Speaking
at the CDS Global Summit, Meredith Corp. CEO Stephen Lacy said: “We have
increased measured adult readership over 12 years, from 2001 to 2013, from 68
million to 115 million. Equally important, we have grown a digital business in
addition to print, not replacing print. Our mantra is that everything we do in
a new platform is in addition to keeping a strong and vibrant print business,
on which, as most of you know, we make all of our profit today.” Lacy also
discussed the changing media landscape and how new brands emerge and sometimes
out-compete established print brands.
Friday, September 20, 2013
IAB's Whitepaper For Publishers
IAB's
Programmatic Publishers Task Force this morning released their first whitepaper,
titled "Programmatic And Automation - The Publisher's Perspective."
The purpose of the whitepaper, just like the Publishers Task Force, is to
address confusion in the marketplace. It also identifies key definitions for
the industry to align under, namely in the "Which one of the many types of
programmatic is that?" department.
CDS Conference: Innovation Highlighted
http://www.foliomag.com/2013/customer-service-innovation-highlighted-debated-cds-global-summit#.UjynNLyYyKw
Hearst
has exceeded more than 1 million digital subscribers, and they pay more for
their subscriptions than print subscribers, do, and the profit on digital is
double that of print, Chris Wilkes, Hearst
Magazines vice president of digital said this week.
Speaking at the annual CDS Global Summit in Des Moines, Wilkes also said that while digital subscriptions only amount to low single-digits in overall subscriptions, he could foresee getting to 25 percent of total subs in five years.
Keynotes included Wilkes and Meredith Corp. CEO Stephen Lacy. Lacy’s presentation on Wednesday spelled out how Meredith is expanding its brands into digital, but retaining a powerful presence in print.
Magazines vice president of digital said this week.
Speaking at the annual CDS Global Summit in Des Moines, Wilkes also said that while digital subscriptions only amount to low single-digits in overall subscriptions, he could foresee getting to 25 percent of total subs in five years.
Keynotes included Wilkes and Meredith Corp. CEO Stephen Lacy. Lacy’s presentation on Wednesday spelled out how Meredith is expanding its brands into digital, but retaining a powerful presence in print.
Dow Jones, AllThingsD to End Partnership
After
months of internal negotiation and external speculation, AllThingsD and Dow
Jones have decided part ways. According to a statement from Dow Jones EIC and
Wall Street Journal managing editor Gerard Baker, the decision was mutual.
Reports picked up on discussions between the two groups early this year, ahead of a partnership contract that's set to expire on December 31.
Reports picked up on discussions between the two groups early this year, ahead of a partnership contract that's set to expire on December 31.
Senator Supports Removing Postal Rate Cap
http://www.dmnews.com/senator-coburn-blasts-rate-cap-in-postal-hearing/article/312472/
Making a strident case for a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that is able to react to market forces, Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) insisted today that the agency has to have the authority to set its own rates.
“We're going to have a postal system and we have to make the numbers work. Like I've told everybody in the [business mail] industry, there's going to have to be more than the inflation rate [increases],” said the ranking member of the Senate on Homeland Security and Government Affairs.
Coburn challenged Cerasale's depiction of the size and influence of the business mail industry and charged him with contradicting earlier statements he had made about the value of the Postal
“Catalog volumes plummeted 23% in the next year, a year in which other Standard Mail volume grew,” Cerasale said. “If catalogs were inelastic to pricing, postal revenues from catalogs should have increased. It did not. It dropped 11%.”
Making a strident case for a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that is able to react to market forces, Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) insisted today that the agency has to have the authority to set its own rates.
“We're going to have a postal system and we have to make the numbers work. Like I've told everybody in the [business mail] industry, there's going to have to be more than the inflation rate [increases],” said the ranking member of the Senate on Homeland Security and Government Affairs.
Coburn challenged Cerasale's depiction of the size and influence of the business mail industry and charged him with contradicting earlier statements he had made about the value of the Postal
Regulatory Commission (PRC). In his testimony,
Cerasale stated that business mailers accounted for nearly 90% of the USPS's $6
billion in revenues. Coburn estimated that mailers contributed more on the
order of $500 million.
In
response to earlier testimony by USPS Inspector General David Williams that
moderate price increases return sufficient working capital to the Postal
Service while having little effect on mail volume, Cerasale reminded the
committee what happened to the catalog industry when it was hit with
double-digit increases in 2007.“Catalog volumes plummeted 23% in the next year, a year in which other Standard Mail volume grew,” Cerasale said. “If catalogs were inelastic to pricing, postal revenues from catalogs should have increased. It did not. It dropped 11%.”
USPS Outlines 5-Year Plan at NEMOA
"The Postmaster General is on the floor as we speak addressing the Senate, pushing for [postal reform] legislation," said Manabe. "We're hoping for a positive outcome very soon — at least by the end of the year."
