NPES Print Outlook '98
Conference Summary & Handouts Now Available!
Special NAGASA-member price of $399.00 (List price: $450.00) includes
Both Conference Notes & Comments Plus $150.00 of Conference Handouts
THE EAGLE Co-Editor Stephen Aranoff ñ also a frequent speaker on
distribution and digital technology at the NAGASA Forum -- attended the
NPES Print Outlook Conference in Washington DC in early December. Because
the state of the economy for the printing community for 1999 is important
to NAGASA members, Steve has summarized what he heard:
On the first day a number of industry, economic, and political pundits
presented information about the projected economic climate. The second
day consisted primarily of panels of printers and print buyers talking
about where they are in the digital world and the biggest challenges that
face them going forward, as well as their expectations of the new year.
The overall consensus is that 1998 was a better year than most had predicted.
The GNP rose by over 3.5% and print production by over 5% in current dollars.
In the face of the low inflation (under 1%!) many printers had an opportunity
to do better financially in 1998. The prognosis doe not, however, look
as good for 1999. Both print volume and profits are expected to be down
overall, and with declining corporate profits the amount spent on print
could be reduced. The amount to be spent on capital equipment is expected
to drop as well.
Although printers and their customers are becoming more in tune with
the digital revolution, and are in the mood to buy, the overall economy
does not bode well for that to happen in 1999.î
Steve took over 25 pages of notes during the two-day conference, and
THE EAGLE is offering NAGASA members a carefully edited commentary compiled
from Steveís notes as well as a complete set of Print Outlook handouts
at a special, members-only price of $399.00, plus shipping; the list price
is $450.00.
This information -- available for about the cost of the Conference registration
alone -- provides readers with the opportunity to gain as much insight
as those who attended for much less than the cost of attending, and without
having given up two days from your business. While some of the proceedings
might get into print in 1999, this past year the knowledge gained at Print
Outlook was not shared until summer, meaning that a half year of knowledge
was lost by those not in attendance.
For a limited time NAGASA members interested in purchasing this knowledge at the special $399.00 rate can place prepaid orders through the NAGASA office by phone or by fax using the attached form. E-mail orders are also welcome! Order your Print Outlook materials today ñ and learn what the industry and the experts anticipate in 1999!
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