Alberta-Pacific (Alpac) announced Friday that its northern
bleached hardwood kraft (NBHK) pulp price would increase in North America and
China, effective February 1 until further notice.
Alpac Pulp Sales told customers that its aspen grade NBHK
price would be $790/tonne in North America.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Barnes & Noble Closing 1/3 of Stores
Barnes & Noble has put up an excellent
fight over the past few years against the rising tide of digital competitors
like iPad, Kindle Fire, etc.
But it would seem that the bookseller has still come up a bit short, as the Wall Street Journal reports that the company has plans to shut down nearly 20 stores per year over the course of the next decade.
But it would seem that the bookseller has still come up a bit short, as the Wall Street Journal reports that the company has plans to shut down nearly 20 stores per year over the course of the next decade.
Number of Magazines on Tablets
How many magazines are being sold on the
tablets?
This seems like it would be an elementary question, one covered far and wide. But, my research tells me that this information does not exist out there in any accessible way. So, how did I compile it?
Remember when you used to have to count on your fingers to figure out things? That’s basically what I did. I went to three different tablets, found digital magazines, and added them up.
Here’s what it looks like more or less today (counts were all made in January 2013)...
This seems like it would be an elementary question, one covered far and wide. But, my research tells me that this information does not exist out there in any accessible way. So, how did I compile it?
Remember when you used to have to count on your fingers to figure out things? That’s basically what I did. I went to three different tablets, found digital magazines, and added them up.
Here’s what it looks like more or less today (counts were all made in January 2013)...
Hearst Titles on iPad Before Print
Magazine publisher Hearst is taking a
unique approach to tablet publishing by offering the tablet edition before the
print version becomes available.
Hearst's decision applies to subscriptions
and single copies of magazines.
Hearst says that all 22 of its magazines will become available on Apple’s Newsstand "days" before the print editions are published, with this headstart apparently varying by publication.
Hearst says that all 22 of its magazines will become available on Apple’s Newsstand "days" before the print editions are published, with this headstart apparently varying by publication.
2013 Retail Sales Forecast to Grow 3.4%
The
National Retail Federation released its 2013 economic forecast today,
projecting retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and
restaurants) will increase 3.4 percent*, slightly less than the preliminary 4.2
percent growth seen in 2012. The subdued forecast comes on the heels of a
holiday season that went head-to-head with Washington’s political wrangling
over fiscal concerns, shifting consumers’ spending plans downward. In the
end, holiday sales in 2012 grew 3.0 percent.
79.8% of Consumer Use Coupons
Consumers' expectations for value in their
purchasing decisions remained strong throughout 2012. NCH's August 2012 Consumer Survey found that 79.8% of consumers
regularly shop using CPG coupons, very similar to the 80.6% prior year result,
and well above the 63.6% who reported regularly using coupons in the
pre-recession 2007 study. Digital coupons represent less than 1% of all coupons distributed.
B-to-B Marketers Concerns with Data Quality
Study: B-to-b marketers struggle with data quality:
More than 60% of companies work with unreliable contact data that may be negatively affecting marketing and sales efforts, according to a study by marketing list-building company NetProspex Inc.
More than 60% of companies work with unreliable contact data that may be negatively affecting marketing and sales efforts, according to a study by marketing list-building company NetProspex Inc.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Weyerhaeuser Reports Q4 & 2012 Earnings
http://www.weyerhaeuser.com
Weyerhaeuser Company (WY) today
reported net earnings of $143 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, for the
fourth quarter. This compares with net earnings of $65 million, or 12 cents per
diluted share, and net earnings before special items of $77 million, or 14
cents per diluted share, for the same period last year. Net sales for the
fourth quarter of 2012 totaled $2.0 billion, compared with net sales of $1.6
billion for the fourth quarter of 2011.
For the full year 2012,
Weyerhaeuser reported net earnings of $385 million, or 71 cents per diluted
share, on net sales of $7.1 billion. This compares with net earnings of $331
million, or 61 cents per diluted share, on net sales from continuing operations
of $6.2 billion for the full year 2011.
