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Company Information and History
Anderson, Randles & Associates is a consulting company specializing in newspaper
circulation marketing and distribution, readership acquisition, reader retention, and
management training and development.
As the business grew, Don Michel joined the company as a consultant in 1999 and Phil
Hanna in 2001, with both becoming partners in the firm.
Ron Anderson retired from the company in 2002. Rich Randles was its president before
retiring due to health reasons in 2004.
Prior to his death, Randles expressed his strong desire that the business that he loved
and that he worked so hard to build would carry on and would continue to grow.
Don Michel was elected as the president of Anderson, Randles & Associates after
Randles’ retirement in 2004 and Phil Hanna was elected as Vice-President.
Michel and Hanna each have in excess of 30 years of circulation experience. Michel
works out of his office in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Hanna out of Newnan, Georgia.
Anderson, Randles & Associates has provided services to more than 200 newspapers
since incorporating in September 1997.
Anderson, Randles & Associates - Services
CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS
We can conduct an on-site assessment of your entire circulation operation, including:
circulation trends, department structure, financials, staffing, marketing programs, billing,
retention, pricing, service, single copy, NIE, and more. This process usually takes 2-4
days and is followed with a detailed report of findings and recommendations. Hundreds
of newspapers have benefited from these professional assessments. Excellent
references are available.
CIRCULATION EXECUTIVE SEARCHES AND RECRUITMENT
Hiring? Looking to get hired? Our recruitment service is one of the best in the business!
Your time is valuable. Let us help you find the right people for your circulation
management openings. We'll recommend people with solid experience in circulation
sales and management who can fulfill your needs. All candidates are pre-screened and
pre-qualified. Reference checks are provided. And we'll include a day of consulting to
ensure your new hire's success. We invite your call!
And, if you personally are looking to advance your circulation career, our placement
service may help you find the right fit to reach your career goals at no cost to you. Just
send us your resume or feel free to contact us for more information.
Effective, confidential. Work with trusted professionals!
CIRCULATION TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS
We can provide excellent circulation training for Circulation Directors, District Managers,
Single Copy Manager or the Customer Service staff to help them become more
successfully in their jobs. Workshops are also available for circulation sales, retention,
newsroom/circulation marketing and other topics of your choice. We tailor workshop
content to fit your needs and desires. Training can be arranged right at your newspaper or
at any site that is convenient for your staff or for your entire newspaper group. Sessions
can be for half-days, full-days or several days, at your preference. Contact us for more
information.
SPEAKERS AT MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES
If you are planning a conference or seminar for your newspaper group or organization,
consider asking us to participate as speakers or discussion leaders. We can handle any
circulation topics you would like us to cover. We have extensive knowledge in our field,
and we communicate very effectively. Our conference rates are very reasonable! Contact
us to discuss your needs.
DISTRICT MANAGER ON-LINE TRAINING
Now, DMs can receive on-line training in the basics of their job, in the comfort of their own
workspace or home. Many DMs across the country have benefited from this excellent,
user-friendly, personalized course! Participants can proceed at their own pace (about a 4-
week program), with a flexible start-up schedule. Topics include: Carrier recruitment,
development and retention; independent contractor status; contracting carriers;
subscription sales; subscriber retention; customer service; time management for DMs;
and much more! Personal follow-up and feedback via email and phone contact are
provided by our trainer.
Contact Information
319-390-9288
311 Rock Ridge Road
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
donpmichel@msn.com
Contact Information
770-252-5900
71 Middleton Trace
Newnan, GA 30265
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