Not all photo papers are compatible with all printers. Many printers are designed to work best with their own branded paper but may not produce optimal results with other brands. KODAK Photo Paperhas been tested to perform seamlessly on all brands of large-format printers, including Epson, Canon, and HP. For professional quality results, your customers need an ICC profile for their printer-paper-ink combination, which most paper brands provide for only their printers. 

To ensure quality printing on all printers, KODAK supports you and your customers with color profiles for the optimum print quality on KODAK media for any printer.

And KODAK Photo Paper is a lower-cost option with the guarantee of the KODAK brand seal on the back.

Remind your customers that they have options besides their printer manufacturer-specific paper. Instead, they can get the flexibility and quality assurance that comes with KODAK Photo Paper.

KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Glossy / 255g
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Lustre / 255g
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Matte / 230g
• KODAK Rapid Dry Photographic Glossy / 190g & Satin / 190g

For more information or to order, call us at 888-893-4668, visit KODAKWFMedia.com, or email us at info@globalBMG.com.

Technology + Art
Photography has become a combination of technology and art. Artists interested in accurate reproductions of their work must understand not only the software, printer hardware, and principles of color management and file output but also the most critical element of fine art reproduction—the paper! The choice of paper is an artistic choice but also involves crucial technical factors that impact the final piece, such as texture, weight, thickness, how it renders the original with color accuracy and details, and archival permanence.

It's the Paper
Artists and photographers want predictable paper that they can rely on for consistent results every time. And they want paper they know is certified sustainable. A portfolio of KODAK Photo Papers is now FSC®-certified, which means it's sourced from responsibly managed forests that ensure trees are replanted and the environment is not harmed.

Professional photographers choose KODAK PROFESSIONAL Fine Art & Photo Media:

• Most widely recognized and trusted brands of professional photographers
• True blacks, a higher D-max, instant drying, with a brighter white point
• Acid-free to last for decades
• Heavy 255g paper prevents curling and strengthens the print
• Compatible with the latest wide format printers, including Canon, Epson & HP
• Economically priced
• FSC®-certified—check out the full list of KODAK FSC®-certified products 

If your customers print high-quality inkjet art reproductions, provide fine art printing, or simply want a great printed image, offer them the best:

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Glossy / 255g
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Lustre / 255g
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Matte / 230g

For more information or to order, call us at 888-893-4668, visit KodakWFMedia.com, or email us at info@KodakWFMedia.com.

What does that mean?

FSC®-certified papers are sourced from responsibly managed forests that ensure trees are replanted and that wildlife, local communities, and the environment are not harmed. The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) tracks its paper from forest to consumer.

Why it matters?

One and a half acres of forest are cut down every second. The rate of deforestation equals the loss of 36 football fields every minute. Loss of forests contributes between 12% and 17% of annual greenhouse gas emissions….and we could go on and on.

Resellers and print providers that offer their customers FSC®-certified papers demonstrate a commitment to supporting sustainable printing practices that help our planet, which in addition, helps their brand. Consumers care increasingly about environmental issues. FSC®-certified paper is fast becoming the norm in the print industry. And this is the way we change the world—print by print.

KODAK Wide-Format Printing Materials

KODAK is focused on developing innovative printing products that care for people and the planet and help create profitable growth for our customers. As a reseller, you can be proud to offer KODAK Wide-format Printing Materials, which—as well as being certified sustainable by one of the world’s most respected non-profit organizations—offers high-quality, superior wide-format media products.

Click here to find a list of KODAK FSC-certified papers

For more information or to order, call us at 888-893-4668, visit KODAKWFMedia.com, or email us at info@KODAKWFMedia.com.

According to Rise Above Research, * photo and fine art printing remain popular among all age groups, with the 25-35-year age group being the highest percentage. The growth in the number of photos taken every day is staggering, making it a great time to be in the digital imaging market.

Some trends to be aware of in 2023:

• E-Commerce- A key factor for growth is the increasing e-commerce sector. A multitude of online shops dedicated to photo and fine art printing have popped up in the marketplace. Demand for personalized gifts and decorative products is booming and is estimated to grow by 8.3% CAGR. *
• AI-based photo software- This cutting-edge technology uses artificial intelligence to detect the subject or background in an image and, with a click, enhance it, remove it, or apply corrective photo effects. AI photo software edits the photo without manual retouching, saving time, cost, and labor.
• Mobile sales- The number of print consumers placing orders via mobile is steadily increasing, and the use of responsive web design (RWD) facilitates optimizing a website for mobile use. If you haven’t already, 2023 is the year to make your website mobile friendly.
• Substrate versatility- Versatile print media products help expand print operations into emerging markets like home décor, packaging, advertising, and event graphics.

