‘At the time, I felt that the pro audio manufacturing community lacked a singular voice in addressing the growing issues the industry faced,’ recalls Paul Gallo, founder of the Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA). ‘In a very short period, leading companies agreed to become PAMA members, and, together, were able to enhance the visibility and growing importance of our entire pro audio community. I am really pleased that PAMA continues to serve as an independent and vibrant voice for the manufacturing community.’
Since its founding in 2003, the non-profit has enjoyed steady growth, and has built a roster of member companies worldwide in support of high-quality audio across a wide range of industries. Marking its 20th anniversary year, it now sports a new PAMA logo featuring digital imagery that point to the future of professional audio.
‘PAMA’s new branding reflects the modern and innovative look we have come to associate with high quality audio companies and products,’ says current PAMA President, Chris Regan. ‘As PAMA continues to grow and become even more accessible to the next generation of audio professionals, it’s important that the PAMA brand supports that effort with an updated design.’
‘Our members are our greatest assets and resources for the industry,’ Regan adds. ‘PAMA member companies realise that we can compete while still cooperating to the benefit of not only our members, but also benefiting the industry at large. Our board and membership meetings, online and in person, serve to facilitate open dialog that raises all boats.’
This year will also see the continuation of PAMA’s series of monthly webinar events, where leading voices share their perspectives on various industry issues. There will also be a separate series of student-focused webinars focused on career opportunities and other topics of interest to young and aspiring audio professionals; the naming of 2023 recipients of the Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship (presented in partnership with Shure Incorporated); profiles of audio professionals from PAMA member companies with insights from their unique and varied perspectives; and contribution by PAMA members to ongoing dialogs on critical industry issues.
More: www.pamalliance.org