Industry Key to Conservation as Demand Triples by 2050
Industry key to conserving forests as demand for wood projected to triple by 2050: By 2050, rising population and demand, as well as an increase in use of wood for bioenergy, could triple the amount of wood society takes from forests and plantations per year, according to the latest instalment of WWF’s Living Forests Report . The report, presented today at the international paper conference Paperworld in Frankfurt, projects paper production and consumption may double in the next three decades, and overall wood consumption may triple.
Consumer Group Asks Treasury to Lift Ban
Consumers for Paper Options, a
coalition of individuals and organizations advocating for the right to
paper-based communications, today asked the U.S. Treasury to formally lift the
pending mandate that all federal benefits be received electronically. With
millions of seniors, veterans and other federal beneficiaries still receiving
traditional checks, Treasury officials have quietly indicated that they no longer
plan to force the switch to direct deposit. However, the widely publicized
direct deposit mandate - set to take effect on March 1, 2013 - still officially
remains in place.
U.S. Manufacturing PMI at 22-Month High
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/jan-us-flash-manufacturing-pmi-at-22-month-high-2013-01-24?link=MW_latest_news
The preliminary flash
manufacturing purchasing managers index for the U.S. rose to a 56.1 reading in
January from 54.0 in December, according to a Markit report released Thursday.
This is the strongest rate of growth since March 2011. Output, new orders and
employment each accelerated and stayed above the 50 level indicating growth.
The new orders index was at the highest level in 32 months.
"The U.S.
manufacturing sector started 2013 on a strong footing. Prospects also look good
for the upturn to be sustained in coming months, meaning both growth of GDP and
non-farm payroll are likely to accelerate in the first quarter," said
Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit. Earlier, Markit reported its euro-zone
composite purchasing-managers' index rose to a ten-month high of 48.2 in
January from a December reading of 47.2 and the HSBC Markit flash China
manufacturing PMI climbed to a two-year high of 51.9 from 51.5 in December.
Hearst/Bauer Media Group/Lagardère in Partnership
Hearst, Bauer Media Group and Lagardère Active Enter International Partnership:
The brand footprint of Hearst’s Elle magazine just got a little bigger. The publication, which already has a global circulation of 6,560,000 and 21 million readers across 44 editions, is launching in Australia as part of a partnership with Bauer Media Group and Lagardère Active.
Here, FOLIO: catches up with Duncan Edwards (pictured), president and CEO of Hearst Magazines International, to get the details on the partnership and a sense of where the international magazine market is headed next.
The brand footprint of Hearst’s Elle magazine just got a little bigger. The publication, which already has a global circulation of 6,560,000 and 21 million readers across 44 editions, is launching in Australia as part of a partnership with Bauer Media Group and Lagardère Active.
Here, FOLIO: catches up with Duncan Edwards (pictured), president and CEO of Hearst Magazines International, to get the details on the partnership and a sense of where the international magazine market is headed next.
Study Reports Steady Use of Coupons
Coupon Facts Report Indicates Marketers Continue Steady use of Coupons:
Valassis released today the annual topline report of U.S. coupon trends prepared by its subsidiary, NCH Marketing Services Inc., providing retailers and marketers with redemption response insights for manufacturer coupons that are offered to consumers. The findings include that consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers issued a steady flow of coupons in 2012, distributing 305 billion coupons to consumers, the same quantity as the year prior, although the marketing objectives were substantially different for those coupons.
Consumers' expectations for value in their purchasing decisions remained strong throughout 2012. NCH'sAugust 2012 Consumer Survey found that 79.8% of consumers regularly shop using CPG coupons, very similar to the 80.6% prior year result, and well above the 63.6% who reported regularly using coupons in the pre-recession 2007 study.
