State of the Industry. The last few years of growth in the musical instrument manufacturing market have been less than stellar. We could talk at length about the contributing factors, ranging from lack of funding for school music programs all the way up to the booming used-instrument market. While the near future may not look so bright for the marketplace at large, the brands … [Read more...]
What Are Some of the Things the Best Music Brands Always Get Right?
Understanding what goes into building a great music brand will help you create one.
The word “brand” is just five letters, but it's an expansive word. It’s an umbrella term that means different things to different people. Some people think of a brand as a logo or a tagline. Others think of a brand as an idea or a campaign. Or they believe that a brand has … [Read more...]How Agency Partnerships Help Music Brands Grow
When it’s time to look beyond your internal resources.
Over the past seven years of NAMM attendance, I’ve been really excited about what music brands are bringing to the marketplace. So many talented builders and designers are putting out supremely innovative, cool and inspiring products, the kind of products that push me and many others to take a fresh look at … [Read more...]A Trade Show Booth With No Gear? What Music Brands Can Learn From Moog
What Moog Synthesizers can teach the music industry about trade shows.
Every January, over 100,000 attendees descend upon Anaheim, California, to investigate the latest and coolest music gear at NAMM. Hundreds of vendors showcase equipment ranging from concert pianos to boutique guitar pedals to high technology DJ products—so it was an outrageous idea for Moog … [Read more...]Five Basic Things Not to Do to Your Music Brand’s Website
Digital promotion through websites is essential for any business these days, no less so than in the music manufacturing industry. We wrote about basic tactics for building a more engaging music website for your brand, so it’s time to talk about five things that you should NOT do to your music brand's website. Your musical instrument or equipment manufacturer site is the … [Read more...]