September 11, 2006 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by Kodak, the event will be held Wednesday, September 20 th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
No-charge registration is available at this special Internet page:
http://members.whattheythink.com/home/webinarregistrationform.cfm
This one-hour event will provide graphic arts, printing and publishing executives with an overview of what to expect relative to market conditions for 2007.
Hundreds of printing executives regularly attend these quarterly events and access the archived material for later review. Once again, Dr. Webb will dissect economic data from his often contrarian perspective, examine opportunities, and provide a clear understanding by which to navigate.
Topics to be addressed will include:
2007 Forecast
General Economic Forecast
Global Print Economy—Size and Direction
Two Views of the Future
Promoting Print in the New Media World
Dr. Joe’s Fall Reading List
“There still remains a fair amount of uncertainty in the printing industry,” stated Randy Davidson, President of WhatTheyThink.com. “But there are certainly bright spots. Dr. Webb offers unique and valuable insight into what we can expect to see next year, and guidance on how we, as print professionals, can be an active, vital element in what is increasingly a new media world. We are honored by Kodak’s decision to support this webinar once again, allowing us to present this event free to our readers and the industry at large.”
Dr. Joe Webb is a recognized marketing authority, forecaster and one of the best known speakers in our industry. He contributes a weekly column at WhatTheyThink.com for Premium Access Members entitled “Fridays with Dr. Joe Webb.” The column offers timely analysis of recent economic data as well as management advice for senior printing and publishing executives.
Participants will be able to participate in Dr. Joe Webb’s presentation using a standard Internet browser with streaming audio through the PC. Macintosh users should contact
[email protected] prior to the session to ensure appropriate configuration.
Last quarter’s webinar, including audio, can be accessed at: http://members.whattheythink.com/home/webinars/webinar060621.cfm
About Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak is the world’s foremost imaging innovator, providing leading products and services to the photographic, graphic communications, and healthcare markets. With sales of $14.3 million in 2005, the company is committed to a digitally oriented growth strategy focused on helping people better use meaningful images and information in their life and work. Consumers use Kodak’s system of digital and traditional image capture products and services to take, print, and share their pictures anytime, anywhere; Businesses effectively communicate with customers worldwide using Kodak’s solutions for prepress, conventional, and digital printing and document imaging; Creative professionals rely on Kodak’s technology to uniquely tell their story through moving or still images; and leading healthcare organizations rely on Kodak’s innovative products, services, and customized workflow solutions to help improve patient care and maximize efficiency and information sharing within and across their enterprises.
More information about Kodak (NYSE: EK) is available at www.kodak.com.
About WhatTheyThink.com
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About Dr. Joe Webb
Dr. Joe Webb is one of the graphic arts industry's best-known consultants, forecasters, and commentators. He is the founding partner of the new business www.PrintForecast.com, which publishes the free newsletter PrintForecast Perspective, the paid newsletter/podcast PrintForecast Contrarian view, and other global print business planning and forecasting resources.
A 28-year veteran of the graphic arts industries, he was the developer of the influential TrendWatch information service, which was sold to Reed Elsevier in 2000. Since January 2003, his "Fridays with Dr. Joe" column has become a popular feature on www.WhatTheyThink.com. His running commentary on the printing industry, new media, and the economy, can also be found at www.drjoesblog.com.
He is a Ph.D. graduate of the NYU Center for Graphic Communications Management and Technology (1987) and serves on the Center's Board of Advisors. He holds an MBA in Management Information Systems from Iona College (1981), was a magna cum laude graduate in Managerial Sciences and Marketing from Manhattan College (1978), and was a member of the economics honor society.
Dr. Joe can be reached by e-mail through the PrintForecast.com website, where executives can also sign up for the free PrintForecast Perspective newsletter. His phone number is 1-401-709-4423.