In
May 2012, the total value added of the industrial enterprises above designated
size was up 9.6% year-on-year (the following growth rates of value added
are real growth rates, after deducting price factors), 0.3% higher than that in April.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Good Housekeeping Publishes "Readers' Issue"
During a year’s worth
of conversations, polls and social media engagement, more than 55,000 readers
shared their opinions on everything from the latest health news to their go-to
grilling tools and favorite smartphone apps. The result is the first "Readers' Issue" of Hearst's Good Housekeeping.
Readers Rank Electrical Contractor Magazine
Readers Rank Electrical Contractor Magazine Highest: A new, independent reader survey conducted by Electrical Contractor magazine shows that 71 percent rank it most useful among its top five competitors--and 66 percent continue to prefer its print publication to its web version.
B2Me: Proving Reader Value
B2Me: The Ultimate Tool for Proving Reader Value:
B2Me magazine, a B2B magazine built to order. The new format was launched in April 2012.
Based on information subscribers provide about themselves at the time they sign up, the American Printer B2Me magazines are built on the fly to include only the information of relevance to that subscriber. Content is also driven by where the subscriber lives and works.
B2Me magazine, a B2B magazine built to order. The new format was launched in April 2012.
Based on information subscribers provide about themselves at the time they sign up, the American Printer B2Me magazines are built on the fly to include only the information of relevance to that subscriber. Content is also driven by where the subscriber lives and works.
Paper Strikes Back
It is doing so now, after taking a battering from environmentalists, the
Internet and a glum economy. Paper partisans are pushing back,
defending greenbacks as preferable to dollar coins, physical mail as
hacker-proof and turning-page books as more permanent than digital
formats.
In Defense of Print
The Totally Unnecessary Defense of Print (Voice of the Industry Blog):
The fact is that there are billions being made every day in print, and there will be billions made in print for the foreseeable future. There are some single print titles that have revenue streams over a billion dollars (People). There are many titles that hover near the billion dollar mark in annual revenue.
The fact is that there are billions being made every day in print, and there will be billions made in print for the foreseeable future. There are some single print titles that have revenue streams over a billion dollars (People). There are many titles that hover near the billion dollar mark in annual revenue.
Rebuttal to Toshiba's No-Print Notion
Toshiba’s Hatchet Job (Going Green):
10 questions vis-à-vis a dubious idea from Toshiba, namely the “First Annual [sic] National No-Print Day.
10 questions vis-à-vis a dubious idea from Toshiba, namely the “First Annual [sic] National No-Print Day.
Consolidated Graphics Reports Amended, Extended Credit Facility
Consolidated Graphics Announces Amended and Extended Five Year, $285 Million Credit Facility:
Consolidated Graphics, Inc. announced that it has amended its primary credit facility to, among other things, extend its maturity date until June 8, 2017, lower the interest rate on borrowings and add an accordion feature that, under certain conditions, can increase borrowings under the facility by $100 million to $385 million.
Consolidated Graphics, Inc. announced that it has amended its primary credit facility to, among other things, extend its maturity date until June 8, 2017, lower the interest rate on borrowings and add an accordion feature that, under certain conditions, can increase borrowings under the facility by $100 million to $385 million.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Manistique-A Success Story
http://www.bankmbank.com/MediaLib/mbank/mBank/downloads/Manistique-Papers-officially-changes-hands-5-10-12.pdf
The conversion to recycled paper has proved to be a real rollercoaster ride for Manistique Papers. Once believed to be their salvation, rising raw material costs eventually forced the mill into bankruptcy. After several months of negotiations, the Watermill Group, owner of FutureMark, the nation‟s largest producer of 100 percent recycled coated paper, is set to inject success into the uncoated paper lines produced in Manistique.“It‟s nice to be here,” said Steve Silver, president of FutureMark. “This has turned out to be such a great story.”Silver said, with all of the negative information in the press lately about private equity funds being “bad”, this was an example of a success story.
