WhatTheyThink.com News
New Report Reveals Key Strategies for Selling Wide Format
January 21st, 2009 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of a report entitled Selling Wide Format. This report provides vital information for anyone selling wide format printing. We interviewed a geographically dispersed group of wide format printing organizations to find out what methods of expanding their sales have been the most successful for them. The answer, in a word, is resourcefulness
New Edition of Printing Estimating Available from WhatTheyThink
January 14th, 2009 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of the 5th edition of Printing Estimating: Costing and Pricing Print and Digital Media a complete, up-to-date, how-to guide for estimating, costing and pricing print and digital media.
Digital Printing Training & Marketing Tools Gets Major Update
January 13th, 2009 – Lexington, KY – WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced Digital Printing: Transforming Business and Marketing Models,” the flagship training and marketing tool in Heidi Tolliver-Nigro's Marketer's Primer Series, has undergone a major update. The January 2009 report includes nearly 20% more material and many updates to data and discussions to reflect the latest trends in the marketplace
WhatTheyThink Special Report Provides An Overview Of The Current Crop Of Wide-Format Printing Equipment
December 11, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink, the leading news and information site for the graphic communications industry, announces the immediate availability of Wide-Format Printing: The Competitive Landscape—A WhatTheyThink Printer Purchasing Guide. This 52-page report provides a rundown of the latest wide-format printing models (24 inches wide or greater) currently on the market.
WhatTheyThink Webinar, sponsored by Compass Capital, delves into protecting your company's worth in troubled times
December 10, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today reported that nearly 250 industry professionals registered to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. Building Value: Protecting Your Company's Worth in Troubled Times. The event was moderated by WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne and sponsored by Compass Capital Partners. During the program, Sherburne was joined by Peter Schaefer of Compass Capital Partners, one of the leading merger & acquisition firms serving the printing industry.
The Ultimate Guide to Web-to-Print Solutions Released at WhatTheyThink
December 4, 2008 - WhatTheyThink today announced the availability of “The Ultimate Guide to Web-to-Print Solutions.” This 90 page report, authored by Infotrends, includes profiles of 14 leading Web-to-print solutions, offering print service providers a road map for choosing the right solution. The price for the report is $399.00 and is available for immediate purchase
Financial and Business Advice on How to Protect your Company’s Worth the Topic of Upcoming WhatTheyThink Webinar
Compass Capital’s Peter Schaefer will share his expertise
November 19, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. Building Value: Protecting Your Company’s Worth in Troubled Times, which will be moderated by WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by Compass Capital Partners, the event will be held Wednesday, December 3rd, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST (-5 GMT).
WhatTheyThink Announces Availability of Madison Advisors Study Providing Industry Benchmark Pricing for Key Service Areas
November 18th, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of a new Madison Advisors study, Service Provider Market Pricing Study; Second Edition. This Study provides industry benchmark pricing for key service areas.
Benefits of Extreme Automation Clearly Outlined in WhatTheyThink Webinar Sponsored by CREO Color Servers
November 17th, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA --
WhatTheyThink.com held an important free printing industry educational webinar recently. Extreme Automation: Making
Digital Technology More Profitable, which
was led by WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary
Sherburne, was sponsored by CREO Color Servers.
WhatTheyThink’s Print And Creative Forecast 2009 Anticipates What The Next Year Has In Store For The Printing And Creative Markets
November 11, 2008 -WhatTheyThink, the leading news and information portal for the graphic communications industry, today released its special report, Print and Creative Forecast 2009: A WhatTheyThink Perspective on the Challenges and Opportunities for Graphic Communications Companies in the Next 12 Months and Beyond, WhatTheyThink’s look at the year ahead for printers, creative firms, and publishers.
September 2008 U.S. Commercial Printing Shipments Down Nearly 4%; Media Shifts in 2008 Holiday Retailing Underway
November 4, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most current report titled “Monthly U.S. Printing Shipments, Issue #36.”
Benefits of Extreme Automation to Be Explored in WhatTheyThink Webinar Sponsored by CREO Color Servers
November 4th, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. Extreme Automation: Making Digital Technology More Profitable, which will be led by WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by CREO Color Servers, the event will be held Wednesday, November 12th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST (-5 GMT).
Manroland Sponsors WhatTheyThink Graph Expo Event with Dr. Joe Webb
October 30th, 2008 -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced that more than 500 industry professionals registered to attend a free Graph Expo event featuring Dr. Joe Webb, Director of WhatTheyThink’s Economics & Research Center, and sponsored by manroland Inc. During the session, Dr. Webb provided deep insight into macroeconomic conditions and the current and future state of the printing industry, and offered sage advice to print service providers for navigating the rough economic waters of these challenging times.
Lean Manufacturing for the Printing Industry Discussed in WhatTheyThink Webinar Sponsored by HP
October 23rd, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com reported that more than 300 industry professionals registered to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. Lean Manufacturing: A Key to Profitability. The session was led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Group Director of Production Services for research firm InfoTrends and sponsored by the HP Capture Business Success Program.
Nearly 300 Industry Professionals Registered for The State of the Printing Industry: The Real Story
October 21st, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced that nearly 300 Printing Executives have registered to attend "The State of the Printing Industry: The Real Story." This event features Dr. Joe Webb and sponsored by manroland Inc., will be held Tuesday, October 28th from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. in Room S105B, McCormick Place in Chicago in conjunction with Graph Expo.
WhatTheyThink Announces Availability of Madison Advisors' Document Composition Market Study; Third Edition
October 16th, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of a new Madison Advisors study, Document Composition Market Study; Third Edition. This Study enables organizations to identify the right document composition solutions for their unique needs.
WhatTheyThink Offers Advice on Making Money in Tough Times during Free Web Session, Sponsored by Press-sense
October 15, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com recently conducted a free printing industry educational webinar. Managing an Efficient Digital Workflow: Making Money in Tough Times. The session, which is part of WhatTheyThink’s ongoing webinar series, was led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Group Director of Production Services for research firm InfoTrends and sponsored by Press-sense.
Special Report “How to Get Your Environmental Certifications,” Now Available from WhatTheyThink
October 8, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink, the leading news and information site for the graphic communications industry, announces the immediate availability of “How to Get Your Environmental Certifications.” This 9-page report provides a review of the process for getting the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Chain of Custody certification.
Lean Manufacturing for the Printing Industry to Be Discussed in WhatTheyThink Webinar Sponsored by HP
October 7, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. Lean Manufacturing: A Key to Profitability, which will be led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Group Director of Production Services for research firm InfoTrends. Sponsored by the HP Capture Business Success Program, the event will be held Wednesday, October 22nd, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT (-4 GMT).
August 2008 U.S. Commercial Printing Shipments Down Sharply; Proactive Printers Can Buck the Trend
October 3, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most current report titled “Monthly U.S. Printing Shipments, Issue #35.”
WhatTheyThink Offers Advice on Making Money in Tough Times during Free Web Session, Sponsored by Press-sense
October 2nd, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. Managing an Efficient Digital Workflow: Making Money in Tough Times, will be led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Group Director of Production Services for research firm InfoTrends and sponsored by Press-sense. The program will be held Wednesday, October 15th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT (-4 GMT).
WhatTheyThink Report Provides An Overview Of Inkjet Printing Technologies And Trends In The U.S. Commercial Printing Industry by Richard Romano
October 1st, 2008 – Lexington, KY –WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, announces the immediate availability of Inkjet Printing Primer: An Overview of Inkjet Printing in the Commercial Printing Industry. This 56-page report provides an easy-to-read rundown of current state of inkjet printing systems for wide-format graphics, digital commercial printing, and proofing in the U.S. commercial printing industry.
Dr. Joe Webb Shares First Look at 2009 Economic Conditions, Analyzes Current Conditions
September 30, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today reported that nearly 300 industry professionals registered to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. The event was sponsored by MindFireInc.
WhatTheyThink Report Provides a Foundation for Using Digital Printing as a Marketing Tool
September 23rd, 2008 – Lexington, KY – WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of “Digital Printing: Transforming Business and Marketing Model" in the WhatTheyThink.com online store.
HP and WhatTheyThink Free Webinar Shares Advice and Guidance for Staffing in a Digital Age
September 12, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today reported that more than 200 industry professionals registered for a free printing industry educational webinar. Re-Engineering Your Workforce: Tooling Up for Digital Print Success, led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Group Director of Production Services for research firm InfoTrends and sponsored by the HP Capture Business Success Program.
Dr. Joe Webb to Share First Look at 2009 Economic Conditions, Sponsored by MindFireInc
September 11, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. The event will be held Wednesday, September 24th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT (-4 GMT).
Second Quarter 2008 U.S. Commercial Printing Profits Slide; Pressures to Consolidate Grow
September 10, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most current report titled “U.S. Commercial Printing Profits, 1995 to Q2-2008.”
WhatTheyThink Announces Availability of PRIMIR Study Benchmarking Printers and Consumables
September 9th, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of a new Print Industries Market Information and Research Organization (PRIMIR) study, Benchmarking 2006 North American Printers & Consumables. This new study provides volumes of statistics about all size printers in a variety of markets and geographic regions.
July 2008 U.S. Commercial Printing Shipments Down; No Bounce from Elections or Olympic Promotions
September 4, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most current report titled “Monthly U.S. Printing Shipments, Issue #34.”
WhatTheyThink Announces Availability of PRIMIR Study Analyzing Sheetfeds Future
September 2nd, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of a new Print Industries Market Information and Research Organization (PRIMIR) study, Trends in Sheetfed Lithography: 2006-2011.
HP and WhatTheyThink Continue Free Webinar Series with Digital Staffing Advice
August 26, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. Re-Engineering Your Workforce: Tooling Up for Digital Print Success, which will be led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Group Director of Production Services for research firm InfoTrends.
WhatTheyThink Announces Availability of PRIMIR Study Benchmarking Non-Print Revenue
August 25th, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of a new Print Industries Market Information and Research Organization (PRIMIR) study, Benchmarking Non-Print Revenues of Printing Companies provides an overview of the non-print ancillary services that printers currently offer, their implementation successes and failures as well as the growth opportunities.
PrintPlanet Launches Lean Manufacturing Forum
August 11, 2008 -- Lexington, KY -- WhatTheyThink,
the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing
industry, today announced the launch of the Lean Manufacturing discussion forum
at PrintPlanet, the world’s largest e-community for print.
June 2008 U.S. Commercial Printing Shipments Decrease; Dr. Joe Webb Revises 2008-2013 Forecasts
August 5, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading
online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today
announced the availability of their most current report titled “Monthly U.S.
Printing Shipments, Issue #33.” Authored by Dr. Joe Webb, director of
WhatTheyThink's Economics and Research Center.
New WhatTheyThink Report Provides a Foundation for Understanding and Marketing 1:1 Personalized Printing
August 5th, 2008 – Lexington, KY – WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of “1:1 (Personalized) Printing”: New Training Tool for Marketers & Creatives in the WhatTheyThink.com online store.
The State of the Printing Industry: The Real Story
August 4th, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free event with Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by manroland Inc., it will be held Tuesday, October 28th from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. in Room S105B, McCormick Place in Chicago in conjunction with Graph Expo.
HP and WhatTheyThink Share Strategies for Promoting your Business in Upcoming Free Webinar
July 30, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. Creating a Buzz: Promoting Your Business, which will be led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Group Director of Production Services for research firm InfoTrends. Sponsored by the HP Capture Business Success Program, the event will be held Wednesday, August 6th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT (-4 GMT).
WhatTheyThink Three Part Report Provides Outlook For The Global Printing Industry
July 28, 2008 -- Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of the recently published series from PRIMIR/NPES entitled “The World-Wide Market for Print 2006-2011.” The research was conducted by UK’s Pira International.
