Smithsonian Magazine
unveils its redesign under new editor-in-chief Michael Caruso. The September
"Style & Design" special issue offers a revamped layout, graphics
and content. It also introduces new features, with a new focus on technology
and design to include subjects found in Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt and
Hirshhorn museums.
Monday, August 27, 2012
"The Printed Blog" is Launched
"The Printed Blog" Mixes New and Traditional Media: Thanks to a recent investment in The Printed Blog, the magazine is debuting its largest issue to date, the 36-page "Dejà Vu" issue released under the guidance of guest editors, New York Times best-seller Maddox and Heroin Life editor Neal Boulton.The Printed Blog is the world's first and only print magazine featuring blog content hand-picked from around the web.
New York Times Co. Sells About.com
New York Times Co. Sells About.com to IAC for $300 Million:
The New York Times Company has agreed to sell the About Group to IAC. Included in the $300 million all-cash deal are About.com, ConsumerSearch.com and CalorieCount.com.
The New York Times Company has agreed to sell the About Group to IAC. Included in the $300 million all-cash deal are About.com, ConsumerSearch.com and CalorieCount.com.
Google Acquires Frommer's
Google acquires Frommer's: Having acquired Frommer's from John Wiley & Sons on Aug. 13, Google now plans to add the travel guide trademark to its previous Zagat acquisition in an effort to expand its Google+Local platform.
Study; 8 Reasons Mail Works
8 Reasons Mail Succeeds in a Digital Age:
A recent study by ExactTarget, an international company that specializes in interactive marketing, helps illustrate direct mail’s continued relevance.
1. Mail Is Tangible / 2. Mail Integrates Well / 3. People Like Opening Mail / 4. There’s Less Competition in Direct Mail / 5. Mail Builds Loyalty / 6. Mail Is More Sophisticated Now / 7. Mail Helps You Target / 8. Mail Delivers Results.
A recent study by ExactTarget, an international company that specializes in interactive marketing, helps illustrate direct mail’s continued relevance.
1. Mail Is Tangible / 2. Mail Integrates Well / 3. People Like Opening Mail / 4. There’s Less Competition in Direct Mail / 5. Mail Builds Loyalty / 6. Mail Is More Sophisticated Now / 7. Mail Helps You Target / 8. Mail Delivers Results.
L.A. Schools Replace Plastic Trays with Paper
The
districtwide switch to recyclable paper trays was sparked by students at one
middle school who were studying the effects of trash on the environment.
The district uses about 40 million trays a
year. The new paper tray is about 3 to 4 cents cheaper per unit and saves the
district about $5 million to $6 million, Binkle said. King Middle and every
other school in the district have now adopted the compostable paper trays.
Kodak Will Sell Personalised & Document Imaging
Kodak to sell personalised and document imaging businesses:
Eastman Kodak Company today outlined its next steps toward a successful emergence from Chapter 11 reorganization as a company primarily focused on commercial, packaging and functional printing solutions and enterprise services. Accordingly, the company has initiated sale processes for its market-leading Personalized Imaging and Document Imaging businesses.
Eastman Kodak Company today outlined its next steps toward a successful emergence from Chapter 11 reorganization as a company primarily focused on commercial, packaging and functional printing solutions and enterprise services. Accordingly, the company has initiated sale processes for its market-leading Personalized Imaging and Document Imaging businesses.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Resolute Will Restart Dolbeau SC Paper Mill
Resolute Forest Products Announces Restart of its Dolbeau (Québec) Paper Mill:
Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced today that its paper mill in Dolbeau-Mistassini (Québec) is to resume operations.
This decision follows the receipt of a notice of acceptance of the tender regarding the sale of electricity to be produced at the company’s Mistassini cogeneration facility to Hydro-Québec. The restart of operations represents an investment of $20 million.
Production of soft nip calendered (SNC and SCB) commercial printing paper will resume as soon as the recall of employees is completed.
Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced today that its paper mill in Dolbeau-Mistassini (Québec) is to resume operations.
