SFM 2004 - PRWeb Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/1864.xml SFM 2004 - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Dr. Joe Webb of Strategies for Management and Vincent Naselli of Naselli & Associates Announce New Speaker Services for Graphic Communications, Printing and Publishing Company Meetings, Customer Events, And Keynote Presentations http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb191085.htm Dr. Joe Webb, printing and communications industry commentator and forecaster, known for his contrarian views in his weekly “must read” column, and Vince Naselli, a 20-year industry veteran of sales, marketing, and research in the printing and publishing industries, have pooled their expertise to create special programs covering essential industry topics. These industry veterans make available more than 50 years of experience tracking and analyzing the graphic communications industry by looking at emerging opportunities and critical points of change to provide stimulating and thought-provoking discussion about the forces re-shaping our business and the world. (PRWeb Jan 5, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb191085.htm New Study Profiles $15 Billion U.S. Graphic Design Business from 2004 - 2009; Forecasts Growing Market for Freelancers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/12/prweb188255.htm As of 2004 the U.S. graphic design industry has over 16,000 individual businesses, 60,000 employees, and over 74,000 freelancers. Industry wide, design firms annually generate $7.8 billion in revenues and purchase about $165 million in capital equipment, while freelancers account for over $3.4 billion in revenues and nearly $46 million in equipment-buying each year. The report is now available for download at http://store.yahoo.com/drjoe/graphicdesign.html (PRWeb Dec 14, 2004)

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]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2004 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/12/prweb188255.htm Dr. Joe Webb Printing and Graphic Arts News, October 21, 2004 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/10/prweb169615.htm The "Dr. Joe Webb News" newsletter is by printing and graphic arts industry commentator and forecaster Dr. Joe Webb. It offers highlights and links to his presentations and audio, reports, and upcoming speaking engagements. Dr. Webb is an internationally-known consultant; his weekly column can be found at whattheythink.com (PRWeb Oct 21, 2004)

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]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/10/prweb169615.htm New Fall 2004 Update to C. Barnes & Co. Printing & Graphic Arts Directory Now Available; Guide Includes 2,500+ Large North American Printers that Account for $100+ Billion in Global Sales and 60% of Printing Industry Capital Investments http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/10/prweb169338.htm Latest C. Barnes & Co. Printing & Graphic Arts Directory is now available for download on www.drjoewebb.com. This latest edition has the most up-to-date data on the major players in the printing industry. The directory is available as databases for sales leads and database updating. (PRWeb Oct 20, 2004)

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]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2004 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/10/prweb169338.htm U.S. Graphic Design Businesses Bill $5.8 Billion in 2004; New Study Profiles Industry’s 16,000+ Businesses, 80,000 Freelancers, and $400+ Million in Annual Capital Purchases http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb161427.htm The $5.8 billion graphic design industry has over 16,000 individual businesses (each averaging about four employees), as well as 80,000 freelancers, and spends more than $400 million annually on capital goods, according to a new study to be published by Strategies for Management, Inc. Entitled “The U.S. Graphic Design Business 2004-2009,” the report will provide an accurate snapshot of the current state of the U.S. graphic design business, and offer forecasts about its future changes and growth. Slated for completion by October 2004, the study is a “must have” research tool for any firm selling to the graphic design community; Strategies for Management, is now soliciting “early bird discount” sponsors. (PRWeb Sep 27, 2004)

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]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2004 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb161427.htm Printing Imports Gaining Ground; New Study Asks “Can the U.S. Commercial Printing Industry Rise to Meet 'Offshore' Competition?” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb156536.htm Meet the newest competitor to the U.S. commercial printing industry: non-U.S. printers. The U.S. trade surplus in printed matter has declined 38% since 2003, and the deficit with China alone was more than $500 million in the first half of 2004. Strategies for Management's new study, “A Critical Look at Offshore Printing,” takes a serious and objective look at the dynamics and drivers of this latest competitive challenge to domestic printing operations. The report offers recommendations and insights about successfully navigating and finding opportunities in this more dynamic marketplace. (PRWeb Sep 13, 2004)

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]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2004 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb156536.htm New Edition of the 2004 Printing & Graphic Arts Directory Now Available at DrJoeWebb.com; Lists Essential Details of 2500 North American Companies in the Printing and Packaging Industries http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/06/prweb134058.htm The C. Barnes & Co. Printing & Graphic Arts Directory lists more than 2,500 North American printing and packaging companies, representing $104 billion in sales and 60% of industry capital investment. The report is now available at www.drjoewebb.com. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2004)

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]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2004 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/06/prweb134058.htm Internet and Changes in Media and Promotion Mix Drive Printing Industry Shipments Down -$929 million Since January; Dr. Joe Webb Discusses Need for Printing Industry Change and Renewal http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/06/prweb131251.htm Printing industry shipments declined by -$342 million in April, when compared to April 2003. Shipments are down -2.9% for the first four months of the year. Alternatives such as new media, the Internet, event marketing and promotions have negatively affected industry volume. A free PDF copy of the table of contents and first chapter of Dr. Webb’s “Renewing the Print Industry” report is available. (PRWeb Jun 7, 2004)

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]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2004 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/06/prweb131251.htm March Printing Industry Shipments Down -$205 million, and Down -$686 million for the First Three Months of 2004; Dr. Joe Webb Discusses Need for Printing Industry Change and Renewal http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/05/prweb123740.htm Printing industry shipments declined by -$205 million compared to March 2003. Shipments for the first quarter were $22.7 billion, and are down -2.9% compared to the same period last year. Alternatives such as new media, the Internet, event marketing and promotions have negatively affected industry volume. A free PDF copy of the table of contents and first chapter of Dr. Webb’s “Renewing the Print Industry” report is available. (PRWeb May 6, 2004)

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]]> Thu, 06 May 2004 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/05/prweb123740.htm February Printing Shipments Down -$221 million; Dr. Joe Webb Discusses Need for Printing Industry Change and Renewal http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/04/prweb115842.htm Printing industry shipments decline in shipments by -$221 million compared to February 2003. The industry is not growing, despite growth in the overall economy. Alternatives such as new media, the Internet, event marketing and promotions have negatively affected industry volume. (PRWeb Apr 5, 2004)

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]]> Mon, 05 Apr 2004 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/04/prweb115842.htm New Printing and Graphic Arts Industry Executive Resource Released: “Dr. Joe’s Almanac” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/03/prweb114684.htm A unique electronic document featuring commentary and analysis by Dr. Joe Webb, bolstered by hot links to 500+ industry information resources in 30+ market and topic areas, is available now from www.drjoewebb.com . (PRWeb Mar 28, 2004)

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