Assorted Publishing Employment—2010–2018
According to County Business Patterns, in 2010, there were 10,166 employees in NAICS 511199 (All Other Publishers). Over the course of the decade, employment in this category steadily declined to bottom out at 4,999 in 2018. In macro news, last year’s “official” COVID recession lasted only two months, according to the NBER.
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Using Print to Reach Younger Consumers
The oldest members of Generation Z will turn 24 this year, and Millennials are now fully entrenched in their adult lives. These groups wield a tremendous amount of influence and purchasing power, so it’s more important than ever to reach them. This article explores how younger consumers perceive print and considers how printed communications can be used to get their attention.
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Packed with Print, Color, and Creativity, Richard Quinn Delivers AW21 Fashion Through a Cinematic Lens
Fashion week on film? Richard Quinn unveiled this unique approach to debuting a new collection at the recent AW21 collection at the Electric Theatre, London. Is this a sign of what's to come from other designers? It would seem it is partly the result of the many things we have learned about virtual events and digital technology during the pandemic.
The Cult of “Busy-ness” in Your Print Business
Being busy doesn’t equate to business success. Is your busy-ness leading you in the right direction? Or are you being led by your inputs? Prioritization takes uninterrupted time and discipline, it results in your activities having strategic direction.
QR Codes Are Fueling the Growth of Augmented Reality
Until recently, growth and excitement around augmented reality (AR) has been limited among printers since the barriers to entry were high, and other than for SnapChat filters and niche applications (such as gaming), few consumers were using it. Even as AR experiences became more robust and effective, they required an app, and marketers found that people don’t want to download apps. Now AR has developed a symbiotic relationship with QR Codes, and that changes everything.
Textile Tech: Are You Prepared for Change in Textiles and Apparel?
New players are introducing new technologies for textile and apparel production and are poised to up-end the industry. Upheavals in the supply chain and rapidly changing consumer demands are starting to increase a sense of urgency, and more brands are looking seriously at how to effectively work on-demand or made-to-order manufacturing into their go-to-market processes.
Product Spotlight on FUJIFILM Samba JPC®
Most people familiar with production inkjet printing are aware of the FUJIFILM Jet Press® 750s (marketed as JPRESS in the U.S.) and the FUJIFILM DIMATIX Samba printhead used in that press. This article by Inkjet Insight’s Elizabeth Gooding discusses the capability of Fujifilm’s Samba JPC technology to meet the evolving needs of system integrators and OEM customers.
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Printing Outlook 2021 - The WhatTheyThink Overview of the Current State of the Printing Industry
The new Printing Outlook 2021 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 2021.
Assorted Publishing Employment—2010–2018
According to County Business Patterns, in 2010, there were 10,166 employees in NAICS 511199 (All Other Publishers). Over the course of the decade, employment in this category steadily declined to bottom out at 4,999 in 2018. In macro news, last year’s “official” COVID recession lasted only two months, according to the NBER. Full Analysis
Shipments: An Evening Out
May 2021 printing shipments came in at $6.59 billion, a slight downturn from April’s $6.87 billion, and the second consecutive month of decline, but is consistent with the pattern we have been tracking over the past five years. Full Analysis
European Print Industry Snapshot: Czech Republic
In this bimonthly series, WhatTheyThink is presenting the state of the printing industry in different European countries based on the latest monthly production numbers. This week, we take a look at the printing industry in the Czech Republic. Full Analysis
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Frank Romano on Frank’s Highway to Hell
Thanks Bob. I received an award in England many years ago with another person: John Crosfield. Do you remember his SunSetter typesetter? Reply
Bob Howard on Frank’s Highway to Hell
Nice video Frank; my dad worked for Crosfield Electronics back in the 80's (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crosfield_Electronics) and were direct competitors to Hell. Reply
Jim Raffel on Jim Raffel and Shelby Sapusek Geek Out with Color-Logic’s Mark Geeves
Alan - Thanks so much for you comments! Mark is always a fun guy to talk with and George coming up was no surprise and he and Mark were very close over the years. I too love this industry. Even with an education from RIT a couple times I though… Full comment Reply
Barry Brown on Frank’s Highway to Hell
That Hell CP 341 scanner wasn't from the '60s; that appeared in the early '80s. The scanner technology in the '60s was Hell's Klischograph scanner/engraver, and Crosfield's Scanatron CRT scanner (that created corrected contone separations from unco… Full comment Reply
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Bob Howard on Frank’s Highway to Hell
I do; we're so old....LOL Reply