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Rebecca Jay on DODOcase Partners with Mohawk to Launch DODOnotes: The First iPhone Compatible Paper Notebook:
Regrettably this product infringes long standing (since 1965) and very extensive trademarks we hold in both the USA and UK/EU for the word 'Dodo' in paper stationery products, class 16. We are in contact with DODOcase regarding this but thus far have …
 

Wayne Lynn on What Would Michael Porter Think?:
Thanks to both of you for your thoughtful comments. David, thanks for pointing out the 1996 article. It's a good place for the reader who wants to know more.
 

Jerry Scher on What Would Michael Porter Think?:
Wayne - thank you for the introduction to Michael Porter's theory on strategy. While I have not read his books I recall his 1996 article (HBR) and it must have had an impact on my thinking. I totally support the strategy of creating a differentiatin …
 

Richard Gwyn on Frank Romano on the History of Phototypesetting:
Hi, Frank: Longtime follower of your work. One group not mentioned was LETTERING INC. out of New York, but they had shops in Chicago and San Francisco, too. I was offered the job of running the one in San Francisco, but liked southern Calif. better. …
 

David Dodd on What Would Michael Porter Think?:
Great article, Wayne! I have been a disciple of Michael Porter's work for over twenty years, and I agree with you that Porter was and is one of the best minds in the field of business strategy. For those who aren't familiar with Porter's thinking …
 

Gordon Pritchard on Frank Romano on the History of Phototypesetting:
I hope you include a description of the difference between text and display type as I've not seen it discussed in any type book of the period. The bit that I'm referring to is the use of the meniscus effect and image loss to increase image fidelity. …
 

Joel Salus on President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Davita Vance-Cooks as Public Printer (Special Commentary by Cary Sherburne):
Simply my opinion, but the GPO is an archaic agency. As a taxpayer, the main mission of the "Public Printer" should be to slash costs and squeeze waste out of the GPO's budget. As most of you are aware, the GPO outsources a large volume of pri …
 

Donald Goldman on Frank Romano on the History of Phototypesetting:
Well Frank, once again you have walked through my past. A couple of other phototypesetting fonts to get are from Linotype who as you know first emulated the linecaster's matrix putting a character in the middle of the mat and Monotype who had a film …
 

Gina Danner on Is Your Sales Team Holding You Back? :
I have some recent experiences that validate Jerry's article. Mail Print, truly a leader in digital/offset print/MSP whatever you want to call it today - having done everything that PSPs talk about getting into, has recently had the opportunity to …
 

Jerry Scher on Is Your Sales Team Holding You Back? :
Al, I appreciate your comments and while I strongly agree that the dramatic transition occurring within our industry requires: •Thoughtful planning (read my recent WTT articles – “The Role of the CEO When Transitioning Your Business” and “Change Req …
 

Al Guerin on Is Your Sales Team Holding You Back? :
I'm not sure the title of this article best describes the real issue. My experience as a vendor sales rep to the graphics communications industry has given me a slightly different perception. I think the real issue that is holding back companies in t …
 

Steven Schnoll on Is Your Sales Team Holding You Back? :
Well done. I hope printers who are experiencing this situation are paying attention.
 

Andrew Gordon on President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Davita Vance-Cooks as Public Printer (Special Commentary by Cary Sherburne):
It may be splitting hairs, but her bio does mention that in her role as SVP at NYLCare MidAtlantic Health Plan ... "among other duties, she was responsible for a digital print work center for production of variable data printing products." I am curio …
 

Kevin Smith on Bundling - Know What It’s Costing You:
GFI has been the subject of bundling for quite some time. Our spot ink dispenser has been used to incentivize printers their long term commitments. Funny to see the events play out when the deal comes to an end...
 

Sheldon Merys on President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Davita Vance-Cooks as Public Printer (Special Commentary by Cary Sherburne):
In my 35 years in this industry I've never seen lack of printing knowledge to stop any upper level management from obtaining his or her position.
 

Chuck Gehman on President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Davita Vance-Cooks as Public Printer (Special Commentary by Cary Sherburne):
I think she's the default choice, and since the President doesn't care about this organization at all, and Congress only cares occasionally when a constituent complains, this will happen.
 

John Zarwan on Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of Innerworkings:
they didn't seem to care until the stock cratered.
 

Gordon Pritchard on Technology’s ROI Requires People:
Lionel Loh: "We always look at the hands to a watch without paying attention to the gears behind the clockworks." That's why clocks went digital - they got rid of the gears. "Valued" employees are typically the first to go when companies have f …
 

Jackie Bland on New Product Announcements at ISA 2013:
Good summary Marco. The buzz about UV will support the PRIMIR research you are conducting about UV/EB Curing Technologies. We couldn't have picked a more timely topic to study. Looking forward to learning your findings this fall upon completion of …
 

Christopher Price on New Product Announcements at ISA 2013:
Marco - good highlights from a very good ISA Sign Expo in Las Vegas. Next up, mark your calendars for PRINT 13. With ISA partnering with the BIG Pavilion and the ISA Wide Format Innovation and Application Theater this show will have even more benefit …
 

Lionel Loh on Technology’s ROI Requires People:
Absolutely agree with Jennifer. The right "People" injected intricately to the right technology will often or not create the very dynamic differentiation. We always look at the hands to a watch without paying attention to the gears behind the c …
 

Erik Nikkanen on Technology’s ROI Requires People:
Good technology replaces poor technology. Good technology often replaces people. Yes, it is important to have good people but I have never heard of good people replacing good technology. Getting the right balance of people and technology f …
 

Donald Goldman on Technology’s ROI Requires People:
Most successes and failures in the implementation of technology based solutions are a reflection of the use of the technology by managment and the users - people. Often, in my experience the techologists in a printing company are focused, as you indi …
 

Keith Whisler on Technology’s ROI Requires People:
Love the article Jen! So much focus is always on technology and not people. I always have said: "It's just a tool, if you don't know how to use it then it's not doing you much good. " I've also always looked for problem solvers and self learners when …
 

Art Coley on Frank Reviews Beautifully Printed Magazines He Receives:
Hello Frank. You do a great job of reminding us that "print" is a critical component of a solid marketing campaign. Victoria and Carmine Camerato, franchisee partners in Boston, do a good job with this in marketing their own business. The AlphaGraphi …
 

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