HP and WhatTheyThink Shared Strategies for Success with Inkjet
Following the “inkjet drupa,” opportunities abound
July 10, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA --
WhatTheyThink.com conducted a free educational web session for industry
professionals on July 9th. The Next
Killer App: Are You Getting the Most Out of Inkjet? was led by industry expert Barbara A.
Pellow, Group Director of Production Services for research firm InfoTrends and sponsored by the HP
Capture Business Success Program.
May 2008 U.S. Commercial Printing Shipments Take a Tumble
July 3rd, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading
online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today
announced the availability of their most current report titled “Monthly U.S.
Printing Shipments, Issue #32.”
HP and WhatTheyThink Share Strategies for Success with Inkjet in Upcoming Free Webinar
July 2nd, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA --
WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to
attend a free printing industry educational webinar. The Next Killer App: Are You Getting the Most Out of Inkjet?, which will be led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Group Director
of Production Services for research firm InfoTrends. Sponsored by the
HP Capture Business Success Program, the event will be held Wednesday, July
9th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT
Kodak and WhatTheyThink Conduct Informative Web Session: Sustainability is the New Green
June 30, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.conducted a free printing industry educational webinar, Sustainability
is the New Green, featuring Rick Mazur, Commercial
Segment Market Leader for Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, who has been
deeply involved in Kodak’s internal and customer sustainability initiatives. The event was sponsored by Kodak and attended by nearly 300
printing and publishing professionals from around the globe.
WhatTheyThink Report Provides U.S. Commercial Printing Profits from 1995 to Q1-2008
June 23, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading
online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today
announced the availability of their most current report titled “U.S. Commercial
Printing Profits, 1995 to Q1-2008.” Authored by Dr. Joe Webb, director of
WhatTheyThink's Economics and Research Center
New WhatTheyThink Report Provides a Foundation for Understanding and Marketing the Applications Produced by Web-to-Print
June 19th, 2008 – Lexington, KY – WhatTheyThink,
the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing
industry, today announced the availability of Web-to-Print: Transforming Document Management and Marketing in the WhatTheyThink.com online store.
Dr. Joe Webb Provides Insight on Navigating Today’s Rocky Economic Waters, Sponsored by MindFireInc
June 18th, 2008 --
Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com conducted a free printing industry
economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb on June 18th for an audience of nearly 300 graphic arts executives. During this one-hour event, Dr. Webb provided graphic arts,
printing and publishing executives with an analysis of the current economic
climate and a discussion of what these turbulent times mean for individual
printers and the printing industry as a whole.
Kodak and WhatTheyThink Explain Why Sustainability is the New Green
Understanding the Bigger
Sustainability Picture
June 17, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA --
WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to
attend a free printing industry educational webinar. Sustainability is the New Green, featuring Rick Mazur, Commercial Segment Market Leader for Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, who
has been deeply involved in Kodak’s internal and customer sustainability
initiatives.
Dr. Joe Webb to Provide Insight on Navigating Today’s Rocky Economic Waters, Sponsored by MindFireInc
June 10th, 2008 --
Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity
for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar
with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. The event will be held Wednesday,
June 18th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
April U.S. Commercial Printing Shipments Rise Slightly
June 4, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading
online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today
announced the availability of their most current report titled “Monthly U.S.
Printing Shipments, Issue #31.”
New WTT Report Demystifies Costing and Pricing
June 3rd, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA — WhatTheyThink,
the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing
industry, today announced the availability of Build Better BHR’s: Get Better Cost Information –
Make Better Pricing Decisions in the WhatTheyThink.com online store.
New Educational Blog Offers Expert Insight into Transpromo, Short-Run Book Publishing, Inkjet and other Industry Issues
Print industry will benefit from easy access to
ideas, opinions and experience
May 27th, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA —WhatTheyThink.com — the printing industry’s
leading source for daily news and intelligence — today announced a new educational website and industry blog:
TheDigitalNirvana.com. The blog will be presented to the market in cooperation
with Océ, an international leader in digital document management and delivery.
HP and WhatTheyThink Present “Variable Data Printing: It’s All About the Data” to Large Audience
More than 500 registered to learn more about how to effectively use data to develop effective campaigns
May 22, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com
today reported that more than 500 industry professionals registered for a free
printing industry educational webinar. Variable
Data Printing: It’s All About the Data, which was led by industry
expert Barbara A. Pellow, Group Director of Production Services for research
firm InfoTrends and sponsored
by the HP Capture Business Success Program, was held Wednesday, May 21st.
WhatTheyThink Economics & Research Center Releases New Analysis of Historical U.S. Commercial Printing Shipments
The WhatTheyThink Economics and Research Center has updated its historical analysis of U.S. Commercial Printing shipments and is making it available to executives, researchers, analysts, and others, in a package that includes audio commentary by the Center's director, Dr. Joe Webb.
May 15, 2008 -- Lexington, KY -- WhatTheyThink is making an extensive and updated data series of U.S. Commercial printing shipments, ranging from 1993 to 2007, available in a Microsoft Excel workbook supplemented with audio commentary.
Working the Document LifeCycle – When to Move a Job From Offset to Digital
Panel Analyzes the “Inflection
Point” from Three Perspectives: Price, Schedule, and Cost
May 15, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA – More than
400 industry professionals registered to participate in the WhatTheyThink.com free educational webinar: Working the Document LifeCycle – When to Move a Job From Offset to Digital. The event, broadcast
on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, was sponsored by Océ North America. Gail
Nickel-Kailing, managing editor of WhatTheyThink’s new Going Green website and blog and managing
director of Business Strategies Etc., moderated the panel.
WhatTheyThink Special Report Looks At The Current State Of “Green Printing” In The U.S. Commercial Printing Industry
May 13, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink, the
leading news and information site for the graphic communications industry,
announces the immediate availability of “Printing Goes Green: A WhatTheyThink
Primer on Environmental Sustainability in the Commercial Printing Industry.” This 48-page report provides an overview of the state of so-called “green
printing” initiatives in the U.S. commercial printing industry.
HP and WhatTheyThink Present “Variable Data Printing: It’s All About the Data”
Sound Advice for Better Data Management Practices
May 12th, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. Variable Data Printing: It’s All About the Data, which will be led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Group Director of Production Services for research firm InfoTrends. Sponsored by the HP Capture Business Success Program, the event will be held Wednesday, May 21st, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT (-4 GMT).
Compass Capital Partners and WhatTheyThink Present Webinar on Mergers and Acquisitions in the Printing Industry
Industry Expert and Compass Capital Partners President Peter Schaefer Shared Tips for Making Your Company an Attractive Acquisition Candidate
May 7th, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com reported that more than 300 industry professionals registered for a free printing industry educational webinar. Mergers & Acquisitions in the Printing Industry, led by industry expert Peter J. Schaefer, President of Compass Capital Partners, Ltd. The program was held Wednesday, May 7th.
Working the Document LifeCycle – When to Move a Job From Offset to Digital
Océ to Sponsor a Panel Describing the
Determining Factors Considered
May 5th, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA – Digital printing processes allow the document lifecycle to mirror the product lifecycle bell curve. For example, smaller volumes of marketing collateral may be required during product introduction, higher volumes during the growth and maturity stages, and smaller volumes again as product sales moderate. Book publishers can choose a short run for a promotional tour, higher volumes for the book release, and “books on demand” to avoid back order and out of stock situations.
HP and WhatTheyThink Present “It’s Good to Be Green”
Informative Web Session Shared Communicate Sound Environmental Strategies for Graphic Communications Firms
May 1st, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA –WhatTheyThink.com conducted a free printing industry educational webinar. It’s Good to be Green, led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for research firm InfoTrends. The program was sponsored by HP’s Capture Business Success Program.
Certifications as Part of Your Sustainable Business Strategy – Successful Panel Sponsored by Océ
Experts Share Advice and Direction in Event Broadcast on Earth Day 2008
April 29, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA – WhatTheyThink today reported that more than 300 industry professionals registered for the free printing industry webinar, Certifications as Part of Your Sustainable Business Strategy, which was led by industry expert Gail Nickel-Kailing, Managing Editor of Going Green, WhatTheyThink’s new special interest section. The event was sponsored by Océ North America and was broadcast on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008, Earth Day.
Compass Capital Partners and WhatTheyThink Present Timely Educational Webinar on Mergers and Acquisitions in the Printing Industry
Industry Expert and Compass Capital President Peter Schaefer Shares Expertise
April 28, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. Mergers & Acquisitions in the Printing Industry will be led by industry expert Peter J. Schaefer, President of Compass Capital Partners, Ltd. The program will be held Wednesday, May 7th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT (-4 GMT).
WhatTheyThink.com Launches “Going Green,” a Resource for Companies Looking to Become Environmentally Sustainable
Gail Nickel-Kailing Named Managing Editor
April 22, 2008 -- Lexington, KY – WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the launch of a new special interest section called “Going Green.” Going Green will debut on Tuesday, April 22; and will be distributed every other Tuesday going forward.
HP and WhatTheyThink Present “It’s Good to Be Green”
Informative Web Session to Communicate Sound Environmental Strategies for Graphic Communications Firms
April 22, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. It’s Good to be Green, which will be led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for research firm InfoTrends.
Business Solutions Division of Canon Canada, NAPL and WhatTheyThink Present Webinar Highlighting Opportunities in Digital Print
Industry expert and thought leader Barb Pellow provided view on market growth, trends, and future directions
April 17, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com reported that more than 450 industry professionals registered for a free printing industry educational webinar held April 16th, which offered an expert view on market growth, trends and future directions for the print-on-demand industry.
Dr. Joe Webb and Bob Rosen Offer Timely Business Advice to Printing Business Owners and Managers in Online Session Sponsored by Press-Sense
April 14, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA – On April 9th, 2008, WhatTheyThink.com conducted an important online educational event, Managing Smarter: Magic Numbers to Live By, featuring CEO advisor and mergers & acquisitions consultant Bob Rosen and Dr. Joe Webb, the director of WhatTheyThink’s Economics and Research Center. The session archive is accessible by visiting WhatTheyThink.com and selecting the Webinars tab at the top of the page.
Implementing Certification Program as Part of Your Sustainability Strategy – Advice from the Experts
Océ to Sponsor a Panel Defining the
Value of Certification as a Business Strategy
April 10, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA – Every day the newspapers announce a new sustainability initiative undertaken by yet another major corporation; "green" has become the latest corporate slogan. The printing industry is not immune to the same marketing fervor; but to provide credibility behind the declarations of good stewardship and environmental sensitivity, companies are looking to third party certifications. Quick Register
Canon Canada to Sponsor WhatTheyThink and NAPL Webinar: Why Digital? Why Now?
