Print buying

Government launches council newspaper consultation
The coalition government has backed publishers' complaints about council-run newspapers.

Polestar Colchester takes on Best work in new deal
Polestar has won a two-year contract to print NatMags' women's weekly Best magazine.

Cooperative switches to FSC for chequebook production
Communisis is switching to FSC stock for its production of chequebooks for The Cooperative.

Wired is foiled for October tech startup issue
Cond Nast's Wired magazine featured a foiled cover from Celloglas on its October issue.
Research shows removing paper options risks brand loyalty
Royal Mail has warned brands that removing paper-based statements would create ill-feeling among their customers.

Agencies and PMs race to offer a one-stop production shop
Omnicom Group-subsidiary Gutenberg Networks has opened its first UK office as part of the ongoing expansion of its global production network in a move that could herald the next evolution of print...

Top Trumps campaign aims to boost Cheestrings in the playground
Kerry Foods is running a Top Trumps campaign including augmented reality for its Cheestrings products.

HSPG integrates paper price list with e-commerce and MIS
Howard Smith Paper Group (HSPG) has integrated its paper price lists with MIS and online automatic quoting systems to save itself, and printers, time and money processing paper orders.

News of the World next in line for Murdoch's paywall
News International is to continue its move to paid for internet content, with the News of The World's website the latest to be charged for.

FPB calls on public sector to maintain 10-day payment target following EU legislation shift
UK small businesses could be at risk of losing the benefits of the public sector's 10-day payment promise following the introduction of new legislation amending the EU late payments directive.