The conversion to recycled paper has proved to be a real rollercoaster ride for Manistique Papers. Once believed to be their salvation, rising raw material costs eventually forced the mill into bankruptcy. After several months of negotiations, the Watermill Group, owner of FutureMark, the nation‟s largest producer of 100 percent recycled coated paper, is set to inject success into the uncoated paper lines produced in Manistique.“It‟s nice to be here,” said Steve Silver, president of FutureMark. “This has turned out to be such a great story.”Silver said, with all of the negative information in the press lately about private equity funds being “bad”, this was an example of a success story.
Catalyst Announces Update On CCAA Process
http://catalystpaper.com/media/news
Catalyst Paper today announced that a number of parties have expressed interest in participating in the court-approved sale and investor solicitation procedures (SISP). Potential bidders were required to submit certain information and an executed confidentiality agreement to Catalyst Paper by June 6, 2012. The material submitted will be considered when determining the parties that will move to the next stage of the SISP process. Parties proceeding to the next stage must submit a non-binding indication of interest by 5:00 pm (PST) on July 11, 2012.
Catalyst Paper today announced that a number of parties have expressed interest in participating in the court-approved sale and investor solicitation procedures (SISP). Potential bidders were required to submit certain information and an executed confidentiality agreement to Catalyst Paper by June 6, 2012. The material submitted will be considered when determining the parties that will move to the next stage of the SISP process. Parties proceeding to the next stage must submit a non-binding indication of interest by 5:00 pm (PST) on July 11, 2012.
Kruger Corner Brook Mill Possible Verge of Bankruptcy
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/06/08/nl-jerome-kennedy-mill-future-608.html
Newfoundland and Labrador's natural resources minister warned Friday that Corner Brook Pulp and Paper is in such dire shape that it could shut down without a new deal with its unionized employees. "I can tell you, based on what we know, [that] Corner Brook and Pulp is on the verge of bankruptcy," Jerome Kennedy told reporters in St. John's Friday. Kruger Inc., which owns Corner Brook Pulp and Paper, has resumed negotiations with unionized workers, who just weeks ago narrowly rejected a proposal to restructure the unfunded liability of the company's pension plans.
Newfoundland and Labrador's natural resources minister warned Friday that Corner Brook Pulp and Paper is in such dire shape that it could shut down without a new deal with its unionized employees. "I can tell you, based on what we know, [that] Corner Brook and Pulp is on the verge of bankruptcy," Jerome Kennedy told reporters in St. John's Friday. Kruger Inc., which owns Corner Brook Pulp and Paper, has resumed negotiations with unionized workers, who just weeks ago narrowly rejected a proposal to restructure the unfunded liability of the company's pension plans.
Norske Skog To Take Downtime
Norske Skog is planning on taking downtime of its magazine and newspaper capicity in Europe by 10% in Q3.
Threat Of The Internet Forces Mags To Get Smarter
http://www.economist.com/node/21556635
“PRINT is dead” was a common refrain a couple of years ago. The costly print advertisements that kept magazines and newspapers alive were migrating to the web, where they earned only pennies on the dollar. To publishers, it felt as if a hurricane was flattening their business. But as the storm has cleared, a new publishing landscape has emerged.
“PRINT is dead” was a common refrain a couple of years ago. The costly print advertisements that kept magazines and newspapers alive were migrating to the web, where they earned only pennies on the dollar. To publishers, it felt as if a hurricane was flattening their business. But as the storm has cleared, a new publishing landscape has emerged.
Retail Catalogs Survive The Internet
http://www.cnbc.com/id/47482913/
Online spending may be increasing, but the venerable catalog is doing anything but fading away. In fact, it is still an important part of business for retailers. “It’s basically a marketing tool,” said retail analyst Eric Beder, a managing director at Brean Murray, Carret & Co. “The beauty of a catalog is that you don’t have to go online to see it, so you can use it anywhere.”
http://chiefmarketer.com/blog/catalog-lives-0
The Catalog Lives On
Online spending may be increasing, but the venerable catalog is doing anything but fading away. In fact, it is still an important part of business for retailers. “It’s basically a marketing tool,” said retail analyst Eric Beder, a managing director at Brean Murray, Carret & Co. “The beauty of a catalog is that you don’t have to go online to see it, so you can use it anywhere.”
http://chiefmarketer.com/blog/catalog-lives-0
The Catalog Lives On
RRD OHSA's Recertification To VPP Star Status
RR Donnelley Facilities Earn Recertification to OHSA’s VPP Star Status: R. R. Donnelley & Sons announced that its Senatobia, MS, and Lynchburg, VA, production facilities have been recertified as achieving Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Status by OSHA. Star certifications, the highest that OSHA grants, are awarded only after organizations complete an application process and undergo a rigorous onsite evaluation that is conducted by a team of safety and health professionals.
