American DJ Presents Meet the DJ – Will CurranMar 28, 2011 About seven years ago, the internet radio station DJ Will Curran started in his freshman year of high school got to be “too big for the paycheck,” so he took some money he had saved and purchased his own equipment. Soon his friends were begging the teen to DJ at their parties, even though he knew little about Top-40 and Hip Hop music. Will’s first event as a DJ was a friend's backyard party, using home stereo speakers and with a friend telling him what songs to play next.
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GCI Technologies Names Wilder as Vice President of MarketingMar 1, 2011 GCI Technologies, whose brands include Gemini, Cortex and iKey, announced today the addition of Mark Wilder as Vice President of Marketing. Prior to joining GCI, Wilder was the Director of Marketing with Samson for the past 5 years.
CHAUVET® NAMES NORTHERN U.K. TERRITORY SALESDec 8, 2010 CHAUVET®, a leading manufacturer of professional lighting, announces a new staff member to its U.K. branch. Mark Oliver has been appointed Northern U.K. Territory Sales for CHAUVET® and will work alongside Darren Jackson, who oversees Southern U.K. Territory Sales.
American DJ Appoints Edgar Bernal as Product/Sales SpecialistOct 31, 2010 American DJ is proud to welcome their newest member of the American Audio family. Edgar Bernal, aka, DJ Etronik, is delighted with his position as the new Product/Sales Specialist for American Audio, and his background as a professional DJ will ensure a great fit for the occupation and within the company.
Mark Graham Succeeds Rodney Olson as CEOOct 14, 2010 20-year audio industry veteran Mark Graham, formerly President of Crown International, today joined LOUD Technologies Inc. (“LOUD”) as CEO. Graham succeeds Rodney Olson, who over his 2-year tenure as CEO successfully steered LOUD through supply chain disruptions and the worldwide economic downturn.
American DJ Chuck Green Makes His MoveAug 3, 2010 American DJ’s Chuck Green will soon be trading in his “Sales Representative” title for his all-new and strangely similar job title of “International Sales Representative for Asia and Canada”. The company is thrilled to promote its esteemed family member to his new prestigious position within the company
CHAUVET® NAMES SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGERJun 29, 2010 CHAUVET®, a leading manufacturer of LED lighting, announces a new addition to its product development staff. Ford Sellers has been appointed senior product development manager for CHAUVET® and its sister company for architectural lighting, ILUMINARC®. Both are under the same parent company, Chauvet & Sons, Inc.
American DJ Europe Appoints Simon Fletcher Sales Manager For Southern UKApr 15, 2010 True to its longstanding tradition as a DJ-centric company, American DJ Europe has tapped a well-respected DJ to be the area sales manager of its southern United Kingdom sales district. The company named the popular Simon Fletcher to this position after an extensive search of possible candidates.
CHAUVET Makes Staffing ChangesAug 17, 2009 Chauvet has appointed Jamey Brock Director of Sales, effective August 1. As such, Brock heads national sales of CHAUVET® branded products as well as global sales of ILUMINARC™, an architectural division launched earlier this year under the same Chauvet & Sons Inc. parent company umbrella...
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville enterprises forms unique partnership with The Miami DolphinsMay 13, 2009 Owner and Managing General Partner of The Miami Dolphins, Stephen M. Ross, and celebrated singer songwriter Jimmy Buffett have announced that Dolphin Stadium will be renamed
LandShark Stadium. This unique branding will bring Buffett’s Margaritaville and LandShark to enhance the game-day experience for Dolphans.
LOUD Technologies, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Chief Operating OfficerAug 12, 2008 LOUD Technologies Inc. (LOUD) (NASDAQ:LTEC) a leading professional audio and music products company, announced on July 25, 2008, the appointment of James Stewart as its Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Stewart will be responsible for the core operations of the company including Information Technologies, Technical Support, Service and Logistics as well as management of LOUD’s manufacturing partners. Mr. Stewart comes to us with more than 28 years of experience in the technology industry, with an extensive background as a senior business leader in Technology Product Development and P&L Operations Management.
DJ Sean PerryJul 25, 2008 What began as a teenager's hobby fifteen years ago soon developed into a passionate musical career experienced by thousands at the hottest nightclubs around Manhattan. Today DJ Sean Perry is one of the most sought-after DJs in the business, having worked corporate functions, trendy fashion launch parties, and countless clubs from Harlem to Dubai. His unique collection of musical genres covers everything from rock, pop, funk, soul, hip hop to house and thus, creates the perfect eclectic mix for the ever changing nightlife industry.
Chris Penney Added As UK Product Specialist for Stanton DJ and Cerwin VegaJul 21, 2008 The Stanton Group, which is a leading audio equipment company operating Stanton Magnetics, Cerwin Vega! and KRK Systems, is proud to announce the addition of Chris Penney as UK Product Specialist for Stanton DJ and Cerwin Vega. Based in Southampton, UK, Chris’ primary responsibilities will include product training, store demonstrations and being the technical information source for all Stanton Group brands. The hiring of Chris to the management team will help increase Stanton’s support to their dealers, directly impacting the effectiveness of Cerwin Vega! and Stanton DJ’s sales efforts. In addition to the new position, Stanton UK will increase their presence by adding an additional warehouse in Southampton. The facility will be used for storing training, demonstration and marketing materials and stock.
Timothy Dorwart & Michael Quandt Selected for Stanton Group Board of DirectorsJun 17, 2008 The Stanton Group, a leading audio equipment company operating Stanton Magnetics, Cerwin Vega!, and KRK Systems, is proud to announce the appointment of Tim Dorwart and Mike Quandt to Stanton Group’s Board of Directors.
Rory Brooks, Chairman of the Board of Directors remarked, “We are extremely pleased with the recent additions of Mike and Tim to the Board. Their additional contributions will be invaluable as the company continues to go through an exciting growth phase. On behalf of the Board, I welcome Tim and Mike and look forward to working with them in their expanded roles.”
The Stanton Group Promotes Tony Rodrigues to Vice President of MarketingMay 21, 2008 Stanton Group has promoted Tony Rodrigues to vice president of marketing. Prior to this position, he was responsible for new product development while serving as the vice president of technology and business development with The Stanton Group. In addition to his current duties, he will now also be accountable for providing the same strategic direction to the entire marketing division. His new responsibilities will include directing internal and external communications for all brands while strategically managing branding initiatives. As an executive operator, the brand directors and the product marketing group will report directly to him.