Print buying

Transport for London launches coveted tender for freesheet distribution
Transport for London (TFL) has launched a tender process for its morning freesheet slot, which could see The Metro ousted from tube stations for the first time in 11 years.

Wyndeham/Haymarket deal extended to 2012
Wyndeham Press Group has secured a two-year contract extension with its largest customer, Haymarket Media, in a deal it described as "business critical".

Communisis warns of 'softened' demand for direct mail
Communisis has warned that visibility of demand in the direct mail sector is poor as it reports a mixed performance across its sector.

Borders chooses Tribeka and Oki to produce 'on-demand DVDs'
Book retailer Borders has teamed up with Tribeka and Oki to pioneer a new way of selling CDs mirroring the trend towards on-demand book printing.

DM sector concerned about Cameron's calls for MPs' expenses crackdown
Conservative Party leader David Cameron's call for the scrapping of the 10,000 MPs communications allowance is causing concern among direct marketers and printers.
Mental health charity uses DM for fundraising push
Mental health charity Mind has launched a direct mail fundraising blitz in conjunction with 'Mind Week' to highlight the issue of men and mental health.
LV= renews Etrinsic contract a fourth time
Print management and marketing outsource company Etrinsic has signed the fourth renewal of its contract with insurance, investment and pensions group LV=, part of the Liverpool Victoria group of...

Specsavers strikes three-year extension of print work with Lateral Group
Specsavers has sealed a 5m three-year contract extension to manage its customer recall program with Lateral Group companies Data Lateral and Howitt.

T-Mobile awards five-year print contract to Communisis
T-Mobile UK has given a five-year contract to provide print-sourcing and consulting services for its customer communications requirements to Communisis.
Direct Mail still 'valuable' despite complaints, says FRSB
Direct mail remains "very valuable" to the charity sector, despite receiving nearly 20,000 complaints last year, according to the Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB).