Xplor Highlights Networking Events for April 2011 Conference

From E-Document News: Xplor International announced a series of networking events scheduled for their 2011 Conference and Vendor Forum, held April 5-7, 2011 at the TradeWinds Island Grand Hotel and Conference Center, a AAA four-diamond, 584-room resort destination. Starting on Tuesday and ending on Thursday, the 2011 Xplor Conference and Vendor Forum has intermixed “lighter […]

How Objections to Social Media Are Killing Your Business

One of the most common objections to social media is that it’s a fad; here today gone tomorrow. There is truth in that the social media sites we have today grew out of other sites: LinkedIn (2003) evolved from SixDegrees (1997) and Friendster (2002), then MySpace (2006) gave way to Facebook (2004) when it opened itself up […]

Yahoo! adds new cookie controls for U.K. consumers

BRUSSELS—Yahoo Inc. Friday rolled out a new system in the U.K. for letting Web users opt out of allowing websites to collect information about their Internet habits. The move is an effort to comply with a new European Union law mandating user consent before collecting data about Internet users’ identities and habits via small tracking […]

QR Code HOTEL! and More!

QR code hotel You did read it correctly, right now a hotel is being built, in an homage to the QR code. In Dubai, project code is currently underway, which will see an entire hotel built into a QR code. The impressive picture below shows what this will look like when it’s finished. Unfortunately it’s […]

How to Track QR Code Results

QR codes continue to gain attention as shown by Google Trends. Roughly one out five Fortune 50 companies use QR Codes although this usage is mainly to extend information distributed in advertising based on Burson Marsteller’s research. While QR code usage may be limited to large and/or geeky-oriented companies at this point, shouldn’t you at […]

INFOGRAPHIC: What Makes the Modern Media Agency

The Modern Media Agency Series is supported by IDG. With the explosion of mobile devices, advertising dollars will begin to shift to mobile for tech marketers this year. IDG Global Solutions President Matt Yorke explains why these trends should not be ignored. See full article here: What Makes the Modern Media Agency [INFOGRAPHIC]. Related articles Infographic […]

Ad Industry's New Ethics Code Takes on Brand Integration, Social-Media Disclosure

The advertising industry has a new ethics code, as the Institute for Advertising Ethics today released a set of eight principles on issues ranging from the blurry line between advertising, editorial and entertainment content to behavioral targeting and disclosure of compensation for social-media endorsements. The institute, an independent body administered by the American Advertising Federation […]

Phantasm CS Designer | Studio | Publisher V2 released

For immediate release Issued 17 March 2011 Phantasm CS Designer | Studio | Publisher version 2 released New 7 day trial version allows Adobe Illustrator™ users to fully sample new color and pre-press tools Astute Graphics (www.astutegraphics.com) is pleased to announce the immediate availability of version 2 for each Phantasm CS level; Designer, Studio and […]

Now on PMC: Events, White Papers & Jobs

PrintMediaCentr is a Global communications platform providing resources and information to the Print and Integrated Marketing Service industry. Today, we are proud to announce three new site features to further enhance the sites capabilities, and the user experience. Global Events:  A comprehensive list of Industry Gatherings! Find Print and Integrated Marketing events, conferences, webinars, and […]

Get Your Transaction Color Printing on Track at Xplor11!

Xplor 2011 DELIVER Track Spotlight! The Jump to Transaction Color Printing “This track provides the knowledge and foundation for the future of the printed document.  How it is created, distributed and delivered is critical to any company and vital to the document industry!”  says Track Chair Rob Williams. The Jump to Transaction Color is presented […]

QR Code Fuel Economy Window Stickers

QR Code fuel economy window stickers for used cars are now available from the website of the official US government source for fuel economy information. The stickers include city, highway and combined mpg ratings, engine size, transmission and recommended fuel grade as well as a photo. Stickers can be generated for all vehicles sold in […]

Microsoft Adds Do-Not-Track Tool to Browser

By NICK WINGFIELD And JULIA ANGWIN A new version of Microsoft Corp.’s Internet Explorer to be released Tuesday (today) will be the first major Web browser to include a do-not-track tool that helps people keep their online habits from being monitored. Microsoft’s decision to include the tool in Internet Explorer 9 means Google Inc. and […]

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