The Seybold Report

ASMP and CEPIC to Hold June Event in Barcelona

The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) and the Coordination of European Picture Agencies Stock, Press and Heritage (CEPIC) will conduct the CEPIC Congress 2013 in Barcelona June 11-14. The two organizations have designated June 11th for the second annual "Photocentric Day," a day of inspiration and learning. more

Print '13 to Include Photo Imaging Pavilion

Print '13 organizer, the Graphic Arts Show Company, has announced a new show floor section for the event: the Photo Imaging Pavilion, which will include exhibits related to photo, photo book, wide format, specialty photo, all-sized imaging, creation, as well as finishing related equipment, software, and substrates. more

Eric Hawkinson No Longer Dscoop Executive Director

Dscoop has announced through a post on the organization's blog the news Eric Hawkinson has resigned from his position as Executive Director of Dscoop. The Dscoop Board has named Carolyn Dolezal as the organization’s Acting Director, effective immediately, and a search for for Hawkinson’s replacement is underway. No official reason was given Hawkinson's departure; Hawkinson was the organization’s sole executive director from 2005 until now. more

PRIMIR to Release Latest Study Findings April 8

PRIMIR has announced Tom Ashley, Director and Founder of Pivotal Resources USA, will present the newest PRIMIR study findings on emerging printing technologies and applications at its Spring meeting scheduled for April 8-10, 2013 at The Shores Hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida. more

Printing Industries of America Supports Congressional Efforts to Preserve Paper-Based Access to Government Information and Services

Printing Industries of America has announced its support for a bipartisan Congressional resolution (H.Res. 97), introduced recently in the United States House of Representatives by Reps. Sean Duffy (R-WI) and Mike Michaud (D-ME), seeking to protect access to paper-based options for government services and information. As explained in the Printing Industries of America press release announcing this support, the Duffy-Michaud resolution seeks to reverse recent federal initiatives to eliminate paper-based information and services (including Social Security checks and earnings statements, savings bonds, and income tax forms). The Representatives wish to ensure Americans have the option to receive such services and information in paper form. more

Xeikon Joins PODi

PODi has announced Xeikon has joined the organization as a member. more

Printing Industries of America Web Site Offline January 18-21

Printing Industries of America has announces the organization's Web site will be offline January 18-21, 2013 while the site is being updated and refurbished, and customers will not be able to make purchases from the online store or register for events. To register for an event or place an order during this time, customers should contact a Member Central representative at 800-910-4283 ext.770 or send an e-mail to membercentral@printing.org. more

Printing Industries of America and National Association for Printing Leadership to Remain Separate

The joint Unification Task Force formed in February by Printing Industries of America and the National Association for Printing Leadership has recommended the two organizations remain separate but continue to collaborate on key programs and industry events. more

PODi Issues Call for Speakers for 2013 AppForum

PODi has issued a call for qualified speakers for the 2013 AppForum. The 2013 conference, entitled Bright Lights, Big Ideas, will be held at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, January 28-30. Speakers will receive a complimentary pass to all three days of AppForum and can attend all sessions and networking events. They get a high-profile stage, industry recognition, and a chance to share their experience with a qualified audience. more

Canon, HP, and Yahoo Japan Join NFC Forum

Canon, HP, and Yahoo Japan have joined the NFC Forum. The Forum also recently added 24 near associate, implementer, and non-profit members. more 

PODi Announces Cloud Production Printing Initiative

PODi has announced a partnership with EFI, HP, Xerox, and others to define how Cloud computing will be used to create, prepare, and produce printed work. The strategy working group, chaired by HP Distinguished Technologist Craig White, will hold its first meeting in 2Q12. more 

Print Services and Distribution Association Provides Access to InfoTrends Material

The Print Services and Distribution Association is now offering offering access to educational tools from InfoTrends. Members will have access to in-depth research reports, e-learning training programs, and the Ultimate Guide Online buyer’s guide. As part of the agreement, PSDA members will be eligible for member discounts on each program. more 

PIA and NAPL Discuss Merger

PIA and NAPL have formed a joint task force to explore unification of the two industry associations. The task force grew out of a meeting held prior to the Vision 3 Summit and is co-chaired by PIA Chairperson Laura Lawton and NAPL Chairperson Darren Loken. The two organizations says the exploration is a response to the economic environment, continued contraction of the industry, and calls for action from the membership and suppliers. more 

CIP4 Announces Online Version of JDFBulletin

The International Cooperation for the Integration of the Processes in Prepress, Press, and Postpress (CIP4) has announced a new Web version of the JDF Bulletin. The electronic edition is intended to keep members, prospects, and news media better informed on current developments within CIP4 and its working groups and JDF integration. News releases will appear on the CIP4 Web site as they are released, supplementing the monthly news digests. more 

IDEAlliance Releases nextPub V 1.0 Specs for Public Comment

IDEAlliance is soliciting public comment on version 1.0 of the nextPub initiative. NextPub is chaired by Peter Meirs, Vice President of Production Technologies for Time Inc. and is supported by more than a few publishing companies and works in close collaboration with the IDPF EPUB3. more