USPS-Your Logo As A Stamp
http://www.mediabuyerplanner.com/entry/110100/your-logo-as-a-stamp-postal-service-launches-custom-indicia/#.T9Xag43niUU.twitter
In response to customer requests (and after nearly a year of beta testing), the U.S. Postal Service has launched of the Picture Permit Imprint Indicia program for commercial mailers. USPS claims the program provides new advertising opportunities for commercial mail customers by allowing them to use corporate logos, product visuals or other brand images in the permit indicia space on their mail.
In response to customer requests (and after nearly a year of beta testing), the U.S. Postal Service has launched of the Picture Permit Imprint Indicia program for commercial mailers. USPS claims the program provides new advertising opportunities for commercial mail customers by allowing them to use corporate logos, product visuals or other brand images in the permit indicia space on their mail.
House Approves GPO’s Funding for 2013
House of Representatives Approves GPO’s Funding Request for 2013: The House of Representatives approved the Fiscal Year 2013 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill on June 8, 2012. The bill includes funding for the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), which has been appropriated $122.5 million, representing a 3-percent reduction from GPO’s request submitted to the House in February.
Michael Robinson Named VP-Martha Stewart Omnimedia
http://www.dmnews.com/michael-robinson-named-vp-of-e-commerce-at-martha-stewart-omnimedia/article/245136/
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia has appointed Michael Robinson as its VP of e-commerce, said Jeanne Meyer, SVP of communications at the company. In December, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia announced a strategic partnership with JCPenney, Meyer said. Robinson's hire was a direct result of the partnership, she said.
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia has appointed Michael Robinson as its VP of e-commerce, said Jeanne Meyer, SVP of communications at the company. In December, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia announced a strategic partnership with JCPenney, Meyer said. Robinson's hire was a direct result of the partnership, she said.
Waterhouse Named CEO-McGraw-Hill Education
Waterhouse named CEO of McGraw-Hill Education:
McGraw-Hill Cos. has named Lloyd G. “Buzz” Waterhouse as president-CEO of McGraw-Hill Education, a new position. He will start in the role on June 14.
McGraw-Hill Cos. has named Lloyd G. “Buzz” Waterhouse as president-CEO of McGraw-Hill Education, a new position. He will start in the role on June 14.
German RCP Prices Decline
http://www.euwid-paper.com/news/singlenews/Artikel/prices-for-lower-recovered-paper-grades-in-germany-heading-south.html
Although container availability has improved recently, recovered paper exports to Asia are still sluggish, keeping prices on many domestic markets in Europe under pressure.The German recovered paper market has seen another decline in prices for ordinary grades in June. Prices remained under pressure due to sluggish deep sea exports to Asia and slow demand from buyers on the domestic market. Market insiders report that collection is relatively good with a number of regions reporting lower collection volumes.
Although container availability has improved recently, recovered paper exports to Asia are still sluggish, keeping prices on many domestic markets in Europe under pressure.The German recovered paper market has seen another decline in prices for ordinary grades in June. Prices remained under pressure due to sluggish deep sea exports to Asia and slow demand from buyers on the domestic market. Market insiders report that collection is relatively good with a number of regions reporting lower collection volumes.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Verso Mill Requires Several Months to Repair
http://www.4-traders.com/VERSO-PAPER-CORP-3023920/news/Verso-Paper-Corp-Comments-on-Explosion-and-Fire-at-Sartell-Mill-14361743/
http://www.piworld.com/article/verso-paper-updates-status-sartell-mill-following-explosion-fire/1
Verso paper announced today that it has completed a preliminary assessment of the damage resulting from the recent explosion and fire at its paper mill in Sartell, Minnesota. The incident at the Sartell mill on May 28, 2012, which claimed the life of one Verso employee and injured four others, caused substantial damage to the mill's paper warehouse and important infrastructure including the electrical system. While a visual inspection of the mill's paper machine indicates that it was not damaged, the operability of the paper machine has not yet been confirmed. Based on the preliminary damage assessment, Verso has concluded that a period of several months would be required to complete the necessary repairs to the mill. Verso intends to continue the damage assessment and will make a decision on the mill's future once the assessment is completed.
