Full agenda for HP-supported wide-format briefing unveiled – UK
Buyers’ requirements, the opportunity in superwide-format printing and the role of print in retail marketing services will be the three topics covered at the next PrintWeek Wide-Format Opportunity Breakfast Briefing. There is still time to reserve your space at the event, which takes place next Thursday, 8 July, at the offices of PrintWeek publisher Haymarket […]
SGIA helps imagers improve print accuracy with G7
Fairfax, VA-based SGIA now offers G7 resources to help the specialty imaging community maximize print accuracy and meet customers’ increasing color matching demands. This innovative methodology, developed by IDEAlliance, enables different proofers, screen presses and digital printers to produce a very similar appearance regardless of substrate, line count, ink type or printing condition. “G7 eliminates […]
Sappi and The Print Council Explain How “Print Delivers” in NYC
On June 24th, The Print Council brought the sixth edition of its “Print Delivers” series to New York City in a “lunch and learn” program hosted by Sappi Fine Papers North America. The session, presented to more than 200 people at the Art Directors Club in midtown Manhattan, reiterated the Council’s message about the place […]
Paper vs. Computer Screen? Paper bags it!
Paper vs. computer screen – The Boston Globe. Do we read differently on the computer screen from how we read on the printed page? It’s an interesting question. Before hearing from the experts, let’s review what we think we know. Even the best computer screens are harder on the eyes than the paper page is. […]
WhatTheyThink’s 2nd Annual Print CEO Forum to Include Marketers’ Perspective on Print
Print Buyers International Founder Margie Dana to moderate panel on media mix in today’s market Lexington, Kentucky USA — WhatTheyThink.com today reported that Margie Dana, Founder of Print Buyers International, will moderate a panel of marketing and advertising professionals at the 2nd Annual Print CEO Forum, scheduled for October 2nd and 3rd, 2010. This discussion […]
PIA's Converge looks to the future of print
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – For those attending Printing Industries of America’s Converge Conference in Memphis, TN, November 7-9, 2010, they’ll find themselves in the midst of a unique opportunity to see the future of print and communication technologies and gain a broader understanding of the technologies changing the industry. Scheduled to speak at the event about […]
How Hazardous Is the Printing Industry?
The post about OSHA fines hanging over a Pennsylvania printer drew some sharp comments about safety practices in the printing industry. One question was especially provocative: is the recession-battered printing industry skimping on safety by paying less attention than it once did to protecting life and limb on the job? The answer would be impossible […]
Heidelberg Business Consulting helps printers become more efficient, profitable – Printing Industry News from WhatTheyThink
Kennesaw, Ga. – In the midst of increasing competitive pressure and rapid technological change, Heidelberg Business Consulting delivers results printing companies can rely on to boost their productivity and build their bottom lines. “Most printers are fully occupied with the day-to-day pressures of running a printing company and have neither the time nor the resources […]
Starbucks Challenges Paper Cup Waste via Sustanability Design Contest
Starbucks Challenges Paper Cup Waste via Sustanability Design Contest. Yesterday the winner of The Betacup Challenge, a Starbucks-sponsored design contest held to tackle the overwhelming amount of coffee cup waste accrued each year, was declared. The winning entry (see below), which was chosen by a jury of designers, engineers and entrepreneurs out of a pool of […]
Dead Tree Edition: Federal Subsidy For Green Printing To Be Proposed
Federal Subsidy For Green Printing To Be Proposed Dead Tree Edition: Federal Subsidy For Green Printing To Be Proposed. A prominent print-buying organization is about to propose legislation that would provide U.S. government subsidies for “green” printing – an interesting idea that could lead to even more interesting debates. Here’s an excerpt of a message […]
SGIA Online Education
Just starting your sustainability journey? Take part in SGIA’s Sustainability: Zero to Certification Series, featuring 10 online workshops to help you develop a sustainability program in your company. Learn how to create a sustainability committee, calculate your carbon footprint, write a SMART goal and more. June 17, 2010 2 pm Eastern | 1 pm Central […]
ICS University: A new series of free online seminars for graphics professionals, brand managers and print production staff.
Live Instruction From The Experts – Learn On Your Schedule – All Sessions Include QA – Preview RemoteDirector.net New courses for the summer of 2010 include: Color Management 101 – This class covers the basics of color management and ICC profiles, and helps you get the most out of your color-managed workflow. 50 Monitor Proofing Advantages – This class covers […]