Print buying
Customer publishing 'key' to establishing a trusted brand
Customer publishing is a "profit centre" and is key to building a trusted brand, following news the channel has overtaken radio, cinema and outdoor.

Amazon's latest e-book device gets mixed reaction from industry
Book printers have expressed mixed reactions on how Amazon's next generation e-book reader will impact on the book publishing supply chain.
Apprentice stars turn print buyers for business show
Two stars from hit BBC show The Apprentice turned to a Leeds printer last week to procure collateral for events co-hosted by producers of Dragons' Den.

Waitrose makes print the heart of its Valentine's campaign
Retailer Waitrose and welfare charity Dogs Trust have both chosen print to be at the heart of their newly unveiled marketing campaigns for Valentine's Day.

Media roundup
We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: Barnados' interactive poster; Renault and Publicis renew deal; Olay ad censured for air brushing; bmi...

Charterhouse contract wins signal print management boom
Print managers have continued to reap the rewards of the recession this week with E.ON and Experian awarding contracts to Charterhouse.

Pensord to offer print buying tips at Publishing Expo
Pensord will be offering print buyers advice on how to buy better print on its stand at this week's Publishing Expo.

TPF subsidiary wins contract with new wine distributor
TPF Group's manufacturing subsidiary, The Print Factory, has revealed a recent contract win with Naked Wines, a new entrant into the fast-growing online wine sector.

Atheists and Christian groups battle on bus advertising
Bus advertising has become the medium of choice for theological debate after a spate of religious groups launched campaigns to hit back at the Richard Dawkins-backed Atheist Bus Campaign.

Capital One axes direct mail for customer wins
Capital One, the UK's second largest direct mailer, is turning its back on printed DM for acquiring customers after posting a $1.4bn (980m) Q4 loss.