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In This Issue: April 2011

April 2011
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Features

  • The Variables of VDP

    According to Bob Hall, the question about VDP is, if it is so cool, has better response rates, and offers the opportunity for higher profits, why isn’t it more prevalent in our industry...

    Article • September 16th, 2011

  • Economists assure us that the recession ended in late 2009. And there are signs that in 2010 a slow recovery cycle began. The first step in the recovery was to stop the worst of the bleeding. That may not necessarily look like recovery—unless you’re the one doing the bleeding. Indeed, many printers still feel as if they are waiting for a transfusion. So we turn to the microcosm of the franchise segment to get a better idea of what actually took place in 2010.
    2011 Annual Franchise Review: The Dawn of Recovery

    Economists assure us that the recession ended in late 2009. And there are signs that in 2010 a slow recovery cycle began. The first step in the recovery was to stop the worst of the bleeding. That may...

    Article • March 15th, 2011

Columns

  • Sales Clinic: Be Good To Your Tomorrow Man (or Woman!)

    Dave Fellman’s column “Be Good to Your Tomorrow Man (or Woman)” may sound a little esoteric at first, but it offers good, solid advice. What we do today, he says, directly affects who we will be...

    Article • September 2nd, 2011

  • Inspired by the Crazy Ones

    Bob Hall found a bit of self-motivation in a YouTube clip of a memorable old TV commercial by Apple Computers. But then, no one should be surprised to learn that he is inspired by "The Crazy Ones."

    Article • March 15th, 2011

  • Yes, You Can Make Money in Prepress!

    There are a number of new products and services available for printing companies today, but sadly, the learning curve is steep and printers need to make money today. In order to make money, printers...

    Article • March 7th, 2011

  • Win the Marketing Mind Games

    Mitch Evans takes on the subject of differentiation strategies. What truly sets your business apart from your competitors? Mitch will help you uncover your company’s strongest capabilities - and...

    Article • March 7th, 2011

  • In the early stages of analyzing the data submitted for the 2011-2012 Quick Printing Industry Study, John Stewart shares some preliminary results with QP's readers. He tells us,
    Quick Consultant: Pricing & Productivity Ratios Show Positive Signs

    In the early stages of analyzing the data submitted for the 2011-2012 Quick Printing Industry Study, John Stewart shares some preliminary results with QP's readers. He tells us, "If you want to...

    Article • March 4th, 2011

  • USPS Delays IMb and Increases Postage

    Nancy DeDiemar brings us up to date on the latest developments by the USPS. Due to negative feedback and the need to make adjustments, the deadline for implementation of IMb has been pushed back...

    Article • March 4th, 2011

  • Case of Price, Part 4

    How do we price something that we’ve never done before? Tom Crouser says, you can't. Or at least, you cant price it accurately. Printers need to master new skills in order to effectively price them...

    Article • March 3rd, 2011

Departments

  • Competing for Print’s Thriving Future Product Image
    Competing for Print’s Thriving Future

        Printing Industries of America’s newest publication, Competing for Print’s Thriving Future: Understanding and Taking Advantage of Emerging Economic and Industry Forces, by Dr...

    Product • March 9th, 2011

  • Cathy Cullinane
    PIM Awards Customer Service Representative of the Year

    Cathy Cullinane of Wright Printing Company/Folder Express was awarded “Customer Service Representative of the Year” by the trade association Printing Industries of the Midlands (PIM)

    Press Release • March 7th, 2011

  • iFlyMobi Product Image
    iFlyMobi

    interlinkONE , a provider of web-based marketing software solutions, today announced the general availability of iFlyMobi , a solution that enables businesses to easily generate mobile-optimized...

    Product • March 7th, 2011

  • Quite Imposing Plus 3 Product Image
    Quite Imposing Plus 3

    Quite Software, developers of Innovative PDF Solutions worldwide announced today the release of QUITE IMPOSING PLUS 3.   Quite Software has worked directly with their Customers to focus on...

    Product • March 1st, 2011

  • Deb Buck
    Deb Buck Joins The Flesh Company

    Buck will serve The Flesh Company as vice president of its Digital and Label Divisions

    Press Release • February 22nd, 2011

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