Jack Keough

Jack Keough was editor of Industrial Distribution for 26 years, and founded ID's long-running Big 50 List. He is currently a contributing editor. Jack the president of Keough Business Communications in Foxboro, Massachusetts, and often speaks to various groups and trade associations on distribution issues.

Security Breach Podcast

Security Breach Podcast

January 10, 2023

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Christopher Waller in Washington, May 23, 2022.

Fed Officials Sound Warnings About Higher Rates

March 3, 2023

From left, Andy Waring, Sonepar central region president, Sylvan Holtzman, owner of Holt Electrical, Ryan Holtzman, Holt co-owner and CEO, and Chris Scarbrough, president of Springfield Electric.

Sonepar to Acquire Holt Electrical Supply

January 4, 2023

New cars delivered to a dealer in Pittsburgh, Sept. 29, 2022.

Inflation Measure Watched by Fed Eases

December 23, 2022

Industrial Media Unboxing Video

Industrial Media Unboxing Video

IEN Unboxed is a new show in which our editors unbox new tools on the market and discuss their features.

March 8, 2023

A Closer Look

Distributors See Green in Electric Vehicles, Batteries

A look at the ballooning EV market and the suppliers supporting it.

December 14, 2022

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Jack Keough: Strong Q2 Earnings for Distributors Despite Recession Threat

Strong quarterly reports eased fears of an industrial slowdown. Will it last?

October 4, 2022

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Distributors Optimistic About Oil, Gas Markets

Despite numerous economic problems, they anticipate a strong year.

July 28, 2022

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Is a Counter Offer Right for You?

The average employee stays with a company less than one year after accepting a counter offer, says a recent study.

July 13, 2022

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Green Products, E-Commerce Paying Off for Colorado Industrial Distributor Sustainable Supply

How Sustainable Supply ditched Amazon and lived to tell about it.

April 1, 2022

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Editorial: The Growing Effects of the 'Great Resignation'

The problem is acute and is not getting better, according to distribution experts.

February 9, 2022

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The Fight for the Pro Market

Although distributors still control the majority of contractor spend, this number is slowly eroding.

November 23, 2021

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Changes Ahead for Non-Compete Agreements

Be prepared for some important changes-if not an outright federal ban- on non-compete agreements.

October 11, 2021

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Keough: Employment Problems Ahead for Businesses

By some estimates, 1 in 4 workers is planning to look for opportunities with a new employer once the threat of the pandemic has subsided.

August 6, 2021

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The Challenges Ahead for Outside Salespeople

Former ID editor Jack Keough discusses the permanent impacts the pandemic has had on the outside sales position, and its outlook going forward.

May 20, 2021

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Remote Work: An Ongoing Challenge for Distributors & Manufacturers

Former ID editor Jack Keough weighs in on the lasting pros and cons of remote working, and which elements of it will outlast the pandemic.

April 8, 2021

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WESCO 'Thrilled' with Anixter Integration Efforts

The integration process is going so well that overall goals have changed.

February 1, 2021

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Is it Time to Fire a Customer?

Distributors will typically do anything they can to keep a customer, but everyone has their breaking point.

December 9, 2020

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Examining the Surging Growth of B2B Marketplaces

And the leader is, of course, Amazon Business.

October 8, 2020