Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen nailed it when he came up with the headline, Fountain of Youth: Young Influencers 2024, for the June cover story, written by Contributing Writer Kate Gragg, in our 11th annual Young Influencers issue. There is indeed a fountain of youth with a host of young leaders and influencers in the independent dealer channel and working for some of the most influential technology and services organizations serving the channel.
I know I’m biased, but this month’s Young Influencers feature is arguably one of the finest installments in our Young Influencers franchise since we began celebrating the office technology industry’s younger generation leaders–those under 40 years of age–11 years ago. As Kate writes in her introduction, “…these young people are excited about the future of not only their own careers but also this industry. They have strong vision and confidence, they know how to leverage technology, and they have the social awareness and sense of professionalism to propel the industry forward.”
We are thrilled to share their stories with you this month.
In addition to our cover story, our Young Influencer issue highlights include:
How to Connect with the New Breed of Purchasing Decision-Makers – After speaking with a variety of younger industry leaders, Contributing Editor Mark Vruno uncovers some fascinating facts about younger decision makers.
How Brother is Making Inroads in the Office Technology Dealer Channel – Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen examines how the manufacturer of A4 devices and printers shows no signs of slowing down in this exclusive interview with Brother’s Laurie Sofield.
CR-CONNECT Dealer Tour: DOCUmation Shines Bright Deep in the Heart of Texas – Scott interviews Hunter Woolfolk, co-CEO of the San Antonio, Texas-based dealership that is on a mission to dominate the state.
Hytec Dealer Services is More Than Just the Sum of Its Parts – Contributing Editor Noel Wards reveals how the company has honed a hard-earned reputation in the channel for service excellence.
More Than a Mentor: The Unparalleled Influence of Bob Goldberg – How lucky I am that Bob has been a huge part of my extended office technology industry family since I joined The Cannata Report 11 years ago.
Besides those features, don’t miss our monthly Japanese Headlines and Outside the Box columns, highlights from our Elite Partner Dinner, and Frank’s latest Veterans Way column.
Enjoy the issue!
CJ Cannata
President & CEO
