NFC Technology is the New QR Code
When the NFC buzz started a few years back, I was all excited since like many I was having bad experiences with QR codes and was hoping something “better” would come along. When this tech did, it was limited in use for mobile payments, but some very smart marketing people jumped on it and saw possibilities […]
The Last Infographic You’ll Ever Need: PRINT IS BIG
via PRINT IS BIG. Printing plays a significant role in the U.S. and Worldwide economies. Despite the myths you may have heard, print is big, print is green and print is here to stay. This is a collection of facts and statistics about the U.S. and Worldwide printing industries. If you are a business owner […]
The Updated Facebook Page: Top 10 Things You Need to Know
Withe the impending doom of Facebook Pages being switched to the timeline view, Integricity put together this very handy infographic that will solve some of the mystery’s as well as provide specs for profile (if its even called that anymore) images. I didn’t have this info and basically took screen shots to figure mine out… […]
What's Causing Rising Paper Prices?
via: Millcraft Paper Company: What’s Causing Rising Paper Prices?. If you are at all related to the commercial print industry, most likely you’ve seen the recent rise in paper prices. And if you’re like many out there, you’re not sure what’s behind the increase. We asked our resident expert and president of Millcraft Paper, Travis Mlakar, […]
PrintMediaCentr partners with GRAPH EXPO 2012 to create Print Integrated Multimedia Experience
ARE YOU READY TO EXPERIENCE THE PRINTERVERSE? GRAPH EXPO 2012 (http://www.graphexpo.com/), coming October 7-10, 2012 to McCormick Place South in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition and conference for the graphic communications industry in the Americas. New this year, for the PrintMediaCentr audience – and all attendees – will be an […]
INFOGRAPHIC: The Value of a Social Following
Oh, so social media makes dollars as well as sense? Most of us know this but it’s still amazing how many companies out there think these channels have nothing to do with them. Good news is that those who have been putting in the time to grow their audiences will be ahead of the game as […]
Education, Networking, Free Pass & Hotel – OH MY!
Now until 3/18 register for the 2012 Xplor Conference & Vendor Forum and you can win a Full conference pass for Xplor 2012 PLUS (2) nights stay at the Trade Winds for Xplor 2012 ($440 value)! Use promo code XPPMCRDR and register here: Popular Networking Events Return to Xplor’s 2012 Conference and Vendor Forum LandO’Lakes, FL—March 13, 2012—Xplor […]
Infographic: A Case Study in Social Media Demographics
This is a bit difficult to read at least for me as I had to keep scrolling back to read the color key. Also, I have NEVER seen 0-24 as an age demographic bracket and I imagine that would skew things quite a bit. But besides that, there is information in this chart that could […]
New “Designed To Shine” Guide Spotlights Advantages of Printers and Converters Providing Metallic Effects
“Designed to Shine” is available for $39.99 through the ITW Foils web site – HOWEVER!!!!! We got in touch with Christine Takacs and ITW Foils is providing a 30% DISCOUNT TO THE PMC COMMUNITY!!! To get the guide for only $26.66 click here This is the press release… NEWBURYPORT, MA — ITW Foils, a global manufacturer […]
WTF QR CODES
These are just a few examples of QR CODE FAILS that a bunch of people submitted to tumblr described as: Celebrating the ridiculousness that is QR codes. WTF QR CODES is curated by @brad_frost and @cvilly. Some of the commentary is pretty funny, and you can see that and the entire QR FAIL collection here: WTF QR CODES. Personally, Im at loss other than […]
The Paper Merchant's Brain is Yours for the Picking
I was invited to give a presentation at the Paper Distribution Council’s Annual Meeting back in January of this year. The PDC is part of the NPTA (National Paper Trade Association) which is the distribution arm of the paper industry, and known more commonly as Paper Merchants. It is through Merchants that Printers buy the […]
Postology Report: There Will Be a Postage Incentive Promotion This Summer
If you plan on incorporating or submitting materials with QR codes during this promotion, take HEED – the USPS is now QR Big Brother, and I for one am thrilled! The news is in – the USPS has announced a summer postage incentive program: via Postology Report – February 2012 – Postology Hot Topics: There Will […]
