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Have the Olympics actually reduced marketing spend?

Welcome to unofficial Olympic issue of PrintWeek.

Olympic windfall leaves a bitter legacy for Games losers

The Games generated a lot of business for UK print, but those that won work can't talk about it and many of those that didn't feel badly let down

Olympic organisers failed to win SMEs' hearts and minds

I was in a black cab on my way to a lunch meeting with the Department of Business Innovation and Skills and got what is now the usual rant from the driver: "Olympic organisers don't give a damn about...

Game, set & match to Cousin

The International Tennis Federation launched the 140-page Aspire Inspire book during the Wimbledon fortnight to celebrate tennis at the London 2012 Olympics.

DMGT posts 509m revenue as Mail Online records profit

The Daily Mail & General Trust reported a 3% revenue increase in its third quarter interim results to 1 July.

Me & my: HP Scitex LX850

While some print firms have not received work from the Olympic Games, Press On Digital had to invest in new kit to meet the event's demand

Rupert Murdoch quits as News International director

News Corporation has announced that Murdoch stepped down from a number of its UK and US boards on Saturday 21 July.

Communisis hails international sales growth in interims

Communisis has highlighted its growing international sales in its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2012.

Print Farm opts for Komori LSX-529

The purchase follows more than a decade of double-digit annual growth for the Doral, FL print company.

How London 2012 is carrying the torch for the print sector: Olympics collateral

While the printers may not be allowed to talk about Olympics work, the sponsors certainly can. Here's what they have been printing for the big event