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Struggling with Color Management

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Professor Bob Chung of RIT's School of Print Media contacted WhatTheyThink about our recent interview with Elie Khoury of Alwan on our industry's continued struggle with color management. Bob says, "I find Elie Khoury's interview both informative and thought-provoking. There were many observations made by Elie on why color management is ...

Esquire looks to Energize Print

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Perhaps it is just me, but does anyone really think it is a good idea for print products to drive readers to their computers and to the web? This is a big duh, what were they thinking moment. Cool ....yes, but cool for whom?  This is a really cool look at ...

“Printer’s Drawer Halloween Candy Display”

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Here’s what a Google search for “printers Halloween” turned up at the “Share My Craft” section of the HGTV (Home & Garden Television) web site: The contributor wrote, “Used a printer’s drawer as an easy way to give out Halloween candy on the front step. Kids loved being able to pick ...

From Down Under, an Opportunity To Rise To?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Wouldn’t it be something if the dollar signs in this post could represent U.S. dollars as well? Please read on: In Australia, the federal government will invest $100 million in recruiting and training 21,000 young people for various manufacturing industries, including printing. The Printing Industries Association of Australia says that under ...

Xerox Launches Enterprise Print Services

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

WhatTheyThink spoke with Xerox’s Gina Testa to gain a deeper understanding of the company’s new enterprise print services model.  There have been a number of announcements over the last couple of years that have created a stir in the printing industry, with concerns about vendors competing with their customers.  Testa ...

Peer Groups Help CEOs Manage Their Businesses More Effectively

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Whether the economy is in good shape or bad, leaders of printing companies can benefit from networking with their peers. A peer group is one of the most effective means of formalizing networking relationships and making sure that the networking opportunity isn't lost in the shuffle of everyday business ...

"Resco Packer-Viking Week"

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Sports fans, this comes courtesy of Kevin Keane, president of IAPHC Inc. The subject is RESCO, a Hudson, WI, provider of printing, mailing, and other marketing support services. Kevin comments: "Normally, I wouldn't share this type of thing, however, I think it is very well done in a light-hearted manner that ...