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RR Donnelley to acquire Pro Line Printing

Chantal Todé February 27, 2008

In a move designed to enhance its national advertising programs, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pro Line Printing Inc., a privately held producer of newspaper inserts headquartered in Irving, TX, for $122 million.

Olivier takes helm at Transcontinental

Chantal Todé February 22, 2008

Francois Olivier took over as president/CEO of printer Transcontinental this week, replacing Luc Desjardins, who had been with the company for eight years. Transcontinental announced last September that Olivier, a family member of company founder Remi Marcoux, would become the company's new leader following a selection process headed by independent members of the board.

Times and Tribune feel squeeze, make newsroom cuts

Lauren Bell February 19, 2008

Tribune Co. and the New York Times Co. will implement cutbacks in their newsrooms this year. Both companies cited the weak economy and declines in print ad volume as reasons for the cuts, which will be accomplished via buyouts, attrition, closing open positions and, if needed, layoffs.

The greening of print outsourcing

Stacy DeWalt, Pitney Bowes Management Services February 18, 2008

With an increasing number of organizations focused on conservation and protecting the environment, those who currently outsource or are contemplating outsourcing their mail and print distribution operations should take note: It's easier and more cost-effective being green.

Power of the portal

Chantal Todé February 18, 2008

Web-to-print technology helps marketers manage brands consistently across corporate outposts.

Spotlight: a conversation with Michael Ross, director of marketing, Sweetwater Sound Inc.

Chantal Todé February 11, 2008

Michael Ross discusses Sweetwater Sound's customer acquisition and retention methods.

Paper mills close as overall printing volumes decline

Chantal Todé February 02, 2008

News of paper mill closings continues to come in and the reason is clear, according to industry experts: The overall volume of printing is down. Bill Lamparter, president of printing industry consultancy PrintCom Consulting Group, pointed out that while the overall volume of direct mail is still rising, its growth is far from being at historical rates.

Proposed MD bill may impair circular delivery

Lauren Bell February 01, 2008

A consumer protection bill, proposed by Maryland state delegate Tanya Shewell, could affect delivery of printed papers, magazines, booklets and circulars sent to residences in that state.

HP buys Exstream Software, focuses on VDP potential

Chantal Todé January 28, 2008

Variable-data printing and one-to-one marketing haven't been exploited to their full potential, according to Hewlett-Packard, which has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Exstream Software. The deal is expected to close in March.

Quebecor receives creditor protection

Chantal Todé January 28, 2008

A Quebec Superior Court justice last Monday approved a motion to place commercial printer Quebecor World under Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) protection for 30 days, until February 20, according to published reports. The justice also authorized $1 billion in financing from Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley.

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