New Realities in Magazine Manufacturing

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 - 2:00pm - Click here to view webinar

The production and manufacturing arena is rapidly changing as materials costs continue to rise and new technologies and standards are introduced to help trim expenses and manage workflow. This Webinar examines what new production tools were introduced in 2007, what standards became critical, what technology seemed promising and fizzled, and what new technologies and practices are being touted for 2008. Also, find out how publishers are prioritizing magazine production in 2008: Less exploration? Trimming costs? Is 2008 all about hunkering down in the face of rising materials costs, or are publishers still pursuing cutting-edge solutions? Tune in and find out.

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Speaker 1:

David Steinhardt
president & CEO
IDEAlliance
David J. Steinhardt is president and CEO of IDEAlliance, formerly known as Graphic Communications Association (GCA). He became the first president of IDEAlliance (International Digital Enterprise Alliance) following its separation from Printing Industries of America in July 2001. With its refocused mission and 35-year history of innovation, IDEAlliance has positioned itself at the forefront of the revolutionary changes in publishing and content-related industries by developing and deploying user-driven, cross-industry standards in the creation, management, and delivery of digital assets. Prior to joining IDEAlliance, Steinhardt held chief executive positions with two printing industry associations serving printers and the printing distribution channel. At both PrintImage International (formerly the National Association of Quick Printers) and NAGASA (North American Graphic Arts Suppliers Association), Steinhardt built change-oriented and successful associations through organizational independence and e-structuring, and program and standards expansion. Mr. Steinhardt has also served in senior positions with Printing Industries of America and PrintNation.com. [Source: idealliance.org]

Speaker 2:

Paula Gordon
director of manufacturing
Reed Business Information
Paula is director of manufacturing at Reed Business Information, where she oversees production groups in the company’s New York; Oak Brook, Illinois; and Waltham, Massachusetts. She began her career at Reed as a production coordinator more than eleven years ago. Since then, she has worked as a production manager, production director and group production director for multiple titles at multiple RBI locations. She has worked on key production projects rolled out across the company including CTP workflow transition into a PDF workflow, the development of internal tools for tracking materials through a centralized prepress department, and the creation of the company’s online ad portal.