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Behringer says that “many media outlets and ‘influencers’” no longer support it because it won't advertise with them or provide "free products", or “they simply don’t like us for whatever reason”
Company declines to name who it's talking about or provide evidence to support its claims
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The all-in-one PA system from Yamaha is a portable powerhouse that exceeds expectations
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