Print buying

Free Value Added Printing workshop scheduled for September

A new event focused on the business benefits of Value Added Printing (VAP) comes to London next month.

Disney plans massive outdoor and press campaign for XD launch

Disney is planning a massive advertising campaign to launch its XD kids television channel at the end of August.

Unilever turns to Denny Bros for 4m Fix-a-Form leaflets on Sure products

Unilever tasked printer Denny Bros with providing 4m on-product leaflets for an Ashes promotion on its Sure for Men range.

Inserts get boost from DMA research

Traditional printed advertising inserts not only complement online marketing but stimulate it, according to research recently published by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) Insert Council.

Read set to leave Bauer as Ryan assumes top UK production role

Bauer Media Group, comprising H Bauer Publishing and Bauer Media, has consolidated its top two UK production positions, resulting in the departure of current Bauer Media group production director...

Harley-Davidson takes brochure work to UK

Harley-Davidson has brought its brochure work into the UK, with Forum Print Management organising the printing of its 2010 brochure.

Buyers welcome Wyndeham's Southernprint deal, but voice concerns over consolidation

Magazine print buyers have largely welcomed the acquisition of Southernprint by Wyndeham Press Group owner Walstead Investments, although some have voiced concern over the impact of too much...

Royal Mail to reduce post costs for DM

Royal Mail has said it is to reduce its postal tariffs for its MailSort 3 service, used for posting direct mail campaigns, including its sustainability discounts, by 3% from 26 October.

Webmart mulls takeover bid for Communisis

PrintWeek understands that Webmart is seeking partners to launch a potential takeover bid for print management rival Communisis.

Etrinsic wins 250,000 a year Midland Heart contract

Etrinsic has secured a 250,000 a year contract to supply print management services to housing association Midland Heart in its third new business win in the last two months.