Fashion Magazines Enjoy Ad Jump
Fashion magazines are seeing a big uptick in
ad pages for their March issues, according
to Media Industry Newsletter, which recently revealed figures showing
double-digit percentage increases at many big titles.
MIN reports that Vogue will have 457 ad pages in March 2013 -- up 3.5% from the previous year -- while InStyle’s March issue will have 361 ad pages, up 4%. People Style Watch is up 27% to 172 ad pages. Elle’s March issue is up 7% over 2012, to 338 ad pages, Marie Claire’s ad pages for March are up 15% over last year to 207, while Cosmopolitan increased 13% to 130 pages. Harper’s Bazaar jumped 21% to 330 ad pages. W is up 3% to 210 ad pages, and Teen Vogue jumped 30% to 124 ad pages.
MIN reports that Vogue will have 457 ad pages in March 2013 -- up 3.5% from the previous year -- while InStyle’s March issue will have 361 ad pages, up 4%. People Style Watch is up 27% to 172 ad pages. Elle’s March issue is up 7% over 2012, to 338 ad pages, Marie Claire’s ad pages for March are up 15% over last year to 207, while Cosmopolitan increased 13% to 130 pages. Harper’s Bazaar jumped 21% to 330 ad pages. W is up 3% to 210 ad pages, and Teen Vogue jumped 30% to 124 ad pages.
Warc Reports Global Marketing Strength
The Warc Global Marketing Index
rose to 55.0 in January, its highest level since last May, according to
business intelligence company Warc. The index tracks trends in budgets, trading
conditions and marketing staffing levels on a monthly basis.
The Americas showed the highest
GMI in January, with a score of 58.0, up from 56.8 in December.
Ad Age Offers iPad App
You've asked for it, and it's finally here.
Advertising Age is please to bring you an app for the iPad.
And it's not only chock-full of marketing and
media news, but also the industry's best advertising. Now available for free in
the App Store, Ad Age's first iPad app brings
together Ad Age news and Creativity content in one couch-ready package.
HarperCollins & New York Post Publish eBook
The New York Post and
corporate book publishing sibling HarperCollins have teamed up for a
foray into the brave new world of e-publishing. Tricks of the Trade,
by Eliot Spitzer scandal veteran Ashley Dupré, goes on sale today.
The Post’s press release describes Ms. Dupré
as ”America’s most famous former escort,” which, while a dubious
distinction, we suppose isn’t inaccurate.
UBM Tech Cuts Executives
UBM Tech, the
media division within UBM that targets the technology market, has undergone a
round of layoffs impacting VP-level executives. The cuts were focused on the
content side of the group, trimming some redundant positions tied to legacy
print operations.
Meredith Reports Q2 Results
Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP; www.meredith.com), the
leading media and marketing company serving American women, today reported
fiscal 2013 second quarter earnings per share of $0.79, including a previously
announced special charge of $0.10 per share. Total Company revenues rose
10 percent to $361 million, including an 18 percent increase in advertising
revenues to $217 million.
Deluxe Corp Reports Strong Q4
Deluxe Corp Reports Strong Q4:
Revenue for the quarter was $387.6 million compared to $366.4 million during the fourth quarter of 2011. Revenue increased 5.8% compared to 2011, driven by 11.2% growth in Small Business Services, which included the impact of the OrangeSoda, Inc. acquisition in the second quarter. Marketing solutions and other services revenue, which also included the impact of the OrangeSoda, Inc. acquisition, increased 26.4% compared to 2011 and represented 22.5% of consolidated revenue, up from 18.8% in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Revenue for the quarter was $387.6 million compared to $366.4 million during the fourth quarter of 2011. Revenue increased 5.8% compared to 2011, driven by 11.2% growth in Small Business Services, which included the impact of the OrangeSoda, Inc. acquisition in the second quarter. Marketing solutions and other services revenue, which also included the impact of the OrangeSoda, Inc. acquisition, increased 26.4% compared to 2011 and represented 22.5% of consolidated revenue, up from 18.8% in the fourth quarter of 2011.
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