The new format for the 62nd Interview combines ‘up close and personal’ questions as well as a mini profile of the company and their views on the market. It’s great for getting around 300 words of opinion off of your chest as well as letting readers know ‘what makes you tick’.

If you want to feature in a 62nd Interview then contact Ian Hunter, Editor Comms Business Magazine, 07818 043276 or email ianh@cbmagazine.co.uk

In 2009 we want to further extend the ‘getting personal’ aspect of the magazine by including the ‘mini feature’ What’s on Your IPod?

To take part in this feature just send in:

1. An MP3 playlist of ten tracks that are significant to you
2. Picture of yourself
3. 75 word bio
4. 75 words on why the tracks are special to you.

Please send us details of events you are holding during 2010. Where possible we will publish two or three months ahead of the event. Diary events will include exhibitions, seminars, channel partner events etc. If in doubt send it in anyway!

Each month we will be asking a set of questions to a reader panel comprising members of the reseller, distributor and vendor community.

If you want to let readers know your opinions on the issues of the day then join our reader panel.

The first step to joining the panel is to send in a picture of yourself so that we don’t have to chase you up throughout the year. Remember to send a good quality JPEG.

Contact and send picture to Ian Hunter, ianh@cbmagazine.co.uk

Generally two case studies are covered each month. These can be submitted by vendors, distributors or resellers but each case must include the following as a guideline:

Brief description of the end user company and the driver that caused them to purchase a new application/system     etc.

The product and supplier evaluation process and details on the installation/ implementation.

The case studies should also include user benefits derived and an indication on how user objectives were met.

A return on investment position would be useful but user and reseller quotes are essential as are pictures.

 User contact details should be provided so that editorial staff may talk to the customer to determine additional     information as required for publication

As a guide, each case study should be in the region of 650 words.

Please send in details of personnel appointments or changes together with a picture in JPEG format. We publish one or two pages of appointments most months depending upon circumstances.

Comms Business regularly publishes dealer and reseller profiles. These should include a brief history of the company and basic details such as number of employees and turnover. We are keen to report on how the company has grown and what their plans are for the future. Please report upon vendor partnerships, training and staff development as well as any recent contract wins. Please send pictures in JPEG format together with reseller contact details for editorial follow up.

A template for reseller profiles is available from the editorial office – email ianh@cbmagazine.co.uk .

As a guide, each profile should be in the region of 650 words.

These are keenly sought and should be market observations by leading figures in the channel. Controversy is welcome but being thought provoking is key to getting publication. We are keen to receive pieces on most aspects of channel activity and especially on subjects that help develop sales opportunities, e.g., all aspects of the marketing cycle that could help a reseller develop their potential. You can mention products but blatant advertising will be edited out. A picture of the author in JPEG format is essential.

As a guide, each opinion piece should be in the region of 650 to 1300 words. If you are seeking to submit the larger text piece it is advisable to talk the subject over with the editorial team in order to agree the merit of the subject.

These are sponsored events which are chaired by our editorial team and published as a two page spread within the magazine. For details please call Mat Swift on 01892 538348, email mat@commsbusiness.co.uk. Round table events can take several forms. Ideally we would like to report up and down the vendor channel by having vendor, distributor, resellers and where appropriate, independent software vendors present. They are ideal for talking through applications, strategies and new product launches. Cost £5,000.

Each month the Mobile Industry Panel will look at current hot topics in the mobile industry and speak to key players in the most influential businesses in the mobile channel to explore their views on the subjects. If you are interested in taking part, contact Mobile Editor Heather McLean: heather@mbmagazine.co.uk, stating if necessary what areas you are interested in talking about.

From the Top in Mobile is a monthly interview with the strategic executive thinkers of the Mobile Channel. Interviews focus on the wider issues and challenges in the mobile industry, and how the interviewee’s business is working within these areas. If you would like to take part, please contact Mobile Editor Heather McLean: heather@mbmagazine.co.uk

This Q&A goes out every month to a reseller, dealer, vendor or distributor in mobile, and while one a month is published in Comms Business, for more go exclusively online at www.mbmagazine.co.uk. Mobile Company Talks is a series of up to 20 questions containing basic contact information on the business, plus the chance to explore some of the issues in their area of business. Contact Mobile Editor Heather McLean: heather@mbmagazine.co.uk to put your company forward to take part.

Each month, we look at the key mobile devices hitting the market for B2B and consumer. Up to two devices make Comms Business magazine each month, while more are reviewed online at www.mbmagazine.co.uk. Send in your latest device releases to Mobile Editor Heather McLean: heather@mbmagazine.co.uk