Verso paper announced today that it has completed a preliminary assessment of the damage resulting from the recent explosion and fire at its paper mill in Sartell, Minnesota. The incident at the Sartell mill on May 28, 2012, which claimed the life of one Verso employee and injured four others, caused substantial damage to the mill's paper warehouse and important infrastructure including the electrical system. While a visual inspection of the mill's paper machine indicates that it was not damaged, the operability of the paper machine has not yet been confirmed. Based on the preliminary damage assessment, Verso has concluded that a period of several months would be required to complete the necessary repairs to the mill. Verso intends to continue the damage assessment and will make a decision on the mill's future once the assessment is completed.
QR Code Adoption by Merchants Booms
http://2d-code.co.uk/merchants-qr-code-usage-2012/
Multichannel Merchant’s recent ecommerce digital strategies survey (Outlook 2012-13: Ecommerce) has found that the number of merchants using QR Codes has increased to 47% from only 8% a year ago, 63.2% are using QR Codes in their print catalogs, 47.4% are using them in postcards and/or other non-catalog mail pieces and 40.4% are using them as part of their marketing collateral e.g. signs, bags, etc. The report suggests that the dramatic increase in merchants use of QR Codes may be due in part to last years USPS promotion offering commercial mailers an upfront 3% discount on mail which included a QR Code inside or on the mailpieces.
http://www.marketingcharts.com/direct/qr-code-adoption-by-merchants-booms-22306/?utm_campaign=rssfeed&utm_source=mc&utm_medium=textlink&sf4568737=1
http://barcode.com/20120604914/qr-codes-in-catalogues-how-retailers-are-pulling-prospects-off-the-page.html
QR Codes in Catalogues: How Retailers are Pulling Prospects Off the Page
Multichannel Merchant’s recent ecommerce digital strategies survey (Outlook 2012-13: Ecommerce) has found that the number of merchants using QR Codes has increased to 47% from only 8% a year ago, 63.2% are using QR Codes in their print catalogs, 47.4% are using them in postcards and/or other non-catalog mail pieces and 40.4% are using them as part of their marketing collateral e.g. signs, bags, etc. The report suggests that the dramatic increase in merchants use of QR Codes may be due in part to last years USPS promotion offering commercial mailers an upfront 3% discount on mail which included a QR Code inside or on the mailpieces.
http://www.marketingcharts.com/direct/qr-code-adoption-by-merchants-booms-22306/?utm_campaign=rssfeed&utm_source=mc&utm_medium=textlink&sf4568737=1
http://barcode.com/20120604914/qr-codes-in-catalogues-how-retailers-are-pulling-prospects-off-the-page.html
QR Codes in Catalogues: How Retailers are Pulling Prospects Off the Page
Cenveo's Relationship with Thompson Media
Cenveo Announces Relationship with Thompson Media Group: Cenveo Inc. announced today that it has been retained by Thompson Media Group to manage their content, print and fulfillment production needs and provide state-of-the-art mobile applications to Thompson Media Group customers. The contract with Cenveo goes into effect immediately and a transition will occur to support, refine an1d replace the current print fulfillment / pick and pack process.
http://www.piworld.com/article/cenveo-contracted-thompson-media-biochemistry-molecular-biology-society/
http://www.piworld.com/article/cenveo-contracted-thompson-media-biochemistry-molecular-biology-society/
Paper Strikes Back
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/01/environment-paper-idUSL1E8GVJVY20120601
Crumple it, drench it, lock it in a hot attic or a damp cellar but paper can come back to life. It is doing so now, after taking a battering from environmentalists, the Internet and a glum economy. Paper partisans are pushing back, defending greenbacks as preferable to dollar coins, physical mail as hacker-proof and turning-page books as more permanent than digital formats.
