[3] Dana transformed the Eastern European polka by increasing the tempo, and adding trumpet and saxophone sections to the traditional instrumentation set.

Walt Solek, previously signed to Columbia and Victor, made a huge hit with "Who Stole the Kishka?"

To gain a share of that geographical market, Dana connected with Alvin Sajewski to help the label get Chicago talent.

Dana started pressing the 78rpm discs in vinyl, similar to the 45's, but switched back to selling the 78rpm format in shellac because of dealers' demands.

Wojnarowski had been with the label since the early days of the company and helped popularize the east-coast polka sound which appealed to their target audience.

However, Matka was more of a hit among the Polish-American audience, making its gold record certification unusual.

It was Dana's power that made deals with publishing companies giving rights of refusal to songs.

[1][14] Jimmy Sturr has stated the label's output was a significant influence, and that there's not one Dana record he doesn't have.