Print Resources
Alliance for Audited Media
AAM provides circulation data and collection tools. For and above clients including the periodical analyzer for U.S. and Canadian magazines. Visit Site
Abacus Circulation
Canadian consultants specializing in direct marketing, renewal series, fulfillment and other circulation matters. Visit Site
BPA Worldwide
An international organization providing verified circulation audits, audience data & statistics, and market research (formerly CCAB). Visit Site
General Requirements for Applications in Offset Lithography
A U.S. task force formed to develop general guidelines and recommendations for quality colour printing. Visit Site
Magazines Canada – Circulation Overview on how circulation marketing can reach out to promote Canadian content. Visit Site
Magazines Canada – Distribution A description of how MC exclusively distributes Canadian magazines to retailers. Visit Site
Magazines Canada – Export Explains a support program by which Canadian magazines can be spread internationally. Visit Site
Print World Trade Show and Conference
An annual trade show for the short-run printing industry. Takes place in Toronto in November. Visit Site
PrintCAN
The online printing news centre powered by Graphic Monthly Canada. Visit Site
Printing Industries of America
PIA provides a list of free resources for those associated with the printing industry. Based out of Washington. Visit Site
PrintPlanet
A U.S.-based community site and discussion board for printers, graphic media and print services providers. Visit Site
Specifications for Web Offset Publications
A U.S. group formed to promote specifications and tolerances for printing quality. SWOP provides specifications for everyone involved in graphic arts workflow. Visit Site
The International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press, and Postpress
CIP4 is a nonprofit German-based association that focuses on creating the standards to facilitate automation in the printing industry and to support education and marketing for those standards. Their primary focus is on the automated systems currently in use as well as a look into future advancements in the field. Visit Site
