Mar 11, 2010
DJ News
Mar 16, 2008
Isaac Young, a cherished member of the American DJ family, passed away on March 7th after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.
Young served in numerous capacities at American DJ during his 14 years with the company, and was widely known and well-liked by associates and customers throughout the industry. Most recently, he was responsible for American DJ’s South American Sales.
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Sep 20, 2007
Martin Professional A/S is proud to announce the hiring of Tony Browne as the new Managing Director of Martin UK.
Tony, 43, has more than 20 years of lighting industry experience and comes to Martin UK from a Specification Sales Director position at Zumtobel Lighting UK, where he focused on specification sales to architects and electrical designers the past 13 years.
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Aug 29, 2007 Elation Professional has chosen Eric Proces of Madison, Wisconsin, as the winner of the Elation Education Experience. Proces won judges over with his excellent use of Elation Lighting products and interesting proposal that ensured a multi-purpose use of space. The runners up were Andrew Prince of Como, Mississippi and James Keeley of Wausau, Wisconsin, both of whom also submitted very impressive entries. [ In People Trax ]
Aug 1, 2007 LOUD Technologies Inc. (LOUD) today announced the promotion of Christopher Mael to Business Director, of its Mackie and TAPCO Brand Group. [ In People Trax ]
Apr 3, 2007 Promo Only, Inc., the industry’s complete source for music and music video, is pleased to announce it is the recipient of the 2007 International Dance Music Association’s (IDMA) coveted Best Record Pool/Promo Service award. [ In Music News ]
Feb 12, 2007 The Stanton Group, which is a leading audio equipment company operating Stanton Magtnetics, Cerwin Vega!, and KRK Systems, announced today that it has named Timothy Dorwart its new Chief Executive Officer, and Mike Quandt the President and Chief Operating Officer. The announcement was made today by Rory Brooks, Chairman of Stanton Group. [ In People Trax ]
Mixtape Wunderkind is crowned “Rookie of the Year”
Dec 13, 2006 Over the past decade and a half, Jamaica Queens native, DJ Superstar Jay has proven to be much more than your average mix-tape deejay. Gracing the tables since the age of 12, under the tutelage of turntable greats Kid Capri, Ron G. and DJ Clue, it wasn’t long before Jay was labeled a mixing prodigy. [ In People Trax ]
Dec 13, 2006 Over the past decade and a half, Jamaica Queens native, DJ Superstar Jay has proven to be much more than your average mix-tape deejay. Gracing the tables since the age of 12, under the tutelage of turntable greats Kid Capri, Ron G. and DJ Clue, it wasn’t long before Jay was labeled a mixing prodigy. [ In People Trax ]
Nov 1, 2006 Elation Professional welcomed a group of four lighting design students as their guests to the first Elation Education Experience at the LDI Show in Las Vegas. The event provided students with an exciting opportunity to see new and innovative lighting products from Elation Professional as well as other companies. Students also were exposed to new ideas and potential career opportunities in the world of lighting design. [ In People Trax ]
Nov 1, 2006 SLS International Inc. has promoted Tom Tyson to Vice President of Sales and Engineering. Initially hired by SLS in February 2005 as head of field engineering, Tyson quickly excelled in his responsibilities and was eventually assigned with the duties of overseeing new product development. Founder of mid-west-based Tyson Sound Design, an independent sound design and acoustical consulting firm, Tyson also served for 10 years as head of field engineering at Bose Professional before joining SLS. [ In People Trax ]
Jul 7, 2006 It is with great sadness that American DJ announces the passing of longtime employee Joey Corral on July 3. Mr. Corral, who served American DJ in a number of management capacities, most recently in Elation Professional sales, perished in a motorcycle accident outside Los Angeles. [ In People Trax ]
Jun 21, 2006 Mad Linx, the host of BET’s “Rap City,” will be a guest reader for the 2006 Harlem USA Celebrity Read-A-Thon on June 22nd from 10AM to 12PM at the Magic Johnson Theatres on 124th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd. Mad Linx, along with other celebrity readers, will read two school approved selections to a group of youngsters. [ In People Trax ]
May 26, 2006 Martin Professional, Inc. is proud to announce the naming of Jamey Brock as National Sales Director for the company’s Commercial segment. Martin’s Commercial segment is an extensive and growing market area that includes club/DJ, retail, cruise ship, themed environments, and more. [ In People Trax ]
Apr 29, 2006 It was the 1940s and BIG BAND was THE thing! “Jitterbugs”, "Cats" and "Kittens" were Lindy hopping and Jump Jivin’ in every ballroom and dancehall across the land. The Big Band leaders such as Benny Goodman (the King of Swing), Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Artie Shaw and a host of others, were riding high. [ In Music News ]
Apr 15, 2006 The COLORtubeTM 2.0 has earned CHAUVET a 2006 Club World Award in the category of “Best LED product.” Instituted by Club Systems International magazine, the Club World Awards annually recognize the best in nightlife venues and the technology behind them. [ In Club Trax ]
Mar 12, 2006 Scott Davies, General Manager of the American DJ Group of Companies, received a Lifetime Achievement award for his service to the DJ industry at the Mobile Beat DJ Show 2006, held in Las Vegas February 21-23. The award was presented to Davies by Mobile Beat magazine publisher Bob Lindquist and Mobile Beat Show Producer Mike Buonaccorso. [ In People Trax ]
