Print buying

Record 21 covers produced for Radio Times Comic Relief special

<i>Radio Times</i> has "pushed the production boundaries" by printing 21 different covers featuring celebrities such as Cheryl Cole and James McAvoy to celebrate Comic Relief's 21st birthday.

Self-publishing Aussie mums head to UK with bestselling cookbook

Two mothers who "shocked the Australian publishing world" by self-publishing and buying the print for more than 1m copies of their own cookbook now have their sights on the UK.

Bauer Media suspends Arena magazine

Men's glossy <i>Arena</i> has become the latest casualty in the struggling magazine market following publisher Bauer Media's decision to "suspend" the consumer monthly.

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CFI reveals power of print for brand loyalty

Effective use of print boosts customer satisfaction and helps shoppers make better purchasing decisions, according to leading customer satisfaction specialist CFI Group.

Tesco takes HP photo centre deal nationwide

HP has partnered with supermarket giant Tesco to roll-out a suite of photo centre systems across stores that will allow customers to print applications such as photos and personalised calendars.

St Ives teams again with Condé Nast for Wired relaunch

St Ives Plymouth has been revealed as the printer behind the relaunched Condé Nast magazine, <i>Wired</i>.

CDMS: print and online mix best for DM responses

Integrating direct mail with online responses is the best way to boost response rates and generate subsequent purchases, according to direct marketing company CDMS.

RNIB cleanses data to improve direct mail output

The Royal National Institute for Blind People (RNIB) is cutting down on ineffective direct mail by cleansing its marketing database and improving access to customer data.

CBS records 93% fall in pre-tax profits

Outdoor media group CBS Outdoor International has posted a 93% fall in pre-tax profits for Q4 2008.