New Neuroscience Research Confirms: Print Wins for Information Processing…Again
It’s been a while since we saw new research on how our brains respond to print versus digital communications. This recent study just published in the National Library of Medicine once again finds that processing information in print results in greater comprehension, but unlike other studies, it tells us why.
Warren Werbitt Goes Printer to Printer with Jon Budington
This week, Warren talks with Jon Budington, President of More Vang, a small, local printing company that morphed into a creative-minded, software-building, data-focused, automated print and direct response business.
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In the latest installment of his Smart Leader Insights series, Wayne Lynn looks at how behavioral trait testing can lead to better hiring decisions.
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- Inkjet Insight Webinar: The State of Production Inkjet 2023—from Customer Communications to Graphic Arts
- Touchpoint Sustainability: Shaping the Change Towards Sustainability at drupa 2024
- Signarama Launches New Training Series, Renovates Facility & Expands Network
- Graphco Sponsors “Hybridizing Cut” Open House
- Love My Library Disrupts the Traditional Book Fair Model and Challenges Scholastic's Dominance in the Market
- Canon Solutions America Enables The YGS Group to Maximize Workflow and Drive Efficiency with Powerful Solutions
- New Global Survey Reveals Sustainability Is Key for Consumers, but Most Think Brands Are Greenwashing
- ProImage NewsWayX Cloud Workflow Enables The Kingsport Times-News to Publish after Local Virus Attack
- Independent II ‘Experience Packaging Success’ with Domino
- EkoCure® Dual Cure Ink Puts Flint Group and All4Labels on Shared Path to Success
- Godin Productions Expands Manufacturing with Tauro H3300 UHS
- Reproflex Expands ‘Best in Class’ Platemaking Offering with Investment in Second Esko CDI Crystal XPS Line
- Printing, Mailing and Fulfillment Company Increases Book Production Capacity by 83 percent with SCREEN Truepress JET 520HD+
- Plockmatic Group Announces Appointment of Michael Näsström as Vice President Group Quality and Sustainability
- Bauer Media Underlines Commitment to Sustainability with Love Paper Partnership
- USDA Appoints Board Members to Paper and Packaging Board
- Don Hyatt Joins Executive Management Team at LCP
- Return to KHS: Tobias Wetzel Named as New Managerial Head of Sales and Service
- Proforma Unveils Certified Brand Specialist Program Proforma Is Dedicated to Revolutionizing the Training and Onboarding Experience
Let Data Drive your Print Quality Comparisons
So many things can affect print quality: RIPs, print heads, pre-coating, inks, papers, speeds, dryer settings, and post-coatings, to name a few. Inkjet Insight’s Mary Schilling explains why using your subjective perception of print quality may be OK as an initial step in your decision process, but it should never be the only one.
The Hard Facts about Climate Change: Are Mitigation Efforts Enough?
Are you tired of hearing about climate change? So am I, actually, but it’s something none of us can afford to ignore. In a recent report, consulting firm McKinsey posits that adapting to climate change requires a systemic approach. We dig into their theses in this article, and hold out hope that some meaningful progress will be made at the upcoming COP28 in the UAE.
Highcon Has Found Its Place—and the Industry Is Thankful
Highcon formed before the industry fully understood the benefits of its technologies. Today, the industry is catching up and Highcon is ready and able. David Zwang catches up with Highcon CEO Shlomo Nimrodi and Regional Business Manager Simon Lewis.
Publishing Establishments—2010–2021
According to the latest, recently released edition of County Business Patterns, in 2020 there were 30,939 establishments in NAICS 511 (Publishing Industries [except Internet]). This represents an increase of 10% since 2010 and increase of 13% since 2016. In macro news, October inflation was unchanged from September.
Frank Enters the Twilight Zone
Frank harkens back to 1963 and an episode of "The Twilight Zone" that deals with the devil and a Linotype machine. Anything typed on this “infernal machine” comes true. Frank combines nostalgia and trivia in one video.
Special Report
The Taktiful/WhatTheyThink 2023 Specialty Digital Ink and Toner Embellishment Study
The new 2023 Specialty Digital Ink and Toner Embellishment Study provides detailed analysis of how current users of digital ink and toner embellishment technologies are utilizing them, what the response from customers has been, how satisfied print providers have been with the sales and profitability of these jobs, where the challenges lie, and their general feelings about the future of digital ink and toner embellishment technologies.
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Printing Outlook 2023 - The WhatTheyThink Overview of the Current State of the Printing Industry
The new Printing Outlook 2023 report provides detailed analysis of the latest WhatTheyThink Business Outlook Survey, the latest industry economic data and macroeconomic trends, as well as industry and cultural technological trends to look out for in 2023 and beyond.
Publishing Establishments—2010–2021
According to the latest, recently released edition of County Business Patterns, in 2020 there were 30,939 establishments in NAICS 511 (Publishing Industries [except Internet]). This represents an increase of 10% since 2010 and increase of 13% since 2016. In macro news, October inflation was unchanged from September. Full Analysis
October Graphic Arts Employment Up Slightly
Overall printing employment in October 2023 was up 0.8% from September. Production employment was up 0.7% while non-production employment was up 1.1%. Full Analysis
Pre- and Postpress Establishments—2010–2021
According to the latest, recently released edition of County Business Patterns, in 2021 there were 1,059 establishments in NAICS 32312 (Support Activities for Printing). This represents a decrease of 49% since 2010. In macro news, Q3 GDP was up 4.9%. Full Analysis
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