Hearing News Watch

STAFA, SWITZERLAND – Sonova Holding AG has announced upcoming appointments to its Management Board. Lilika Beck, currently Managing Director of Connect Hearing Canada in the Audiological Care business, will succeed Martin Grieder as Group Vice President (GVP) Consumer Hearing. Grieder tragically passed away in an accident in early April 2024. Oliver Lux, presently Managing Director of Audiological Care Germany, has

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – The International Hearing Society (IHS) celebrated the official grand opening of its newly remodeled world headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, on April 30th, with a speaking program and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The IHS Board of Governors, sponsors (including several leading hearing aid manufacturer executives), donors, past IHS presidents, local dignitaries, and staff, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Amplifon, the world’s largest hearing care retailer and parent company of Miracle-Ear, was included in the 2024 Leading Employers list at a global level. This was the first time an Italian multinational company was included, having been certified for each of the geographical areas (Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific) and the 26 countries in which it

SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA – Neosensory, a pioneer in developing non-invasive wearable devices that enable new sensory capabilities, today announced the appointment of Paul Martin to its Board of Directors. Martin is a renowned leader in the hearing healthcare industry with over four decades of experience driving innovation and business growth. “Paul Martin brings invaluable strategic vision to Neosensory,” said David

TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK — Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced that the investigational gene therapy DB-OTO improved hearing to normal levels in one child (dosed at 11 months of age) within 24 weeks, and initial hearing improvements were observed in a second child (dosed at 4 years of age) at a 6-week assessment. Both children were born with profound

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – Beltone recently hosted its 2024 Independent Together National Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The event, held from April 11-13, brought together over 500 independent owners, hearing care practitioners, and patient coordinators from Beltone’s network across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The meeting focused on “Putting the Patient First”

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – In celebration of Better Hearing Month, the Hearing Matters Podcast proudly unveils its new website, dedicated to empowering professionals and consumers about hearing healthcare. As the global conversation around hearing loss and related matters intensifies, the brand new Hearing Matters Podcast website “bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology, best practices, clinical expertise, and academic knowledge.” “As

MILAN, ITALY — In the first quarter of 2024, Amplifon reports company revenues surged by 9% to reach 573 million euros, with EBITDA totaling 137 million euros, marking a notable increase of 10.7%. This robust performance translated into record profitability, with the EBITDA margin reaching 23.9%, a noteworthy uptick of 100 basis points. The quarter saw strong revenue growth of

Innovative new partnership between Ear Science Institute Australia and National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) will bring hearing researchers from across Australia together with the shared goal of improving treatments for millions dealing with hearing issues. World-renowned hearing research organization National Acoustic Laboratories has been involved in evidence-based innovation to improve hearing health and transform the lives of people with hearing difficulties

The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) has issued new clinical practice guidelines aimed at improving identification, education, and management of age-related hearing loss (ARHL) – a prevalent yet often underdiagnosed and undertreated condition in adults 50 and over. ARHL, defined as gradually progressive bilateral sensorineural hearing loss associated with aging, affects communication abilities and has been linked