Karaoke USA #20

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JANUARY 1995 • NUMBER TWENTY

“Here are some excerpts from recent letters:

With an advertising budget of about $25,000 per promotion, the return realized from our KUSA ad was 10-fold of what was allocated. We are excited about a continued successful relationship for ourselves and our sponsors.—Doug Hogenson, Apple Entertainment

Congratulations on your showcase national issue of KUSA — it is a fabulous effort worth of all the praise I am sure you are receiving. Impeccable! You’re providing an excellent source for our industry, keep up the great work!—Ron Arnone | American Karaoke Magazine

Just got a copy of the latest Karaoke USA. You did a heck of a job! Frst class. Without question, it’s got the P’ZAZZZ all the others don’t have. Congratulations.—Sam Sherwood | Sales & Marketing, Inc.

We had a great time visiting your new offices and learning about all of the exciting futures. You’ve done an OUTSTANDING job in creating a TERRIFIC representation of Karaoke—both with your new facility and the new Karaoke USA Newsmagazine.—Nanette Wheeler | Industrial Research Consultant

Thanks everyone!”

—Dale Lafayette

Description

WINTER 1995 • NUMBER TWENTY

48 PAGES, NEWSPRINT COLOR/BW 10″ X 13″ OVERSIZE MAGAZINE FORMAT

 

FEATURES

KARAOKE: DOES LASER KARAOKE HAVE A FUTURE? — Jim Dalia
The lowdown on Laser in today’s multiformat market

TECHTALK: 1994’S BEST SELLERS — Cesar M. Vergel De Dios
It was a year made in heaven for Karaoke buffs

POCKET SONGS CELEBRATES 10 YEARS — Joe Fucini
A look at jazz drummer, record producer, Music Minus One & Pocket Songs founder Irv Kratka

LIGHTING THE WAY — Scott Davies
How to make the most of your mobile or club show with professional lighting

SPEAKING 0F WHICH…. — Ben Fong-Torres
Our almost-famous contributing editor takes a look back at his 1994 Karaoke adventures

SINGIN’ WITH SUNFLY — Staff Report
Europe’s Karaoke phenomenon comes to America

DEPARTMENTS

KUSA PRO-INSIDER — The latest industry news and reports
TRADE BEAT — What’s new for professional DJs and KJs
NATIONAL KARAOKE SCENE — Karaoke across the nation
NATIONAL KJ DIRECTORY — America’s best Karaoke DJs
KUSA CONNECTION — Classifieds, personals, announcements

Copyright ©1995-2018 Dale Lafayette

Additional information

Weight 4.5 oz
Dimensions 13 × 10 in
Staff

DALE LAFAYETTE — Publisher/Editor-In-Chief
TRINITY HOUSTON — Senior Editor/Manager
BEN FONG-TORRES — Senior Editor/Writer
ARLENE MATTHEWS — Staff Editor
MARTIN MATTHEWS — Correspondent
KENT ANDERSON — Correspondent
BARRY GARCIA — Technical Production
JACK BEI — Advertising Sales
RICHARD KALMAN — Production Assistance

Writers

Jim Dalia • Scott Davies • Cesar M. Vergel De Dios • Joe Fucini • Tony Manas • Brent Peterson

Representatives

Lola Andalis • Kent Anderson • Gerry Dean Eads • Steven J. Fawley • Dave Garletz • Bobby Locke • Frank Lucido, Jr. • Tony Manas • Robert Moore • Sam Sherwood

Contributors

Ron Arnone • Eric Bernstein • Russell Carver • Annette Franz • Niel Friedman • Doug Hogenson, Caryn mimoun • Ann McCullough • Sam Sherwood • Dennis Snyder • Nanette J. Wheeler