AWMA UPDATE


January/February
Topics:
AWMA REAL DEAL EXPO Issue, featuring Show Schedule, Expo Planner and Expo Product Preview; Packaged Sweet Snacks; Distributor Profitability Part I
Category Spotlight: Vitamins, Supplements & Sleep Aids
Candy & Snack Wholesaler Winter 2008 Supplement: Seasonal Candy for Halloween; Candy Trends; Candy Supplier Profiles; New Candy Products
Bonus Distribution: AWMA REAL DEAL EXPO
Deadlines:  Editorial—11/30/2007
Ad Space—12/15/2007
Camera-Ready Ad Art—1/2/2008

March
Topics:
Annual Snack Issue: Salty, Sweet & Alternative; Tobacco: New Tobacco Products and Policy Update
Category Spotlight: Kids’ Candy/Novelties
Bonus Distribution: Tobacco Plus Expo
Deadlines:  Editorial—1/4/2008
Ad Space—1/15/2008
Camera-Ready Ad Art—2/1/2008

April
Topics:
AWMA EXPO Wrap-up featuring Hot New Products; Annual Technology Issue; Distributor Software; Truck Series Part I
Category Spotlight: Non-Chocolate Candy
Bonus Distribution: NACStech
Deadlines:  Editorial—2/8/2008
Ad Space—2/15/2008
Camera-Ready Ad Art—3/3/2008

May
Topics:
Foodservice Report including New Products; Dispensed Cold Beverages; Truck Series Part II
Category Spotlight: Foodservice Products
Candy & Snack Wholesaler Spring 2008 Supplement: Seasonal Candy for Christmas; Premium Chocolate; Candy & Snack Supplier Profiles; Candy & Snack New Products
Bonus Distribution: The FMI Show & Marketechnics; NCA All Candy Expo
Deadlines:  Editorial—2/26/2008
Ad Space—3/10/2008
Camera-Ready Ad Art—3/31/2008

June
Topics:
Meat Snacks including New Products; Trading Partner Relationships; Energy & Protein Items; Truck Series Part III; AWMA Summit & Business Exchange (ABX) Preview
Category Spotlight: Packaged Beverages
Bonus Distribution: Southern Association of Wholesale Distributors Annual Meeting & Expo
Deadlines:  Editorial—4/8/2008
Ad Space—4/15/2008
Camera-Ready Ad Art—5/1/2007

July
Topics:
Annual Tobacco Issue; Dispensed Coffee Programs; Drive-Time Foods; Distributor Profitability Part II
Category Spotlight: Tobacco Products
Deadlines:  Editorial—5/9/2008
Ad Space—5/15/2008
Camera-Ready Ad Art—6/2/2008

August/September
Topics:
Annual New Products Guide with Category Snapshots; AWMA Summit & Business Exchange (ABX) Issue; AWMA Convenience Distribution Conference & Expo Preview
Bonus Distribution: AWMA Summit & Business Exchange (ABX)
Deadlines:  Editoral—6/2/2008
Ad Space—6/16/2008
Camera-Ready Ad Art—7/1/2008

October
Topics:
Special C-Store Issue; Foodservice; Distributor/Retailer Profile; Distributor Equipment & Operations
Category Spotlight: Distributor Technology
Candy & Snack Wholesaler Fall 2008 Supplement: Seasonal Candy for Valentine’s Day and Easter; Licensed Candy; Candy & Snack Supplier Profiles; Candy & Snack New Products
Bonus Distribution: NACS Show; AWMA Convenience Distribution Conference & EXPO
Deadlines:  Editoral—8/1/2008
Ad Space—8/15/2008
Camera-Ready Ad Art—8/25/2008

November
Topics:
AWMA Summit & Business Exchange (ABX) Wrap-up; Tobacco: RYO/MYO, Blunts & Smokeless; Gums & Mints
Category Spotlight: Health & Beauty Care
Deadlines:  Editoral—9/5/2008
Ad Space—9/15/2008
Camera-Ready Ad Art—10/1/2008

December
Topics:
AWMA Annual Report; State of the Industry; Hispanic Market; Warehouse Equipment & Technology; AWMA Convenience Distribution Conference & EXPO Wrap-up
Category Spotlight: General Merchandise including Prepaid Items
Deadlines:  Editoral—10/10/2008
Ad Space—10/15/2008
Camera-Ready Ad Art—11/3/2008

December Buying Guide 2008
Topics:
: AWMA Member Directory; Industry Information; Complete Products Buying Guide
Deadlines:  Ad Space—10/15/2008
Camera-Ready Ad Art—11/3/2008

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