Origin Acoustics Taps Industry Veteran and Technologist, Joe Whitaker as VP of Business Development

Origin Acoustics announced the appointment of Joe Whitaker as the company's new VP of Business Development. Joe Whitaker has been a longtime ally and supporter of Origin Acoustics, having worked with the manufacturer of architectural audio and electronics on more than a few product developments as a consultant and contributor. "He brings a great deal of custom integration industry expertise, insight, and knowledge to the table," says Nick Berry, CEO of Origin Acoustics.

Outgrowing its previous US headquarters, Powersoft has moved offices to a larger and more suitable space in Flanders, New Jersey, for the increasing requirements of the company. This expansion is further supported by the appointment of Sara Schiffler as the new business development manager for the Americas. The move and appointment will help better serve partners and clients, while supporting Powersoft’s expansion in the region.

Lavoce Italiana announced the appointment of Tom James as the company's new Business Development Manager for The Americas. The appointment follows a period of significant expansion, including the release of multiple high-quality drivers to the company's already comprehensive transducer catalog. Tom’s practical experience includes over 30 years in positions conducting loudspeaker development, enabling Lavoce to reinforce its contacts with strategic OEM and distribution partners in the region.

I learned to attend trade shows in the era when it was crucial to bring back a large bag weighing 80 pounds filled with catalogs, price lists, and product manuals. In fact, I quickly learned to look at the global trade show calendar and sometimes attended regional trade shows just to find new products ahead of the major international events and establish an early relationship with a new company. Those local shows were mainly targeted at meeting final clients and end users for the region, but they were an effective way to meet key people with more time available, and learn how they defined their sales pitch in their own - sometimes more mature - markets.

As the global crossroads of music, pro audio and event technology industries, The 2019 NAMM Show has announced a suite of professional development opportunities, transformative business know-how and hands-on training available for working and emerging professionals involved in all aspects of the industry. Professionals will have the opportunity to connect with top thought leaders and experience sessions designed to engage, inform and inspire, as well as further their careers against the backdrop of the industry’s global gathering.

TASCAM, the professional audio division of TEAC Corporation and a subsidiary of Gibson Brands, has named Joe Stopka to the position of Director of Business Development. In his new position, Stopka will be responsible for pursuing and developing new business opportunities for the Tascam brand in both live and studio music production, as well as recorded sound for film and video.

The new concept for Prolight+Sound and Musikmesse 2016 promises a path for growth at the traditional Frankfurt show with totally different hall locations, a new expanded conference program, new opening hours, and a new sequence of days. Prolight+Sound gains more concentration of exhibit areas, while Musikmesse is more open to the public and overlaps during two days.

Acustica Beyma announced the appointment of Mehmed Murtic as Corporate & Business Developement Executive. With this appointment the Spanish loudspeaker manufacturer strengthens its key account management at global level.