AF&PA: Oct. Kraft Paper, Boxboard Ships

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The American Forest & Paper Association released its October 2012 Kraft Paper Sector Statistics Report today.

Total Kraft paper shipments were 128.3 thousand tons, a decrease of 5 percent compared to the prior month. Total inventory was 72.9 thousand tons this month. Both unbleached and bleached Kraft shipments decreased year over year. 

The American Forest & Paper Association released its October 2012 U.S. Paperboard Statistics Report today.
Total boxboard production increased by 2.6 percent compared to October 2011 and increased 0.5 percent from last month.

Verso Gets $84 Million Sartell Payment

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Verso Paper Corp. on Tuesday announced it has received about $84 million in an insurance settlement from the Memorial Day explosion and fire that injured four people, killed an employee and led to a decision to close its Sartell mill.
The company received $40 million during the third quarter, for which results were reported Tuesday, and has subsequently settled for another $44 million and concluded the insurance process.
Meanwhile, the company also has paid out about $16.3 million in severance and benefits to some of the 260 displaced workers through the third quarter, with more yet to come.

Resolute Increases FSC Certification to 65%

Resolute Forest Products increases FSC Certification to 65% of its managed forestland:
Resolute Forest Products has certified an additional 3.5 million hectares of company-managed forestlands in Quebec to Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) standards.
These new certifications raise the total area of Resolute tenures that are FSC-certified in North America to 15.8 million hectares, an area larger than Greece and twice the size of Ireland.

UK Study: Higher ROI with Print Ads

Print beats TV in advertising ROI stakes:
The publisher's AdValue study, which was collated from an analysis of sales and media data based on both consumer panels and econometrics, found that advertising in magazines led to an 8% average increase in spend per consumer household.
According to the study, carried out by market research firm Nielsen, magazines give advertisers a better rate of ROI on ad spend than TV. IPC's portfolio of print titles alone reaches nearly two-thirds of UK women and 42% of men (almost 26 million adults); while its websites reach over 20 million users every month.

Wired Names Editor-In-Chief

Wired Names Scott Dadich Editor-In-Chief:
Just two weeks after it was announced that Chris Anderson was stepping down as Wired's editor-in-chief to become CEO of 3D Robotics, a company he co-founded several years ago, Condé Nast has named Scott Dadich as the brand's new top editor.

"People" Launches Social Platform

People Magazine Launches Custom Social Platform:
As more and more women turn to social media for information and interaction, so is People magazine. The Time Inc. title has launched “Your Turn” within its website—its own social platform that allows users to contribute to and share with People.com.

Discussion: Privatization of USPS

Should the USPS be privatized?: Even as Congress dawdles and plays political football, privatization of the USPS gains little appeal.

Retail Sector Outlook

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37% of Middle Market Retail Executives Expect Increase In Holiday Sales
37% Will Invest In Their Business In The Coming Year
51% Will Use Social Media To Grow Their Business
60% Believe The Presidential Election Will Significantly Impact Their Business
71% Favor Change in Tax Policy to Spur New Hiring

"Made in USA" Preferred by 80% in US, 60% in China

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More than 80 percent of U.S. consumers and, perhaps more surprising, over 60 percent of Chinese consumers say that they are willing to pay more for products labeled “Made in USA” than for those labeled “Made in China,” according to new research released today by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
In September, BCG surveyed more than 5,000 consumers in the U.S., China, Germany, and France regarding their attitudes toward the value of the Made in USA brand and their actual buying behavior. The results reveal that U.S. consumers will pay a premium for the Made in USA brand across a broad range of product categories, although the premium varies significantly depending on the category.

Ventana Research Tech Innovation Award to RRD

RR Donnelley Earns Ventana Research Technology Innovation Award: RRD ActiveDisclosure(SM) Governance Risk and Compliance Solution Recognized for Innovation; Gives Financial Teams Greater Control Over Disclosure Management ProcessCHICAGO, - R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company today announced that its RRD ActiveDisclosureSM system has been recognized as a winner in the 2012 Ventana Research Technology Innovation Awards.