Crumple it, drench it, lock it in a hot attic or a damp cellar but paper can come back to life. It is doing so now, after taking a battering from environmentalists, the Internet and a glum economy. Paper partisans are pushing back, defending greenbacks as preferable to dollar coins, physical mail as hacker-proof and turning-page books as more permanent than digital formats.
Newspaper Ad Revenue Declines
Newspaper ad revenue declines again:
Overall newspaper advertising revenue declined in the first quarter to $5.18 billion, a drop of 6.86% compared with the year-earlier period, according to the Newspaper Association of America.
Overall newspaper advertising revenue declined in the first quarter to $5.18 billion, a drop of 6.86% compared with the year-earlier period, according to the Newspaper Association of America.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
MPA President/CEO Nina Link Stepping Down
MPA President and CEO Nina Link Stepping Down End of 2012: The MPA announced today that its president and CEO, Nina Link, will be stepping down at the end of the year. Link has held the position for 13 years, longer than any MPA president in the organization's 93-year history.
http://www.foliomag.com/2012/nina-link-discusses-her-departure-mpa
Nina Link discusses her departure from MPA, says association is in “execution stage” of a rebranding, reorganization.
http://www.foliomag.com/2012/nina-link-discusses-her-departure-mpa
Nina Link discusses her departure from MPA, says association is in “execution stage” of a rebranding, reorganization.
Transcontinental Income Declines, Revenues Increase
Transcontinental Posts Income Declines, Revenues Increase: Transcontinental Inc. increased its revenues by 6 percent in the second quarter, from $498.7 million to $529.4 million, driven primarily by the acquisition of Quad/Graphics Canada, as well as numerous acquisitions.
Outlook for Global RCP Markets
Outlook for Global Recovered Paper Markets: World recovered paper demand has grown by around 70 million tonnes (45%) in the last ten years (2001-11). Asian demand represents the majority of this growth, increasing by about 60 million tonnes. China alone registered a 260% recovered paper demand growth, fuelled by its fast growing paper and board demand, especially on the recycled paper and board side.
US Commercial Printing Shipments Down
April US Commercial Printing Shipments Down -3.4%; Shipments Down 12 of Last 13 Months (Economics & Research Center)
April 2012 U.S. commercial printing shipments were $6.672 billion in current dollars. For perspective, in April 2008, current dollar shipments were $8.636 billion, nearly $2 billion more, at a time when social media was gaining steam, the iPhone was just another gadget, and the iPad was barely a rumor.
April 2012 U.S. commercial printing shipments were $6.672 billion in current dollars. For perspective, in April 2008, current dollar shipments were $8.636 billion, nearly $2 billion more, at a time when social media was gaining steam, the iPhone was just another gadget, and the iPad was barely a rumor.
Direct Marketing Gets Eco-Friendly
http://www.delivermagazine.com/2012/05/way-of-the-future-direct-marketing-gets-eco-friendly/
Can direct marketers continue to send direct mail in bulk and still be considered environmentally friendly? In short, the answer is an emphatic yes. Going green and direct mail are not mutually exclusive. In fact, direct marketers are increasingly partnering with innovative, eco-friendly companies and yielding excellent response rates and increased ROI.
Can direct marketers continue to send direct mail in bulk and still be considered environmentally friendly? In short, the answer is an emphatic yes. Going green and direct mail are not mutually exclusive. In fact, direct marketers are increasingly partnering with innovative, eco-friendly companies and yielding excellent response rates and increased ROI.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Kruger Workers Face Deadline at Corner Brook
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/06/05/nl-krugerunion-605.html
Workers at the Corner Brook paper mill are now facing a deadline after Kruger released a statement saying an agreement between them and the company must be reached by mid-June. The company says the future of the mill will come down to a new deal and the support of the workers.
Workers at the Corner Brook paper mill are now facing a deadline after Kruger released a statement saying an agreement between them and the company must be reached by mid-June. The company says the future of the mill will come down to a new deal and the support of the workers.
NY Mag Extends Online Service
http://www.minonline.com/news/NYMag-com-Launches-Ask-a-Best-Doctor-Advice-Series_20593.html
New York magazine is extending its franchise “Best Doctors” annual with a persistent online service, “Ask a Best Doctor.” New York says that online health and medical advertising has more than doubled in the last year for NYMag.com, and the category is up 40% in the print magazine.
