By Seth Skydel, Senior Editor, Catalyst Communications Network

Seth Skydel

Nearly four decades ago, at the start of my career as a B2B magazine editor, a seasoned industry journalist and mentor explained my role.“ Our job is to figure out what our readers need to know and give them information they can use to improve their company’ s operations,” he said.

It’ s a lesson I have carried with me and a goal I have strived to achieve since then, and over the years, it’ s been one of the main criteria I consider when deciding whether to join the staff of a publication. If a magazine— or in more modern terms an industry media outlet— is not focused on serving their readers it is no place for me.

When the opportunity to begin writing for Catalyst Communications Network( CCN), publisher of Contractors Hot Line, came my way, however, the decision was simple. I had known Mike Larson, editor emeritus of Crane Hot Line, for several years through an industry association, and knew we were cut from the same cloth.

When I was offered the opportunity to expand my role with CCN, the choice was never in doubt. From my first discussions with the company’ s leaders and continuing today with the content team, it has been clear that reader value will always be a top priority.

I also saw an opportunity to use the expertise I have developed serving at truck fleet, transportation and logistics magazines. Immediately apparent were the similarities between the information needs of these vital industries. Across the board, the management of commercial assets comes with many of the same challenges. The idea that I could help industry stakeholders solve them by providing solutions was of immediate and great interest.

Going forward, the information needs of Contractors Hot Line readers will be the driving force behind the development of my editorial content for the publication. We will explore current and long-term issues with sources among construction workers, manufacturers and providers of services and industry entities. We will tell your stories accurately and in an engaging way.

Our editorial calendar is full of topics that our readers should be thrilled to read about going forward, and I can’ t wait to begin developing all of that great content. We will also be relying on you to help us achieve that goal by reaching out to gauge your interest and to provide us with material to address your needs. Working together, we will“ figure out what our readers need to know and give them information they can use to improve their company’ s operations.”

TODAY’ S NON-STOP SOURCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

JUNE 14, 2024 • Volume 59, Issue 24

EDITORIAL & DESIGN

BRIAN ETHRIDGE x HEAD OF CONTENT brian. ethridge @ hlipublishing. com

SETH SKYDEL x SENIOR EDITOR seth. skydel @ hlipublishing. com

BECKY RASMUSSEN x GRAPHIC DESIGNER brasmussen @ hlipublishing. com

ADVERTISING SALES

MAUREEN ANDERSON x SALES SPECIALIST maureen2 @ contractorshotline. com

JODY DONAHE x SALES SPECIALIST jodyd @ contractorshotline. com

KRISTOPHER KOHLES x SALES SPECIALIST kristopher. kohles @ catcomnet. com

TRACI LUNDBERG x ADVERTISING SALES SUPPORT tracin @ contractorshotline. com

WENDY ZURN x SALES MANAGER wendy. zurn @ hlipublishing. com

KEVIN JANSON x VP OF SALES kevin. janson @ hlipublishing. com

Contractors Hot Line ® Publication of Catalyst Construction Division ISSN 0192-6330 1207 Central Ave, FL 2 Fort Dodge, IA 50501-4245

Advertising Rates, Deadlines and Mechanical Requirements furnished upon request. Call today for immediate delivery. 800-247-2000 • 515-574-2231 • Fax: 515-955-6636

Change of Address: Send new address with mailing label to above address.

© Catalyst Communications Network, LLC 2024. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recorded or otherwise without the prior written permission of Catalyst Communications Network, LLC.

The information and advertising set forth herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Catalyst Communications Network, LLC(“ Publisher”) however, does not warrant complete accuracy of such information and assumes no responsibility for any consequences arising from the use thereof or reliance thereon. Publisher reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertisement or space reservation at any time without notice and for any reason. Publisher shall not be liable for any costs or damages if for any reason it fails to publish an advertisement. Advertisers are solely responsible for the content of their respective advertisements appearing in this publication and Publisher is not responsible or liable in any manner for inaccuracies, false statements or any material in such advertisement infringing upon the intellectual property rights of others. Advertisements appearing in this publication are not necessarily the views or opinions expressed by Publisher.

CONTRACTORS HOT LINE ® SUPPORTS: http:// www. facebook. com / chlweekly https:// www. linkedin. com / company / contractors-hot-line /? viewAsMember = true http:// www. facebook. com / chlweekly http:// twitter. com / chlweekly https:// www. linkedin. com / profile / view? id = 45126740 & trk = nav _ responsive _ tab _ profile

Published by

SHAE MCBRIDE............................. Chief Executive Officer SANDRA VANSCOY.................. Vice President of Finance MARK LOMAS............ Senior Vice President of Operations

MEMBERS OF