The Stanton Group Names Timothy Dorwart Chief Executive Officer And Appoints Mike Quandt President & Chief Operating OfficerFeb 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.
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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.
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Elation Education Experience Winners Visit LDI ShowNov 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.
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SLS Loudseakers New Vice President Of Sales And EngineeringNov 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.
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Joey Corral Of American DJ Group Loses Life In Motorcycle AccidentJul 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.
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Mad Linx Host of BET's "Rap City" Guest ReaderJun 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.
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Martin U.S. Names Jamey Brock National Sales Director - CommercialMay 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.
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Big Band Remixed + ReinventedApr 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.
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CHAUVET Wins Club World AwardApr 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.
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American DJ's Scott Davies AwardedMar 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.
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Eric Loader Named Director Of SalesJan 20, 2006 A 20-year lighting industry veteran, Loader joins the American DJ Group after spending more than a decade at Martin Professional, Inc. He most recently held the position of vice president of sales and marketing at Martin, and has also served as that company's director of sales and branch manager.
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Robbie Laughlin As New Host Of “On Q Live”Dec 21, 2005 Fashionista Robbie Laughlin has officially signed on as the new host of Q Television Network’s (OTCBB Other: QBID) “On Q Live.” The fabulous Laughlin, star of “Queer Eye for the Straight Girl,” will express his flair for fashion, home design, and beauty alongside co-host Saskia Weber. “On Q Live” airs weekdays at 7:30 PM EST/4:30 PM PST.
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Tiësto Central Eastern European Tour 2005Nov 1, 2005 Exactly after one year, world most famous DJ Tiësto is comming back to magical city of Prague. On Friday, 18th of November will perform in T-Mobile Arena during his first Central and Eastern European Tour. His show, which took place last year in the same venue, was sold out with 14.000 visitors. Current ticket presales are even higher than in 2004.
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Phil Michaels-Trueba Joins Promo Only StaffSep 21, 2005 Promo Only, Inc., the nation's largest subscriber-based music and music video service, has tapped industry veteran Phil Michaels-Trueba to fill its newly developed director of programming position.
"Phil brings his 13-year track record as program director for Cox Radio, as well as his passion for music and consummate knowledge of the industry to us at the best of all possible times," said Pete Werner, Promo Only's vice-president and co-owner.
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Martin Lights Xhibition Bar, Harrah’s Atlantic CityJul 27, 2005 Surrounding more than 300 towering bottles on the interior of the bar are sixteen 50” plasma screens that reveal sensual video content set to pulsating Top 40 metro music. Further in are two rows of Martin Alien 05 color changers - an outer row of 24 plus an inner row of 24 - illuminating liquor bottles on vertical liquor racks. Added to this are four circles of color changing Color Kinetics LED surrounding the bar. In a refined touch that gives the bar its stylish feel, the LED and Aliens are color coordinated with the video on the plasma screens.
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