This decision follows the receipt of a notice of acceptance of the tender regarding the sale of electricity to be produced at the company’s Mistassini cogeneration facility to Hydro-Québec. The restart of operations represents an investment of $20 million.
Production of soft nip calendered (SNC and SCB) commercial printing paper will resume as soon as the recall of employees is completed.
AF&PA Releases Recovered Fiber Report
AF&PA Releases July 2012 U.S. Recovered Fiber Monthly Report:The American Forest & Paper Association released its July 2012 U.S. Recovered Fiber Monthly Report today.
According to the report, total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper in July was 2.43 million tons, less than 1 percent lower than June 2012. Year-to-date consumption in 2012 is 4 percent lower than during the same period last year.
U.S. exports of recovered paper, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, dropped 3 percent in June compared to May, led by a steep decrease in Pulp Substitutes exports to China. Year-to-date exports of recovered paper in 2012 are 5.5 percent lower than during the same period in 2011.
According to the report, total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper in July was 2.43 million tons, less than 1 percent lower than June 2012. Year-to-date consumption in 2012 is 4 percent lower than during the same period last year.
U.S. exports of recovered paper, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, dropped 3 percent in June compared to May, led by a steep decrease in Pulp Substitutes exports to China. Year-to-date exports of recovered paper in 2012 are 5.5 percent lower than during the same period in 2011.
Pacific West Adding $40 Million & Other Port Hawk. News
Pacific West
Commercial Corp. will put up $40 million of its money, in addition to the
purchase price, to get the former NewPage paper mill operating again, a company
official says.
It will take a total of $80 million in working capital to get the mill, to
be named Port Hawkesbury Paper, up and running, including the $40-million
repayable loan the province announced this week.
An environmental advocacy group is cautiously applauding the Nova Scotia
government’s fibre deal with the potential new owner of the former NewPage Port
Hawkesbury paper mill.
The outline of the forest utilization licence agreement between the province
and Pacific West Commercial Corp. was released this week.
The Vancouver company working to buy an idled Nova Scotia paper mill is
arguing that its municipal tax bill should be about one-sixth of what it is
currently expected to pay.
Pacific West Commercial Corp. wants the Nova Scotia Supreme Court to cancel
the Port Hawkesbury mill's tax agreement with Richmond County.
Study: Millennials, Social Media & Magazines
While many magazines are still struggling to produce revenue from digital
platforms, their social media efforts aren’t going to waste—if they have
something tangible to offer. According to a new study from the MPA and GfK MRI,
millennials are engaging with magazines through a number of different social
media platforms in search of special contests, promotions and discounts.
The MPA’s study, which surveyed over 1,000 consumers between the ages of 18
and 34, found that nearly all millennials read magazines—93 percent of those
surveyed said that they have looked at a magazine in the past 60 days, and 37
percent read a digital edition—and are hooked on mobile technology and social
media.
Canadian Auto Workers Vote for Merger with CEP
Nearly
1,000 CAW delegates have voted unanimously in favour of moving forward with creating
a new union with the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers union (CEP).
The
vote is the first of two before the new union can be formed. CEP will be voting
on the new union proposal during its convention October 14-17 in Quebec City.
"This
new union has the potential to change the way workers are represented in this
country, bringing about stronger democracy in the workplace and greater
community involvement," said CAW President Ken Lewenza, following the
vote. "This union will pose a serious challenge to the unrepresentative,
unfair economic and political systems workers now find themselves caught
in."
Hearst Names Exec. VP, Sales & Marketing
Jeffrey W. Hamill has been promoted to executive vice president, sales and
marketing for Hearst Integrated Media, the corporate sales and marketing unit
of Hearst Magazines, today announced Michael A. Clinton, the company’s
president of marketing and publishing director. Previously, Hamill was senior
vice president, advertising sales and marketing for the magazine division of
Hearst Corporation since January 1988. The promotion is effective immediately
and he will continue to report to Clinton.
