What cloud computing really means

Cloud computing is all the rage. “It’s become the phrase du jour,” says Gartner senior analyst Ben Pring, echoing many of his peers. The problem is that (as with Web 2.0) everyone seems to have a different definition. As a metaphor for the Internet, “the cloud” is a familiar cliché, but when combined with “computing,” […]

10 Do's and Don'ts for Facebook Pages

Facebook may have 500 million users, but having an outpost on the social-media site won’t necessarily increase sales or referrals to your website. But the right tools, used strategically, can help make Facebook an important part of your marketing, lead acquisition and customer-service strategies. Here are some do’s and don’ts for your company’s Facebook page. […]

Top 12 Technologies Most Critical to Printers Survival

CHICAGO—Oct. 2, 2010—What technologies are the best bets for printers wanting to succeed in these challenging times? What innovations should printers implement to ensure long-term survival? These are some of the most pressing questions on the minds of graphic communications professionals who will attend GRAPH EXPO 2010, the year’s largest graphic communications exhibition and conference […]

Educational zones add creative zest at SGIA 2010

SGIA organisers are laying on ‘sales-free’ expert advice zones to help visitors learn more about the latest speciality imaging trends and technologies. The Las Vegas show is being held between October 13-15. Managers of the event say the zones will provide its diverse community of imagers with a hands-on educational experience unlike any other. “The Expert Advice […]

Xplor® Document University at Graph Expo

Xplor® Document University October 5-6, 2010 McCormick Place North, Rooms N426a, N426b, N426c A two day program featuring eighteen educational sessions that allows attendees ample opportunity to attend the Xplor sessions as well as walk the show floor. Conference content includes multiple sessions on: Document design for multi-channel delivery Listen to industry experts talk about elements of design […]

Brand Managers to Discuss Print's Role at 5th Annual Print & Media Conference

If you think print marketing is dead, then you haven’t dined at Legal Sea Foods lately. Or made a purchase from the online retailer, Zappos.com. These powerhouse brands are reinventing print as a force in their multi-channel marketing mixes with record-setting results. Discover the secrets of their success at the 5th Annual Print & Media […]

150 ‘Must Read’ QR Code Stories of 2010

If you are researching two dimensional (2D) scan codes such as Quick Response codes, EZcodes, Microsoft Tag codes, FOX Codes – to help your company leverage smartphones and integrate the codes into your product packaging, promotion, publicity, social media and advertising – here are the Top 150 “Must Read” Quick Response (QR) code* stories of […]

Facebook Success Summit 2010 – 50% off Registration!

16 sessions, 22 experts, 1 month. Facebook strategies from the best. Marketers from Intel, Cisco, Microsoft Xbox, SAP, Washington Redskins, & Frye Boot Company share successful Facebook strategies to win business and gain loyal customers. Access these practitioners & more during the fully online FBSS 2010. 50% off won’t last — register now! Related articles by Zemanta 7 […]

eMarketing Association's Annual Conference: The Power of eMarketing Oct 20-21st, Baltimore

The eMarketing Association today announced that Steve Patrizi VP of Marketing Solutions for Linkedin and Bob Gilbreath, Chief Marketing Strategist, Bridge Worldwide will keynote The Power of eMarketing Conference and Expo, to be held October 20th and 21st, 2010 at the Lord Baltimore Hotel, in Baltimore Maryland. Over 35 leaders in the eMarketing Arena will […]

XML 2010 Multi-channel Publishing Conference Keynotes to Focus on the Future

IDEAlliance today announces the Keynote Presentations for its annual XML Conference to be held October 13-15 in Philadelphia at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This year’s conference, themed “eMedia Revolution,” focuses on eMedia Publishing and XML Foundations, Applications and Interoperability. Keynoting this year’s conference are Joshua Quittner former editor of Time Inc.’s Business 2.0 and current […]

Are you blind on the Web? 50+ Analytics Tools for Businesses

Web analytics is perhaps the most important discipline for businesses online. In case you don’t know who and why visits you, buys your products and talks about you, you are blind on the Web. Web analytics goes beyond simple SEO metrics. It’s about – usability – conversions – branding – among others. Additionally, with the huge influence of social media, it’s […]

A Collection of Cross-Media and Converge Conference Information

Printing Industries of America is pleased to announce the launch of the Converge Conference companion site–an online storehouse of information, conference details, and the importance of cross-media integration–located at www.printing.org/converge. Stemming from the 2010 Converge Conference, the newest addition to printing.org offers a wealth of content and insight to aid printers as they bridge the […]