The Print Council

CMIC 2014 Summary
December 5, 2014

The RIT- CMIC Summit 2014 provided four focused tracks on Promotional Communications, Transactional Communications, Publishing, and, Functional Printing, along with four expert panels, and a Student Poster Session. Also included at the CMIC Summit were discussions on emerging opportunities for research, as well as the identification of specific skill-sets needed by industry. This annual exchange provides opportunity for refinement to our course material, as well as insights for students regarding course selection, co-ops, and career direction.

Magazine Industry Trends and Challenges
September 26, 2014 at 11:01 am

First Research analyzes several aspects of the magazine industry to determine the trends and challenges that are currently happening within the industry. In August 2014, magazines are still remaining relevant through a change in distribution and changing the overall form of the publication for digital consumption.

Invitation to CMIC Summit 2014
September 25, 2014 at 3:38 pm

Please join us for captivating discussions with cross-media communication industry experts as we examine pressing issues and relevant topics facing the graphic communications industry.

3D Printing Forecasted to Grow 45.7% by 2018
September 19, 2014 at 11:52 am

3D printing is expected to grow 45.7% from 2013 to 2018, according to a recent study. In 2013, the sale of 3D printers, materials, print services, and market amounted to $2.5 billion globally.

Global Print Market Growing 8% from 2011 to 2017
September 19, 2014 at 11:44 am

It is expected that there will be an 8% growth rate from $584 in 2011 to $668 billion in 2017. Dominating global revenue growth is the package printing industry. In 2007, this segment accounted for 35%, while in 2017 it is expected to reach 43%.

Print-on-Demand: Key to Engaging New Generations
September 19, 2014 at 11:41 am

Ever since digital communication technologies have become widespread, print has become more accessible and convenient for the newer generations. In addition, several new methods to approach print now exist. The future of print relies on the value and use it holds for upcoming generations.

IKEA's Revolutionary "bookbook"
September 19, 2014 at 11:27 am

For its 2015 catalog, IKEA has created an intuitive, advanced platform to view and to interact with content. The battery is "eternal", and there are absolutely no wires to deal with.