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Cascades Converting Former Boise PM
Cascades
has announced plans to install a second paper machine at its tissue mill in St.
Helens, Oregon.
The
project will be realized through the acquisition of the specialty paper machine
previously operated by Boise Inc., which is located adjacent to Cascades'
existing tissue machine. This machine will be reconfigured to produce 55,000
tons of tissue paper annually, bringing the total tissue paper capacity of the
St. Helens' site to 120,000 tons per year, Cascades said.
The
total cost of the project is estimated to be $35 million.
UPM, Stora Enso Mega-Merger Speculation
http://www.printweek.com/news/1212615/UPM-Stora-Enso-mega-merger-mooted/
According to a report in Swedish business title Affärs Välden (Business World) the two companies would combine the majority of their European papermaking operations, with UPM becoming the majority shareholder in the new venture with a 65% stake.
According to a report in Swedish business title Affärs Välden (Business World) the two companies would combine the majority of their European papermaking operations, with UPM becoming the majority shareholder in the new venture with a 65% stake.
The
mooted move would create the world’s biggest paper company. It has been
speculated about for some time.
A
Reuters report last year stated: "A merger would improve profitability by
combining production facilities while at the same time allowing them to take
advantage of growth areas and businesses that are not overlapping, such as in
packaging and label products."
A
merged business would control around 40% of European paper capacity, said
Handelsbanken. Any deal would be subject to approval by the European
competition authorities.
A
paper industry expert told PrintWeek: "I think it would make complete
sense culturally. If UPM is going to take over anyone then Stora Enso is the
most compatible. And Stora Enso have made it clear they don’t want to remain in
paper making."
UPM
and Stora Enso declined to comment on market rumours.
PaperlinX Management Changes
http://www.4-traders.com/PAPERLINX-LTD-6491525/news/Paperlinx-Ltd--PaperlinX-Management-Changes-17279877/
The
PaperlinX Board announced today that effective immediately Mr Andrew Price has
been appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Mr Dave Allen has
stepped down as the Group's Chief Executive Officer but will remain with the
Company until 31 December 2013 to assist with special projects and to work with
Mr Price on transition.
Riding The Wave Of Killer Catalog Design
http://printmediacentr.com/2013/09/riding-the-wave-of-killer-catalog-design/
My catalog love affair never faded, but now I that I work in the printing industry, I see these campaigns from a professional advertising perspective. I still scope out the inventory, only I also consider the overall layout along with other design considerations. Today I want to share what I think is an excellent example of a catalog design from Swell.com, an ecommerce site for surf/skate apparel and accessories. I discovered the site while searching for board shorts for my very picky husband, and that’s how I ended up on their mailing list. I’ve made a few purchases in the last couple of years, so I’m an example of a repeat customer taking the catalog bait to make a purchase online. I leave their catalogs on my coffee table for guests to enjoy, another big bonus for their brand. My friends leaf through them all the time, and most have never heard of Swell before. I doubt any of my friends have made a purchase, but at least they’re aware of the brand’s existence.
My catalog love affair never faded, but now I that I work in the printing industry, I see these campaigns from a professional advertising perspective. I still scope out the inventory, only I also consider the overall layout along with other design considerations. Today I want to share what I think is an excellent example of a catalog design from Swell.com, an ecommerce site for surf/skate apparel and accessories. I discovered the site while searching for board shorts for my very picky husband, and that’s how I ended up on their mailing list. I’ve made a few purchases in the last couple of years, so I’m an example of a repeat customer taking the catalog bait to make a purchase online. I leave their catalogs on my coffee table for guests to enjoy, another big bonus for their brand. My friends leaf through them all the time, and most have never heard of Swell before. I doubt any of my friends have made a purchase, but at least they’re aware of the brand’s existence.
Folio: People on the Move
Time Inc. announced a big managerial expansion
with a slew of new hires and promotions:
Michael Crowley was promoted to chief foreign affairs correspondent. Crowley joined Time in May 2010 and has covered national politics and foreign policy.
Massimo Calabresi was lifted to deputy Washington bureau chief. After joining the Washington bureau in 1999, he covered the CIA, State, Justice, Treasury, Congress and the White House for Time.
Catherine Mayer, now editor-at-large, will continue to advise on the title's strategy and help build the company's events program.
Isaac Guzmán, formerly of the New York Post, is the new culture editor.
Matt Vella, the title’s new business editor, was previously at Fortune where he managed technology coverage both online and in print.
Jason Fell, a former editor at FOLIO:, has been promoted to managing editor at Entrepreneur.com. He was previously technology editor for the site.
Joy Robins joins Quartz as vice president, advertising and strategy. Robins previously worked as senior director digital ad sales at NBC Universal.
SMS Marketing Services, Inc. appointed Amy Williamson as vice president of sales. Williamson, most recently of AccuData Integrated Marketing, will focus on new business development.
