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Rock-Ola Exhibit
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ock-Ola recently enjoyed a successful x 22” x 11” deep and, just like
exhibit at the International Billiard & Home the full-size Rock-Ola Nostalgic
Recreation Expo held in “Queen City” Charlotte, line, it’s built with exotic
North Carolina. hardwood, cast & chrome-plated
While attendance at the show was not huge, trim, and features the
Rock-Ola CEO Glenn Streeter and President, kaleidoscopic lights. The second
John Schultz did not hesitate to brand the show new home jukebox introduced
a success. “The show was successful for Rock- was the Mystic, a compact,
Ola because we got to exhibit two truly new and versatile, and modern wall-mounted Music John Schultz continued, “Our brand-new
exciting products and take orders for delivery in Center designed with a metal cabinet and a halo jukebox products have what home recreation
September—just in time for the holiday season,” of blue light. Measuring 26” x 19” x 7”, the retailers have been asking us for: our cutting-
said John Schultz, President. Mystic can be hung with a standard TV mount or edge Music Center technology built into compact
The new products introduced included the “Q”, can reside on the countertop with two feet and is wall mount and table-top cabinets. We were able
a slim, compact, table-top model built with a the perfect choice for many homes in which to capture their attention, and the contacts we
“Nostalgic” look and feel. It’s dimensions are 26” space is at a premium. Both models are made were very interested and excited about the
equipped with a digital amplifier and two new machines. The dealers at the show could
speakers. Either model may be connected to see immediately, exactly what I mean when I say,
outside speakers or audio systems. Designed to ‘This is not your Daddy’s jukebox!’ ”
maximize enjoyment of the music library, both
models bring the awesome Qsonix technology in
stylish and space-efficient cabinets to enhance
any home.
Top retailers of Rock-Ola home jukeboxes are
currently placing advance orders on the new,
smaller home Music Centers in response to an
overwhelmingly positive public reaction to the
new jukeboxes. Though the Music Centers
cannot be used commercially, Rock-Ola
distributors, too, have discovered additional
income opportunities by carrying the Music
Center line for home sales in their showrooms.
Soundnet’s landmark licences renewed
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ednesday July 30, 2008, London: Soundnet has renewed its five “I am delighted to be re-signing
licences with the Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL) and sister all the PPL & VPL agreements
collection society Video Performance Ltd (VPL). with Soundnet. PPL And VPL
Soundnet signed its first digital audio jukebox licence in 2005. It was a have worked successfully in
landmark in music licensing as it allowed 30,000 digital tracks to be held on partnership with Soundnet for
a jukebox hard drive. This allowed Soundnet to offer customers the entire many years and I look forward to
Top 40 UK charts since their inception in 1952 – all on one box. that continuing for many years
The first hard-disc digital video jukebox licence was signed by Soundnet in to come,” said Richard Stewart,
2001. This was another milestone for the jukebox industry as it brought the Rights Negotiation Executive
cumbersome VHS video jukebox into the 21st Century and revitalised sales. “Soundnet is thrilled to have renegotiated these vital licences with the PPL
and VPL. As market leaders in the jukebox industry we know how important
The Soundnet service is threefold: it is to reassure our customers that all necessary fees have been paid to the
1. Profiling: Soundnet picks the music that suits the location, ensuring the artists whose music we supply,” said Simon Davis, director Soundnet.
right tracks are available to play at the right times of the day “By renewing these landmark licences we have paved the way for the
2. Updating: Soundnet deals with over 350 UK record companies getting UK digital jukebox industry going forward but we are not resting here. As
content on to the jukeboxes before it can be bought in the shops the only jukebox company represented in the Music Users Council we are
3. Licensing: Soundnet ensures the customer is licensed - by paying the PPL also working hard to improve music users’ rights in the UK and in
& VPL Europe,” he added.
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