New business model with a coldset/heatset press

Jan Andersson, CEO of MittMedia Print AB in Sweden, reported during a Media Port Power of Print session on Tuesday afternoon about his company which in 2009 became aware that they needed a new press, knowing that the coldset market in Sweden is very limited and there were already overcapacities. The solution appeared to be a press that could print more than just newspapers.

Burda News Group goes digital

The last presentation on Tuesday of the E-publishing technologies session 2 at the SoLoMo Media Port featured a look at the digital strategy of Burda News Group, a German magazine publisher that was looking for an easy and effective ePaper and tablet solution.

Start-ups accelerate innovation in publishing houses

The OPENMEDIA Innovation Hub at the Revenue Media Port presented innovative publishing houses that work together with start-ups to develop new ideas and strategies for a transforming industry.

Adding flexibility and individuality to print

At the Media Port Power of Print, Grit Neumann, Head of Sales & Marketing, Axel Springer Druckhaus Spandau (near Berlin) says she sees digital printing as the future of print in the digital age.

It’s time to start focusing on our readers – Raju Narisetti

Whenever anyone asks if it is time to rethink their newsroom yet again, “the answer should always be ‘Yes,’ ” says Raju Narisetti, Senior Vice President and Deputy Head of Strategy for News Corp, USA.

Norway’s Avisa Nordland wins World Young Reader Prize for Editorial

Erik Bjerager, President World Editors Forum, Denmark, (at left in photo) presented the World Young Reader Prize for Editorial to Avisa Nordland, Norway at the start of the 12th International Newsroom Summit on Tuesday afternoon in Berlin. Accepting the prize was Jan Eirik Hanssen, Chief Editor of Avisa Nordland.

Wifag focuses on packaging, automation and digital printing

At a press conference, Wifag CEO Jörgen Karlsson presents the company’s new business direction, which no longer is limited to the newspaper industry. Karlsson makes a point of reassuring newspaper customers that they will continue to be supported. “Wifag takes care of its customers to secure their daily production,” he says.

‘People love their puzzles’ – the secret of Mail Plus

People will pay for luxury – a tablet product that improves on print. So Paul Field, Editor of Mail Plus, made puzzles and the TV guide his top priorities.

Agfa Graphics’ Arkitex celebrates its 10th anniversary

At this year’s World Publishing Expo, Agfa Graphics presents its print and mobile publishing solutions for newspapers, with a special focus on the newest Arkitex Eversify enhancements. At a press conference, Agfa Graphics Newspaper Segment Manager Bobby Grauf (pictured) said Arkitex Eversify offers newspaper publishers a quick start in mobile publishing, enabling them to create native apps for their titles.

Publishers: Don’t give away the (data) store!

Publishers must act to stop third parties from grabbing audience data about their sites off the Internet and selling advertising on the basis of those measurements, says Paul Hood of UK-based Archant. “Until we stop” this data leakage, publishers will continue fighting a losing battle for online ad revenues, he says at “Harnessing Audience Analytics: an SFN Forum” on Tuesday.