He’s back in the world of online print: Dr. Michael Fries is the new Senior Vice President Physical Product at Vista, the new master brand of Cimpress, under which the services Vistaprint, Vistacreate, 99Designs and Vista x Wix have been combined just under six months ago. In his new role, he will thus be responsible for everything related to the product range of the brand family.
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The automation of processes is the result of standardization. The goal is to streamline processes or scale a business model. Every media designer who works with open data, regardless of format, knows that countless parameters have to be addressed. Among professionals, this in itself does not always go smoothly. But if the data comes from a system that is foreign to prepress, then the sorcerer’s apprentice needs an experienced master to ensure that the flood of data doesn’t wash him away.
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Oldenburg-based photo services provider Cewe is parting ways with its Chairman of the Management Board, Dr. Christian Friege, at the end of the year. The company announced that a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Neumüller Cewe Color Foundation had voted against extending the contract beyond December 31, 2022. The reason given for this decision is differing views on corporate governance.
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“Christmas is when the best gifts are at the table, not under the tree.” In this spirit, we wish you a reflective Christmas, happy holidays with your loved ones and a happy new year. Yes, 2021 was much like a roller coaster ride: with many “downs” but also numerous “ups”; economic slumps but also filled order books; insolvencies but also success stories.
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Labelprint24 and Packaging Warehouse have recently become part of the All4Labels Global Packaging Group but will continue to operate as subsidiaries under their own brand. Beyond Print spoke to Stefan Harder, Managing Director of Labelprint24, about the background to the takeover and what plans the companies now have – with the clout of the group behind them.
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The zipcon consulting team has a new accomplice: Judith Grajewski is the new face within the consulting team of the Essen-based consulting company for the print and media industry. She will be taking over the duties of Sabrina Tenschert, Senior Consultant and member of the zipcon management team, who will be going on maternity leave in mid-November and taking a one-year maternity leave.
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There have been personnel changes in the management team at Onlineprinters. Christian Würst, who was previously the Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) responsible for marketing and sales, has left the company after four years to pursue new opportunities. “We would like to thank Christian Würst for his successful work. Together with his team, he has done important development work in the company.”
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In the past we have observed the path of Cimpress and have had intensive discussions with Robert Keane about the industry and his company. At the Online Print Symposium, Robert Keane gave a much-noticed lecture. He has experienced and moved a lot and acts like a metronome in the online print world.
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I had hoped right up until the end that there would be something in store for the German summer – but somehow it has really let us down this year. Nevertheless, we have earned a little break. We will make the best of it (even when it rains) and recharge our batteries, even if Corona continues to interfere with our (international) travel plans. Personally, I’m drawn to Germany’s north – I’m ready for the island.
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Bernd Zipper is considered a visionary in the printing industry for good reason. He has been explaining and predicting many trends for years – such as in an interview with the marketing magazine, “Horizont”. Developments such as mass customization and automation are now indispensable in the print sector. Many are therefore worried that the industry could die out.
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