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Cambridgeport , VT - AV Bluebook, America's only value-added
national distributor of audio-visual, multimedia and presentation
products, announced that enrollment is now open for their 2007 print
and online audio visual equipment catalogs.
"For over 30 years we have helped resellers with a unique turn-key
program that allows them increased sales without any inventory investment
or risk," said AV Bluebook Sales Supervisor, Michelle Mack. "Now
we are taking the success of that program one step further by offering
a customizable print and online AV Bluebook catalog to resellers,
making the AV Bluebook product mix available to their customers
24/7. This integrated sales approach has been developed to maximize
our reseller's return on their catalog investment".
The 2007 AV Bluebook print and online catalogs allow resellers
to put their own name on a FULL-COLOR, 196-page full-color catalog
featuring over 3,000 name-brand equipment, supplies and accessories
that are proven sellers in the Education, Corporate, Government
and Health Care markets. This enables resellers to leverage their
name recognition by providing their clients with a customized catalog
offering a complete line of audio-visual, video and presentation
technology products.
Interested reseller take advantage of the AV Bluebook online catalog,
which gives the most up-to-date specifications and models, and displays
list price for all products. The AV Bluebook online catalog can
be customized and linked from the reseller's existing website, providing
customers a full audio visual equipment catalog with 3,000 + products
and easy online access.
"Because this is not an e-commerce store, resellers can set their
own prices" noted AV Bluebook Sales Supervisor Michelle Mack. "Based
on client feedback, we designed the site so only the list price
will be displayed to your customers. Using site search tools and
the latest specs, customers can easily locate the a
As an added incentive, resellers who distribute the AV Bluebook
customized cover print catalog will qualify for a free online catalog
with their company name at the top of every page.
For over 30 years, AV Bluebook's professional sales and support
team has provided solutions for the resellers' needs. For more information
or to request a sample copy of the AV Bluebook catalog, visit www.avbluebook.com
or call 800.631.7791.
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August 14,2006
AV Bluebook Acquired by VCOM IMC |
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Cambridgeport , VT - AV Bluebook is pleased to
announce their recent acquisition by Vcom International
Multimedia Corporation of S. Hackensack, NJ.
"This is an opportunity to partner with a strong organization
with an experienced management team that will offer us many
new product resources", notes AV Bluebook President Bob
Singleton, Sr. "It will provide our resellers with many
opportunities over the short and long term."
Shelly Goldstein, President of Vcom sees the acquisition
as a platform for sustained growth, and commented, "This
is a win-win situation for all involved. AV Bluebook has
a 30-year reputation as a value-added distributor of AV,
presentation and multimedia products, an outstanding reputation
for service and support, and offers the most professional
reseller print and online catalog available today."
AV Bluebook's Sales, Marketing and Customer Service functions
will continue to be based in Vermont, staffed by the professional
support team resellers have come to count on. The company
will continue to ship orders from its Vermont distribution
center. To ensure even quicker order turnaround, AV Bluebook
will also utilize Vcom's distribution points in New Jersey
and Connecticut which stock over $4 million in inventory.
"AV Bluebook recently became a Master Distributor for
the Vcom family of products, including, Buhl Industries,
Hamilton Electronics, Procon Digital Systems, Comprehensive
Video, and MPC", notes Michelle Mack, AV Bluebook's Sales
Supervisor, "most of which are featured in 2006 AV Bluebook
print and online catalogs. Our new partnership with Vcom
enables us to offer these product lines to our resellers
at competitive net prices".
As America's only value-added distributor of AV, presentation
and multimedia products, AV Bluebook is a source for products
from over 350 manufacturers, including the exclusive high-margin
CommunicatorTM line of products that offer reseller profit
margins up to 73%.
Resellers can choose to use AV Bluebook as a source of
supply or by distributing the AV Bluebook catalog to their
customers. The catalog is used in conjunction with AV Bluebook's
reseller website platform, www.avbluebook.com. Singleton
explained AV Bluebook's unique catalog program. "We provide
our resellers with a unique selling advantage: we make it
easy for them to have a truly professional, 212-page full-color
print catalog featuring thousands of products. AV Bluebook's
contact information does not appear on the catalog, or on
any of the pages inside. It looks as if our resellers custom-make
their own catalogs, which reinforces their professional
image and helps increase their sales."
