Our “green” content drive for Earth Day week starts here!
In the print industry specifically, sustainability has stepped up to the mic like the front man in your favorite band. The amount of marketing and messaging and promotion around sustainability has for sure seen an uptick in the United States, but even in other regions where eco-responsibility had already made significant gains.A new smart factory in Isahaya may be the answer
Kyocera Corporation recently announced that it has acquired about 37 acres of land for a new smart factory at the Minami Isahaya Industrial Park in Isahaya City, Japan. We discuss here the implications this construction will have on the semiconductor market as well as for Kyocera.Looking at realignment in the print industry over the past decade
We have all grown used to consolidation in the print industry. We all expect it to continue. Having options is always a good thing, but how many options do there really need to be?Credit card loyalty programs and mobile apps attract younger consumers
Even before the recent economic challenges and notable bank failures, consumers of all ages have been attracted to large national banks for their credit card loyalty programs and mobile capabilities.Is this just a bit of snake oil or is there something more to it?
For any business attempting to stand out amongst the marketing clutter, the “magalogue” is a marketing tool designed to do just that. We discuss here the features of magalogues as well as the effect they can have on the market.Print buyers recognize the benefits and consumers do, too!
In the never-ending battle for consumer attention, marketing managers have a variety of communication options—digital and physical—for reaching their customers.Spring has sprung, new beginnings abound
This blog explores the top news stories posted by our News service for the month of March.No, really…what is it?
Sustainability is a big watchword right now, and one of the most significant pushes comes from the packaging sector. We discuss here some of the key sustainable practices in packaging, as well as how it affects the market.Modularity covers all the angles
Today, Canon announced the next edition of its UVGel line, the Colorado M-Series. Earlier this month, I had an opportunity to take an up-close, in-person look at the M-Series and found it to be impressive for many reasons—which is not surprising as Canon is offering the new line with modular options that “cover all the angles.”Big time consolidation in the print MIS world
Earlier this week, eProductivity Software (ePS) announced that it had acquired UK-based Tharstern Group Ltd. This is monumental news in the segment because both companies are giants in the print management information system (MIS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) spaces.
