Print buying

Asda ends catalogue production

Asda has stopped production of its Asda Direct catalogue and decided to focus on its digital promotions.

Etrinsic wins Go-Ahead rail timetable contract

Print manager Etrinsic has won a contract to produce and distribute rail timetables for transport company the Go-Ahead Group's rail operation, Govia.

Future to launch quarterly superhero mag

Future has announced it is to launch a quarterly magazine called Comic Heroes to capitalise on the surge in superhero films, games and comics.

Electoral Commission publishes election print guidelines

The Electoral Commission has published a checklist for returning officers on how they should handle arrangements with printers for printing election materials, including ballot papers.

OAA launches 1.25m outdoor campaign

The Outdoor Advertising Association (OAA) has launched a two-week advertising campaign starting today, which is aimed at showcasing the effectiveness of outdoor advertising.

Emirates stadium installation signals sector success for McKenzie Clark

McKenzie Clark has completed a project to add graphics to the eight "cores" at Arsenal FC's Emirates stadium, its first job in the outdoor sports marketing sector.

BSkyB takes bigger sport and movie titles bi-monthly

BSkyB is overhauling its Sky Movies and Sports magazines, dropping the frequency to bi-monthly.

New rules mean extra ad spaces on taxis

A change of advertising rules has meant that advertising can now be placed on rear windows and wheel trims of licensed taxis.

Ultimate Packaging prints Rudolph potato bags

The Very Very Veg company has tasked Ultimate Packaging with producing festive packaging for its Rudolph Potatoes.

Wallpaper* enters new decade with AR cover

IPC's design and fashion magazine Wallpaper* is using augmented reality (AR) to enhance its cover, along with a 10-page feature in its January issue.