For further information, contact AV Bluebook at 800.631.7791
November 30, 2005
AV Bluebook Brings Resellers Online with their Custom-Branded
Online Audio Visual Equipment Catalog |
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Cambridgeport , VT - AV Bluebook, America's
only value-added national distributor of audio-visual,
multimedia and presentation products, announces
the availability of a new reseller service. Resellers
who distribute AV Bluebook catalogs can now take
their business online with a complete online catalog
that provides up-to-the-minute product specifications
and pricing information on over 5000 audio visual
equipment products.
"For 30 years we have helped resellers with a unique
turn-key program that allows them increased sales
without any inventory investment or risk," said
AV Bluebook President Bob Singleton, Sr. "Now we
are taking the success of that program one step
further by offering a custom branded AV Bluebook
online catalog to resellers that puts our full audio
visual equipment catalog online, customized with
the reseller's contact information, making it available
to their customers 24/7."
Resellers can choose a custom-branded online catalog
that provides a seamless interface between their
existing website and the online catalog. AV Bluebook
will set up a catalog site for the reseller with
a unique URL linking directly to the customized
AV catalog from their existing website. Their logo,
business name, address, and telephone number will
appear on a banner at the top of each page on the
site, giving customers the appearance that they
never left the reseller's website. The site also
provides an online order form, making it easy for
customers to contact resellers to place an order
or ask for a quote. The form gets sent directly
to the reseller through email, simplifying the order
process.
"Based on reseller feedback, we designed the site
so only the list price will be displayed to end
users, allowing resellers to set their own selling
price," notes AV Bluebook Sales Supervisor Michelle
Mack. "Using advanced site search tools, customers
can easily locate the products they are interested
in, and contact their reseller to check pricing,
request price quotes, and order merchandise."
The online catalog works in conjunction with AV
Bluebook's existing audio visual equipment print
catalog. Resellers can view a sample version of
a customized online catalog or order online at
www.avbluebook.com/catalog/sample.
For 30 years, AV Bluebook's professional sales and
support team have provided cost-effective solutions
for the resellers' needs. They serve as the supply
chain source for all merchandise featured in their
print and online catalogs. Resellers can choose
whether merchandise is shipped to them or "blind"
drop-shipped directly to the end-user, expediting
their ordering process. To learn more about creating
a custom-branded online catalog, visit the "Reseller
Services" section of
www.avbluebook.com or call 800.631.7791.
Contact: Michelle Mack
AV Bluebook
800.631.7791
mmack@avbluebook.com |
September 27, 2005
Audio Visual Equipment Distributor AV Bluebook Offers
Resellers Improved Payment Terms through their SmartCredit
Program |
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Cambridgeport , VT - AV Bluebook, America's
only value-added national distributor of audio-visual,
multimedia and presentation products, announced
availability of its new AV Bluebook SmartCredit
program for audio visual equipment resellers.
"We recognize that in the AV Industry, cash flow
is the name of the game, especially this time of
year," said AV Bluebook President Bob Singleton,
Sr. "That is why I am especially pleased to introduce
our new program, AV Bluebook SmartCredit
from TermsPlusâ„¢."
AV Bluebook SmartCredit provides audio
visual equipment resellers with the opportunity
to increase cash flow without any additional cost
by providing extended 60-day payment terms. While
most AV Distributors have provide 30 terms, AV
Bluebook SmartCredit lets resellers take up
to 60 days to pay their invoices. This program also
offers resellers a much higher credit limit than
is available through most distributors. Backed by
HSBC, the world's 2nd largest financial services
firm, AV Bluebook SmartCredit offers higher
credit limits to give resellers more purchasing
power. In addition, AV Bluebook SmartCredit
gives resellers a dedicated line of credit for a
temporary cash-squeeze or the need to "float" a
balance beyond 60 days.
