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.
           
The event archive is available at this special Internet page:

http://members.whattheythink.com/home/webinars/webinar070926.cfm

During this one-hour event, Dr. Webb provided graphic arts, printing and publishing executives with an overview of what to expect relative to market conditions for the fourth quarter of 2007, as well as a peek into 2008 and 2009. Dr. Webb also shared his unique insight on the challenges and opportunities facing the printing industry.

Hundreds of printing executives regularly attend these quarterly events and access the archived material for later review. The next program is scheduled for December 12th, 2007, at 2 PM EST (-5 GMT)

“The economic indicators reflect an economy that is still moving sideways,” said Dr. Webb.  “Housing starts and permits are lower than we have seen for a decade, and I do not expect the real estate market to pick up for 18 months or so. But I do not see any real recession indicators. Printing shipments are running a little behind last year, but we have had five quarters of increasing profits.  This is one of the reasons, I believe, for the recent upbeat Graph Expo.”

“As companies are planning for 2008 and beyond,” stated Randy Davidson, President of WhatTheyThink.com, “this session and the insight and advice provided by Dr. Webb are timely. And his discussion debunking or supporting a range of common industry wisdom provides a new perspective and a set of thought starters for executives engaged in the planning process.”

Dr. Joe Webb is the director of WhatTheyThink.com's Economics and Research Center, where managers, researchers and analysts can find free and premium content about industry trends, including forecasts and more. Dr. Webb is a recognized marketing authority, forecaster and one of the best known speakers in our industry. He also contributes a weekly column at WhatTheyThink.com for Premium Access Members entitled “Mondays with Dr. Joe” as well as a regular writer on PrintCEOblog.com.

Last quarter's webinar, including audio, can be accessed at:

http://members.whattheythink.com/home/webinars/webinar070620.cfm

About Presstek

Presstek, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and marketer of high tech digital imaging solutions to the graphic arts and laser imaging markets. Presstek's patented DI(R), CTP and plate products provide a streamlined workflow in a chemistry-free environment, thereby reducing printing cycle time and lowering production costs. Presstek solutions are designed to make it easier for printers to cost effectively meet increasing customer demand for high-quality, shorter print runs and faster turnaround while providing improved profit margins. Presstek subsidiary, Lasertel, Inc., manufactures semiconductor laser diodes for Presstek's and external customers' applications. For more information visit www.presstek.com, or call 603-595-7000 or email: info@presstek.com.

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About Dr. Joe Webb

Dr. Joe Webb is the director of WhatTheyThink.com's Economics and Research Center, where managers, researchers and analysts can find free and premium content about industry trends, including forecasts and more. Dr. Webb is a recognized marketing authority, forecaster and one of the best known speakers in our industry. He also conducts quarterly economic forecast webinars, interpreting the latest market conditions in the graphic communications industries and what they mean for executives and their strategic decisions.

A 30-year veteran of the graphic arts industries, he was the founder of the influential TrendWatch information service, which was sold to Reed Elsevier in 2000. Since January 2003, his "Mondays with Dr. Joe" column has been a must-read feature on WhatTheyThink.com.

He is a Ph.D. graduate of the NYU Center for Graphic Communications Management and Technology (1987) and serves on the Center's Board of Advisors. He holds an MBA in Management Information Systems from Iona College (1981) and was a magna cum laude graduate in Managerial Sciences and Marketing from Manhattan College (1978), and was a member of the economics honor society. He has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in marketing, market research, quantitative analysis, business policy, and organizational behavior. He started in the industry with Agfa's Graphic Systems Division and was later a marketing executive with Chemco Photoproducts, entering consulting full time in 1987. Among his publications is the controversial "Renewing the Print Industry: A Contrarian's Constructive Perspective." 

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