Industry Affiliations

Excellence Marketing is proud to be an active member in good standing of the following industry associations:

ERA

Electronic Representatives Association

NSCA

National Systems Contractors Association

NAMM

National Association of Music Merchants

In addition, Ken Simons is currently working towards his CPMR Certification, a training program aimed at raising the standards for independent manufacturer's representatives in all industries. Click here to learn more about the program.

The local buzz

City Pages

The inside skinny on our fair cities, with excellent coverage of the local band scene.

The Weather Channel Minneapolis/St. Paul Forecast

For those of our friends in warmer climates, here's a chance to laugh at us rather than with us.

Twin Cities Trafficview

The local joke is that we have two seasons here, "winter" and "road repair". Experience it with us live, as it is happening.

Twin Cities Events

Another good place to see where your favorite band is playing (or where your band is playing in case you didn't write it down).

Twin Cities "CitySearch.com"

You gotta hand it to Microsoft, much as we love to hate them. This is the most comprehensive look yet at the goings-on in our town.

The Rake Magazine

The Rake rocks. Like City Pages, but without the smut.

Twin Cities Music Network

....And speaking of buzz, this link will tell you the best places to get a hot cup o' joe and hear some cool tunes.