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Cross-media needs print as its first point of contact
Despite the burgeoning panoply of fancy-pants ways to woo consumers that online and mobile provide, firms often find that good old print offers a cost-effective and reliable way of breaking the ice
Open your mind to a show that will cross boundaries
Cross-media offerings may not help every printing business increase workloads, but no stone should be left unturned in the hunt for opportunities. Cross Media 2012 might have just what you're looking...
Océ unveils CS9300 series of eco-solvent printers
Océ has expanded its range of wide-format, eco-solvent printers for outdoor poster, display and signage applications, with the launch of the CS9300 series.
Government urged to find new way of financing SMEs
Fewer than one in 10 firms who have applied for credit over the past year secured amount the requested amount, according to research by Bibby Financial Services.
Johnston Press sees mobile visitors double as newspaper sales fall
Johnston Press saw the number of monthly visits to its mobile platforms increase by 100% in the six months to 30 June, although it posted declines in group turnover and operating and pre-tax profits.
Keene leads new board at revamped Tapestry
Tapestry, the Soho-based media production agency, has undergone a quiet revolution over the past six months led by former Keenes managing director Jeff Keene.
Print Me It in row with print broker over non-payment
Durham-based Print Me It has accused Gloucestershire-based print reseller 2 Print 4 U of failing to repay outstanding debts despite winning a County Court Judgement (CCJ) against the firm.
Ricoh invests in web-to-print software firm PTI
Ricoh has made a significant investment in San Diego-based PTI Marketing Technologies, a leading provider of web-to-print and marketing personalisation software.
Durst appoints Bray to head up UK & Ireland sales
Durst has appointed former Fujifilm and Screen man Peter Bray as the sales manager for the UK and Ireland.
Killer App: Smith & Watts go for gold in Olympic stamps collectors' edition
The family-owned printer has produced a limited edition collectors' card for Royal Mail's Gold Medal Stamps, whicih depicts Team GB's victories at the London 2012 Games.