http://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/174522/digital-challenges-but-traditional-still-tops-wit.html Bolstered by political advertising, TV attracted the most ad dollars in early 2012, But Social is starting to steal the spotlight from Online Display, as Digital has clearly matured in campaigns. According to a new Strata quarterly survey of leading agencies, the advertising economy is positive and appears to be back to a new normal. Focus on print increased 217% over fourth quarter 2011.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Resolute Owns 70.9% of Fibrek
Together with the shares Resolute acquired up to and
including May 4, they hold approximately 70.9% of the currently outstanding
Fibrek shares. Resolute reminds Fibrek's shareholders that, as
previously announced, the offer will not be further extended and will expire
definitively at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on May 17, 2012.
Source Interlink’s Hot Rod Brand Relaunches
Source Interlink’s Hot Rod Brand Relaunches: Building to its 65th anniversary next year, Source Interlink's Hot Rod brand readies a comprehensive relaunch across print, online, video and social media, including a 40-50 percent editorial page increase for the magazine.
Time's Money and This Old House Partner
Time Inc.’s Money and This Old House Partner for Editorial Supplement:
In an effort to cross-brand and better serve audiences that resulted in a unique sponsorship opportunity, Time Inc. titles Money and This Old House partnered on an editorial supplement. The supplementary content, dubbed “Safe at Home: 25 Ways to Protect Your Biggest Investment,” appears in both magazines and their online counterparts, as well as in Time Inc. sister publication Real Simple.
In an effort to cross-brand and better serve audiences that resulted in a unique sponsorship opportunity, Time Inc. titles Money and This Old House partnered on an editorial supplement. The supplementary content, dubbed “Safe at Home: 25 Ways to Protect Your Biggest Investment,” appears in both magazines and their online counterparts, as well as in Time Inc. sister publication Real Simple.
Ziff Davis Acquires Computer Shopper
Ziff Davis acquires Computer Shopper: Ziff Davis, which publishes PCMag.com, has acquired Computer Shopper, a website offering comparison shopping of technology products, from SX2 Media Labs.
Encyclopaedia Britannica's Sales Surge
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20120406/NEWS02/704069880
It turns out all Encyclopaedia Britannica had to do to breathe new life into the sale of its print edition was to kill it. Since Britannica announced last month that it was discontinuing its print editions, sales have skyrocketed. The company will likely sell out by the end of the month. The company will hold onto a few sets so they can be displayed somehow or donated to museums.
It turns out all Encyclopaedia Britannica had to do to breathe new life into the sale of its print edition was to kill it. Since Britannica announced last month that it was discontinuing its print editions, sales have skyrocketed. The company will likely sell out by the end of the month. The company will hold onto a few sets so they can be displayed somehow or donated to museums.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Verso Q1 Results, Net Loss
http://investor.versopaper.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=672917
Verso Paper today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2012. Net loss before items of $39.0 million in 2012, compared to a net loss before items of $18.1 million in 2011.
Verso Paper today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2012. Net loss before items of $39.0 million in 2012, compared to a net loss before items of $18.1 million in 2011.
Catalyst Pushes Creditor Meeting to 5/23
Catalyst Paper pushes creditor meeting back another 5 days:
Catalyst Paper has pushed the meetings of its secured and unsecured creditors back another 5 days to May 23.The creditors are to meet to discuss the plan of arrangement under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.
Catalyst Paper has pushed the meetings of its secured and unsecured creditors back another 5 days to May 23.The creditors are to meet to discuss the plan of arrangement under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.
RRD BB+ Default Rating
Fitch Affirms R.R. Donnelley’s BB+ Default Rating, Classifies Outlook as Stable: ” The ratings reflect the company’s intention to reduce its absolute levels of debt.
NA P&P Rail Freight Down 1.4%
http://www.aar.org/NewsAndEvents/Freight-Rail-Traffic/2012/05/~/media/aar/weekly_traffic_reports/2012/2012-05-10-railtraffic.ashx
North American pulp and paper railroad freight for the week ending May 5 was down 1.4% from a year ago to 9,124 carloads, the Assn of American Railroads reported.
North American pulp and paper railroad freight for the week ending May 5 was down 1.4% from a year ago to 9,124 carloads, the Assn of American Railroads reported.
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Consumers Prefer Offline Marketing Offers
Consumers Welcome and Prefer Offline Restaurant Marketing Offers Most: Consumers were asked to what extent they would welcome various forms of marketing communications from restaurants. Four out of five adults (80%) said they welcome a restaurant coupon in a coupon booklet. Almost three-quarters (73%) welcome a brochure or menu from a restaurant sent in the mail. The same percentage welcomed an ad in a local paper (73%), followed by an ad on TV (68%).
