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namm u Breakfast sessions start your day with a free hot breakfast, served with a hefty portion of great ideas and information for your business. This year’s NAMM U sessions are laserfocused to provide solutions to the challenges you currently face and assist you in making the best possible decisions for your business in the year ahead. Join us for a complimentary breakfast (first come, first served) at 8 a.m., followed by an 8:30 a.m. session at the Hilton Anaheim’s Pacific Ballrooms. Saturday: 25 Ideas to Improve Your Business’ NOW! In one hour, you’ll get 25 ideas you can take home and start to implement Monday morning. These are not just theories; they’re practical, dealer-tested ideas to improve your business. Thursday: Breakfast of Champions Join NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond, who will interview several champions of business in a series of up-close and personal discussions. Get a rare glimpse into their views on the future of our industry in today’s rapidly changing business environment. ! Sunday: Best in Show’ This Year’s Hottest Products Join Music Inc. publisher Frank Alkyer and his esteemed panel of retail buyers, media and gearheads as they share their picks for the best products, ideas and trends from the hidden depths of the show. When so much is uncertain, it’s important to control what you can. That’s why Summer NAMM is such a valuable opportunity for NAMM Members. It’s your chance to stock up for the holidays, get some tips at the NAMM University sessions and catch up with your peers. Plus, Nashville’s a great city brimming with musical entertainment and family fun. (And can you say “tax deduction”?) Friday: The BIG Issues Trends and Tactics’ The Next 12 Months We’ll explore some of the emerging trends set to influence the music products industry during the upcoming year and beyond. This is the information you need to succeed and thrive in this time of economic change. WINTER 2009 7

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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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