August 15, 2009 - VOLUME 26, No.8
And the Show Did Go On!
The economy took a big bite out of Summer NAMM in Nashville, but there were still bright moments.
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Jockeying For Position
How is the DJ business holding up during these tough times? What’s the next hot technology? We asked the experts.
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MI BUZZ
The Latest, Industry, Dealers, People and Product Buzz and Showcases.

COLUMNS
Summer NAMM in Photos

The Music & Sound Independent Retailer
We head to Alaska to talk music retail with Mike’s Music. What are the biggest stereotypes about Alaska? Is the economy causing retailers the same pain as in the continental United States? Plus, Chris Lovell features three independent-friendly sound gear manufacturers. Find out who and why they were selected.

Five Minutes With
We spend five minutes with Alfred Gonzales, national sales manager at American DJ. Why is LED so important? Is video DJing becoming the next big thing?

MI Spy
Spy visits Omaha, Neb., in search of the “Warren Buffett” of music instrument retailers.

Sales Guru
Simply asking for directions can lead to lucrative sales. What are we talking about? Gene Fresco explains.

Veddatorial
To be successful, you need to “think like a dandelion.” Huh? What are we talking about? Dan Vedda tells you everything you need to know.

Formidable Females
Bee Bantug; Yes, the Internet CAN be your friend as a retailer. Bee Bantug, who has provided several NAMM University sessions, can help. That’s why she co-founded Retail Up! in 2002.
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