Clients

Without Linda, we would not be half the company we are today. We trust her 100% to run our single copy sales efforts. Can't say enough about her unless she gets so many clients from my recommendations that she no longer has time for us and in that case, I take it all back :)

Linda is reliable, thoughtful, efficient, and driven and yet at the same time one of the most pleasant people you could ever meet. It's astonishing how she can combine it all in one personality. If you ever have an opportunity to work with her, take it. She's very special.

Linda Ruth makes things happen and happen fast. She's a no-nonsense expert on periodicals and delivers on what she says she'll do-a rare quality in consultants, based on my experience. Responsive, professional and knowledgeable-that's what you get when you work with Linda!

PSCS took a chance on us when we were a small start up magazine with a good product but very little knowledge of the newsstand market. I will always be grateful for their willingness to give a hundred percent to ensure our success. Thanks to PSCS's guidance, we've increased our newsstand circulation by 500% in just two years. I couldn't ask for better partners- their expertise has been instrumental for our success. They truly go above and beyond the call of duty.

PSCS's management has been excellent. The connections they have in the industry are great for small time and big time publishers. in this day and age, any connection along with an excellent eye, management skills, and experience are a must to swim through the turbulent Newsstand waters. With the many responsibilities and challenges Newsstand faces, PSCS has the experience, expertise, follow up and skill to take your magazine further, faster.

Linda is a pleasure to work with - her passion, enthusiasm and knowledge of the publishing industry are unparalleled. She is highly intelligent, professional and always objective. She works as hard as anyone I know, yet to her credit, she is able to balance her personal and professional life.

I highly recommend Linda to anyone needing assistance with newsstand and single copy sales, and magazine publishing in general. I worked with her when I was the Circulation Director at IDG's GamePro Magazine. I found her to be extremely knowledgeable and well-connected in the industry. Linda is an absolute joy to know and work with. Getting our magazines on the best newsstands on schedule was imperative and Linda's help was invaluable. I always relied on her for innovative thinking and accurate advice and she never let me down!

It is clear to me that the successful publisher has to stay on top of today's turbulent newsstand environment. I've worked with PSCS for years and have seen dramatic improvements in both profitability and copies sold. Their knowledge of the newsstand landscape, experience and connections are invaluable, we wouldn't have the same results without them. It's like having a staff of newsstand experts on board without the overhead. These guys are fantastic.

Linda is very outgoing, professional, and runs her department in an impressive manner. She had always outdone her previous accomplishments and fulfills her vendor's needs.

PSCS has been as good for Newsstands of America's 225 retailers across America and the many publishers who participated in the retail programs as mom's apple pie. It doesn't get any better. There have been increases at the retail level of 500 to 1500 percent on titles that participate in Newsstands of America. The profitability of the stores has improved, and given us an opportunity to maintain a full line magazine department through the transition we have experienced. Newsstands of America attributes our success to the efficiency and professional manner of the PSCS staff.

Linda is a pro and has one of the best follow ups of any 3rd party vendor I've ever worked with.

Linda is extremely well-versed in the business of single copy sales. This is the area that I have asked her to provide services to our clients. Without exception, she has performed above our expectations. I recommend Linda and her team.

Linda is one of the best consultants I have worked with -- an expert in her field, responsive, reliable. She has a deep understanding of the arcane newsstand business, which has been invaluable to us. And her great sense of humor makes it a pleasure to work with her.

I have worked with PSCS since their inception, and consider them my newsstand department; the range and depth of service they provide makes it unnecessary for me to add to my in-house staff. PSCS has a level of knowledge, experience, professionalism, accountability and a strong work ethic that, in my experience, is unmatched and unique in the newsstand industry. They go the extra mile to be sure that a distribution or a promotion is properly set up and their follow up is excellent. Whether the area is strategic thinking, long range planning, or the day to day mechanics of the newsstand trade, PSCS delivers excellent service.

I always enjoyed working with Linda and her team; she did a fantastic job managing our single copy sales efforts at UBM (then CMP Media) in a very difficult B-to-B environment. She was always upbeat but practical, her knowledge and wise counsel was invaluable.

PSCS did absolutely amazing work for my company Versus Books, negotiating several contracts with industry-leading magazine distributors (Hearst, Curtis, and others) at favorable terms. They followed through on a wide range of magazine distribution and marketing activities, including: sales, marketing plans, promotions, trade shows... Had I not hired them, my company would never have got off the ground. As it was, we peaked at 8.5 million in revenues and published a total of 40 titles, some of which sold over 300,000 copies nationally. I credit PSCS for our success in magazine distribution.

I go to Linda with my newsstand questions and problems because she is always responsive, effective, and flexible. As a magazine publisher trying to understand the often-arcane world of newsstand sales, I find her insights extremely valuable.

To me, the members of PSCS are not consultants-they're a part of my team. They don't just tell me what they think I should do; they roll up their sleeves and pitch in. Their level of experience is invaluable. They have saved my company many of thousands of dollars by preventing or correcting errors and earned us many thousands of dollars by identifying and pursuing opportunities on our behalf. They're the best!

I've used Linda and her group numerous times during my career for both magazines I've managed and with clients. Neither my clients nor I have ever been unhappy with the results. Linda has the technical skills and experience required and works well with national distributors. In a field where's there's a lot questionable ethics and conflicts of interest, Linda is extremely ethical and always operates in the best interests of her clients.

Linda has been an invaluable asset to NewBay Media over the past 3 years. Linda and her team have always behaved as if they were members of the NewBay team, as opposed to consultants. They can always be counted on to advocate on our behalf, whether it is negotiating contracts or simply recommending the best promotions. In addition to being an expert in her field and always providing us with excellent counsel, it's always a personal pleasure to work with Linda and her team.

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