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American DJ Mourns Loss of Isaac Young
[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.

Tony Browne Named New Managing Director at Martin Professional PLC
[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.

Elation Education Experience Winners Announced
[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.

LOUD Names Christopher Mael Business Director, Mackie and TAPCO
[Aug. 1, 2007] LOUD Technologies Inc. (LOUD) today announced the promotion of Christopher Mael to Business Director, of its Mackie and TAPCO Brand Group.

The Stanton Group Names Timothy Dorwart Chief Executive Officer And Appoints Mike Quandt President & Chief Operating Officer
[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.

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.

SLS Loudseakers New Vice President Of Sales And Engineering
[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.

Elation Education Experience Winners Visit LDI Show
[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.

Joey Corral Of American DJ Group Loses Life In Motorcycle Accident
[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.

Mad Linx Host of BET's "Rap City" Guest Reader
[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.

Martin U.S. Names Jamey Brock National Sales Director - Commercial
[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.

American DJ's Scott Davies Awarded
[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.

Eric Loader Named Director Of Sales
[Jan. 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.

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.