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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 ...
Posted in Color Management, Letter to the Editor | 15 Comments »
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 ...
Posted in Magazines | 4 Comments »
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 ...
Posted in A Printing Office, Printing Industry News | 1 Comment »
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 ...
Posted in A Printing Office, Education, Human Resources, Printing Industry News | Comments Off
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 ...
Posted in Digital Printing, Printing Industry News | 18 Comments »
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 ...
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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 ...
Posted in A Printing Office, Marketing/Promotion, Printing Industry News | 1 Comment »