New York magazine is extending its franchise “Best Doctors” annual with a persistent online service, “Ask a Best Doctor.” New York says that online health and medical advertising has more than doubled in the last year for NYMag.com, and the category is up 40% in the print magazine.
McGraw-Hill To Relaunch Aviation Week
McGraw-Hill to relaunch Aviation Week brand in print, mobile: McGraw-Hill Cos.' Aviation Week plans to relaunch its flagship brand, Aviation Week & Space Technology, with the July 2 issue of the print publication. The brand will also be relaunched on mobile platforms.
Many Mobile Users Keep Newspapers Subs
http://printinthemix.com/Fastfacts/Show/571
According to a survey conducted by the Reynolds Journalism Institute
(RJI) at the University of Missouri, despite two-thirds of U.S. adults using at
least one mobile media device in their daily lives, users of these mobile
devices "are not abandoning print media at a faster rate than non-users of
mobile devices."
Print Readership Growing With Millenials
http://www.responsemagazine.com/direct-response-marketing/news/print-readership-growing-among-millenials-4539?utm_source=RM&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Response-Week_06_06_2012&utm_content=print-readership-growing-among-millenials-4539
In a positive boost to print advertisers, magazine readership among millennials is actually growing, according to a new study from Conde Nast. While many brands and publications alike often assume that millennials sacrifice print for whatever is on their iPads, smartphones or computer screens, print magazine readership among 18- to 24-year-olds is actually the highest it’s ever been, reported Conde Nast, who conducted a similar study six years ago as well.
In a positive boost to print advertisers, magazine readership among millennials is actually growing, according to a new study from Conde Nast. While many brands and publications alike often assume that millennials sacrifice print for whatever is on their iPads, smartphones or computer screens, print magazine readership among 18- to 24-year-olds is actually the highest it’s ever been, reported Conde Nast, who conducted a similar study six years ago as well.
B-to-B Ad Pages Drop
BIN: B-to-b ad pages drop in February: Ad pages in b-to-b publications dropped 6.86% in February compared with February 2011, according to Business Information Network data released by American Business Media. For the first two months of the year, ad pages were down 5.87% compared with the year-earlier period.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Verso Resumes Control of Sartell Warehouse
http://www.sctimes.com/article/20120604/NEWS01/306040042/Verso-resumes-control-of-warehouse?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE
Firefighters today transferred authority for most of the Verso Paper warehouse back to the company, one week after an explosion and fire left one worker dead and four people injured. The explosion area remains under the control of investigators.
Firefighters today transferred authority for most of the Verso Paper warehouse back to the company, one week after an explosion and fire left one worker dead and four people injured. The explosion area remains under the control of investigators.
Kruger Corner Brook Newsprint Mill In Jeopardy
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2012/06/04/nl-dunderdale-kruger-meeting-604.html
The head of the company that owns Corner Brook Pulp and Paper finished a sombre meeting with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale Monday evening with a grim warning about the mill's future."I'm leaving St. John's. I'm very concerned about the mill," Kruger Inc. chairman Joseph Kruger told reporters as he concluded a meeting at Confederation Building.
After the meeting, Dunderdale suggested the fate of the operation — the only newsprint mill still operating in Newfoundland and Labrador — may depend on what the company can negotiate with its unionized workers.
The head of the company that owns Corner Brook Pulp and Paper finished a sombre meeting with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale Monday evening with a grim warning about the mill's future."I'm leaving St. John's. I'm very concerned about the mill," Kruger Inc. chairman Joseph Kruger told reporters as he concluded a meeting at Confederation Building.
After the meeting, Dunderdale suggested the fate of the operation — the only newsprint mill still operating in Newfoundland and Labrador — may depend on what the company can negotiate with its unionized workers.
Transcontinental Renews Multiyear Agreements
Transcontinental Has Renewed Agreements Valued at More Than $1.5 Billion: Transcontinental Inc. announced that, since January, it has renewed and expanded six multiyear agreements valued at more than $1.5 billion in revenues with major Canadian retail customers in the food, hardware, consumer goods and pharmaceutical verticals. These customers are both from the client base it added through its Quad/Graphics Canada acquisition and its own long-standing customer base.