Rodale Inc. has promoted Molly O’Keefe to publisher of Runner’s World and Running Times magazines and Zack Grice to associate publisher for sales and marketing for Bicycling Magazine.
On the heels of IDG Communications Worldwide CEO Bob Carrigan’s decision to step down and subsequent shift to Dun & Bradstreet as its new CEO, new IDG Communications U.S. CEO Michael Friedenberg announced a pair of senior-level promotions Tuesday in his first major move after being promoted last month. Friedenberg lifted Peter Longo to chief digital officer and John Gallant to chief content officer. And more...
Michael Crowley was promoted to chief foreign affairs correspondent. Crowley joined Time in May 2010 and has covered national politics and foreign policy.
Massimo Calabresi was lifted to deputy Washington bureau chief. After joining the Washington bureau in 1999, he covered the CIA, State, Justice, Treasury, Congress and the White House for Time.
Catherine Mayer, now editor-at-large, will continue to advise on the title's strategy and help build the company's events program.
Isaac Guzmán, formerly of the New York Post, is the new culture editor.
Matt Vella, the title’s new business editor, was previously at Fortune where he managed technology coverage both online and in print.
Jason Fell, a former editor at FOLIO:, has been promoted to managing editor at Entrepreneur.com. He was previously technology editor for the site.
Joy Robins joins Quartz as vice president, advertising and strategy. Robins previously worked as senior director digital ad sales at NBC Universal.
SMS Marketing Services, Inc. appointed Amy Williamson as vice president of sales. Williamson, most recently of AccuData Integrated Marketing, will focus on new business development.
Rodale Inc. has promoted Molly O’Keefe to publisher of Runner’s World and Running Times magazines and Zack Grice to associate publisher for sales and marketing for Bicycling Magazine.
On the heels of IDG Communications Worldwide CEO Bob Carrigan’s decision to step down and subsequent shift to Dun & Bradstreet as its new CEO, new IDG Communications U.S. CEO Michael Friedenberg announced a pair of senior-level promotions Tuesday in his first major move after being promoted last month. Friedenberg lifted Peter Longo to chief digital officer and John Gallant to chief content officer. And more...
AAP StatShot Reports 1H Book Sales
http://ipdahome.org/newsstand/?cat=296
Declining sales of “Fifty Shades” trilogy impacted trade paperbacks: -11.7% in 1H. Also affected adult ebooks, which were up just 4.8%. Adult hardcovers +7.4%.
Publishers Weekly
Declining sales of “Fifty Shades” trilogy impacted trade paperbacks: -11.7% in 1H. Also affected adult ebooks, which were up just 4.8%. Adult hardcovers +7.4%.
Publishers Weekly
Bonnier, Sony Launch Title
http://ipdahome.org/newsstand/?cat=296
Bonnier’s American Photo and Popular Photography have partnered with Sony to launch an iPad and print magazine, Imaging Edge.
TalkingNewMedia
Bonnier’s American Photo and Popular Photography have partnered with Sony to launch an iPad and print magazine, Imaging Edge.
TalkingNewMedia
Q&As with Time’s New Managing Editor
http://ipdahome.org/newsstand/?cat=296
Nancy Gibbs offers some insights on plans and direction for Time in Ad Age and Audience Development Q&As. In Ad Age, asked if she can imagine a time when Time stops printing, she replies: “No, I can’t. We have a bigger audience than ever in our history–the magazine’s founders would only dream of having this audience…I think readers’ habits are going to keep changing and migrating..."
Nancy Gibbs offers some insights on plans and direction for Time in Ad Age and Audience Development Q&As. In Ad Age, asked if she can imagine a time when Time stops printing, she replies: “No, I can’t. We have a bigger audience than ever in our history–the magazine’s founders would only dream of having this audience…I think readers’ habits are going to keep changing and migrating..."
Penton sells Clymer, Intertec Manuals
http://www.btobonline.com/article/20130919/MEDIABUSINESS03/309199995/penton-sells-clymer-intertec-manuals-to-haynes-publishing
Somerset, England—Haynes Publishing Group has acquired the assets of Clymer and Intertec Manuals from Penton Media. The acquisition was valued at $9.25 million.
Collectively, Clymer and Intertec published 432 manuals; Clymer specialized in power-sports manuals, while Intertec was best known for its I&T tractor and farm machine manuals. Haynes Manuals, a unit of HPG under which the acquired titles will be housed, publishes motorcycle and automotive repair manuals.
Somerset, England—Haynes Publishing Group has acquired the assets of Clymer and Intertec Manuals from Penton Media. The acquisition was valued at $9.25 million.
Collectively, Clymer and Intertec published 432 manuals; Clymer specialized in power-sports manuals, while Intertec was best known for its I&T tractor and farm machine manuals. Haynes Manuals, a unit of HPG under which the acquired titles will be housed, publishes motorcycle and automotive repair manuals.
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