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Questions about Mix (magazine)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who established the magazine Mix in 1977?

David Schwartz, Penny Riker-Jacob, and Bill Laski established a publication called the Mix in 1977. They launched it as a tabloid directory of recording services in San Francisco.

When did Mix Publications change its name from The Mix to Mix?

The magazine operated under that full title until April of 1980 when they dropped the word the from its name. The publication skipped an issue month after changing its name in 1980 before returning to newsstands as a slick color magazine.

Which company purchased Mix Publications in January 1989?

Norman Lear owned Act II Publishing which purchased Mix Publications in January 1989. Electronic Musician was part of that acquisition alongside the main magazine.

Where were the offices for Mix located during the 1990s?

Offices once occupied the former Jelly Belly building on Hollis Street in Emeryville, California during the 1990s. The parent company distributes the magazine across ninety-four countries worldwide.

What year did Hillel Resner produce the TEC Awards?

Hillel Resner produced the TEC Awards after serving as an early sales representative and publisher. He helped establish industry standards through these annual honors.