The Print Services Provider to Marketing Services Provider Controversy
From the Xerox Blog by Howie Fenton Hi, my name is Howie Fenton and I am a guest blogger for Xerox. As you may know, I am not “on staff” at Xerox. I am a consultant with NAPL specializing in workflow and digital printing. For me, blogging is more of a hobby than a job […]
2 Great Print Events coming up in FL!
PrintMediaCentr is proud to be a media sponsor for: FESPA AMERICAS – Orlando, FL February 24-26th! Registration is FREE! 1/1: Interview with Marcus Timson, Sales and Marketing Director, FESPA and Xplor International Conference & Vendor Forum – April 5-7th in Tampa, FL Use code XPLOPMC for $200 off registration and chance to win FULL REFUND […]
The Annual PODi AppForum Invades Las Vegas
Data, QR Codes, Social Media and Differentiation: Pat McGrew reports exclusively for PMC from the PODi AppFourum For the ninth year the team at Caslon has invited us all to Las Vegas for the PODi AppForum. It’s an event that draws printers of all varieties and the vendors who support them, especially those who have […]
The Next Generation of Print in 2011
In today’s economy the number one priority for every business is revenue growth. Leading print and marketing service providers have learned that working more closely with their customers is critical for success. They are focused on offering services that bring the most valuable to their customers. All of the industry studies support the fact that […]
1/1: Interview with Dave Erlandson, General Manager of Caslon & PODi
With Digital Printing still proving to be a growth area for the Print Industry and the PODi AppForum approaching (PMC is a proud supporter and Media Sponsor), I recently caught up with Dave Erlandson to ask him a few questions regarding both subjects… DC: Who is Dave Erlandson and what does he do? DE: As General […]
Sequins, Fur and Bar Codes: NY Fashion Week Embraces QR
The hottest accessory at New York fashion week this year may be a bar code. As they move to Lincoln Center, the runway shows, which will take place from Sept. 9 to Sept. 16, are turning the invitation and check-in process over to a computer system. Instead of creating lavishly designed paper invitations, many fashion […]
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 […]
Mobile QR-Code Reader: Search & Download
If you are looking to download a QR-Code reader (software) so that you can scan and read mobile barcodes (QR-Codes), Mobile-Barcodes.com has compiled a list of the best QR-Code reading software available to download on the internet. Find a QR-Code reader that is supported on your mobile phone with easy search. Get list here: QR-Code […]
Fox Uses QR Codes in Print Advertising To Pitch Shows
New scanning technology will be attached to specific Fox advertising materials for consumers to use to access more content of Fox shows. Known as Fox Codes, the effort comes from a technology called “quick response codes” — more of an update on barcodes, a square-ish looking computer graphic. Using a camera-enabled smartphone — from a […]
QR Codes Put To Use For Gulf Relief, Helps Petition Gain 117,000 Signatures To Date
QR codes are slowly making themselves known in mainstream applications, with a prime example being its use in a massive campaign centered around Gulf relief. Activist group Women of the Storm is rallying public support around Gulf restoration through its celebrity-backed Be the One campaign to get signatures for their petition, which states: “I demand […]
Kodak: Color Fusion is the new TransPromo
Maybe you’ve already heard about color fusion applications? These are applications that combine the power of color offset printing with the versatility of color digital printing, usually inline on an offset press. It’s fascinating technology because it gives owners of offset technology that is still performing well a chance to add some digital technology to […]
Hold Your Nose! Howcast Partners With NYC on QR Code Promotion
If you are a regular reader of CN, you know I love the concept of QR codes. I think they have huge potential for print marketing and the ability to tie off-line and on-line promotions together like never before. If you are new to the idea of QR codes, check out our QR codes coverage […]