SEATTLE — Symetrix promoted its former Director of Business Development, Brooke Macomber, to Director of Marketing. In her new role, Macomber will manage the planning and execution of Symetrix’ worldwide promotional efforts.
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JESSUP, MD — API named London-based Source Distribution as its U.K. distributor. Source Distribution, a division of HHB Communications, brings over 35 years of industry experience to the partnership, as well as a client list that includes the BBC, Sky, CNN, and Abbey Road, among others.
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WATERLOO, Ontario, Canada — Martin Audio named audio industry veteran Sam Spennacchio Eastern Regional Sales Manager for North America. Spennacchio will be responsible for all Martin Audio sales east of the Mississippi.
Read More »PROVIDENCE, RI — Nortek, Inc.’s newly-formed Core Brands group, including the Aton, BlueBOLT, Elan, Furman, Niles, Panamax, Proficient, SpeakerCraft, Sunfire and Xantech brands, will be led by Bill Pollock, who has served as president of Panamax. Dave Keller, vice president of sales and marketing for Panamax/Furman, will handle worldwide sales. Keith Marshall, president of SpeakerCraft/Proficient, will be in charge of channel management, and Paul Starkey, president of Elan, will lead marketing for all brands.
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POOLE, UK — Along with its recent announcement of its new facility here, Void Acoustics named Bradley Scott Watson, a 12-year audio industry veteran, international sales manager. Prior to Void, he worked at Middlesex Sound and Lighting (2010 – 2012) and served as UK and international salesman for Martin Audio (2000 – 2010).
Read More »NASHVILLE — One Systems named Native Media, LLC of San Antonio, TX as its representative for the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Native Media will be responsible for sales of the full line of One Systems and On Point Audio branded products throughout the four states. Mike Torlone, One Systems’ sales and marketing manager, made the announcement.
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CAMARILLO, CA — Delicate Productions Inc. has appointed Jason Alt as President. He will be responsible for operations, sales, management, growth and strategic planning, and will oversee Delicate Productions’ Camarillo and San Francisco offices in addition to the company’s electronic sales division. Alt has more than 20 years of experience in event production and touring. He joined Delicate Productions in 2008 as Account Executive, Concert Touring. Previously he served as Vice President of Production Services for Los Angeles-based Vox Entertainment, overseeing strategy, planning and logistics for the company’s large-scale projects and overall production operations.
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CHINO, CA — Manley Labs, based here, hired audio industry veteran Matt Ward recently to develop and implement new strategies for growth. Ward joins Manley Labs from Universal Audio Inc., where he served for 10 years in executive management, most recently as president. Prior to Universal Audio, he played key roles at E-mu Systems, Otari and Studer Revox.
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FOOTHILL RANCH, CA and BERLIN, Germany — Renkus-Heinz and Ahnert Feistel Media Group (AFMG Technologies GmbH) have announced the restructuring of their long-standing strategic relationship, with AFMG stepping into a more prominent role.
Read More »LOS ANGELES — Peavey announced plans to open a factory showroom, artist relations headquarters and multimedia dealer education center on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, CA Sept. 1, 2012.
Read More »LOS ANGELES — Studio Equipment Rentals (SIR-USA) announced that its Las Vegas operation has moved to a bigger space. The new address there is 4545 Cameron Street Building A, Las Vegas, NV 89103. The company also noted that its Phoenix and Los Angeles locations have undergone renovations recently to better serve customers.
Read More »COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Westone Laboratories, Inc. added Jim Herd to its board of directors. Herd joined Polk Audio in 1992 and served as president of that company from 1996 to 2006. Prior to that, he worked for Bose. He has spent a total 38 years in the CE business.
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