Industry expert and thought leader Barb Pellow to provide view on market growth, trends, and future directions
April 7, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar, which will offer an expert view on market growth, trends and future directions for the print-on-demand industry. Why Digital? Why Now?, led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for research firm InfoTrends, is sponsored by Canon Canada and presented in conjunction with NAPL. The program will be held Wednesday, April 16th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST (-5 GMT). Quick Register
Successful Educational Event Offering Strategies for Business Development Presented by HP and WhatTheyThink
April 7, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA – WhatTheyThink today reported that more than 200 industry professionals registered for the free printing industry webinar, Building a Double Digit Growth Business, which will be led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for research firm InfoTrends. The event was sponsored by HP and was broadcast on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008. Archive
Free Web Session with Dr. Joe Webb Discusses Current Economic Analysis and Its Projected Impact on the Printing Industry, Sponsored by MindFireInc
March 31, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com held a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. Nearly 400 printing professionals registered for this event which was held Wednesday, March 26th. Archive
Dr. Joe Webb and Bob Rosen Team to Deliver Timely Business Advice for Printing Business Owners and Managers, Sponsored by Press-Sense
March 26, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry webinar. Managing Smarter: Magic Numbers to Live By will feature CEO advisor and mergers & acquisitions consultant Bob Rosen and Dr. Joe Webb, the director of WhatTheyThink's Economic and Research Center. The event will be held Wednesday, April 9th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT (-4 GMT). Quick Register
HP andWhatTheyThink Present an Educational Session on Strategies for Business Development
Business Development Initiatives That Build
Double-Digit Growth Companies
March 25, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. Building a Double Digit Growth Business, which will be led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for research firm InfoTrends. Sponsored by HP, the program will be held Wednesday, April 2nd, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST (-5 GMT). Quick Register
MindFireInc to Sponsor WhatTheyThink.com's Economic & Research Center
March 19, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry announced the sponsorship of WhatTheyThink's Economics & Research Center by MindFireInc a leading provider of cross-media marketing automation technology including Personalized URLs and landing pages. The exclusive MindFireInc sponsorship includes support for WhatTheyThink.com's surveys, economic reports and special events associated with the Economics & Research Center.
Dr. Joe Webb to Discuss Current Economic Analysis and Its Projected Impact on the Printing Industry, Sponsored by MindFireInc
March 18, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. The event will be held Wednesday, March 26th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT (-4 GMT). Quick Register
WhatTheyThink and NAPL Hold "From Trans to TransPromo" Webinar with Barb Pellow
March 17, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today reported that nearly 300 industry professionals registered for the free printing industry educational webinar, From Trans to TransPromo, led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for research firm InfoTrends. The session was sponsored by the Infoprint Solutions Company and was held on Wednesday, March 12th, 2008.
Hot Topics: From Trans to TransPromo, WhatTheyThink and NAPL Webinar Sponsored by Infoprint Solutions Company
March 3, 2008 – WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar, which will detail practical advice on implementing TransPromo communications as well as provide insight into leading-edge market research and business opportunities.
New InfoTrends Research on Web-to-Print Presented in WhatTheyThink Webinar, Sponsored by Press-sense
March 3, 2008 – WhatTheyThink.com presented a free printing industry educational webinar. "e" Enabling Business Means
"e"verything, led by industry expert
Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom
Communications Services for research firm InfoTrends. The session was sponsored by Press-sense.
"Printing Forecast 2008, New Report Released
February 25, 2008 – WhatTheyThink.com announced today the availability of a new report "Printing Forecast 2008," a perspective on the challenges and opportunities for the printing industry in the next 12 months and beyond. The 225-page report, authored by Industry Measure, analyzes the prevailing economic environment, the current state of the printing industry and details the major forces the industry will have to contend with this year.
e" Enabling Business Means "e"verything - Exciting Web Session to be Presented by WhatTheyThink, Sponsored by Press-sense
Brand-New InfoTrends Research Findings and Advice From the Experts Will be Highlights of This Free Event
February 14, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. "e" Enabling Business Means "e"verything, led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for research firm InfoTrends, is sponsored by Press-sense. The program will be held Wednesday, February 27th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT (-4 GMT). Quick Register
WhatTheyThink.com Hosts Election Year Direct Mail Webinar
Mailing Expert Mary Ann Bennett Discussed Role of Direct Mail in the 2008 Presidential Election in Webinar hosted by WhatTheyThink, Sponsored by BCC Software and MCS Incorporated
February 11, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com conducted a free printing industry educational webinar, One Vote - One Mailbox: Leveraging Election Print Opportunities, led by mailing expert Mary Ann Bennett, President and CEO of The Bennett Group. The program was sponsored by BCC Software and MCS Incorporated, and was held Wednesday, February 6, 2008. Archive
WhatTheyThink Presents Educational Session on Innovative Ways to Serve Marketing Collateral Needs
HP-sponsored Webinar Details How Digital Production and Workflows Offer Key Business Differentiation and New Customer Value
February 4, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. Magical Marketing Collateral: How Digital Has Changed Everything, will be led by WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by HP, the program will be held Wednesday, February 13, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST (-5 GMT). Quick Register
New WTT Report Explains How to Create Winning Business Strategies
January 29, 2008 – Lexington, KY – WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of For Better Business Strategy—Draw a Map in the WhatTheyThink.com online store.
New Report: Status of the Web-to-Print Market
January 22, 2008 — WhatTheyThink.com announced today the availability of a new report that provides definitive analysis of the Web-to-Print (customers create/access job files online and order on-demand) marketplace, detailing the current adoption and usage status of one of the hottest printing industry and document management technologies.
Free Webinar: Finding a Path to Profitability
Important How-To Guide for Print Service Providers to be Presented by WhatTheyThink, Sponsored by Avanti.
January 21, 2008 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar. A Printer’s Path to Profitability: How the Leaders Do It, will be led by WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by Avanti Systems, the program will be held Wednesday, January 30th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST (-5 GMT). Quick Register
U.S. Commercial Printing Shipments Increase, But Real Growth is Elusive
January 15, 2008 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most current report titled "Monthly U.S. Printing Shipments, Issue #26." Authored by Dr. Joe Webb, director of WhatTheyThink's Economics and Research Center.
WhatTheyThink Wraps 2007 Webinar Season with The Frank Romano Show Sponsored by Press-sense
One Hour of Entertaining Commentary on Industry Issues and Events
January 10, 2008. Lexington, KY. WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industries, wrapped up its busy 2007 webinar season with a return of The Frank Romano Show Tuesday, December 18, 2007. Sponsored by Press-sense, the session was a blend of education and entertainment. Romano was joined by The Industry Measure's Richard Romano and NAPL's Howie Fenton for this year-end event.
U.S. Commercial Printing Industry Profits Decline 10%
January 7, 2008—Lexington, KY—WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most recent economic report titled "Printing Shipments and Profits." The report is authored by Dr. Joe Webb, director of WhatTheyThink’s Economics and Research Center and is available for immediate purchase and download. Get it now
One Vote - One Mailbox: Leveraging Election Print Opportunities
Mailing Expert Mary Ann Bennett Discusses Role of Direct Mail in the 2008 Presidential Election in Webinar hosted by WhatTheyThink, Sponsored by BCC Software and MCS Incorporated.
December 14, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar, "One Vote - One Mailbox: Leveraging Election Print Opportunities", led by mailing expert Mary Ann Bennett, President and CEO of The Bennett Group. The program, sponsored by BCC Software and MCS Incorporated, will be held Wednesday, February 6, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST (-5 GMT). Register
The Frank Romano Show Returns to WhatTheyThink, Sponsored by Press-sense
One Hour of Entertaining Commentary on Industry Issues and Events
December 11, 2007. Lexington, KY. WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industries, today announced that Frank Romano will be hosting the final 2007 session in its free webinar series. On Tuesday, December 18, 2007, from 2:00 to 3:00 EST (-5 GMT), well-known industry pundit Frank Romano will the second episode of The Frank Romano Show. Register now
Experts Offer Advice on Selling to Marketing Professionals
Important How-To Guide for Print Service Providers Presented by WhatTheyThink and NAPL, Sponsored by MindFreInc, Draws Large Crowd
December 10, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today reported that more than 425 industry professionals registered to attend a free printing industry educational webinar conducted in partnership with NAPL. Talking to the Marketing Professional: A How-To Guide, led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for research firm InfoTrends. The program was sponsored by MindfireInc.
Dr. Joe Webb to Present 2008-2010 Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by Presstek
December 6, 2007 - , 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. The event will be held Wednesday, December 12th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST (-5 GMT). Register
Experts Offer Advice on Selling to Marketing Professionals
Important How-To Guide for Print Service Providers
November 28, 2007 -- Lexington, KY USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar conducted in partnership with NAPL. Talking to the Marketing Professional: A How-To Guide, will be led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for research firm InfoTrends. Sponsored by MindfireInc, the program will be held Wednesday, December 5th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST (-5 GMT). Register
Selling Digital Printing to Higher Education Webinar Proves Popular
Large Attendance and a High Level of Audience Participation
November 19, 2007 -- Lexington, KY. WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industry, today announced that well-known industry expert Frank Romano conducted a free educational webinar entitled Selling Digital Printing to Higher Education on Wednesday, November 13, 2007, sponsored by the Ricoh Production Printing Business Group. This session provided important guidelines that will help print service providers with digital color printing capability to target companies in higher education to spur business growth.
Making the Transition from Print Service Provider to Marketing Service Provider
Educational Program Presented by WhatTheyThink and NAPL, Sponsored by interlinkONE, Draws Large Audience
November 13, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced that the second in the series of printing industry educational webinars on the topic of advanced services, conducted in partnership with NAPL, drew more than 550 registrants. From Print Service Provider to Marketing Service Provider: Making the Transition, was led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for research firm InfoTrends and sponsored by interlinkONE.
Join Frank Romano for a Free Webinar Sponsored by Ricoh
Selling Digital Printing to Higher Education
November 7, 2007. Lexington, KY. WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industry, today announced that well-known industry expert Frank Romano will conduct a free educational webinar entitled Selling Digital Printing to Higher Education. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2007, from 2:00 to 3:00 EST (-5 GMT) and sponsored by the Ricoh Production Printing Business Group, this session will provide important guidelines that will help print service providers with digital color printing capability to target companies in higher education to spur business growth.
WhatTheyThink's Speakers Bureau Shows Early Successes
The WhatTheyThink's Speakers Bureau provides access to many of the industry’s most sought after columnists, consultants, educators, forecasters, and commentators.
November 7, 2007 — Lexington, KY — WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced signs of early success for their recently announced speaker's bureau. To date, a number of WhatTheyThink's editors and columnists have spoken on behalf of WhatTheyThink, recognized for their individual expertise, knowledge, and authority in the printing and graphic arts markets.
Web-to-Print Educational Program Presented by WhatTheyThink and NAPL, Sponsored by Press-sense, Attracts Record Crowd
Attendees learn about innovative uses of Web-to-Print technology in commercial and in-plant environments
October 26, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced that nearly 550 industry professionals attended a free printing industry educational webinar conducted in partnership with NAPL. Web to Print: More than a Storefront, led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for research firm InfoTrends, was sponsored by Press-sense, the program will be held Wednesday, October 24th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT (-4 GMT).
Making the Transition from Print Service Provider to Marketing Service Provide
Important Educational Program to be Presented by WhatTheyThink and NAPL, Sponsored by interlinkONE
October 24, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar conducted in partnership with NAPL. From Print Service Provider to Marketing Service Provider: Making the Transition, will be led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for research firm InfoTrends. Sponsored by interlinkONE, the program will be held Wednesday, November 7th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST (-5 GMT). Register
Frank Romano Webinar, Sponsored by Kodak, Continues WhatTheyThink Vertical Market Series
Buyers From Manufacturing Organizaitons Share Sage Advice About Marketing Printing to Their Organizations
October 22, 2007 -- Lexington, KY -- WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industry, today reported that well-known industry expert Frank Romano conducted a free educational webinar entitled Marketing Digital Printing to the Manufacturing on Wednesday, October 17th, 2007. This session provided important insight into changes that are occurring relative to print buying by manufacturing companies. By listening to the panel of print buyers, print service providers with digital color printing capability can better target manufacturing organizations for business growth.