"We are delighted to be the first audio visual
equipment distributor to offer a program like
AV Bluebook SmartCredit to our resellers" said
AV Bluebook Sales Supervisor Michelle Mack. "SmartCredit
gives our resellers a leg up by allowing them to
select the payment methods that best meet their
needs."
For 30 years, AV Bluebook's professional sales
and support team has provided solutions for the
resellers' needs. For more information about the
AV Bluebook SmartCredit program or to request
a sample copy of the AV Bluebook catalog, visit
www.avbluebook.com
or call 800.631.7791.
Contact: Michelle Mack
AV Bluebook
800.631.7791
mmack@avbluebook.com |
August 2005
Audio Visual Equipment Distributor AV Bluebook Announces
Enrollment
for 2006 Catalog and All New Reseller Web Site |
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Cambridgeport
, VT - AV Bluebook, America 's only value-added
national distributor of audio-visual, multimedia
and presentation products, announced today that
enrollment is now open for their 2006 audio visual
equipment catalog and all new reseller website.
"For 30 years we have helped resellers with a
unique turn-key program that allows them increased
sales without any inventory investment or risk,"
said AV Bluebook President Bob Singleton, Sr. "Now
we are taking the success of that program one step
further by offering a customizable AV Bluebook website
to resellers that puts our full audio visual equipment
catalog online, making it available to their customers
24/7."
The 2006 AV Bluebook Catalog allows resellers
to put their own name on a FULL-COLOR, 192 page
catalog featuring over 2500 name-brand equipment,
supplies and accessories that are proven sellers
in the Education, Corporate, Government and Health
Care markets. This enables resellers to leverage
their name recognition by providing their clients
with a customized catalog offering a complete line
of audio-visual, video and presentation technology
products.
Interested reseller take advantage of the online
catalog at the new website, which gives the most
up-to-date specifications and models, and displays
list price for all products. The AV Bluebook website
can be customized and linked from the reseller's
existing website, providing customers a full audio
visual equipment catalog with 5000 + products and
easy online access.
"Because this is not an e-commerce store, resellers
can set their own prices" noted AV Bluebook Sales
Supervisor Michelle Mack. "Based on client feedback,
we designed the site so only the list price will
be displayed to your customers. Using site search
tools and the latest specs, customers can easily
locate the products they are interested in, and
contact their reseller to check pricing, request
price quotes, and order merchandise."
For 30 years, AV Bluebook's professional sales
and support team has provided solutions for the
resellers' needs. For more information or to request
a sample copy of the AV Bluebook catalog, visit
www.avbluebook.com
or call 800.631.7791. |
February 2005
AV Bluebook Named Distributor for Hamilton, Buhl,
Comprehensive, MPC |
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Cambridgeport , VT - AV Bluebook President
Bob Singleton, Sr., announces that AV Bluebook has
been appointed Distributor for Hamilton Electronics,
Buhl Projectors, MPC Classroom Audio and Comprehensive
Video product lines.
"Adding these product lines gives all who purchase
from AV Bluebook greater opportunity to sell more
to more customers," adds AV Bluebook's Sales Supervisor
Michelle Mack.
Notes Singleton, "Due to timing and space allocation,
only a sampling of products of these brands are
featured in the 2005 AV Bluebook Catalog. The entire
line will be featured on our electronic catalog,
www.avbluebook.com,
so be sure to go online or call us if you don't
see what you need.
As America's only value-added distributor of
audio-visual, video and multimedia products, AV
Bluebook serves resellers exclusively as a source
for products from over 350 manufacturers which are
featured in the AV Bluebook catalog or online at
www.avbluebook.com.
For over 29 years, AV Bluebook's professional
sales/support team continues to be available with
solutions for the reseller's needs. For more information
and to request a sample copy of the 2005 AV Bluebook
catalog, visit
www.avbluebook.com
or call 800.631.7791.
