Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portal Establishments—2010–2021
According to County Business Patterns, in 2020 there were 8,947 establishments in NAICS 51913 (Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals). This category saw a net increase of 66% since 2010. In macro news, Q1 GDP is much lower than expected.
Frank's Times
Frank waxes nostalgic about newspapers. He shows the last NY Times issue produced by hot metal and the actual metal page lockup that produced the front page. He also shows the first Times issue done by phototypesetting and the first issue of USA Today.
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Printing Outlook 2024 - The WhatTheyThink Overview of the Current State of the Printing Industry
The Printing Outlook 2024 report provides detailed analysis of the latest WhatTheyThink Printing Industry Survey, the latest industry economic data and macroeconomic trends, as well as industry and cultural technological trends to look out for in 2024 and beyond.
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portal Establishments—2010–2021
According to County Business Patterns, in 2020 there were 8,947 establishments in NAICS 51913 (Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals). This category saw a net increase of 66% since 2010. In macro news, Q1 GDP is much lower than expected. Full Analysis
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Around the Web: Color Culture. Bard Birthplace? Control Controversy. Planetary Puzzle. Jukebox Johnny. Aldi Aisle. Crustacean Crash.
A new book explores “the implications of color and its cultural impact.” Was Shakespeare really born in the “Shakespeare Birthplace” in Stratford-upon-Avon? If you’re ever in Philadelphia, be sure to visit the largest typewriter company in the world. Reading The Hobbit à la the BBC’s Shipping Forecast. Do you prefer touchscreens or tactile controls? A new wireless lamp design uses rechargeable bulbs. Could a ninth planet be hiding behind Neptune? A reconstruction of a three-hour Dr. Johnny Fever radio show from episodes of “WKRP in Cincinnati” is the best playlist we have ever heard. 20% of Aldi’s revenue comes from its “Aisle of Shame.” Red Lobster may file for bankruptcy. All that and more in WhatTheyThink’s weekly miscellany. Read More
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Recent Discussion
Alvaro Mantilla on Frank's Times
The history of newspapers is fascinating. When I was a kid, I used to walk into the typesetting room of a newspaper to get my name printed into a Lynotype piece of metal. A few years later, I remember the photo typesetters just as Frank mentions i… Full comment Reply
Gordon Pritchard on Frank's Times
Just a little sidebar: This may have been the first newspaper to use a MAC and laser printer to produce the camera ready art for a newspaper. In 1985 I set up the prepress production department for a 28 page weekly newspaper "Prince Rupert This Wee… Full comment Reply
Pat McGrew on You Should Join a Printing Industry Association
Melissa! You folks do important work! Thanks for cementing the value proposition! Reply
Melissa Jones on You Should Join a Printing Industry Association
Thank you very much Pat for bringing the importance of Associations to the forefront. We here at PGCA (Print & Graphic Communications Association) really are those Association people who care deeply about the Print industry in NY, NJ, DE and PA and b… Full comment Reply
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Mark Vruno on Frank's Times
Great print history lesson, Frank! Thanks for the refresher. I remember using some type of wax machine when "pasting up" galleys of my college's student newspaper back in the day. Reply