JAM INDUSTRIES USA APPOINTS DAVID UNGAR AS NEW HEAD OF ARTIST RELATIONS J am Industries USA has appointed David Ungar as
Native Instruments Enters Preliminary Insolvency N ative Instruments has entered into preliminary insolvency proceedings, according to a report from Create Digital software, including Massive, Traktor and Kontakt, as well as hardware platforms like Maschine. Native Instruments also owns several audio brands, including iZotope, Brainworx and Plugin Alliance. According to the report, a preliminary insolvency administrator has been appointed and will oversee the next phase of the process, which includes evaluating restructuring options and the potential sale of existing assets. Insolvency proceedings are often used as a protective measure, allowing companies to explore financial restructuring, attract investors or reorganize business units while continuing operations. Since the insolvency filing became public, speculation has spread rapidly online Music. The Berlin-based company is best known for shaping modern electronic music production through regarding which company might acquire Native Instruments or its individual brands. Nick Williams, CEO of Native remain fully active across all brands. “Please rest assured that business continues as usual at Native Instruments, iZotope, Plugin Alliance and Brainworx,” Williams said. “Our hardware and software products remain on sale and available for download and activation. Our passionate and dedicated teams are here and supporting customers as normal. In product and engineering, we are continuing to develop and launch new products and features. Our NKS Partnerships team continues to process Kontakt Player licences and NKS Partner submissions.” Williams also stressed that speculation is premature. He added that Native Instruments brands are also developing and launching new products. “We are working diligently and responsibly to secure a healthy, financially sustainable future for Native Instruments,” Williams said. “As you may have seen, Native Instruments GmbH has entered a restructuring process in Germany, as have three of our German non-operating holding companies. In legal terms, we have filed applications to open pre-insolvency proceedings for those companies.” MI — By Kimberly Kapela {native-instruments.com} Instruments, released an official statement saying that operations
In his role at Jam Indus- tries, Ungar will lead artist and entertainment relations initiatives across the com- pany’s portfolio of musical instrument brands. “As we continue to ramp up with new products, new websites, and an expanded marketing team across mul- tiple brands, Bagel is a key part of taking Jam to the next
its head of artist and enter- tainment relations. Known throughout the music indus- try as “Bagel,” Ungar brings decades of experience and long-standing relationships across the MI and pro-audio communities. In this newly defined role, Ungar will focus on
David “Bagel” Ungar
the musical instrument “combo” segment of Jam’s U.S. business, with an emphasis on expanding and strengthening the artist program for KMC Music and Jam-owned brands. The American Music & Sound (AM&S) artist relations team will con- tinue to operate as before, maintaining the high level of support currently provided, with no material changes to its structure or mission. Throughout his career, Ungar has collaborated with an extensive roster of artists, including Luke Bryan, System of a Down, Alice Cooper, Korn, Lady A, Stevie Wonder, Imagine Dragons, Shinedown, Godsmack, Queen, Aerosmith, Justin Timberlake, Kesha and more.
level,” said Jeff Hawley, Jam US MI/Pro vice president of marketing. “His deep art- ist relationships and long history in this space are a critical piece of the puzzle. The successes we saw at the NAMM Show are a testament to his ability to connect the right products with the right people and make real impact.” “I’m incredibly excited to be joining Jam Industries and working with such legendary brands as Washburn, Randall, Rhythm Tech, and the many other respect- ed names under the Jam umbrella,” said Ungar. “I already know several members of the team, and I’m looking forward to collaborating closely as we continue to grow these brands.” {jamindustries.com}
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