Postal Jobs to Remain Stable in 2016
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No big cuts in work force, but plenty of operating losses predicted at the USPS for the coming year. “Don't look for any major downsizing from the U.S. Postal Service during the coming year: A new report indicates the postal...
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Facebook Engagement Plunges for Publishers
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It’s the “we told you so” moment we were afraid of. Referrals and engagement on brand sites sink dramatically with iOS roll out. “We’re not trying to go, like, suck in and devour everything.” Those were the words of Facebook’s...
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Apple News Leaves a Bad Taste for Publishers
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Since the launch of iOS 9, publishers have been less than thrilled with Apple’s news publishing platform. “Underwhelming.” That’s the word used off the record to describe one publisher’s experience with the latest iteration of Apple’s news feed, according to...
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Porter to recognize 100 Incredible Women
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The luxury retailer’s print title is again making news with a special feature on women who inspire, lead and empower others. The fashion industry has long been about much more than looking good in the latest creations. For many brands,...
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Jewish News and Culture Site Launches Print Title
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The bi-monthly Tablet magazine will provide a mix of content not available on their digital platform. Popular and award-winning Jewish news and culture site Tabletmag.com is poised to launch their first ever print magazine, according to D. B. Hebbard in...
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Direct Mail Called “The Most Direct Pipeline” to Consumers
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Just as the first iteration of direct mail disrupted retail, so too will direct mail 2.0 disrupt and transform the industry. Budget troubles at the USPS aside, there is plenty of innovation going on in direct mail these days and...
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Publishers are Realizing that Vacuums Suck
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As print and digital newsstands continue to disappoint, publishers are bypassing the traditional newsstand system more and more. In his usual succinct style, D. Eadward Tree sums up why publishers are taking the newsstand mess into their own hands. “Nature...
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Why Print Refused to Die
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The answer is surprising simply. People want it. “Just a few years ago, it looked as if digital publishing would push print aside. But print refused to die. Why?” asks publishing consultant Jim Elliott in a sponsored post in Folio:....
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USPS Lost 5 Billion This Year
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The numbers are mind-numbing as the postal service logs its ninth year in the red. Even with increased revenue, the USPS has managed to lose more than $5 billion this fiscal year. “Operating revenue grew $1.1 billion to $68.9 billion,...
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When Innovators Innovate, Print Happens
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Why are these corporate innovation experts looking at print as their next way to innovate? Because they listened to their audience. Innovation Leader launched about two years ago as a digital-only publication, with the mission to highlight “how big companies...
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