"The national distributor/wholesaler/retailer relationship is both simple and complex.
The national distributor (ND) acts as your rep and collection agent. They never actually touch the product but track it for you.
The wholesaler (and there…"
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Buzz Kanter replied to Tina Orem's discussion General overview of wholesaler/distributor pricing structure in the group Single Copy SalesBuzz Kanter commented on Michael Barbee's group Single Copy Sales"Is the single copy industry so ignored or considered a lost cause that there is no action by magazine publishing professionals here?"
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How Do We Help Magazine Wholsalers?
Too many publishers view today's magazine wholesalers as a barrier to better sales when in fact we should thank them for representing and promoting our magazines.Most magazine wholesalers are buried in more product than they can possibly sell properly and thy are doing the best they can to fight a good fight for us.So what would happen if all magazine publishers were to reduce shipments to no more than say 3 times average net sales? i suspect if we all did it at the same time most of us would…See More
Buzz Kanter replied to Richard Michem's discussion THE DEATH OF NEWSTANDS in the group Single Copy Sales"If your product has percieved value to the reader, retailer AND wholesaler there are ways to get newsstand distribution for new magazines. It might not be ideal, but you simply have to earn your way. Get a national Distributor who belives in your…"
Buzz Kanter joined Michael Barbee's groupSingle Copy Sales
This is a forum to share opinions, ideas, best practices, concerns and ask questions regarding the business of magazine single-copy sales.
Buzz Kanter replied to Brandelyn Ahlgren's discussion Distribution Issues"This is typical for even larger magazines. Spotty distribution is the norm unless you are paying for check out pockets, and even then there are few guarantees. Good luck.
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Buzz Kanter replied to Richard Michem's discussion Good Links in the group START"Here is another good link for everyone involved or wanting to get involved in the magazine business htp://www.MagazineCircus.ning.com. I will check out your site and thanks for the heads up."
Buzz Kanter replied to Richard Michem's discussion New Mag in the group START"Are you serious with this superficial question?
Is this question here simply to generate traffic or do you have a more compelling question to ask - perhaps something with specifics?
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www.MagazineCircus.ning.com"
Buzz Kanter replied to Richard Michem's discussion DOES SIZE MATTERS? in the group START"Trim size has a lot to do with a) how you are planning on selling it, and b) what your printer can produce most economically.
If you are planning on selling your new magazine on the mainline of stores, the trim is not as critical, but if going for…"
Buzz Kanter replied to Jason Fell's discussion Magazines that are up in print"American Iron Magazine is up in overall paid circulation - which includes almost 6 points on the newsstand. One of a few consumer magazines growing single copy sales."
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