Print buying

Media roundup: BETC, CityAM, The Times, News International, Online ad spend

We bring you the buzz from the wider media sphere, across the world and across the web. This week: BETC London bags Livingstone mayoral campaign account; CityAM to increase circulation; The Times to...

Royal Mail plans next day Olympic stamps

Royal Mail Group has announced plans to produce a new stamp for every gold medal won by British athletes at this summer's Olympic Games, in less than 24 hours after each event.

Calverts chosen for Wrangler's seasonal Look Book

London-based print and design co-operative Calverts has been chosen as the first UK printer to produce clothing company Wrangler's European seasonal Look Book.

Unite to take legal action as MMP dispute rolls on

The battle between packaging manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof Packaging (MMP) and Unite continues, with the union set to take legal action for alleged unlawful dismissal.

Southernprint to produce new Egmont girls magazine

Egmont has launched a new monthly magazine, Monster High, a brand extension of the successful doll brand that has sold more than 5m dolls worldwide.

Paper Management Services awarded supply contract for St Ives

Paper Management Services (PMS) has sealed a supply contract with St Ives Group to supply book and commercial print papers on an ongoing basis.

The smaller events, closer to home, still need our support

While the industry continues its long road to recovery, only the most optimistic would claim that UK print is back to full health.

Manufacturers get into the lending game

Before the economic meltdown, it was all too easy for printers to raise finance for investment in new equipment, recalls one print industry stalwart. "You simply filled out some forms, signed on the...

Ryanair cuts print spend by more than 400,000

Ryanair has cut the annual print spend on its in-flight magazine by 420,000 by moving from A4 to an A5 format.

PPA lauds best in magazine print and production

Stephens & George, Pensord, Denmaur and <i>PrintWeek</i> publisher Haymarket Media Group were amongst the winners at last week's PPA Production & Environment Awards, where more than 170 leading lights...