Friday, May 11, 2012
Catalyst Reports Q1 Net Loss
http://www.catalystpaper.com/media/news
Catalyst Paper recorded a net loss of $25.6 million in the first quarter of 2012 due primarily to the impact of restructuring and reorganization expenses of $27.6 million. Before specific items, the net loss was $9.6 million.
Catalyst Paper recorded a net loss of $25.6 million in the first quarter of 2012 due primarily to the impact of restructuring and reorganization expenses of $27.6 million. Before specific items, the net loss was $9.6 million.
USPS $3.2 Billion Q2 Loss
Postal Service’s $3.2 Billion Q2 Loss Underscores Need for Legislative Changes
The Postal Service ended its second quarter (Jan. 1 – March 31, 2012) with a net loss of $3.2 billion, compared to a net loss of $2.2 billion for the same period last year.
The Postal Service ended its second quarter (Jan. 1 – March 31, 2012) with a net loss of $3.2 billion, compared to a net loss of $2.2 billion for the same period last year.
Cenveo Posts Net Loss
Cenveo Posts Net Loss on Net Sales Decline:
Cenveo Inc. announced its results for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The company generated net sales of $455.6 million for the first quarter of 2012, compared to $477.0 million in the first quarter of 2011.
Cenveo Inc. announced its results for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The company generated net sales of $455.6 million for the first quarter of 2012, compared to $477.0 million in the first quarter of 2011.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Quad Q1 Sales Dip, Earnings Snap Back
Quad/Graphics’ Sales Dip, but Earnings Rebound: Quad/Graphics Inc. reported results for its first quarter ending March 31, 2012. Highlights for the first quarter: Net sales totaled $990 million.
Resolute/Fibrek Cooperating For Smooth Transition
http://resolutefp.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=28238&item=128268
AbitibiBowater Inc., doing business as Resolute Forest Products, today announced that Fibrek Inc.and Resolute are cooperating on an orderly transition to Resolute's effective control. The goal for both parties is to minimize any disruption to Fibrek's key relationships, including its employees, customers, suppliers and other partners.
AbitibiBowater Inc., doing business as Resolute Forest Products, today announced that Fibrek Inc.and Resolute are cooperating on an orderly transition to Resolute's effective control. The goal for both parties is to minimize any disruption to Fibrek's key relationships, including its employees, customers, suppliers and other partners.
Fibrek Posts Net Loss in Q1
Fibrek posts net loss of $23.2 million in first quarter:
Fibrek Inc. has posted a net loss of $23.2 million in its first quarter of 2012, compared with net earnings of $3.5 million in the corresponding period of 2011. Consolidated sales reached $122.1 million, a decrease of $10.0 million when compared with sales of $132.1 million in the first quarter of 2011.
Fibrek Inc. has posted a net loss of $23.2 million in its first quarter of 2012, compared with net earnings of $3.5 million in the corresponding period of 2011. Consolidated sales reached $122.1 million, a decrease of $10.0 million when compared with sales of $132.1 million in the first quarter of 2011.
Sappi Net Profit Up From Loss in 2011
http://www.paperage.com/2012news/05_10_2012sappi_limited_earnings.html
Sappi Limited reported a profit for its second fiscal quarter ending March 2012 of US$58 million compared to a loss of US$74 million in its second quarter 2011. The group achieved a net profit for the period of US$58 million (Q2 2011 US$74 million loss) and EPS of 11 US cents (Q2 2011 loss of 14 US cents) in the second quarter of the 2012 financial year.
Sappi Limited reported a profit for its second fiscal quarter ending March 2012 of US$58 million compared to a loss of US$74 million in its second quarter 2011. The group achieved a net profit for the period of US$58 million (Q2 2011 US$74 million loss) and EPS of 11 US cents (Q2 2011 loss of 14 US cents) in the second quarter of the 2012 financial year.
IP Again Tops Paper/Forest Co's On Fortune 500
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune500/2012/industries/11/
IP again led the forest and paper products industry on the 2012 Fortune 500 list of top American companies. IP was ranked at #111 this year,down from #105 position in 2011. They were followed by Weyerhaeuser at #374 and Domtar at #436.
IP again led the forest and paper products industry on the 2012 Fortune 500 list of top American companies. IP was ranked at #111 this year,down from #105 position in 2011. They were followed by Weyerhaeuser at #374 and Domtar at #436.
IPDA,MPA Launch Campaign Promoting Mags
http://www.magazine.org/association/press/mpa_press_releases/rebus-2012.aspx
The International Periodical Distributors Association (IPDA) and MPA-The Association of Magazine Media have launched a collaborative initiative focused on promoting, informing and engaging the retail community about the value and vitality of the magazine category in the retail marketplace.
The International Periodical Distributors Association (IPDA) and MPA-The Association of Magazine Media have launched a collaborative initiative focused on promoting, informing and engaging the retail community about the value and vitality of the magazine category in the retail marketplace.
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