Keith Mardak
Keith Mardak Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from MPA D uring the annual meeting of the Music Publishers Association (MPA) earlier this summer, Hal Leonard’s former long-time president and CEO, Keith Mardak, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Mardak began his career at the Hal Leonard Corporation in 1970. He grew the company to what it is today: the world’s largest music print publisher with a catalog consisting of over 200,000 physical publications and over a million digital ones. In addition to his time at the helm of Hal Leonard, Mardak is an active philanthropist devoted to many service organizations, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. “If you are in the business of music publishing, you know the name of Keith Mardak,” said Brittain Ashford, MPA executive director. “A true titan of the trade, the Music Publishers Association was honored to present Keith with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award for a career defined by an unyielding commitment to the industry, distinguished by pioneering innovation and exceptional leadership.” Established in 2009, the MPA Lifetime Achievement Award honors an outstanding individual who has devoted their life to the industry. Previous recipients include Irv Kratka, Lauren Keiser, Iris Manus, Charles Slater, Jay Morgenstern, Fred Koenigsberg, Ralph Peer II, Arthur Gurwitz, Frank J. Hackinson, Morty Manus, Dean Burtch and Lynn Sengstack. In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award, the annual meeting presented the Paul Revere Award winners for graphic excellence in printed music. Hal Leonard’s “Music Theory for Kids” by Kit Massey took first prize in the “Classroom & Instructional Method” category and second prize for “Book Design,” while “Piano Music for Black Composers” took second prize for cover design. {halleonard.com}
IsoAcoustics founder Dave Morrison is flanked by his two sons, Sean and Paul.
ISOACOUSTICS TAKES NORTH AMERICAN DISTRIBUTION IN-HOUSE
I soAcoustics, a leader in acoustic isolation solutions, has announced its decision to move its North American distribution opera- tions in-house, driven by the desire to take a more active role in its dealer relationships in the brand’s home territory. As the brand grows, this move will allow IsoAcoustics to support its North American dealers at the highest level and gain deeper insights into market needs for future product development. IsoAcoustics operates three divisions: home audio, pro-audio and OEM. With many key functions — from product development and
design to sales and marketing — already operat- ing in-house, folding in distribution in North America will foster continued growth while preserving key values the company was built on. “Despite our global reach, IsoAcoustics remains a family run business, and we take pride in our desire and ability to have a di- rect role in all areas of our business,” said IsoAcoustics founder and CEO Dave Mor- rison, who runs the company alongside his sons, Sean and Paul. “Our global business is poised for substantial growth over the next five years.” {isoacoustics.com}
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