USA - Audio-Technica has announced that Wadsworth, Ohio-based Online Marketing has been presented with A-T's President's Award, for their work representing Audio-Technica in Indiana and Kentucky. Additionally, the firm sells Audio-Technica professional products to retailers and sound contractors in Ohio, Michigan, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Online Marketing sales associate Steve Grigdesby accepted the award, which recognizes a leading manufacturer's representative for outstanding commitment and dedication during the Audio-Technica 2011/2012 fiscal year. The award was presented by Philip Cajka, Audio-Technica US president and C.E.O., and Michael Edwards,

The A-T President's Award was presented at a ceremony during the 2012 InfoComm Expo on 13 June in Las Vegas.

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UK - Some of live music's leading audio professionals have been inspiring the next generation of talent at Backstage Academy, the West Yorkshire based training centre for careers in the entertainment industry.

The Prodigy's drummer Leo Crabtree, P!nk and Sade FOH Engineer Chris Madden, and audio mixing author Dave Swallow delivered a variety of masterclasses for the students on the new Foundation Degree in Live Events Production, as part of their month-long Live Sound module.

Leo Crabtree talked to the students about the importance of protecting your hearing when working at live mus

UAE - The demand for professional audio training in the Middle East is constantly on the rise. The most recent event, a three-day training on the theory and use of EASE acoustic simulation and measurement software took place from 15-17 July in Dubai.

It was organized by the regional office of Bosch Communications Systems in conjunction with Ahnert Feistel Media Group (AFMG).

Attended by 13 participants ranging from Egypt over Lebanon to Oman, the training was the first of its kind in the region for Electro-Voice and Dynacord partners. The three-day courses, hosted by AFMG's trainer

Lebanon - Lebanon has a growing economy and the pro audio industry is benefitting from this trend. FBT has been present in this market in the past, and the Italian manufacturer has now secured a fresh distribution partnership.

Following a meeting at NAMM and another at the Frankfurt Prolight & Sound 2012, FBT and Boujikian Bros. Co. Ltd. have recently agreed a new distribution agreement for Lebanon. Boujikian Bros. Will handle the professional audio and installed sound lines of the Italian company.

"We were very pleased to meet with Mr. Gary Boujikian during his recent visit to

Belgium - Crestron International has continued to grow its global presence with the expansion of its Belgium office. The new building next to the Crestron offices in Rijmenam, will allow Crestron to provide a better service for customers, including extra space for training and technical support. The expansion comes as a result of Crestron's considerable success in growing business with key integrators in the region.

"Our customers in Belgium are recognising the great value that working with Crestron can bring to their businesses", says Frank van Meeuwen, CEO Crestron Interna

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