National Magazine Distributors
Other National Distributors – Inclined towards small and regional magazines
Canadian Distributors (Who also do business in the US)
Disticor: www.disticor.com
International Distributors
Specialty Retail Periodical and Bookstore Distributors
-Books A Million (exclusive), Sam’s Club, regional bookstore chains such as Joseph-Beth Books, and many specialty retailers
OneSource Magazine Distribution: http://www.onesourcedist.com
-Whole Foods, many specialty food retailers
National Periodical/Magazine Wholesalers – “The Big Two”
ANC
(Formerly The News Group)
Regional Periodical and Book Wholesalers You Should Know
Minnesota, Iowa & Upper Midwest: Valley News Company
Central & Western Pennsylvania: Newborn Enterprises
Central & Western New York, Northern PA: Southern Tier News Company
Albany, NY and Upstate New York: The Evan Group
Wisconsin, Northern Illinois: Southern Wisconsin News, Inc.
Magazine Industry Associations
The Association of Magazine Media (MPA)
City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA)
International Regional Magazine Association (IRMA)
Competitive Consulting gurus?
More like there’s room for everyone. But if I were to list other consultants, MCC would certainly be at the top of the list.
Joe- when you worked for
Ralph and me you were very efficient.