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Gail Nickel-Kailing takes a look at e-LYNXX Corporation's new patent and what it might mean for the industry.
Coming on the heels of Dr. Joe’s report and forthcoming book Renewing the Printing Industry, the WhatTheyThink Printing and Creative Forecast 2009 is a lot more upbeat than you would expect, particularly given the dismal economic climate (funny how no one has ever made the suggestion that the government should bail out the printing industry; surely the Print Council could give Hank a call?). Anyway, as we have invariably been saying (even back in the original 2000 forecast), the printing industry’s problems have always been disconnected from the general economy (the Economics and Research Center has myriad versions of the chart that shows that printing industry shipments and GDP went their separate ways some years ago). Continue reading...
A new video by Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group and the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation on careers in the graphic communication industry. Watch it now, and join the discussion.
Last month’s issue of Direct magazine contained an article by David Henkel titled “A Little Too Personal.” In the opening paragraphs of the article, Henkel writes, “You’re browsing through your mail and come across an oversize postcard from your health club. Printed across the back in large text you read: ‘Hi there, Chris! The last time you were here, you weighed in at 183 lbs. Can we make an approintment for you with a personal trainer?’ The mail carrier and your neighbor might get a laugh out of it. But would you?” Continue reading...
The red-flocked invitation tied with a gold ribbon arrived on my desk and the pearlescent paper inside hinted at something special. “Roll out the red carpet…” it said. I was invited to the unveiling of K/P Corporation’s new 125,000 square foot fulfillment, print, and direct mail facility in Renton, Washington. Continue reading...
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During the week of November 17, 2008, WhatTheyThink will feature a week-long series of articles and videos related to education. In publishing this series, WhatTheyThink is partnering with various organizations to raise awareness about the important work these organizations do in attracting new talent to our industry.
Upcoming Webinars
During this session, financial expert Peter Schaefer of Compass Capital Partners will share his expertise, advice and guidance about how to improve the value of your company, even in difficult economic times.
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This event will provide graphic arts, printing and publishing executives with an analysis of the current economic climate and a discussion of what these turbulent times mean for individual printers and the printing industry as a whole.
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WhatTheyThink Reports
Print and Creative Forecast 2009 provides a snapshot of the printing industry, providing such data as: Number of commercial printing establishments, Value of printing shipments, Capital expenditures and Printing industry profits.
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