Editorial Calendar
In addition to below editorial focus and features, each issue of Convenience DistributionTM includes the regular features of Industry Beat, Chairman's Perspective, AWMA in Action, Industry Calendar and the popular What's Hot page.
JANUARY/FEBRUARY - AWMA Show Issue
Topics: A Complete Guide to the AWMA Show, featuring Show Schedule, Show Planner and Show Product Preview; New AWMA Chairman; Tobacco: Cigars; Foodservice: Deli Programs; Operations: Truck/Transportation: Government Update; Executive Management: 2012 Industry Outlook; Category Spotlight: Energy Shots & Drinks; Candy & Snack Wholesaler: Candy: Bagged Sweet; Snacks: Packaged
Bonus Distribution: AWMA Show; Tobacco Plus Expo; AWMA Member Wholesaler Trade Shows
| Deadlines: | Editorial—12/1/2011 |
| Ad Space—12/15/2011 | |
| Camera-Ready Ad Art—12/30/2011 |
MARCH/APRIL - Tobacco Issue
Topics: Featuring Tobacco Category Overview; Foodservice: Chicken; Operations: Distributor Software; Executive Management: Efficient Assortment; Category Spotlight: Lighters; Event Reports: AWMA Show Wrap-up; Candy & Snack Wholesaler: Kids’ Candy & Novelties; Salty Snacks: Chips
Bonus Distribution: NATO Show; NACStech; AWMA Member Wholesaler Trade Shows
| Deadlines: | Editorial—1/3/2012 |
| Ad Space—1/16/2012 | |
| Camera-Ready Ad Art—2/1/2012 |
MAY/JUNE - Candy & Snack Issue
Topics: Featuring Candy & Snack Category Overview; Tobacco: Cigarettes; Foodservice: Ethnic Food; Operations: IT, A Day in the Life Profile; Executive Management: Efficient Assortment; Category Spotlight: General Merchandise including Prepaid Items; Candy & Snack Wholesaler: Non-Chocolate Candy; Alternative Snacks: Energy Bars
Bonus Distribution: FMI 2012; NCA Sweets & Snacks Expo; SAWD Southern Showcase; Southwest Food & Fuel Expo; AWMA Member Wholesaler Trade Shows
| Deadlines: | Editorial—3/1/2012 |
| Ad Space—3/15/2012 | |
| Camera-Ready Ad Art—4/2/2012 |
JULY/AUGUST - Foodservice Issue & AWMA's Annual New Products Guide
Topics: Featuring Foodservice Category Overview; Annual New Products Guide; Tobacco: Overview & Updates; Operations: Food Safety; Executive Management: Trading Partner Relationships; Category Spotlight: Foodservice; Event Reports: AWMA Day on the Hill; Candy & Snack Wholesaler: NCA Show Coverage; Sweet Snacks: Cookies
Bonus Distribution: AWMA Member Wholesaler Trade Shows
| Deadlines: | Editorial—5/2/2012 |
| Ad Space—5/15/2012 | |
| Camera-Ready Ad Art—6/1/2012 |
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER - AWMA Summit & ABX/NACS Issue
Topics: C-Store Issue with Complete Guide to September's AWMA Summit & Business Exchange (ABX); Tobacco: RYO & OTP; Foodservice: Coffee & Specialty Drinks; Operations: Trucks/Transportation, Leasing vs. Owning; Executive Management: Using Data to Improve Operations; Category Spotlight: Distributor Technology; Candy & Snack Wholesaler: Gums & Mints; Alternative Snacks: Meat Snacks
Bonus Distribution: AWMA Summit & Business Exchange (ABX); NACS Show; AWMA/IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference; AWMA Member Wholesaler Trade Shows
| Deadlines: | Editorial—7/2/2012 |
| Ad Space—7/16/2012 | |
| Camera-Ready Ad Art—8/1/2012 |
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER - Beverage Program Issue
Topics: Featuring Hot & Cold Dispensed Beverages; Packaged Beverages; Tobacco: E-Cigarettes; Smokeless; Foodservice: Fresh Foods; Operations: Warehouse Equipment & Technology; Executive Management: Category Management; Category Spotlight: Health & Beauty Care (HBC); Event Reports: AWMA Summit & ABX Wrap-up; AWMA/IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference Wrap-Up Show 2012 Preview; Candy & Snack Wholesaler: Chocolate Candy; Salty Snacks: Nuts, Seeds, Trail Mix
| Deadlines: | Editorial—9/4/2012 |
| Ad Space—9/17/2012 | |
| Camera-Ready Ad Art—10/1/2012 |
AWMA Annual Buying Guide & AWMA Directory 2013
Topics: AWMA Member Directory; Industry Information; Complete Products Buying Guide by Category
| Deadlines: | Ad Space—9/17/2012 |
| Camera-Ready Ad Art—10/1/2012 |