Capitalizing On 2012 USPS Discount Promotion
Capitalizing on the 2012 USPS Mobile Barcode Promotion:
For the second straight summer, the United States Postal Service is offering a discount to companies that include a mobile barcode on their mailings.
For the second straight summer, the United States Postal Service is offering a discount to companies that include a mobile barcode on their mailings.
RCP Prices Expected To Remain High Through 2016
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/05/4538821/recovered-paper-prices-expected.html
Over the next five years, recovered paper demand, particularly in fiber-poor regions such as China and India, will continue to grow. At the same time, supply coming from North America and Europe will be flat or even diminish; creating a shortage that will keep prices high.
Over the next five years, recovered paper demand, particularly in fiber-poor regions such as China and India, will continue to grow. At the same time, supply coming from North America and Europe will be flat or even diminish; creating a shortage that will keep prices high.
Why Magazines Deserve More Ad Revenue
http://adage.com/article/small-agency-diary/magazines-growing-ad-revenue-deserve/235168/
There's a separation of perception and reality in our industry that needs to be cleared up. Most ad agencies and clients are unfairly bundling magazines with newspapers in the print category, and as a result, magazines are having a difficult time selling advertising. This, at a time when their readership is actually increasing among younger adults.
There's a separation of perception and reality in our industry that needs to be cleared up. Most ad agencies and clients are unfairly bundling magazines with newspapers in the print category, and as a result, magazines are having a difficult time selling advertising. This, at a time when their readership is actually increasing among younger adults.
Mobile Slow To Replace Print Newspapers
http://www.futurity.org/society-culture/mobile-slow-to-replace-print-newspapers/
Mobile news products do not appear to be replacing printed newspapers as quickly as was earlier predicted, a new survey shows."Forty percent of mobile device users indicated in our survey that they still subscribe to printed newspapers and news magazines. This percentage was almost identical for non-users of mobile devices," says Roger Fidler, the program director for digital publishing at RJI. (Credit: Brendan Lynch/Flickr)
Mobile news products do not appear to be replacing printed newspapers as quickly as was earlier predicted, a new survey shows."Forty percent of mobile device users indicated in our survey that they still subscribe to printed newspapers and news magazines. This percentage was almost identical for non-users of mobile devices," says Roger Fidler, the program director for digital publishing at RJI. (Credit: Brendan Lynch/Flickr)
Stephen King To Only Offer Novel In Book Form
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18278719
Author Stephen King will initially release his forthcoming novel Joyland in paper form only, despite being an early pioneer of the e-book market.The Carrie author became the first best-selling writer to release his work exclusively over the internet in 2000.
Author Stephen King will initially release his forthcoming novel Joyland in paper form only, despite being an early pioneer of the e-book market.The Carrie author became the first best-selling writer to release his work exclusively over the internet in 2000.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Might Be Weeks Before Restart of Sartell
http://wjon.com/sartell-paper-plant-manager-too-early-to-tell-when-verso-might-re-open/
The
plant manager of the crippled Verso paper mill in Sartell says it will be a
week or more before they know when the plant might re-open.
Matt
Archambeau told reporters at a news briefing this morning it's too early to say
what's needed in order to re-open the plant.
Men’s Health Adds App
Men’s Health Preps iPhone Magazine App: On the heels of Adobe’s Content Viewer debut, Rodale’s Men’s Health brings its content to the iPhone. Though the publication already has a portfolio of one-off apps available for the platform, the latest iPhone app will include the magazine’s monthly offering in its entirety.
Good Magazine Reports Cuts
Good Cuts Most of its Edit Team: Good—self-described as the magazine "for people who give a damn"—has laid off at least five editorial staffers, including executive editor Ann Friedman, the day after holding a launch party for its newest issue.
Verizon Continues Cutting of Printed Books
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/verizon-continues-program-end-automatic-125400048.html
Verizon
is well on its way toward ending the automatic delivery of printed residential
white pages directories in California. Through the end of May, the company has
ceased automatic delivery of 33 of the 44 residential editions in the
discontinuation program.
When
completed in October, the discontinuation program is expected to keep out of
the California waste stream approximately 1,900 tons of paper per year.