Web-to-Print Educational Program to be Presented by WhatTheyThink and NAPL, Sponsored by Press-sense
Learn about innovative uses of Web-to-Print technology in commercial and in-plant environments
October 15, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar conducted in partnership with NAPL. Web to Print: More than a Storefront, led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for research firm InfoTrends. Sponsored by Press-sense, the program will be held Wednesday, October 24th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT (-4 GMT). Register
Joint WhatTheyThink and NAPL Webinar Discusses Successful Digital Leaders, Sponsored by Canon
October 15, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com and NAPL partnered to present a free web session reviewing recent important NAPL research, the NAPL Digital Services Study 2007: Identifying Digital Leaders - The First Step. This is a unique opportunity for industry professionals to gain insight from this important research as they plan the future of their businesses in an increasingly digital world. The research report, sponsored by Canon, was presented at Graph Expo 2007. A free copy of the report will be distributed to all NAPL member companies as a benefit of membership. The webinar program was also sponsored by Canon.
August 2007 Printing Shipments Shows Minimal Gains
October 9, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most current report titled "Monthly U.S. Printing Shipments, Issue #24." Authored by Dr. Joe Webb, director of WhatTheyThink’s Economics and Research Center, the report is available for immediate purchase at the WTT Store.
Join Frank Romano for Free Webinar Sponsored by Kodak: Selling Digital Printing to the Manufacturing Industry
October 9, 2007. Lexington, KY. WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industry, today announced that well-known industry expert Frank Romano will conduct a free educational webinar entitled Selling Digital Printing to the Manufacturing Industry. Scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, 2007, from 2:00 to 3:00 EDT (-4 GMT) and sponsored by Kodak, this session will provide important guidelines that will help print service providers with digital color printing capability to target companies in the manufacturing industry for business growth. Register
Dr. Joe Webb Presents 2008 and 2009 Printing Industry Economic Outlook, Sponsored by Presstek
September 28, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced that nearly 300 printing and publishing professionals attended a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. The event was held Wednesday, September 26th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT (-4 GMT).
What Makes a Successful Digital Leader? Find out in Webinar from NAPL and WhatTheyThink
NAPL's Andy Paparozzi and Howie Fenton will Review Results of NAPL's Landmark Digital Services Study 2007 in free Oct. 10th WhatTheyThink.com webinar sponsored by Canon
Lexington, KY and Paramus, NJ --
September 25, 2007 -- NAPL is partnering with WhatTheyThink.com to present a free webinar reviewing findings of the recently released NAPL Digital Services Study 2007: Identifying Digital Leaders - The First Step and featuring study co-authors NAPL Vice President and Chief Economist Andrew Paparozzi and Senior Consultant/Digital Technology Howard Fenton. The program, sponsored by Canon, will be held Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. Register
Dr. Joe Webb to Present 2008 and 2009 Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by Presstek
September 24, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. The event will be held Wednesday, September 26th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT. Register
WhatTheyThink and NAPL Post-Graph Expo Webinar, Sponsored by EFI, Captures Essence of Show
In-depth review of workflow, digital print and offset announcements draws more than 400 attendees
September 24, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com conducted a free printing industry educational webinar with NAPL to offer the industry insight into new products and trends in evidence at Graph Expo 2007, the second largest Graph Expo in history. Graph Expo Post-Show Review, led by industry experts Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for InfoTrends, Ray Prince, NAPL Vice President, Senior Consultant, Operations Management, and Jim Hamilton, Group Director of InfoTrends’ On Demand Printing & Publishing, Jetting Technology Opportunities, and Wide Format Printing Consulting Services, was sponsored by EFI.
WhatTheyThink Graph Expo Presentation by Dr. Joe Webb, Sponsored by MAN Roland, Draws Record Crowd
Industry Expert Shares Thoughts on Current State, 2017 Forecast, for Printing Industry
September 18, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA – At the second largest Graph Expo in history, the annual WhatTheyThink.com live event with Dr. Joe Webb - a recognized marketing authority, forecaster and one of the best known speakers in the printing industry - drew a record crowd, with well over 400 registrants. Graphic Arts 2017: A Speculative Look at the Graphic Arts a Decade from Today, was a topic that clearly caught the imagination and interest of Graph Expo attendees who were at the show to learn how to make their businesses more competitive. Sponsored by MAN Roland Inc. for the fifth consecutive year, the event was held September 11th at McCormick Place in Chicago in conjunction with Graph Expo.
Printing Industry Profits Climb 23% over Last Year
WhatTheyThink’s Dr. Joe Webb Reports Most Recent Shipments and Profits
September 17, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most recent economic report titled "Printing Shipments and Profits." Authored by Dr. Joe Webb, director of WhatTheyThink’s Economics and Research Center, the report is available for immediate purchase. The report includes Adobe PDF, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint files, as well as an MP3 file with audio commentary from Dr. Webb. The cost of the report is $50.00 and can be purchased through WhatTheyThink’s online store at: http://wttstore.com/prpr.html
WhatTheyThink and NAPL to Conduct Unique Post-Show Webinar Following Graph Expo, Sponsored by EFI
Highlights of one of the largest Graph Expo’s ever from renowned industry experts
September 10, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar conducted in partnership with NAPL. Graph Expo Post-Show Review, led by industry experts Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for InfoTrends. Pellow will be joined by Ray Prince, NAPL Vice President, Senior Consultant, Operations Management, and Jim Hamilton, Group Director of InfoTrends’ On Demand Printing & Publishing, Jetting Technology Opportunities, and Wide Format Printing Consulting Services. Sponsored by EFI, the program will be held Wednesday, September 19th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT (-4 GMT). Register
July 2007 Printing Shipments Show Relatively Positive Performance
Inflation-Adjusted Data However, Shows Negative Growth According to Latest Report from WhatTheyThink’s Economics and Research Center
September 7, 2007 -- Lexington, KY -- WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most current report titled "Monthly U.S. Printing Shipments, Issue #23." Authored by Dr. Joe Webb, director of WhatTheyThink’s Economics and Research Center, the report is available for immediate purchase: http://www.wttstore.com/monthly-us-printing-shipments.html
WhatTheyThink Acquires PrepressForums.com, Releases New Version of PrintPlanet
September 5, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced a new release of the online forum PrintPlanet. In addition, WhatTheyThink has acquired Prepressforums.com. Together, the integrated community will offer users the largest online discussion forums for the printing and graphic arts industry under the WhatTheyThink family of published content, events, services, and industry resources. The new version of the site can be found at http://www.printplanet.com and is free for all printing and graphic arts industry professionals.
Frank Romano Webinar, Sponsored by Kodak, Continues WhatTheyThink Vertical Market Series
August 31, 2007. Lexington, KY. WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industry, today reported that well-known industry expert Frank Romano conducted a well-attended and free educational webinar entitled Marketing Digital Printing to the Non Profit Organization on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, from 2:00 to 3:00 EDT (-4 GMT). This session provided important insight into what types of print non profit organizations purchase and what their buying requirements are. This important information will help print service providers with digital color printing capability to target non profit organizaitons for business growth.
Win the Pricing Game, Throw Away BHR’s - Report Now Available at WhatTheyThink
August 27, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of "Throw Away BHR’s: Win the Pricing Game" in the WhatTheyThink.com online store: http://wttstore.com/thawbhwinprg.html
WhatTheyThink at Graph Expo: Dr. Joe Webb to Discuss Graphic Arts a
Decade from Today
Free WhatTheyThink Event at Graph Expo 2007 Sponsored By MAN Roland and Featuring Dr. Joe Webb
August 16, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced a free event at Graph Expo 2007. The event is sponsored by MAN Roland and features Dr. Joe Webb, director of WhatTheyThink’s Economics and Research Center. Dr. Webb will take a speculative look at the graphic arts market 10 years from now. The session will be held Tuesday, September 11, room S106B at the McCormick Place Convention Center, from 8:30 to 10:00 AM. In addition, a continental breakfast will be served at 8:00 AM. Register Now or More Info
WhatTheyThink Launches Consulting Division
Research and Consulting Veteran to Lead New Offering
August 15, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the launch of the WhatTheyThink Consulting Division. The new consulting service will offer convenient online access to a pool of some of the industry’s leading consultants, analysts, and researchers, providing advisory services, custom research, and "one stop shopping" for many of the industry’s leading consultants, advisory, and research professionals. The service is led by Vince Naselli, who brings more than 20 years of experience in the graphic arts industry.
June 2007 Printing Shipments Remain Unchanged Over 2006
Latest Report Now Available from WhatTheyThink’s Economics and Research Center
August 14, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most current report titled "Monthly U.S. Printing Shipments, Issue #22." Authored by Dr. Joe Webb, director of WhatTheyThink’s Economics and Research Center, the report is available for immediate purchase at http://www.wttstore.com/monthly-us-printing-shipments.html. Containing Adobe PDF, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint files, the cost of the report is $50.00 and features an MP3 file of audio commentary from Dr. Webb as well.
Join Frank Romano for Free Webinar Sponsored by Kodak: "Selling Digital Printing to the Non Profit Industry"
August 14, 2007. Lexington, KY. WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industry, today announced that well-known industry pundit Frank Romano will conduct a free educational webinar entitled Selling Digital Printing to the Non Profit Industry. Scheduled for Wednesday, August 29, 2007, from 2:00 to 3:00 EDT (-4 GMT), this session will provide important guidelines that will help print service providers with digital color printing capability to target non profit organizations for business growth.
Large Attendance at WhatTheyThink Educational Webinar on TransPromotional Printing, Sponsored by GMC Software Technology, Demonstrates Strong Interest in TransPromo
Industry expert Barb Pellow led informative discussion on how statements and other transactional documents are becoming critical marketing tools
August 13, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com conducted a free printing industry educational webinar: Statements Aren’t Statements Anymore….They are a Pathway to Profitable Marketing, led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for InfoTrends. Sponsored by GMC Software Technologies, the event was held Wednesday, August 8th and saw registration of over 300 printing and publishing executives worldwide.
Frank Romano Webinar, Sponsored by Kodak, Draws Large Crowd
Financial Services Buyers Share Thoughts About Selling Digital Printing to Financial Services Companies
July 27, 2007. Lexington, KY. WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industry, today reported that well-known industry pundit Frank Romano conducted a well-attended and free educational webinar entitled Selling Digital Printing to Financial Services on Wednesday, July 25, 2007, from 2:00 to 3:00 EDT. This session provided important insight into what types of print financial services companies are purchasing and what their buying requirements are. This important information will help print service providers with digital color printing capability to target financial services companies for business growth.
WhatTheyThink to Conduct Educational Webinar on TransPromotional Printing, Sponsored by GMC Software Technology
July 26, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar: Statements Aren’t Statements Anymore...They are a Pathway to Profitable Marketing, led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for InfoTrends. Sponsored by GMC Software Technologies, the event will be held Wednesday, August 8th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT. Register
May 2007 Printing Shipments Show Modest Increase over Previous Month
Latest Report Now Available from WhatTheyThink’s Economics and Research Center
July 20, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most current report titled "Monthly U.S. Printing Shipments, Issue #21." Authored by Dr. Joe Webb, director of WhatTheyThink’s Economics and Research Center, the report is available for immediate purchase at http://www.wttstore.com/monthly-us-printing-shipments.html. Containing Adobe PDF, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint files, the cost of the report is $50.00 and features an MP3 file of audio commentary from Dr. Webb as well.
Printing Industry Speakers Bureau Launched at WhatTheyThink.com
July 11, 2007 - Lexington, KY -- WhatTheyThink, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced a new service available to all visitors. The WhatTheyThink Speakers Bureau will provide access to many of the industry’s most sought after columnists, consultants, educators, forecasters, and commentators.
