disney Spread the Word about Music and the Arts • Wanna Play? Updates 14 Commercial 4 Ways a Recreational Perspective Boosted the Piano Segment • New Interactive Floor Plan Makes Show Planning Easier • Music Industry Raises Concern over Wireless Microphone Interference 28 Music Notes SchoolJam Finals Approaching • Members Testimonial: The Right Healthcare at the Right Price • NAMM Announces New Board of Director Nominees • Call for Gard Scholarship Applications • Stories of Hope: Doing Well by Doing Good 16 Retail 5 Ways to Increase Sales in Your Store • DCI and Vans Warped Tour Opt-Ins for Retailers • Two NAMM U Tracks to Keep Your Business on Track • Industry Innovator: Nick Rail of Nick Rail Music 32 Resources A full listing of NAMM resources that can benefit your business. 34 Viewpoint NAMM Members Reveal How They Stay on Top of the Latest Technology Trends 20 Reps in the Field 4 Experts Explain How Reps Can Help Their Dealers Get Up and Running

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Playback - Winter 2009 Contents From the President NAMM Events Music in the News A New Year... a New Look at Technology Commercial Retail Reps in the Field Washington Watch International New Domestic Members NAMM Foundation Music Notes Resources Viewpoint

Playback - Winter 2009

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