Andrew joined our team at Drinks Marketing magazine as Features Editor but soon demonstrated a great news sense and the ability to deliver well-written, exclusive articles. Andrew has gone on to become a talented and respected writer with a great work ethic and an impressive CV. Andrew is a great guy and I am pleased to recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and hard-working writer with a proven track record and a lot of ability – Tony Warner, managing director, Warner Robinson Associates
I would like to thank you for your hard work and high-quality contribution during the period you have been on the team – David Rees, editor, Convenience Store
Thanks Andrew, really appreciate the quick turnaround – Nic Robinson, food and drink editor, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser
I just wanted to say it has been great having you as part of the news team for the last 18 months and you’ve been a massive help to me during that time. I won’t hesitate to use you again in the future as and when we need cover – Ronan Hegarty, news editor, The Grocer
I am grateful for the excellent service you have provided for so many years. It has served EGi – and our readers well – Damian Wild, editor, Estates Gazette
Just reading the layouts of the Weighing feature. Just wanted to say you’ve done a terrific job. Not an easy subject to make readable and interesting, and you’ve covered both small and large scale, which is often a challenge. Appreciated – Andrew Williams, deputy editor British Baker
I really enjoyed it, you brought out the best points – Sylvia, editor, British Baker
Andrew…the day before I left for the States, Reed held their annual editorial awards. And I am delighted to tell you that FWi won the RBI award for best online service…Don’s Hard News has been an essential part of our editorial content and I would like to thank you, and your team, for all your hard work in providing a highly reliable, professional service for FWi. I greatly appreciate the ease with which the service got off the ground and the consistency/reliability since launch. I regularly recommend you to other sites being developed and hope that some of these will result in more business in the future.” – Julian Westaway, Farmers’ Weekly
I am immensely grateful to a man who, behind the scenes, has been a huge help to me, both in campaigns and presentations throughout my term – none other than Andrew Don, editor of SalonFocus. Thank you Andrew – Harry Walker, National Hairdressers’ Federation president 2007-2010
You may have been already informed by now from Eileen that your speech went down absolutely fantastic. The best some had ever heard…Can I book you in for next year’s speech? I do hope so. Many congratulations – Harry Walker, National Hairdressers’ Federation president 2007-2010
As you know, I am leaving the newsletter, and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your contributions, help and support. It’s been a pleasure working with you – best regards Yvette Murphy, editor, Financial Times Food Business
Hi Andrew, Just wanted to let you know that my boss just came over and said she really liked all the stories I ran on the Fresh Views page. They’re all yours brother – Will Fifield, The CostcoConnection
I also want to add that the items you’ve been contributing to News & Links have upgraded the quality of that page in The Connection – Anita Thompson, Editorial Director, Costco Publishing
Further to your correspondence with my colleague, Priya, am pleased to provide you with the following quotation which can be attributed to the Final Judging Panel for NHF’s entry into publication of the year:-The Judges were impressed that the National Hairdressers’ Federation magazine was truly representative of the industry and is clearly compiled with great awareness of the readers. In addition, the judges felt that SalonFocus is a thoroughly good read with excellent informative, and occasionally amusing, content – L M Cavender (Mrs), Manager, Trade Association Forum
@DonsHardNews An editor and writer that we can thoroughly recommend. Great copy and he never misses a deadline! – Outhouse Creative