The Print Council

Consumers: Printed Ads Would Be Missed Most
October 10, 2012 at 10:53 am

When consumers were asked, "Which of the following forms of advertising would you miss most if it disappeared tomorrow?," the response was overwhelmingly printed ads.

Marketers Overestimate The Power of Digital
October 10, 2012 at 10:28 am

Most consumers are not keen to new forms of direct marketing, such as mobile and social media, and would rather communicate with brands through established direct mail and email channels, a new study finds.

Social Tactics Not Meaningful Sales Drivers
October 5, 2012

A new study finds social media has very little influence on online purchases. In fact, less than 1% of transactions could be traced back social media sites like Facebook and Pinterest.

Printer News
October 1, 2012

Commercial printer company and personnel news from Printing Impressions’ October 2012 edition.

Internet Ad Dollars to Account for 20+% of Spend By 2014
October 1, 2012

ZenithOptimedia predicts global ad expenditure will grow 4.6% in 2013. North America should expect a solid 3.6% growth. Digital media - particularly internet advertising - are supplying most of the growth.

Parents Seeking Offers, Coupons Turn to Print and Digital
September 27, 2012 at 12:25 pm

A Harris poll finds parents are more likely than consumers without children to have stepped up money saving activities, with traditional channels showing a slight lead as the place to go for offers.

RIT Taking Over the Print-in-the-Mix Website as The Print Council Ceases Operations
September 26, 2012

The Print Council is transfering sponsorship of the Print-in-the Mix website to Rochester Institute of Technology and its Cross-Media Innovation Center. The organization will work with the Cross-Media Innovation Center to promote “Print Delivers” programs scheduled for 2012 and then effectively cease separate operations at the end of the year.