MINNNEAPOLIS & OAK BROOK, Ill. -- CSP Information Group and the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) have entered into an exclusive partnership to launch what will be the most comprehensive weekly electronic newsletter for tobacco operators and tobacco category decision-makers across North America.
"Tobacco E-News combines the superior legislative and lobbying efforts of NATO with CSP's award-winning editorial reporting," said CSP president, CEO and editorial director Paul Reuter. "The tobacco industry continues to undergo major transitions and, with the impact of FDA's oversight now being felt, there is no better time for tobacco outlets and c-store operators to have a dedicated resource helping them grow their tobacco business."
The tobacco e-newsletter is rooted in fresh editorial content. It will feature exclusive insights from NATO executive director Thomas Briant, key legislative updates, category snapshots, chain profiles, vital analysis and new products, as well as a Tobacco E-News Poll.
"We have watched tobacco outlets and convenience stores continue to battle valiantly despite onerous taxation and regulation," Briant said. "With changes happening fast and furious, we are confident Tobacco E-News will be the premier source for tobacco operators, distributors and suppliers."
The alliance continues the growing relationship between NATO and CSP. Thousands of readers enjoyed Briant's exclusive columns in CSP Magazine in 2010 and are looking forward to his quarterly perspective for 2011. In addition, NATO has accepted CSP to be its exclusive media partner for the annual NATO Show this April.
Guiding the Tobacco E-News will be the editorial team of Briant, CSP vice president and group editor Mitch Morrison and CSP editor Linda Zid. The new e-mail newsletter will launch next Tuesday, January 18.
"NATO has emerged as the dominant association representing the interests and concerns of tobacco operators, both tobacco outlets and c-store chains," said Morrison. "Their work on state and federal tobacco issues is praiseworthy, and we're excited to be partnering with NATO on Tobacco E-News and to be the official media partner at the annual NATO Show next April."
NATO is a national tobacco retail trade association that monitors and responds to local, state and federal tobacco legislative and regulatory issues on behalf of every kind of tobacco retailer. NATO informs tobacco retailers of pending legislative and regulatory proposals and assists them with grassroots advocacy efforts so that they become engaged in the legislative process to ensure that their voices are heard by lawmakers.
On April 12-14, 2011, the NATO Show will be held at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. The NATO Show is a new, all-tobacco trade show that is open to all tobacco retailers and wholesalers. For more information on NATO and the NATO Show, visit http://www.natocentral.organd www.NATOShow.com.
Oak Brook, Ill.-based CSP Information Group, publisher of CSP, Fare, FoodService Director and Restaurant Business magazines, is a business-to-business communication company specializing in the convenience retailing, restaurant and on-the-go food industries. In addition to its print products, CSP Information Group's two divisions (Convenience Group and Food Group) produce the CSP Daily News daily e-mail newsletter, CSPnet.com, MonkeyDish.com, ID Report, MyIDAccess.com, CSPNetwork CyberConferences, CSPTV, CSPedia, CSP Leadership Conferences & Events and CSP Custom Solutions.
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