U.S. Commerce Department’s Revisions Show Printing Industry
Profits Moving Sideways
July 10, 2007 - Lexington, KY -- WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most current report titled "Printing Shipments and Profits." Authored by Dr. Joe Webb, director of WhatTheyThink.com’s Economics and Research Center, the report is available for immediate purchase at http://wttstore.com/prpr.html. The cost of the report is $50.00 and includes Adobe PDF, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint files, as well as an MP3 file with audio commentary from Dr. Webb himself.
Join Frank Romano for Free Webinar Sponsored by Kodak
Selling Digital Printing to Financial Services
July 10, 2007 - Lexington, KY -- WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industry, today announced that well-known industry pundit Frank Romano will conduct a free educational webinar entitled Selling Digital Printing to the Financial Services Industry. Scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, 2007, from 2:00 to 3:00 EDT, this session will provide important guidelines that will help print service providers with digital color printing capability to target financial service companies for business growth.
WhatTheyThink.com Launches Printing Industry Blog
June 22, 2007 - Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com conducted another successful economic outlook webinar with Dr. Joe Webb, Director of the WhatTheyThink Economics & Research Center. Held on Wednesday, June 20th, 2007, this free event was made possible by the generous sponsorship of Presstek (www.Presstek.com). The archive of the event, for which nearly 400 senior printing executives registered, can by accessed by visiting WhatTheyThink.com.
WhatTheyThink’s Economics & Research Center Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by Presstek, Features Dr. Joe Webb
June 22, 2007 - Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com conducted another successful economic outlook webinar with Dr. Joe Webb, Director of the WhatTheyThink Economics & Research Center. Held on Wednesday, June 20th, 2007, this free event was made possible by the generous sponsorship of Presstek (www.Presstek.com). The archive of the event, for which nearly 400 senior printing executives registered, can by accessed by visiting WhatTheyThink.com.
Frank Romano Webinar, Sponsored by Kodak, Draws Large Crowd
June 14, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industry, today reported that well-known industry pundit Frank Romano conducted a well-attended and free educational webinar entitled Selling Digital Printing to Insurance on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, from 2:00 to 3:00 EDT.
Print Buyers International and WhatTheyThink.com Form Strategic Partnership
June 11, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, and Print Buyers International, an independent association that caters to professionals who purchase or influence the purchase of printing, today announced a new strategic partnership.
U.S. Commerce Department Makes Sweeping Revisions to Printing Industry's Shipment Data
June 8, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of an updated report titled "Monthly U.S. Printing Shipments."
Dr. Joe Webb to Present Second Quarter 2007 Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by Presstek
June 4, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. The event will be held Wednesday, June 20th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
WhatTheyThink.com Launches Digital Printing Resource Center
May 31, 2007 -- Lexington, KY -- WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the Digital Printing Resource Center, a new service from WhatTheyThink.com members. Headed up by Frank Romano and sponsored by Kodak's Graphic Communications Group, the Digital Printing Resource Center will host a variety of content specific to the digital printing industry. The site will include Frank Romano's "Digital Thoughts," top digital printing news and articles, relevant video footage from events such as On Demand, as well as past and upcoming webinars on digital printing. In addition, the Digital Printing Resource Center will feature an "Ask Our Digital Experts" resource that provides visitors with free topical advice via email.
Join Frank Romano for Free Webinar Sponsored by Kodak: "Selling Digital Printing to Insurance"
May 29, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industry, today announced that well-known industry pundit Frank Romano will conduct a free educational webinar entitled Selling Digital Printing to Insurance. Scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, 2007, from 2:00 to 3:00 EDT, this session will provide important guidelines that will help print service providers with digital color printing capability to target insurance companies for business growth.
Educational Webinar on Profitably Implementing Value-Added Services, Sponsored by Printable, Draws Crowd of Nearly 400
May 25, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today reported that nearly 400 printing executives from around the world registered for a free printing industry educational webinar: Profitably Implementing Value-Added Services, led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for InfoTrends. Sponsored by Printable, the event was held Wednesday, May 23rd, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
Dr. Joe Webb's Keynote at PrintFest Explores the New Value for Print
May 15, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the success of Dr. Webb’s recent opening keynote at PrintFest 2007. Titled "Creating New Value for Print," the director of Economics and Research Center at WhatTheyThink.com provided the audience with a roadmap on how they can thrive and increase profitability by creating new value for print with customers. The MP3 audio file and presentation slides are available to WhatTheyThink.com subscribers at http://members.whattheythink.com/erc/printfest07.cfm
WhatTheyThink to Conduct Educational Webinar on Profitably Implementing Value-Added Services, Sponsored by Printable
May 14, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar: Profitably Implementing Value-Added Services, led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for InfoTrends. Sponsored by Printable, the event will be held Wednesday, May 23rd, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
Popular WhatTheyThink Postal Rates and Reform Webinar Draws 500+ Registrants
May 11, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the results of their most recent webinar held May 9, 2007. Responding to concern about postage rates for selected classes and preparation categories that will be going up 20%, 40%, and even 60%, or more, WhatTheyThink.com assembled a webinar panel from five major trade associations representing companies designing, producing and distributing direct mail, catalogs, and periodicals. The free educational session titled: Postal Rates and Reform - the Experts offer Solutions was moderated by industry expert Gail Nickel-Kailing, managing director of Business Strategies Etc., and is available for replay at http://members.whattheythink.com/home/webinars/webinar070509.cfm.
WhatTheyThink.com Reports U.S. Printing Shipments up $319 Million for March 2007
May 9, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most current report titled "Monthly U.S. Printing Shipments." Authored by Dr. Joe Webb, director of WhatTheyThink.com’s Economics and Research Center, the report is available for immediate purchase at http://www.wttstore.com/monthly-us-printing-shipments.html . The cost of the report is $50.00 and includes Adobe PDF, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint files, as well as an MP3 file with audio commentary from Dr. Webb himself.
Canada’s Printing Shipments Slide below Year 2000 Levels
May 7, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most recent report titled "Canada’s Printing Industry." The cost of the report is $50.00 and includes both Adobe PDF and PowerPoint files, as well as an MP3 file with audio commentary from Dr. Joe Webb himself. Authored by Dr. Webb, director of WhatTheyThink.com’s Economics and Research Center, the report is available for immediate purchase at www.wttstore.com/canadas-printing-trends.html.
WhatTheyThink presents "Postal Rates and Reform - the Experts Offer Solutions," a free webinar, on Wednesday, May 9
April 30, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- Postal rates are going up as much as 42.5% for some Standard mail categories. Periodical mail increases are approaching 20% and some short-run small circulation publishers may see postage exceed one third, or more, of their production costs. What’s a mailer to do? WhatTheyThink.com offers this free educational webinar for print service providers, publishers, and direct mailers to learn how to meet the challenges of current postal rates and future postal reforms.
Printing Industry Profitability up Over 30% According to WhatTheyThink.com’s Printing Shipments and Profits Report
April 26, 2007 - Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced that the commercial printing industry’s profitability rose over 30% according to a recent report titled "Printing Shipments and Profits." Authored by Dr. Joe Webb, director of WhatTheyThink.com’s Economics and Research Center, the report is available for immediate purchase at www.wttstore.com/prpr.html. The cost of the report is $50.00 and includes both Adobe PDF and PowerPoint files, as well as an MP3 file with audio commentary from Dr. Webb himself.
Dr. Joe Webb of WhatTheyThink’s Economics & Research Center Presents Second Quarter 2007 Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by Presstek
April 9, 2007. Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com conducted another successful economic outlook webinar with Dr. Joe Webb, Director of the WhatTheyThink Economics & Research Center. Held on Wednesday, April 4th, 2007, this free event was made possible by the generous sponsorship of Presstek (www.Presstek.com). The archive of the event, for which nearly 300 senior printing executives registered, can by accessed by visiting WhatTheyThink.com.
WhatTheyThink and Clemson University Partner to Deliver Educational Webinar on Variable Data ROI
April 2, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced that its free printing industry educational webinar, The True Measure of Variable Data Effectiveness, led by Clemson University Professor John Leininger, was one of its most successful events ever. Held Thursday, March 29th, nearly 400 industry executives registered for the event. Post-event feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many attendees indicating it was the best webinar on variable data printing that they have ever attended.
Presstek Exclusive Sponsor for Dr. Joe Webb 2007 Economic Outlook Webinar Series
March 19, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb, sponsored by Presstek. The event will be held Wednesday, April 4th from 2:00 p. m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT.
WhatTheyThink and Clemson University Partner to Deliver Educational Webinar on Variable Data ROI
March 15, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar, The True Measure of Variable Data Effectiveness, led by Clemson University Professor John Leininger. The event will be held Thursday, March 29th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
Dr. Joe Webb to Present Second Quarter 2007 Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar
March 7, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. The event will be held Wednesday, April 4th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
WhatTheyThink.com ACQUIRES DR. JOE WEBB’S RESEARCH FIRM;
Global Forecast Group FOUNDATION OF NEW RESEARCH ARM
Lexington, KY, and HARRISVILLE, RI -- March 5, 2007 -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced they have acquired the assets of Global Forecast Group (GFG), a research and economic analyst firm based in Harrisville, Rhode Island. The assets will include the firm’s library of research data, industry distribution and contact databases, and the PrintForecast.com website, newsletter, and distribution list.
WhatTheyThink.com Educational Webinar with Frank Romano Sets Record-Breaking Attendance Levels
March 1, 2007. Lexington, KY. WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industry, today announced that its free educational webinar, sponsored by FUJIFILM Graphic Systems USA and presented by well-known industry pundit Frank Romano, set a new attendance record with more than 600 printing and publishing professionals from around the world registering for the event. Entitled Selling and Marketing Digital Printing to Ad Agencies, and held on Tuesday, February 27, 2007,this session clearly touched a chord with the printing and publishing community.
WhatTheyThink.com Expands Online Media Reach with the Acquisition of PrintPlanet.com Forums
Lexington, KY, and Solana Beach, CA – February 26, 2007 - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industries, today announced the acquisition of the PrintPlanet.com hosted discussion forums and e-communities from Printable Technologies Inc. Terms of the agreement were not released.
WhatTheyThink.com Acquires Electronic Publishing, Electronic Publishing Subscribers Now Part of Expanding WhatTheyThink.com Community

Lexington, KY and Tulsa OK – February 19, 2007 – WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online publication serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the acquisition of Electronic Publishing. The purchase expands WhatTheyThink.com’s subscriber base from 15,000 to over 45,000 subscribers. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.
Join Frank Romano for Free Webinar Hosted by WhatTheyThink.com: Selling and Marketing Digital Printing to Ad Agencies
February 9, 2007. Lexington, KY. WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industry, today announced that well-known industry pundit Frank Romano will conduct a free educational webinar entitled Selling and Marketing Digital Printing to Ad Agencies. Scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2007, from 2:00 to 3:00 EST, this session will provide important guidelines that will help print service providers with digital color printing capability to target ad agencies with business-to-business clients.
WhatTheyThink Educational Webinar on Integrated Campaign Management, Sponsored by MindFireInc, Draws Large Crowd
February 5, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com conducted a free printing industry educational webinar: Integrated Campaign Management: Next Generation Variable Data Printing, led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for InfoTrends. Sponsored by MindFireInc, Inc., the event was held Tuesday, January 30th and is available for replay online.
WhatTheyThink to Conduct Educational Webinar on Integrated Campaign Management, Sponsored by Mindfire, Inc.
January 18, 2007 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar: Integrated Campaign Management: Next Generation Variable Data Printing, led by industry expert Barbara A. Pellow, Director of the Business Development and Custom Communications Services for InfoTrends. Sponsored by Mindfire, Inc., the event will be held Tuesday, January 30th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST.
WhatTheyThink Highlights Importance of Education to the Graphic Communications Industry
November 15, 2006 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA – During the week of November 6th, WhatTheyThink.com featured the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation and its work in helping attract the best and brightest to careers in the graphic communications industry.
