February 14th, 2011

In this week's newsletter Editor's note, Pick of the news, Features, Talk Print!, On the calendar, Video of the week, Get in touch

Editor's note

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we at Output are spreading the love with our first e-newsletter – a round-up of the most insightful news, engaging features and poignant questions of the past few days, all delivered straight to your inbox. If, like V2 Display Solutions, you have some news, please get in touch and you could be included next week.

Remember you can personalise your Output to make sure you only read what you want from the three graphic display disciplines of sign-making, wide-format print and digital signage, so go to the site to put your stamp on it. While you're there, do use our contact form to let us know what you think of the site or our newsletter – we're always keen to hear your thoughts.

Happy Outputting!

Morwenna Kearns, managing editor
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morwenna@outputmagazine.com

Pick of the news

V2 Display Solutions produces 'first of its kind' promotion for Audi
Sign-making V2 Display Solutions has released details to Output about an eco-conscious project it completed recently for the Audi A1 launch. Read more >>>

Mood Media to make fitness 'inspiring and fun'
Digital signage Mood Media has implemented a content programme across twelve branches of The Gym Group, which features a bespoke TV channel and virtual tours. Read more >>>

Hybrid to take part in 'all that's great in digital print' at Sign and Digital
Wide-format Print Hybrid Services says it will welcome visitors to April's Sign and Digital UK exhibition with a wide range of Mimaki digital printing kit. Read more >>>

JCDecaux 'number one in the world' for outdoor advertising
Sign-making Digital signage JCDecaux states it is now the biggest outdoor advertising company on the globe, following the announcement of 2010 revenues totalling €2,350m (£1,997m). Read more >>>

FESPA survey suggests optimism for 2011
Wide-format Print The latest FESPA Economy Survey has been released, finding 86 percent of printers expected their business to grow this year. Read more >>>

Atech aims to make 'sign-makers' lives easier' with eyelet tool
Sign-making Atech has announced the UK launch of a 'handy' eyelet tool for on-site banner repairs. Read more >>>

Wide Format Print Shop Live! to debut at FESPA Americas
Wide-format print The upcoming FESPA Americas exhibition is to feature the world's first Wide Format Print Shop Live!, co-hosted by Output's Sophie Matthews-Paul. Read more >>>

Digital signage sector recognised at InAVation Awards 2011
Digital signage The recent ISE 2011 exhibition in Amsterdam featured the InAVation Awards, which recognised a number of projects and technological innovations in the digital signage arena. Read more >>>

TheMagicTouch emphasises decorated glass potential after Trophex win
Sign-making TheMagicTouch has commented on the 'massive potential' of decorated glass and acrylic for the signage market following its digital transfer paper's Trophex award win. Read more >>>

Features

Sign-making

The soft touch: textiles

There is a host of possibilities for textile printing in signage, says Morwenna Kearns.

Talk Print!

Second-hand machines: choosing a good buy or goodbye

Sophie Matthews-Paul gives advice on purchasing used machines.

Digital signage

The great outdoors: considerations for exterior digital signage

Camilla Corr looks at the measures available for keeping outdoor digital displays safe.

This week, we're asking:

Our Talk Print! bloggers Laurel Brunner and Sophie Matthews-Paul answer the Question of the Week with their own points of view, but what do you think? What are your thoughts on the claims made by wide-format printer manufacturers? And is a wide gamut important for all PSPs?

Also on our Talk Print! section, sponsored by HP, we have advice on choosing a wide-format printer, a look at how a company's staff can be its greatest asset in terms of new ideas, and the benefits of variable data printing (VDP) in display production, as well as news and views from HP.

You're welcome to get involved with Talk Print! too – contact us to see how your opinion or experience of wide-format print issues could be included.

On the calendar

A congregation of technology from the world of audio-visual which may be of interest to those in the digital signage market, and indeed for companies looking to boost their online presence with video and other new media. http://www.bvexpo.co.uk/

Video of the week

The installation of some 300 digital screens in Israel's Cinema City is a striking example of the ways in which digital signage can be leveraged in the public realm to create a sense of theatre and excitement for entertainment venues. The sheer scope of the project, which is driven by software from YCD Multimedia, is extremely arresting. The project shows how digital signage can inject vitality through scale and consequent visual impact – a prime example being the digital menu board, which YCD states is one of the largest in the world. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIE7rMpwlp0&feature=player_embedded

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