Hearst UK Reports ABC Figures
Hearst
Magazines UK, Hearst Corporation’s principal business in the UK, has announced
its second set of ABC figures for both print and digital editions.
Hearst Magazines UK is one of the biggest media players in the country, reaching more than 8.3 million adults in print and 27 million monthly unique users online.**
Most notably, Women’s Health, which launched in February this year, has beaten all expectations with a record debut of more than 100,000 copies within only six months. This is the highest debut figure from any monthly glossy since 2005.
Hearst Magazines UK is one of the biggest media players in the country, reaching more than 8.3 million adults in print and 27 million monthly unique users online.**
Most notably, Women’s Health, which launched in February this year, has beaten all expectations with a record debut of more than 100,000 copies within only six months. This is the highest debut figure from any monthly glossy since 2005.
Forbes' Social Media Strategy Boosts Magazine
Last month, Forbes.com had a record 31.5 million unique visitors, as
measured by Omniture. That was up from 18.5 million a year earlier. Our 1,000
knowledgeable writers — staff reporters, freelance journalists, authors,
academics and topic experts — published nearly 8,000 posts, frequently 400 a
day, across verticals like technology, investing, business, entrepreneurs and
leadership.
Now, check out the newsstand numbers just above. In the first six months of
this year, FORBES magazine single copy sales rose 4.3% from the same period a
year earlier, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations. By comparison,
industry-wide magazine newsstand sales fells 9% in the same period and sales
for publications in our direct competitive set dropped 15%.
"Working Mother" Expands Internationally
With events making up at least a third of its
revenue, Working Mother,
part of Bonnier Corporation’s Working Mother Network, is expanding its business
internationally to include both b-to-b and b-to-c events, and new printed
products in the Middle East.
PRC Issues Opinion on USPS Reduced Hours
The U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) oversight body, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), released on August 23 its advisory opinion on the nationwide Post Office Structure Plan (POStPlan), which allows the USPS to begin implementing reduced hours of retail service at approximately 13,000 locations, says PRC chairman Ruth Goldway.
Operating hours will remain unchanged at most post offices, and fewer than 100 locations will see an increase. Mail and parcel delivery times are unaffected by the POStPlan changes, which focus on reducing post office retail operating costs without violating Title 39, USPS's legislative mandate for comprehensive nationwide service.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
AF&PA Reports July Ships
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 3 percent last month compared to July 2011. Shipments of coated mechanical papers posted the only year-over-year increase among the four major grades. U.S. purchases (demand) of printing-writing papers also decreased by 4 percent in July. Additional key findings include:
Shipments of coated mechanical papers increased compared to July 2011 – the third such year-over-year increase in 2012.
Shipments of coated free sheet papers reached a new high for the year but still decreased slightly year-over-year.
Shipments of uncoated free sheet papers were down year-over-year, the fifth consecutive year-over-year decrease.
Uncoated mechanical paper shipments continue the downward trend with sixteen consecutive month year-over-year decreases.
Shipments of coated mechanical papers increased compared to July 2011 – the third such year-over-year increase in 2012.
Shipments of coated free sheet papers reached a new high for the year but still decreased slightly year-over-year.
Shipments of uncoated free sheet papers were down year-over-year, the fifth consecutive year-over-year decrease.
Uncoated mechanical paper shipments continue the downward trend with sixteen consecutive month year-over-year decreases.
Catalyst Announces Newsprint Price Increase
Canadian
papermaker Catalyst, which has the largest production capacity on the North
American West Coast, has told customers that it plans to increase the price of
newsprint on October 1.
O'Neill Resigns from Great Northern
Everett O’Neill abruptly resigned as director of operations at Great Northern
Paper Co. LLC on Monday, company officials said Tuesday.
Informally regarded as the mill’s manager, O’Neill’s resignation came
without any explanation and as
the mill gears up to hire 37 employees who will help restart the mill’s No. 5
paper machine next month.
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