Dr. Joe Webb To Conduct 2007 Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by Kodak
November 13, 2006 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by Kodak, the event will be held Wednesday, December 6th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST.
The Frank Romano Show Debuts on WhatTheyThink.com
November 1, 2006. Lexington, KY. WhatTheyThink.com, the leading news and analysis site for the printing and publishing industry, today announced a new addition to its popular free webinar series. On Tuesday, November 21, 2006, from 2:00 to 3:00 EST, well-known industry pundit Frank Romano will debut a lively and entertaining program: The Frank Romano Show, the first in a series of quarterly webinars.
Renewing the Print Industry Revisited: Taking our Place in the Offline Media Market
October 23, 2006 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA – The fourth annual WhatTheyThink.com event with Dr. Joe Webb, a recognized marketing authority, forecaster and one of the best known speakers in the printing industry, once again played to a packed house at Graph Expo 2006, with well over 250 registrants. Industry professionals took advantage of the opportunity to hear Dr. Webb speak about the industry: Renewing the Print Industry Revisited: Taking our Place in the Offline Media Market. Sponsored by MAN Roland Inc., it was held October 17th at McCormick Place in Chicago in conjunction with Graph Expo.
WhatTheyThink Appoints Patrick Henry Executive Editor
September 27, 2006 -- Lexington, KY -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the appointment of Patrick Henry as Executive Editor.
Dr. Joe Webb 4th Quarter and 2007 Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar Draws Near-Record Attendance
September 22, 2006 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today reported that its free printing industry economic webinar conducted Wednesday, September 20 th, with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb drew near record attendance. Nearly 350 printing and publishing professionals from around the world registered for this important event, which was sponsored by Kodak.
Frank Romano Joins WhatTheyThink.com; Weekly Column Is Available to Premium Access Members
September 21, 2006 -- Lexington, KY -- WhatTheyThink.com announced today that Frank Romano has agreed to become a weekly columnist for the graphic arts online news outlet. Romano, whose career has spanned over 40 years in the printing and publishing industries, is one of the most renowned authors, consultants, and educators in the graphic arts industry.
WhatTheyThink Conducts Educational Webinar on the Changing Dynamics of Web and Sheetfed Printing, Sponsored by Goss International
September 18, 2006 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA – On Thursday, September 14 th, WhatTheyThink.com conducted a free printing industry educational webinar: Web or Sheetfed? How Innovation is Reshaping Short-run Options, hosted by Senior Editor Cary Sherburne and sponsored by Goss International. More than 200 printing and publishing professionals from around the world registered for the event.
Dr. Joe Webb to Conduct 3rd Quarter Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by Kodak
September 11, 2006 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by Kodak, the event will be held Wednesday, September 20 th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
WhatTheyThink to Conduct Educational Webinar on the Changing Dynamics of Web and Sheetfed Printing, Sponsored by Goss International
September 5, 2006 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar: Web or Sheetfed? How Innovation is Reshaping Short-run Options, hosted by Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by Goss International, the event will be held Thursday, September 14th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
Dr. Joe Webb to Conduct 3 rd Quarter Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by Kodak
May 30, 2006 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by Kodak, the event will be held Wednesday, June 21 st from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
Fulfillment Services Webinar on WhatTheyThink Generates Lively Discussion
April 7, 2006. Lexington , KY. -- In an exclusive free Webinar hosted by WhatTheyThink.com, the printing industry’s leading source of news and information, WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne conducted an educational briefing on the added value fulfillment services can bring to a printing business. Sherburne was joined by Eric Rountree, VP of Operations, New London Communications; and Dean Hanisko, CTO, Great Lakes Integrated, who both have implemented successful and profitable fulfillment services to augment their printing businesses. In a round-table format, Rountree and Hanisko shared their real-world results relative to fulfillment services. Nearly 200 senior printing executives from around the world registered for this event, which was sponsored by EFI.
Dr. Joe Webb Economic Update on WhatTheyThink Highlights the Selling Points of Print in a Multichannel World
April 3, 2006 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- In a free Webinar hosted by WhatTheyThink.com, the printing industry’s leading source of news and information, Dr. Joe Webb, one of the industry's best-known consultants with nearly 30 years in the graphic arts industry, shared his insight on the state of the industry as we enter the second quarter of 2006. Nearly 300 senior printing executives from around the world registered for this event, which was sponsored by Kodak.
WhatTheyThink to Conduct Educational Webinar on Fulfillment Services, Sponsored by EFI
March 27, 2006 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar on the topic of The Added Value of Fulfillment Services, with Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by EFI, the event will be held Wednesday, April 5th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST.
WhatTheyThink Expands Successful Webinar Program to OnDemandJournal.com
Lexington, KY, March 20, 2006 -- Education is a key ingredient increasingly leveraged by successful print operations to stay on top of the many complex issues of an ever changing market. WhatTheyThink.com, the printing and publishing industry's leading online community, in cooperation with vendor sponsors, provides the perfect vehicle for printing professionals, senior executives and their staffs to maintain their edge with clients and keep ahead of their competition. WhatTheyThink webinars offer a unique and time efficient method to achieve this by offering free online presentations by some of the industry's brightest experts.
Dr. Joe Webb to Conduct 2nd Quarter Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by Kodak
March 8, 2006 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by Kodak, the event will be held Wednesday, March29th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST.
WhatTheyThink Conducts Well-Attended Educational Webinar on the Wide Format Business Opportunity, Sponsored by Enovation
January 20, 2006 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com conducted a free printing industry educational webinar titled Widening Your Horizons: The Wide Format Business Growth Opportunity, with Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. More than 200 senior industry executives registered for the event, which was sponsored by Enovation Graphic Systems and held Thursday, January 19th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST. The event is available for replay in the WhatTheyThink webinar archive.
WhatTheyThink to Conduct Educational Webinar on the Wide Format Business Opportunity, Sponsored by Enovation
January 10, 2006 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar titled Widening Your Horizons: The Wide Format Business Growth Opportunity, with Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by Enovation Graphic Systems, the event will be held Thursday, January 19th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST.
WhatTheyThink Conducts Educational Webinar on Computer Integrated Manufacturing for Commercial Printers, Sponsored by MAN Roland and EFI
December 19, 2005 -- WhatTheyThink.com today conducted a free printing industry educational webinar on the topic of Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Automating the Print Production Process, with Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by MAN Roland and EFI, the event was held Wednesday, December 14th, and more than 200 senior printing executives registered for the event.
Dr. Joe Webb Economic Update on WhatTheyThink Highlights Key Trends for the Future of Print
December 12, 2005 -- In a free Webinar hosted by WhatTheyThink.com, the printing industry’s leading source of news and information, Dr. Joe Webb, one of the industry's best-known consultants with nearly 30 years in the graphic arts industry, shared his insight on the state of the industry as we approach 2006. Over 300 senior printing executives from around the world registered for this event, which was sponsored by Kodak.
WhatTheyThink to Conduct Educational Webinar on Computer Integrated Manufacturing for Commercial Printers, Sponsored by MAN Roland and EFI
December 8, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar on the topic of Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Automating the Print Production Process for Commercial, Digital and In-Plant Printers, with Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by MAN Roland and EFI, the event will be held Thursday, December 14th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST.
WhatTheyThink Hosts Webinar: Variable Data Printing - Investing Beyond the Technology
December 5, 2005. Lexington , KY. -- In a free Webinar hosted by WhatTheyThink.com; sponsored by Exstream Software, Kodak and Printable; and presented by WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne, attendees learned about the investments required to be successful in variable data printing beyond the digital press and variable data software. Sherburne was joined by Michael Moran of Market Connections, Christopher Petro of Global Soft Digital Solutions and Joe Mislinski of Vestcom.
Dr. Joe Webb to Conduct 2006 Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by Kodak
November 23, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by Kodak, the event will be held Thursday, December 8th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST.
WhatTheyThink to Conduct Educational Webinar on Variable Data Printing, Sponsored by Exstream Software, Kodak and Printable
November 18, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar: Variable Data Printing: Investing Beyond the Technology, hosted by Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by Exstream Software, Kodak and Printable, the event will be held Thursday, December 1st from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST.
Print MIS Profitability Webinar on WhatTheyThink Draws Large Audience
November 4, 2005 -- Lexington , KY. -- In a free Webinar hosted by WhatTheyThink.com, the printing industry’s leading source of news and information, WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne conducted an educational briefing on the impact of a Print MIS solution in profitability of a printing operation.
WhatTheyThink to Conduct Educational Webinar on Getting the Most from Digital Printing, Sponsored by Enovation
November 3, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar titled Getting the Most from Digital Printing with Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by Enovation Graphic Systems, the event will be held Wednesday, November 16th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST.
WhatTheyThink to Conduct Educational Webinar on Impact of Print MIS on Profitability, Sponsored by EFI
October 26, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar on the Role of Print Management Information System (MIS) in Improved Profitability with Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by EFI, the event will be held Thursday, November 3rd from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST.
WhatTheyThink Hosts Webinar: Variable Data Printing - The Buy Side Perspective
October 20, 2005 . Lexington , KY. -- In a free Webinar hosted by WhatTheyThink.com, the printing industry’s leading source of online news and information, WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne conducted an educational briefing on Variable Data Printing: The Buy Side Perspective. Sherburne was joined by Stefan Agustsson from Yoffi Digital Press, MJ Anderson of marketing firm Trekk and Patrick Kehoe, CTO of Lason, Inc.
WhatTheyThink to Conduct Educational Webinar on Variable Data Printing, Sponsored by Exstream Software, Kodak and Printable
September 28, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar: Variable Data Printing: The Buy-Side Perspective, hosted by Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by Exstream Software, Kodak and Printable, the event will be held Thursday, October 13th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
Dr. Joe Webb to Conduct 4th Quarter and 2006 Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by Kodak
September 21, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by Kodak, the event will be held Wednesday, September 28th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
The Printing Industry: Where We Are, Where We're Headed, and How To Change It": WhatTheyThink.com Event at Print 05, Featuring Dr. Joe Webb, Draws Large Crowd
September 19, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA – The third annual WhatTheyThink.com event with Dr. Joe Webb, a recognized marketing authority, forecaster and one of the best known speakers in the printing industry, played to a packed house at Print 05, with well over 350 registrants. Industry professionals took advantage of the opportunity to hear Dr. Webb speak about the industry: Where We Are, Where We’re Headed, and How to Change it. Sponsored by MAN Roland Inc., it was held September 13th at McCormick Place in Chicago in conjunction with Print 05.
WhatTheyThink to Conduct Educational Webinar on Computer Integrated Manufacturing for Commercial Printers, Sponsored by MAN Roland, Muller Martini and Helios
August 23, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar on the topic of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) for Commercial Printers, with Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by MAN Roland, Mueller Martini and Helios, the event will be held Wednesday, August 31st from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
Mailing & Fulfillment Webinar on WhatTheyThink Draws Large Audience
August 22, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- In an exclusive WhatTheyThink Webinar sponsored by Streamline Solutions and hosted by WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne, attendees learned what to consider when considering the addition of mailing and fulfillment services to their commercial printing operation. Sherburne was joined by Dave Bates, Vice President of Business Process Management for K/P Corporation, a leading provider of printing, mailing and fulfillment services.
WhatTheyThink.com Event at Print05 Features Dr. Joe Webb
August 16, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free event with Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by MAN Roland Inc., it will be held September 13th from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. in Room S106B, McCormick Place in Chicago in conjunction with Print 05.
