  Rose Brand Appoints Carly Kass as Rental Event Sales and Design Manager for Southern California
Rose Brand has announced the appointment of Carly Kass as the new rental event sales and design manager for Southern California. With over 15 years of high-level experience in hospitality and experiential event production, ...
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In Memoriam: Guy Benjamin
Guy Benjamin, well-known for his work at several major industry companies, died on May 14. He was 69.
Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, in 1957, Benjamin attended San Francisco State University, where he studied lighting design. ...
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ASG Promotes Joe Marchitto to Western Regional CTO
Advanced Systems Group, LLC (ASG) has announced the promotion of Joe Marchitto to western regional CTO. In this new leadership role, Marchitto's focus will be on advancing tools, workflows, and engineering alignment across ...
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In Memoriam: R. Duncan MacKenzie
R. Duncan MacKenzie, who played an important role as a technician and theatre consultant, and for his work on industry standards, died on April 23. He was 77 and lived in Florida.
Growing up in Montana, he was introduced to ...
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PK Sound Appoints Conrad Whelan as Chairman
PK Sound has appointed Conrad Whelan to the role of chairman of the board. Whelan has been a PK Sound board member since 2018.
"The live sound industry is at an inflection point," says Whelan. "The venues, the touring ...
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RCF Names Adam Wong as Business Developer for Southeast Asia
RCF announces the appointment of Adam Wong as business developer for Southeast Asia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wong is a seasoned industry professional with long experience across professional audio, building ...
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RS Images' Ryan Schaminee Invests in Robe iFORTEs with HCF
Ryan Schaminee (owner of RS Images) is a busy Netherlands-based freelance gaffer and lighting console programmer / operator working on a diversity of commercial, television and movie projects, who has invested in his own set of six ...
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Brompton Technology Appoints Jude Lam as Regional Sales Manager for Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau
Brompton Technology has announced the appointment of Jude Lam as regional sales manager for Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, seeking to further strengthen its APAC sales team and reinforce its long-term commitment to ...
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Audio-Technica Announces Key Leadership Appointments
Audio-Technica has announced key leadership appointments designed to further strengthen its sales organization and drive continued growth across the Americas.
Mark Humrichouser has been promoted to vice president, sales, ...
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Joseph Castronovo, President of Korg USA, Joins NAMM's Washington DC Advocacy
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Joe Castronovo from Korg USA joined a delegation of NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) members, music industry leaders, and advocacy partners to meet with members of Congress ...
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Julian von den Stemmen Appointed Marketing Director at GLP
GLP has appointed Julian von den Stemmen as its new marketing director, effective July 1, succeeding Ulrich Steinle.
A transition has been structured to preserve continuity across GLP's international marketing ...
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NAMM President and CEO John Mlynczak Delivers Oral Testimony Before the USTR on Impact of Global Tariffs
NAMM has issued the oral testimony delivered by John Mlynczak, president and CEO, before the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 Committee in Washington, DC, on May 8. Mlynczak testified to the ...
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IA Stage Announces the Addition of Six Technical Leaders
IA Stage has announced the addition of six professionals to its growing team: Courtney Nichols, ETCP CR T; Kris Jelenic; Mariana Mendonca; Matthew Ross, PE; Mitchell Cholley; and Steve Bognar
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ARRI Expands Management Board
ARRI has announced its expanded management board and streamlined operating structure. Effective immediately, Frank Eischet and Marcel Koutstaal join the board alongside David Bermbach and Chris Richter. ...
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Bandit Lites Promotes Jeremy Sinicki to Director of IT
Bandit Lites has announced that long-time employee Jeremy Sinicki has been promoted to director of IT.
Sinicki picked up lighting design back when he was in elementary school, where he ran a spotlight for a talent show. In ...
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Technotrix Announces Leadership Continuity Following the Passing of Founder Kevin Kiefer
Technotrix, Inc. has formally announced the passing of its founder and long-time owner, Kevin Kiefer, and affirms the company's continuance under its established leadership team.
"Kiefer founded Technotrix in the early ...
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Tyler Truss Adds Industry Professional Gene "Gino" Matera to Expanding Sales Team
Tyler Truss has announced the addition of Gene "Gino" Matera to its sales team.
"I'm excited to be joining Tyler Truss at such a pivotal time," says Matera. "The company's growth, energy, and commitment to quality make ...
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Elation Names Mathias Burger as Brand Manager for Elation Europe
Elation has announced the appointment of Mathias Burger as brand manager for Elation Europe. In this role, Burger will serve as a key liaison between the market and Elation's European headquarters, helping to shape and ...
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PLASA's Managing Director Peter Heath Announces Retirement
Peter Heath is stepping away from his role as managing director of the Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA). The association reports that he will remain in the position while a replacement is found; he also ...
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Jake Tickle Appointed as Chief Technology Officer at Bandit Lites
Jake Tickle has officially been appointed chief technology officer at Bandit Lites, following his recent 20-year anniversary with the company.
Tickle joined Bandit after beginning his career with Carnival Cruise Lines and ...
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