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October 2004
AV Bluebook Announces launch of All-New Reseller
E-Commerce Web Site |
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Cambridgeport , VT - AV Bluebook
President Bob Singleton, Sr., announces the launch
of the Vermont-based company's all-new Reseller
E-Commerce Website,
www.avbluebook.com.
"Many of our resellers have been asking us to create
a secure web platform that replicates the functionalities
of our "paper-based" AV Bluebook reseller catalog",
notes Singleton. "They wanted a fully-functional
electronic catalog to link to their website and
to share with their customers as if it were their
own, yet without any of the hassles of having to
select manufacturer's merchandise, update product
specs, model changes, etc."
AV Bluebook's Sales Supervisor Michelle Mack
notes, "After completing a needs assessment, our
Online Strategy Team created a brand new website
which offers our resellers more functionality, more
information and more opportunity to sell more and
earn more. As a result, the New AV Bluebook E-Commerce
Website features an on-line catalog featuring over
3,500 products, keyword search to make finding product
solutions easier than ever, and an exclusive reseller-only,
password-protected area that shows reseller net
pricing and offers convenient on-line ordering."
As America's only value-added distributor of
audio-visual, video and multimedia products, AV
Bluebook serves resellers exclusively as a source
for products from over 350 manufacturers, including
the exclusive high-margin "Communicator TM" line
of presentation products that offer reseller profit
margins up to 73%.
For over 29 years, AV Bluebook's professional
sales/support team continues to be available with
solutions for the reseller's needs. For more information
and to request a sample copy of the 2005 AV Bluebook
catalog, visit
www.avbluebook.com
or call 800.631.7791 for user login and password.
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January 2004
AV Bluebook Launches New Streamlined Sales Program |
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Cambridgeport , VT - AV Bluebook, Cambridgeport,
VT announces that it is going "back to basics" with
a new, streamlined sales program for 2004 and it
is letting its resellers choose they way they want
to do business with us based on their particular
needs.
For 2004, AV Bluebook resellers will receive
lower net pricing and will no longer have to commit
to an annual purchase commitment requirement. In
addition, resellers can choose to have a Customized
Cover Catalog, or a Standard Cover Catalog at reduced
prices, available in smaller quantities, or may
choose to use AV Bluebook as just a wholesale source
of supply.
The AV Bluebook catalog puts the dealer's name
on a professionally-prepared catalog of name-brand
equipment, supplies and accessories. AV Bluebook's
new 2004, 204 page Dealer Catalog features over
xxxxx high-performance AV/Video/Multimedia and Presentation
Technology equipment, accessory and supply products.
AV Bluebook serves resellers exclusively as a
value-added distributor of audio-visual, video and
multimedia products. The product line includes many
categories of products, from data/video projectors
to AV Furniture, to Teleconferencing, from over
350 manufacturers, including exclusive high-margin
"Communicator" line of presentation products that
offer reseller profit margins up to 73%.
AV Bluebook's professional sales team are always
available with solutions for the dealer's needs.
For more information, visit
www.avbluebook.com
or call 800.631.7791. |
January 2004
AV Bluebook exclusive source for Communicator Brand
Products |
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Cambridgeport , VT - AV Bluebook has been
named the exclusive source for Communicator Brand
Products. The line features over 600 products in
categories as diverse as projection screens and
TV/projector mounts to conference cabinets, student
listening centers and headsets.
"The Communicator brand line was created with
the dealer's needs in mind", notes AV Bluebook President
Bob Singleton, Sr., "A broad line of high-quality
value-priced support and accessory products that
offer the dealer premium margins (up to 73%). Best
of all, they are always in-stock for quick turnaround."
AV Bluebook serves dealers exclusively as a value-added
distributor of audio-visual, video and multimedia
products. The product line includes many categories
of products, from data/video projectors to AV Furniture,
to Teleconferencing, from over 350 manufacturers,
including the exclusive high-margin "Communicator"
line of presentation products.
AV Bluebook's professional sales team are always
available with solutions for the dealer's needs.
