Print buying

Profile 'most important factor' for procurement sector

The biggest challenge facing procurement teams globally is raising the profile of the profession, according to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).

Charity's DM campaign uses paper chains to promote disability awareness

UK disability charity Scope is using a direct mail pack containing paper chains as part of a drive to integrate the lives of disabled and non-disabled people.

AGI Media produces Sex and the City 19-disc box set

AGI Media has been chosen to put together the packaging for the Sex and the City complete series box set.

Travel agents take fresh look at the high costs of printed brochures

Some travel agents have resorted to charging a 1-per-copy fee for printed brochures, in a bid to offset the cost of the 300m that are printed in the UK each year.

InBev promotes new Stella brand with major outdoor poster campaign

Drinks company InBev UK has launched a "heavyweight" advertising campaign using a host of outdoor media, in order to boost awareness of its newly launched Stella Artois 4% brand.

DoH targets parents with powerful anti-smoking ad campaign

The Department of Health (DoH) has launched a hard-hitting anti-smoking campaign entitled 'Scared' across 3,000 nationwide outdoor and point-of-sale sites.

Rise in abuse of marketing data lists, research reveals

The abuse of data and marketing lists has increased in 2008, following a drop in levels of misuse during 2006 and 2007, according to the annual report from the Data Quality Management (DQM) Group.

Claritum procurement software in demand as buyers tighten their belts

Claritum has experienced a rapid growth in demand for its print procurement software in the face of the current global economic crisis.

Direct mail 'plagues the deceased'

An East End-style funeral procession has been staged through Westminster in protest of the levels of direct mail (DM) sent to people that have died.

Asda increases its print spend with multi-million pound contract

Asda is set to increase its print spend after awarding a multi-million pound contract to HH Print Management, following an extensive tendering process.