2018
FEDA NEWS & VIEWS EDITORIAL CALENDAR
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ISSUE THEME
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FEATURES
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VIEWS
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018
Ad Close: Dec. 8, 2017
Material Close: Dec. 15, 2017
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The
Critical Link
Talk of disintermediation in
every channel is nothing new but there’s a reason why suppliers continue to
look to the distributor as their route to the market.
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Finding
the Gaps
Demand creation is a hot topic
these days. This is what it looks like in our industry.
The
Best of the Best
These distributors have accepted
the fact that saturated markets are a reality and rose to the challenge by
delivering innovative ways to add and promote value.
A
Day in the Life of a Millennial
Ever wonder what it’s like to see
the industry with fresh eyes? Here’s your chance to experience it through an
up-and-comer’s lenses.
In
their Perfect World
Three customers in three
different segments share their vision of the ideal distributor.
Out
of the Box
Features on innovators across
distribution industries
Operations
-How Distributors Can Help
Developers Build Friendlier Kitchens
-Six Ways to Prosper in
Distribution
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From
the Editor
Chairman’s
Message
FEDA’s Board Chairman provides
his or her perspective on this issue’s theme
Industry
Insights
Thought leaders throughout the
channel share their perspectives on this issue’s theme
The
Agenda
Reports from FEDA’s Advocacy Council and Young Industry Leaders Steering Committee
Mission
Forward
FEDA’s CEO provides the latest on
the Association’s strategies and goals
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MARCH/APRIL 2018
Ad Close: Jan. 12, 2018
Material Close: Jan. 19, 2018
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Stronger
Together
Collaboration is more than just a
buzzword. Strategic alliances are a necessary part of doing business in the
FE&S industry. The hard part is figuring out how to make them work.
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The
Collaborative Advantage
Why it makes sense to partner
with another distributor - even when it’s one of your competitors
Cooperation
is a Business Strategy
How dealers, manufacturers,
consultants and service reps are joining together to meet channel challenges
The
Great “Unifier”
FEDA’s young industry leaders
discuss how dealers can work together to harness technology of succeed in the
future
Out
of the Box
Features on innovators across distribution
industries
Operations
-Team Up Profit Up: Partners in
Channel Cost Reduction
-Suppliers Make the Case for the
FEDA Data Interchange
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From
the Editor
Chairman’s
Message
FEDA’s Board Chairman provides
his or her perspective on this issue’s theme
Industry
Insights
Thought leaders throughout the
channel share their perspectives on this issue’s theme
The
Agenda
Reports from FEDA’s
Advocacy Council and Young Industry Leaders Steering Committee
Mission
Forward
FEDA’s CEO provides the latest on
the Association’s strategies and goals
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MAY/JUNE 2018
Ad Close: Mar. 9, 2018
Material Close: Mar. 16, 2018
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Product
Education Guide
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Special
issue focused on new foodservice equipment
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JULY/AUGUST 2018
Ad Close: May 11, 2018
Material Close: May 18, 2018
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Generation
Next
Now it’s their turn and they’re
better educated, more innovative, and technologically driven. They’re also
ready to lead and help transform the industry.
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Who?
What? How? Now!
This is what keeps young industry
leaders up at night as they consider the future of distribution
The
Customer of the Future
How what they think will
influence the way the next generation leads
Up
Next
A dealer, a manufacturer and a
rep describe what it’s like to step into leadership.
Learning
the Industry
There are a lot of great
opportunities available for young industry professionals to grow in the
FE&S industry.
Out
of the Box
Features on innovators across
distribution industries
Operations
-Succession Planning Strategies
-Putting Training in Place to
Identify New Leaders
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From
the Editor
Chairman’s
Message
FEDA’s Board Chairman provides
his or her perspective on this issue’s theme
Industry
Insights
Thought leaders throughout the
channel share their perspectives on this issue’s theme
The
Agenda
Reports from FEDA’s Advocacy Council and Young Industry Leaders Steering Committee
Mission
Forward
FEDA’s CEO provides the latest on
the Association’s strategies and goals
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018
Ad Close: July 13, 2018
Material Close: July 20, 2018
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Designed
to Win
There’s a science to project
management-but it isn’t always neat or pretty. How the Industry’s most
accomplished professionals get the job done.
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From
Concept to Completion
The best and the brightest in our
industry showcase their work and dish on how they worked with channel
partners to solve the most unusual customer requests.
Merging
Technology and Design
The impact new technology is
having on the FE&S channel and its customers
Cutting
Through the Red Tape
From the distributor to the
general contractor - what one channel partner needs from the other to deliver
the ultimate customer experience.
Designing
for Generation Z
Out
of the Box
Features on innovators across
distribution industries
Operations
-The Latest in Facility Design
from Foster Frable
-Trends in Project Management
Software
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From
the Editor
Chairman’s
Message
FEDA’s Board Chairman provides
his or her perspective on this issue’s theme
Industry
Insights
Thought leaders throughout the
channel share their perspectives on this issue’s theme
The
Agenda
Reports from FEDA’s Advocacy Council and Young Industry Leaders Steering Committee
Mission
Forward
FEDA’s CEO provides the latest on
the Association’s strategies and goals
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
Ad Close: Sept. 7, 2018
Material Close: Sept. 14, 2018
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Trending
Now
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Special
issue focused on the latest foodservice software
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