WhatTheyThink Hosts Webinar: Successfully integrating Direct Mail and Fulfillment into your Print Organization
August 3, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar on the topic of "Successfully integrating Direct Mail and Fulfillment into your Print Organization," hosted by Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by Streamline Solutions, the event will be held Thursday, August 18th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
WhatTheyThink Hosts Webinar: Getting Started with Variable Data Printing
July 25, 2005 -- Lexington , KY. -- In an exclusive WhatTheyThink Webinar sponsored by Exstream Software and Kodak, attendees learned how successful print service providers are leveraging variable data printing. WhatTheyThink.com's Cary Sherburne was joined by Robert Reeder, Chief Information Technology Officer for W. A. Wilde, and Jim Liszewski, President and COO, of WMSG, Inc. Both companies are long-time participants in the variable data space.
WhatTheyThink to Conduct Educational Webinar on Variable Data Printing, Sponsored by Exstream Software and Kodak
July 11, 2005 -- Lexington , KY. -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar on the topic of Getting Started with Variable Data Printing hosted by Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by Exstream Software and Kodak, the event will be held Thursday, July 21st from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
Dr. Joe Webb Economic Update on WhatTheyThink Highlights Key Trends for the Future of Print
July 1, 2005 -- Lexington , KY. -- In an exclusive WhatTheyThink economic Webinar sponsored by Creo and presented by renowned printing industry speaker and author Dr. Joe Webb, Dr. Webb reported that printing shipments, in real, inflation-adjusted terms will be down about one percent for 2005 as compared to 2004, but that printing profits are under even greater pressure.
Dr. Joe Webb to Conduct 3rd Quarter Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by Creo
June 13, 2005 -- Lexington , KY. -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by Creo, the event will be held Wednesday, June 29th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST.
Print MIS Basics Webinar on WhatTheyThink Draws Large Audience
May 9, 2005 -- Lexington , KY. -- In a free Webinar hosted by WhatTheyThink.com, the printing industry’s leading source of news and information, WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne conducted an educational briefing on key issues to consider when selecting a Print MIS solution. Sherburne was joined by Ted Hagler, Director of Manufacturing & QA for Papa John’s International, a long-time print MIS user and advocate, who shared his real-world results and best practices relative to Print MIS. Nearly 350 senior printing executives from around the world registered for this event, which was sponsored by EFI.
WhatTheyThink to Conduct Free Educational Webinar on Print MIS Solutions, Sponsored by EFI
April 13, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry educational webinar on the topic of Print Management Information System (MIS) solutions with Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. Sponsored by EFI, the event will be held Wednesday, May 4th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST.
Dr. Joe Webb Economic Update on WhatTheyThink Draws International Audience
April 4, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- In an exclusive WhatTheyThink economic Webinar sponsored by Creo and presented by renowned printing industry speaker and author Dr. Joe Webb, Dr. Webb reported that printing shipments, in real, inflation-adjusted terms will be down about one percent for 2005, but that pricing pressures continue to grow as buyers struggle to allocate constrained marketing dollars to multiple media.
Dr. Joe Webb to Conduct 2nd Quarter Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by Creo
March 15, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. Hundreds of printing executives regularly attend these quarterly events and access the archived material for later review. Once again, Dr. Webb will dissect economic data from his often contrarian perspective, examine opportunities, and provide a clear understanding by which to navigate. Topics will include: 1. Latest economic trends. 2. How the media mix is mixing it up again. 3. Under-reported technology and business trends that may catch printers and suppliers off-guard
Dr. Joe Webb to Conduct Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by Creo
January 11, 2005 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA – WhatTheyThink.com today announced the preliminary 2005 forecast for the commercial printing industry, and the general economy, by commentator and columnist Dr. Joe Webb. Dr. Webb will discuss these topics and others: 1- Commercial print volumes appear to be stabilizing, but profits are declining. If the steep decline of the industry’s sales is over, a profit decline may indicate other problems are lurking. 2- For the second half of the 2005, commercial printing volume will be only slightly higher than that of 2004. Dr. Webb will explain why, and what segments are likely to do better than the industry at large. 3- The paradox of a strong economy for the print business is that positive economics increases business investment and discretionary spending; unfortunately, those investments include technologies that decrease the need for paper-based communications and increase access to new, non-print media.
What Print Buyers Want: The Changing Dynamics of Print in a Multichannel World
December 2, 2004 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free educational Webinar sponsored by MAN Roland Inc., and moderated by WhatTheyThink Senior Editor Cary Sherburne. This not-to-be-missed event will be held December 15th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM EST.
Revolutionizing the Printing Industry: WhatTheyThink.com Event at Graph Expo Featuring Dr. Joe Webb Draws Large Audience
October 12, 2004 -- In what is becoming a not-to-miss annual event for Graph Expo show-goers, hosted by WhatTheyThink and sponsored by MAN Roland, Dr. Joe Webb, well-known industry expert, presented to a packed hall. Attended by over 200 printers, suppliers, media and consultants, his presentation, entitled Revolutionizing the Printing Industry, gave attendees food for thought as they go back to their businesses following the show.
Revolutionizing the Printing Industry: WhatTheyThink.com Event at Graph Expo Features Dr. Joe Webb
October 4, 2004 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free event with Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by MAN Roland Inc., it will be held Monday, October 11th from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. in Room S105D, McCormick Place in Chicago in conjunction with Graph Expo.
Dr. Joe Webb Economic Update, Sponsored by Kodak Polychrome Graphics Draws International Audience on WhatTheyThink.com; Forecasts Improving Conditions for the Printing Industry
October 4, 2004 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- In a free Webinar hosted by WhatTheyThink.com, the printing industry’s leading source of news and information, Dr. Joe Webb, one of the industry's best-known consultants and a 26-year veteran of the graphic arts industries, shared his insight on the state of the industry as the 4th Quarter of 2004 approaches, and his views about how 2005 will shape up.
Dr. Joe Webb to Conduct Printing Industry Economic Outlook Webinar, Sponsored by KPG
September 22, 2004 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by KPG, the event will be held Wednesday, September 29th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
2004 Print Workflow Summit Announced
August 25, 2004 Nashua NH – Electronic Publishing magazine and WhatTheyThink.com are pleased to announce the creation of a unique seminar, Print Workflow Summit: where design, print and profit meet. This one-day seminar, presented in the greater Boston and NYC areas, brings together the latest in printing and publishing technology and adds the business strategy needed to thrive in a competitive economy.
WhatTheyThink Webinar Demystifies Activity Based Costing for the Printing Industry
July 28, 2004 -- Lexington KY -- WhatTheyThink.com, the printing industry’s leading source of news and information, today announced it will be hosting an exclusive free Webinar that promises to unveil the mysteries and outline the benefits of Activity Based Costing (ABC) for the printing industry. The event will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at 2 PM EDT and is sponsored by Syskoplan (www.syskoplan.com), a global software development company with deep roots in the Media and Printing industries and the developer of PRINT IT, an in-depth management solution for the printing industry.
Dr.
Joe Webb Printing and Publishing Economic Update on WhatTheyThink
Garners International Attention
June 25, 2004 -- Lexington , Kentucky USA -- In a free Webinar hosted
by WhatTheyThink.com, the printing industry’s leading source of news
and information, Dr. Joe Webb, one of the industry's best-known consultants
and a 26-year veteran of the graphic arts industries, shared his insight on
the state of the industry at the end of the first half of 2004, and his views
about how 2005 would shape up.
Dr.
Joe Webb to Conduct Economic Outlook Webinar for WhatTheyThink.com
Subscribers, Sponsored by EFI
June 7, 2004 -- Lexington , Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com
today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend
a free printing industry economic webinar with forecaster and commentator
Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by EFI, it will be held June
23rd from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT .
WhatTheyThink.com
Presents "Inside
drupa 2004" Webinar
April 30, 2004 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com,
the printing industry's leading source of news and information, delivered "Inside
drupa 2004" on April 28, a special webinar event, to more than 250 registrants.
To help printing and publishing executives prepare for drupa, and to provide
advance information for those unable to attend, Senior WTT Editors Cary Sherburne
and Gail Nickel-Kailing provided an overview of the products, announcements,
future vision and drupa plans for 14 key drupa exhibitors and disclosed a
number of previously unrevealed product announcements.
MAN
Roland and WhatTheyThink.com Present Dr. Joe Webb at Print Buyers
Conference
April 15, 2004 -- Lexington, KY USA -- At the Print
Oasis Print Buyers Conference, Dr. Joe Webb will discuss the restructuring
of the print business and what it means for printers and print buyers.
Dr. Webb’s presentation is made possible by the support of MAN Roland
and WhatTheyThink.com. MAN Roland will also exhibit at the annual conference
which takes place from April 18-21 in Hollywood, Florida.
Industry
Tunes In to Economic Update Webinar - Dr. Joe Webb Reports on State
of the Industry
April 2, 2004 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- In a Webinar hosted by WhatTheyThink.com,
the printing industry's leading source of news and information, Dr. Joe Webb,
one of the industry's best-known consultants and a 25-year veteran
of the graphic arts industries, shared his insight on the state
of the industry for the first quarter of 2004, with a view toward
the balance of the year.
Dr. Joe Webb to Conduct Economic Outlook Webinar for WhatTheyThink.com
Subscribers, Sponsored by EFI
March 11, 2004 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free webinar with Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by EFI, it will be held March 31 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
Over 400 Executives Attend WhatTheyThink.com Live Events, Archive Now Available
October 6, 2003 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- In September, over 400 people attended two WhatTheyThink.com events featuring Dr. Joe Webb. The presentations focused on economic trends, industry forecasts and management strategies for senior printing and publishing executives.
The New Print Reality: WhatTheyThink.com Event at Graph Expo Features Dr. Joe Webb
September 10, 2003 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free event with Dr. Joe Webb. Sponsored by MAN Roland Inc., it will be held September 29th from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in Room S103BC, McCormick Place in Chicago.
Dr. Joe Webb to Conduct Economic Outlook Webinar for WhatTheyThink.com Subscribers
August 19, 2003 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the opportunity for industry professionals to attend a free webinar with Dr. Joe Webb. The event is sponsored by Printcafe Software and will be held September 17 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT.
OnDemandJournal.com to Launch May 1st, Serving Digital Printing and Publishing Markets
April 4, 2003 -- LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced that it will launch a new web site - OnDemandJournal.com on May 1st. OnDemandJournal.com will serve executives who buy and sell digital printing and publishing solutions. The web site will publish news, articles, case studies and white papers specific to this segment of the industry. The editorial mission is to help marketing professionals and communications firms develop a better understanding of digital and on-demand technologies, furthering their profitability.
WhatTheyThink.com Launches Executive Watch, Sponsored by PrintLink
March 27, 2003 -- LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY -- WhatTheyThink.com today announced the availability of Executive Watch, a dynamic capability that connects companies named in news stories with profiles of their executives. Over the next few weeks, the free feature will be in beta mode as WhatTheyThink.com adds executives to the database. Executive Watch is expected to contain nearly 1,000 profiles of leading industry executives. PrintLink, the industry's leading source of staffing and employment solutions, is the exclusive sponsor of Executive Watch.
WhatTheyThink and OnDemand Publishing Partner on Real-time Event Coverage
LEXINGTON, KY and AMHERST, NH, January 20, 2003 - WhatTheyThink.com and OnDemand Publishing, one of the industrys foremost content provider and analyst teams, are partnering to provide extensive coverage of major industry trade shows in 2003. The alliance developed from an informal arrangement in 2002 that delivered detailed coverage of Seybold New York, the On Demand Conference and Exhibition, Graph Expo and Xplor.