For more information on Communicator Brand products,
visit www.avbluebook.com
and call 800.631.7791 for a visitor password. |
January 2002
Singleton Named President of AV Bluebook |
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Cambridgeport , VT - AV Bluebook of Cambridgeport,
VT announced yesterday the promotion of Robert Singleton
from Vice President and General Manager to the position
of President. "Bob's promotion is acknowledgement
of his hard work and the success he's brought our
company during his tenure as General Manager," says
AV Bluebook spokesperson, Linda Moriano.
Singleton has had nine years in the fast track
with AV Bluebook. He started in 1992 in the position
of Sales Manager, was promoted to General Manager
in 1993, and Vice President in 1994.
Bob has been in the Audio/Visual industry for
decades. His career in the field stretches back
forty years to his early days as a salesman at Westchester
A-V Center . Over all this time, his trademark has
been his deep, hands-on knowledge of presentation
technology products.
Add to this a wide-ranging background in sales
and marketing plus a solid business background including
Managing Partner at RCS, an independent manufacturers'
rep organization, and you have an individual with
the depth and experience to lead others to success.
The key to AV Bluebook's success has been its
dealers. Bob has been the key liaison with the company's
extensive dealer network. Bob's promotion is great
news for dealers because the new bottom-line man
- the company president and policy-maker - understands
and appreciates the dealer's point of view from
the inside out.
One of Singleton's brainstorms, The Dealer Rewards
Program, has proven to be a highly popular and motivational
sales-booster. "The program enables our dealers
to earn more by selling more," explains Bob. "This
has been a very successful program for our dealers,
and many have grown their businesses substantially
as a result." It's a program where AV Bluebook dealers
win big, earning themselves extra cash, credits,
and catalogs worth up to $1,700 and more.
Former AV Bluebook President, Scott Heller, will
focus the bulk of his time pursuing projects with
long-range implications for the company. "Bob's
handling of the day-to-day business allows me to
pay far more attention to industry trends including
e-commerce, new product development, digital technology,
and other strategic opportunities," says Heller.
It's good news for AV Bluebook dealers: new leadership
is dedicated to growing the dealer business now
and in the future, and has the seasoned manpower
to make it happen.
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January 1998
AV Bluebook Dealer Sales Program is "Great in '98!" |
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Cambridgeport , VT -- AV Bluebook General
Manager, Bob Singleton, Sr., announces the upcoming
launch of the Vermont-based company's 1998 Dealer
Sales Program. "Our 1998 program is called 'Great
in '98' because the coming year will be more profitable
than ever for our motivated dealers."
"'Great in '98' offers big dollar incentives
to our most dedicated, hardest-working dealers,"
said Singleton.
AV Bluebook is an innovative leader in marketing
audio-visual, video and multi-media equipment and
supplies through over 1,000 dealers nationwide.
Their "Great in '98" Dealer Sales Program is an
example of marketing savvy that has enabled the
company's dealers to grow consistently through its
21 year history.
"Great in '98" is a totally turnkey marketing
program that requires very little administration
and is easy to participate in. The program is designed
to reward AV Bluebook's most aggressive and motivated
dealers. The higher a dealer's sales level, the
higher dollar incentives they receive.
After committing to a minimal yearly order volume,
AV Bluebook's dealers benefit from increased exclusivity,
lower costs and higher profit margins. A new DFI
(Deduct From Invoice) program reduces costs even
further. A new Year-End Merchandise Credit Program
adds additional dealer profits.
Singleton explained AV Bluebook's unique Custom
Catalog program. "We provide our dealers with a
unique selling advantage: we make it easy for them
to have a truly professional, 212-page catalog with
their own customized covers, including their name
and address, at minimal cost." AV Bluebook's name
does not appear on the catalog, or on any of the
products inside. "It looks for all the world like
our dealers custom-make their own catalogs. That
makes them look professional, and really helps their
sales." said Singleton.
For more information on AV Bluebook's "Great in
'98" Dealer Sales Program, or on becoming an authorized
AV Bluebook dealer, call 1-800-631-7791. |
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