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Editor in Chief — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:46:53 -0600

This article originally appeared on Print Soup, the blog of PrintingForLess.com, CreativePro.com's parent company.

Design for the U.S. Mint

Editor in Chief — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:29:07 -0700

The United States Mint is seeking up to 6 Associate Designers to join the current designers under contract with the program. This year, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with 3 cutoff dates throughout the year for evaluation and review. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The United States Mint encourages applications from artists representing diverse backgrounds and a variety of interests reflecting those of the American people.

New Lynda.com Courses on Photography & Social Media Marketing

Editor in Chief — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:33:11 -0600

Here are some of the courses recently unveiled at online training provider Lynda.com:

Photo Assignment: Backlit Portraits
With Derrick Story

Watch a trailer.

Safari Books Online Enhances On-Demand Digital Library’s Functionality & Usability

Editor in Chief — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:46:09 -0600

Press release

Safari Books Online, the leading on-demand digital library for technology, digital media, and business professionals, announced today the launch of Safari Books Online 6.0. This release features ground breaking advancements in the product offering, including exciting new functionality such as an interactive reading experience; dynamic content categorization; innovative community and collaboration features; and enhanced search functionality.

Spark! Ignites Team Concept Reviews

Editor in Chief — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:17:53 -0600

Press release

MetaCommunications announced the November 2nd launch and availability of Spark!, a new browser-based tool designed to facilitate collaboration between content creators and their clients. Spark! enables simple-to-use creative concept review workspaces where document content, including PDFs and graphic files, can be collaboratively discussed, revised, and routed for final approvals. Spark! is specifically designed for advertising, marketing, creative design, packaging, prepress, and web design.

Graphics Gone Green

Editor in Chief — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:47:17 -0600

Rods and Cones, Inc., has launched Graphics Gone Green, an ebook (PDF) and a print-on-demand book that highlights sustainable workflows for all creative professionals, including graphic designers, product designers, web designers, print buyers, and production staff.

Inside the Publishing Revolution: How the LaserWriter and Photoshop Changed the World

admin — Tue, 03 Dec 2002 03:56:56 -0700

Excerpted from "Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story" (Adobe Press/Peachpit Press).

Shutterstock Will Protect All Image and Footage Purchases

Editor in Chief — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:29:53 -0600

Press release

Shutterstock, the world’s largest subscription-based stock photo agency, announced today that it will legally guarantee every file in its vast library by providing up to $10,000 to cover legal costs and direct damages for claims arising from the use of an image or footage clip licensed through Shutterstock.

Trademarkia Claims to Be Easiest Way to Create a Brand

Editor in Chief — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:40:17 -0600

Press release

Trademarkia, the fresh, easy and intelligent way for people to create a brand, previewed its free service at TechCrunch50 on September 14, 2009. Trademarkia was selected to demonstrate its product in TechCrunch50 – a showcase of the world's hottest new startups – from among more than 1,000 applicants in 26 different countries.

Where Trademarkia fits

Workgroups.com Provides On-Demand Project and Workflow Management

Editor in Chief — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:14:06 -0600

Press release

MetaCommunications launched Workgroups.com, the new project collaboration and workflow management site for teams, businesses, and organizations across advertising, marketing, creative design, packaging and prepress organizations. The new site offers subscription-based access to Workgroups 2010 Online, the hosted version of MetaCommunications' flagship Workgroups 2010 suite containing integrated tools for workflow management, document management, document review and approval, and financial productivity management.

Masterfile Pays You for Referrals

Editor in Chief — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:32:41 -0600

Press release

Stock photo agency Masterfile Corporation launched its Ambassador Program in North America.

The Masterfile Ambassador Program was created to encourage designers, photographers and picture buyers who value Masterfile’s products and services to be its ambassadors and recommend Masterfile to their friends and colleagues.

A Publishing System for Modern Businesses

Editor in Chief — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:02:57 -0600

WoodWing Software introduced the next generation of its Enterprise publishing system. Enterprise 7 offers unprecedented flexibility when it comes to the integration of social media into modern multi-channel publishing environments. Also, the planning of editorial content can now be based on instant analysis of online reader interests, while the new Search 2.0 provides highly relevant results when doing research.

Apple Sues Over Logo -- Again

Editor in Chief — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:28:31 -0600

In 2007 and 2008, Apple sued New York City because the hardware and software manufacturer thought the GreeNYC logo veered too close to the Apple logo:

Now Apple is at it again, saying that the Australian Woolworths Supermarkets' redesigned logo is a little too close to Cupertino's territory:

PACA Keeps Eye on Textbook Photo Licensing

Editor in Chief — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:16:16 -0600

Policing of textbook publishers over copyright infringement can lead to costly litigation and erode longstanding business relationships. In a time of economic challenges, companies, organizations and associations should work together to reduce unnecessary costs and seek fair resolutions to business differences rather than engage in long legal battles.

Job Forecast for Q4 2009

Editor in Chief — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:52:03 -0600

CareerBuilder and USA TODAY’s Q4 2009 Job Forecast shows that, while employers are feeling more optimistic about the economy and job market, the majority plan to keep their staff levels the same for the remainder of the year.