The Eagle To Bring Distribution and Channel Analysis to WhatTheyThink.com
January 15, 2003 -- Lexington, Kentucky -- WhatTheyThink.com, the leading web based community serving printing executives, announced today the start of a new feature called "The Eagle". The Eagle is an exclusive service for Premium Access Members at WhatTheyThink.com and is led by co-publishers, Steve Aranoff and Robert FitzPatrick. The EAGLE is known for its independent and unabashed view of what is happening in the Graphic Arts Channel. Financial terms were not disclosed.
WhatTheyThink.com Launches Raine Radar: Tracks Publicly Traded Companies
January 14, 2003 -- Lexington, Kentucky and Chicago, Illinois WhatTheyThink.com, the leading web based community serving executives in the Graphic Arts industries, announced today the start of a new service called Raine Radar. Raine Consulting Inc., a leading management consulting firm for the industry, will provide Raine Radar as an exclusive service available to Premium Access Members at WhatTheyThink.com.
Dr. Joe Webb and WhatTheyThink.com sign Exclusive Deal for Premium Content
January 13, 2003 -- LEXINGTON, KY and HARRISVILLE, RI -- WhatTheyThink.com announced today that they have signed Dr. Joe Webb to an exclusive agreement to become a weekly columnist for the graphic arts online news outlet. Dr. Webb, who is a 25-year veteran of the graphic arts industry, is best known for being a founding partner in the research firm TrendWatch. According to the agreement, Dr. Webb will provide a weekly column which critiques and analyzes industry happenings and events. The articles, which are scheduled to be released every Friday, beginning January 17th, will be available to the sites "Premium Access" members.
WhatTheyThink.com Goes International with Graphics of the Americas
December 9, 2002 -- Lexington, Kentucky USA and Miami, Florida USA --WhatTheyThink.com will have an expanded international reach as a result of a strategic partnership with the Printing Association of Florida (PAF) to provide online coverage for GRAPHICS OF THE AMERICAS 2003 (GOA 2003). GOA, which is owned and produced by PAF, is visited each year by nearly 25,000 graphic arts professionals seeking the most recent printing, converting and finishing equipment, services and software.
Xplor International and WhatTheyThink.com Partner Again to Bring Event Full-Circle
October 1, 2002 - Lexington, Ky. and Torrance, Calif. --- Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, and WhatTheyThink.com will partner to promote Xplor 2002, the Global Electronic Document Systems Conference & Exhibit. WhatTheyThink.com, the largest web-based community serving the print, publishing, and graphic arts community, will be the Official Online Media Partner and provide real-time news coverage before, during, and after Xplor 2002.
WTT to Sponsor IPA Event on Digital Color Printing Technologies
Edina, Minnesota and Lexington, Kentucky, USA - September 26, 2002 -- IPA has announced the availability of a live, 90-minute, interactive Web-based seminar analyzing the latest digital color printing technologies introduced at Graph Expo. Hosted by Barb Pellow, digital color printing expert and Gannett Professor at R.I.T., this interactive IPA Webinar will be held October 15 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time and is sponsored by WhatTheyThink.com.
IPA Picks WhatTheyThink.com for Fully Integrated Daily News Content
Edina, Minnesota and Lexington, Kentucky, USA - August 16, 2002 - IPA, the Association of Graphic Solutions Providers, has announced their selection of WhatTheyThink.com as the daily news source for their web site - www.ipa.org. WhatTheyThink.com provides web-based content solutions to companies and organizations serving the printing, publishing and document systems industries.
Xplor International Turns to WhatTheyThink.com for Daily News Content
Torrance, California and Lexington, Kentucky, USA - August 14, 2002 - Xplor International, the worldwide association representing over 5,000 members in the $125-billion document systems industry, has selected WhatTheyThink.com to provide daily news content to their web site - www.xplor.org. WhatTheyThink.com provides web-based content solutions to companies and organizations serving the printing, publishing and document systems industries.
PrintOnDemand.com Members to Receive WhatTheyThink.com Daily News
August 12, 2002 -- San Diego, California and Lexington, Kentucky, USA -- PrintOnDemand.com, the leading web publication focusing on digital and on-demand technologies, has selected WhatTheyThink.com to provide daily news content to their web site - www.printondemand.com. WhatTheyThink.com provides web-based content solutions to companies and organizations serving the printing, publishing and document systems industries.
GRAPH EXPO® and CONVERTING EXPO® 2002 Selects WhatTheyThink.com as the Online Media Partner
July 23, 2002 - Lexington, KY and Reston, VA --- The Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC), which leads the industry in bringing graphic communications technology vendors and users together through professionally managed industrial technology exhibitions, and WhatTheyThink.com will partner to promote this year's GRAPH EXPO and CONVERTING EXPO. The event will be held at McCormick Place South, in Chicago, IL from October 6 to 9, 2002.
Rochester Institute of Technology and WhatTheyThink.com Partner in Education
Lexington, Kentucky USA -- June 25, 2002 -- Rochester Institute of Technology, a world leader in graphic communication education and applied research and WhatTheyThink.com have reached an agreement to bring additional industry information to RIT students. WhatTheyThink.com is the leading online Internet community serving the printing and graphic arts industry.
WhatTheyThink.com Creates ON DEMAND 2002 Library, Graph Expo Next
Lexington, Kentucky USA -- May 13, 2002 -- WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online community serving the printing and graphic arts industry, today announced the availability of the ON DEMAND 2002 Library. This special section of their web site is based on content from their coverage of the ON DEMAND Printing and Publishing Strategy Conference and Exposition.
WhatTheyThink.com: New Series Examines Industry Change and Diversification Strategies
Lexington, Kentucky USA - February 18, 2002 - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading web based community serving the print and publishing industry, today presented the third of a four part series on the U.S. printing industry and the strategic options that printers have for responding to ongoing evolutionary changes. Authored by columnist David Dodd, the "Evolution Series" is published in the eXpert Row section at www.whattheythink.com.
Creativepro.com and WhatTheyThink.com Sign Content Agreement
Livingston, Montana and Lexington, Kentucky, USA - November 27, 2001 - Creativepro.com, the largest online community serving creative professionals within the print and Web publishing communities, has announced a strategic content agreement with WhatTheyThink.com. WhatTheyThink.com is the leading online community targeting the print and graphic arts industry.
WhatTheyThink.com Completes Management Buy-out, Restructuring, Predicts Profitability
11/19/01- Lexington, Kentucky, USA - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading on-line community serving the print and graphic arts industry, has completed a buy-out led by select management and a group of private investors.
CAP Ventures and WhatTheyThink.com Launch Research Partnership
(November 14, 2001) Norwell, MA and Lexington, KY - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online community targeting the print and publishing industry, and CAP Ventures have reached an exclusive agreement to offer enhanced research. CAP Ventures is the leading research and consulting firm serving the print and graphic arts industry.
New Business Tool: WhatTheyThink.com Launches Weekly Intelligence Briefing
(11/12/01) Lexington, Kentucky, USA - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online community serving print and publishing professionals, has launched a new weekly feature called: The Executive Intelligence Briefing. The free report condenses industry news and events from the prior week into an easy-to-read and printable format.
Xplor International and WhatTheyThink.com Partner to Bring Event Full-Circle
September 28, 2001 - Lexington, Ky. and Torrance, Calif. --- Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, and WhatTheyThink.com will partner to promote Xplor 2001, the Global Electronic Document Systems Conference. WhatTheyThink.com, the largest web-based community serving the print, publishing, and graphic arts community, will provide real-time news coverage before, during, and after Xplor 2001.
Xerox Premier Partners Launches New Services, Selects WhatTheyThink.com as Major Content Partner
WhatTheyThink.com joins NAPL and Tecstra Systems to bring knowledge to Premier Partners. September 7, 2001 - Chicago - With 400 members worldwide, the global Xerox Premier Partners e-community has been enhancing its portfolio of resources so graphic arts professionals can share knowledge and exchange business. In addition to the referral service, the Premier Partner community has expanded its knowledge service offerings. Building on its recent selection of NAPL (National Association for Printing Leadership) as a key content provider for the program, Xerox is adding new services from WhatTheyThink.com and Tecstra Systems.
Printing Industries of America Selects WhatTheyThink.com to Provide Daily News
Alexandria, Virginia and Lexington, Kentucky, USA - August 29, 2001 - Printing Industries of America (PIA), the nation's largest association serving the graphic arts industry, has selected WhatTheyThink.com to provide daily news on the Graphic Arts Information Network, www.gain.net. WhatTheyThink.com is the largest web based community with 15,000 print professionals as members.
Printable Buys PrintPlanet Forums Currently Hosted at WhatTheyThink.com
8/29/01 - Lexington, Kentucky - Printable announced today the purchase of the PrintPlanet.com forums and web based communities from Digital Art Exchange (DAX). WhatTheyThink, the leading content source of the print and publishing industry, has hosted the forums since April of this year.
PODi, PrintPlanet & WhatTheyThink Sponsor -Missing Seminar- on CRM, Printing
West Henrietta, New York and Lexington, Kentucky, August 22, 2001 - PODi, the Digital Printing initiative, PrintPlanet.com with WhatTheyThink.com today announced that they will sponsor a special educational event during the Print Ô01 show in Chicago next month. Titled "Prospering in a World of Personalized, Integrated Marketing," this unique educational opportunity will explore the impact of customer relationship management (CRM) programs and technologies on the commercial printing industry.
WhatTheyThink.com Launches Corporate Premium Access
8/11/01 (Lexington, Kentucky, USA) WhatTheyThink.com, the largest web based community in the print and graphic arts industry, has launched Corporate Premium Access. The new service will allow companies to subscribe their entire work force to WhatTheyThink.coms exclusive resources.
WhatTheyThink.com Launches Monthly Printer Confidence Survey, Compliments Successful Monthly Print Buyer Pulse
Lexington, Kentucky, USA - July 14, 2001 - WhatTheyThink.com, the leading on-line community and research firm in the graphic arts industry, has launched a new research tool called the Monthly Printer Confidence Survey. The study, conducted each month, will help industry executives understand trends in spending and confidence levels of print vendors. WhatTheyThink.com already provides monthly intelligence about print buyers and will attempt to achieve similar success by compiling data from print vendors.
WhatTheyThink.com Adds Premium Access Membership to Compliment Free News Content
LEXINGTON, KY and AMHERST, NH, January 20, 2003 - WhatTheyThink.com and OnDemand Publishing, one of the industrys foremost content provider and analyst teams, are partnering to provide extensive coverage of major industry trade shows in 2003. The alliance developed from an informal arrangement in 2002 that delivered detailed coverage of Seybold New York, the On Demand Conference and Exhibition, Graph Expo and Xplor.
International Publishing Management Association, Launches New Site, Selects WhatTheyThink.com for Content
6/30/01- Liberty MO, and Lexington, KY - The International Publishing Management Association (IPMA) has launched a new design to their web site. The site has expanded the services to include a job board, market place, educational resources and more. The association has also selected WhatTheyThink.com as their news source for members. WhatTheyThink.com is the largest online community in the graphic arts industry serving nearly 15,000 professionals.
International Paper Expands Content Partnership with WhatTheyThink.com
Memphis, TN, USA - May 23, 2001 - International Paper, the world's largest paper and forest products company has expanded their content agreement with WhatTheyThink.com. International Paper will utilize print related content from WhatTheyThink.com to further expand resources available on all of International Paper's web sites. WhatTheyThink.com is the largest, web based community in the print and graphic arts industry..
xpedx to Partner with WhatTheyThink for Portal Content
Covington, Kentucky and Lexington, Kentucky, USA - February 10, 2001 -
xpedx, the nations largest distributor of printing paper, graphics,
packaging, and facilities supplies announces today that they will be using
WhatTheyThink, a portal for the print and graphic arts industry as a
primary content feed for their web site, xpedx.com.
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