Penton Launches WealthManagement
Penton Launches New Wealth Management Website: B-to-b media company Penton has launched a new website targeting the wealth management market called, appropriately enough, WealthManagement.com.
Those two brands are also supported by print titles—Registered Rep. and Trusts & Estates. Registered Rep. will changed its name to REP. and both titles, effective with the June issues, will become "units" of WealthManagement.com.
Those two brands are also supported by print titles—Registered Rep. and Trusts & Estates. Registered Rep. will changed its name to REP. and both titles, effective with the June issues, will become "units" of WealthManagement.com.
Friday, June 1, 2012
IP Selling 3 Containerboard Mills
International Paper today announced that it has reached two agreements to sell three U.S containerboard mills in order to satisfy the company's obligations in its February 2012 settlement agreement, entered into in connection with the company's acquisition of Temple-Inland, with the U.S. Department of Justice.
UPM Completes Sale of Packaging Paper Operations
http://www.upm.com/en/media/all-news/Pages/The-sale-of-UPM%E2%80%99s-packaging-paper-operations-of-the-Pietarsaari-and-Tervasaari-m-001-Fri-01-Jun-2012-12-15.aspx
Billerud
Finland Oy's acquisition of UPM's packaging paper operations at Pietarsaari and
Tervasaari is now completed. Billerud Finland Oy is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Billerud AB. The purchase price is around EUR 130 million.
Separately, UPM
Raflatac reported that the company signed an agreement to acquire the business operations of Gascogne Laminates
Switzerland SA. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The
closing of the acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals.
Verso Back in Control of Sartell PMs
Control of portions of the Sartell Verso paper mill were handed back to the
company Wednesday after fire officials deemed them safe.
The paper production area is again under Verso’s control after an explosion
and fire broke out in the warehouse Monday, badly damaging the building,
killing one worker and injuring four.
Catalyst Posts For Sale Notice
Catalyst
Paper Corporation advises that under order of the Supreme Court of British
Columbia authorizing procedures for a sale and investor solicitation process,
the following notice was published today in The Globe & Mail and The
Wall Street Journal.
AF&PA CEO Named President of ICFPA
http://www.afandpa.org/
The
International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) announced Donna
Harman as its new President. Harman, president and CEO of the American Forest
& Paper Association, will serve in this capacity for the next two years.
Separately, the AF&PA announced its approval of a bill introduced in Congress, the Forest Products Fairness Act of 2012 - which would modify the definition of
"biobased" materials to specifically include forest products in the
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Biobased Markets Program.
Manufacturing Sector Posts Continued Growth
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-06-01/u-dot-s-dot-may-ism-manufacturing-report-on-business-text
Economic
activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the 34th consecutive
month, and the overall economy grew for the 36th consecutive month, say the
nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
This
represents an increase of 1.9 percentage points from April and also the highest
level recorded by the index since April 2011.
List Rental Prices Fall
Worldata's List Price Index, released
June 1, reveals that during Spring 2012, list rental prices have continued to
drop, said Ray Tesi, SVP at Worldata.
According to the report, aggregated business database files, which typically
get their information through web scraping and crowd sourcing, dropped
substantially in b-to-c email list prices. Prices
for databases and master files, which are sourced more traditionally from
response and subscription lists, have also continued to fall.
Container Store Introduces Digital Catalog
The
Container Store is introducing themed, interactive digital catalogs to highlight
different subsets of its eclectic mix of storage and organization products. A
new Web-based catalog will be published every six weeks, allowing the retailer
to more effectively target specific audiences or shopping seasons.
GQ Launches E-Commerce Sales
GQ Launches E-Commerce Sales with Nordstrom: GQ—Condé Nast's 980,000-circulation men's magazine—takes another step into e-commerce with a new partnership with retailer, and long-time advertiser, Nordstrom.
NAPL Expands Its Small Printer Services
NAPL Expands Its Small Printer Services: The industry’s quick and small commercial printers include “some of the industry’s most innovative and fast-growing companies,” says Andrew Paparozzi, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at The National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL). Now NAPL is expanding its services for this key industry segment with two new newsletters and a conference created exclusively for quick and small commercial printers.
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