Paper Outlook for Q2 — Prices Holding Through Spring

"There isn't any softness out there—it's a strong paper market and a strong publishing market," summarizes Janis.

And a strong economy, for the moment—which is why the gradual increases have not been a noticeable cause for any concern. "As long as revenues can keep up with the increases on the cost side, you're not going to see a panic, and revenue has kept pace," explains Janis.