Direct Mail Maintains a Powerful Place in Today’s MarketingWhy does direct mail deliver such high rates of return? There are a variety of factors that include better data and more sophisticated modeling allowing marketers to send more tailored offers. But some of the other reasons might surprise you!
ChromaGraphics Maintains Industry Leadership by Increasing Quality and Efficiency, Decreasing Waste ChromaGraphics’ switch to UV inkjet technology resulted in new business wins due to enhanced paper stock versatility, cost, and speed. The Konica Minolta AccurioJet KM-1 UV Inkjet Press provides ChromaGraphics exceptional color consistency and a larger gamut for matching process and spot colors.
HP’s Response Equals ‘Hell No!’ to Xerox’s HP Directors NomineesAfter a holiday lull, the Xerox HP tug-of-print continues. Xerox’s hostile take-over activities escalated when Xerox bought HP stock and exercised its shareholder right to nominate 11 replacements for HP’s current Board. There is more to come, but for now, let’s dive deeper into this week’s Board replacement episode.
Signatures on Documents – A Little Insight into How Best to Add Signatures to Your Documents.As the technology has improved and accessibility rules have changed, it’s time to take a look at how best to place signatures on your documents.
Developing the Business - Sid Chadwick What’s Next For A Few Becomes More Clear!Our industry, and mainly our major Associations, have generally quit educating members on “How to Develop New Business”… it’s become so much about “social activities for their aging members.”
Spend Money to Hire the Right Production Manager, and You Will Be Glad You Did!I am not saying it is EASY to find the “right” person for a Production Manager position – but ignoring a replacement or change in employee duties destroys your company in ways you can’t even realize or measure.
RIP Dick Vinocur, American Printer Journalist, Sports Fan, and Babe Magnet, per Katherine O'Brien I'm sorry to report that Dick Vinocur, my long-time print industry colleague, died January 17 at the age of 85. Dick was American Printer’s longest-tenured columnist, long-time publisher of Graphic Arts Monthly, and author of “Footprint Communications” and a man of many talents…
Nancy Pappas, a 27-year Xerox sales executive, is now Director of Graphic Arts Sales at Xeikon.
Tim Kelly has retired after 26 years at Rochester Software Associates as Senior Vice President.
Good News Outside of Print: Helping to Save Animals in Australian WildfiresWhen Australian animal expert Steve Irwin died in 2006, he left behind a zoo, a legacy of helping wildlife, and a caring family that shared his passion. His family announced this week their animal hospital treated its 90,000th patient.
Industry News
o Konica Minolta Launches Digital Print Enrichment Press
o Highcon Brings Agile Production with Digital Finishing to drupa 2020
o DocVentive Joins Quadient Partner Advantage Program
o Xerox to Nominate Full Slate of Directors for Election at HP
o Grafičar Secures a Competitive Edge with Rapida 105 PRO
o Color-Logic Certifies Industrial Printer SP/Dow
o All Color Increases Productivity, Quality with Heidelberg Speedmaster XL
o AMS Spectral UV Announces Platinum Sponsorship Of PRINT UV 2020
o New Multi-Client Study Measures Demand for Print as a Subscription
o New EFI MIS/ERP and Digital Print Solutions Fuel Automation
o Duplo DDC-810 Raised Spot UV Coater Reaches Milestone
o Square 9 Recognized as 2020 Pick Recipient in the Document Imaging
o Epson ColorWorks C6000-Series Industrial Label Printers Now Available
o Check Point Software Technologies Receives 2 New Common Criteria Certifications
o Infigo Software Continues US Expansion with Devia Software Partnership
o Industry Leader Renews Support of Xplor
o Come visit the Museum on Hot Metal Day, Saturday, February 1st!