KODAK Wide-format Media continues to adapt to changes in the market and provides quality, versatile products for photo prints, canvas art, cards, banners, and more. Stay on top of market trends and offer your customers state-of-the-art KODAK Wide-format Media designed to fit your customer’s changing needs.

For more information and to order, call us at 888-893-4668, visit KODAKWFMedia.com, or email us at info@KODAKWFMedia.com.

* https://riseaboveresearch.com/

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

Brand Management Group’s office and warehouses will be closed on the following dates:

• Monday, December 26 
• Monday, January 2
• Closing early Friday, December 23 & 30 at 4:30 PM

If you need to place orders for HP, Marabu, JM, and KODAK products, BMG sales representatives are here to help, so please call us at 888-893-4668 before 4:30 PM Friday, December 23 & Friday, December 30. Visit us atGlobalBMG.com. 

We are grateful for our partnership and look forward to a prosperous 2023! Wishing you the best this holiday season! 

Your friends at Brand Management Group

No gift keeps on giving quite like personalized photo gifts printed on KODAK PROFESSIONAL Dry Lab Photo Paper. And no other time of year creates such a huge demand for photo books, greeting cards, invitations, holiday decorations, and other dry lab applications.

Offer your customers KODAK PROFESSIONAL Dry Lab Photo Paper with the KODAK back-print seal known worldwide to signify quality. 

Keep calm and merry on, but stock up now on KODAK PROFESSIONAL Dry Lab Photo Paper.

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Glossy / 255g – DL
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Lustre / 255g – DL
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Metallic / 255G – DL 

For more great KODAK products and to order, call us at 888-893-4668, visit KODAKWFMedia.com, or email us at info@KODAKWFMedia.com.

In honor of Thanksgiving, the BMG office and warehouses will be closed:

• Thursday, Nov. 24, & Friday, Nov. 25, reopening Monday, Nov. 28.

If you need to place orders for HP, Vescom, Marabu, JM Wallcovering, and KODAK products this week, BMG sales representatives are here to help, so please call us by the end of the day Wednesday, Nov. 24.

We hope you have a fun and safe holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

To order, call us at 888-893-4668 or visit us at: globalBMG.com.

Stock up Now on KODAK Canvas & Photo Paper for the Holidays

The shift from traditional gifts to personalized gifts is growing rapidly. Consumers seek unique, thoughtful, and custom gifts this holiday season. KODAK Canvas and Photo Papers can create gifts from treasured memories or meaningful, personal artwork. Help your customers leverage these current opportunities and strengthen their foothold in this fast-growing segment.

The demand for canvas and photo paper is now at its highest. Keep in mind current shipping problems and product shortages, and don’t miss this opportunity.

Stock up on the products that your customers most request at this time of year:

Canvas

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Artist Canvas, Matte / 410g

Photo Paper

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Glossy / 255g
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Lustre / 255g
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Metallic / 255g

Repositionable Fabric

• KODAK Photo Tex Repositionable Fabric

For more information and to order, call us at 888-893-4668, visit KodakWFMedia.com, or email us at info@KodakWFMedia.com.

Today, people are taking more pictures than ever, but fewer of them end up as printed photographs. Still, technical innovation is changing aspects of the print industry and injecting it with new energy and possibilities, keeping photo printing alive.

These key innovations will prove important for the photo print industry as it goes forward.

1. Mobile Ordering Platforms — The growth of mobile ordering platforms makes it possible for smartphone users to easily purchase photo and canvas prints and albums, suggesting mobile will be a big part of the photo industry's future.
2. Album Design Software — New software helps streamline album design, giving customers more creative capabilities in photo layout and graphic design. The ability to crop, edit and add graphics and captions to photos gives users artistic options.
3. Artificial Intelligence Software — AI photo editors can detect a subject in an image, enhance it, remove, and replace the background around it, apply effects, color correct, and more.
4. Web-to-Print Commerce — Customers can now order an endless list of personalized merchandise online, including everything from photo reproductions, décor items, apparel, mugs, and gifts.
5. New Photo Products — While individual print sales have declined, wall art, stretched canvas, adhesive fabric decals, and large prints are growing in popularity. 

Suppliers and end-users can adapt to the changes in the market by investing in technology, training, and state-of-the-art media. Below are some great products to take advantage of these trends.

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Matte / 230g
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Lustre / 255g
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Artist Canvas, Matte / 410g
• KODAK Water-Resistant Scrim Banner
• KODAK Photo Tex Repositionable Fabric

For more information and to order, call us at 888-893-4668, visit KODAKWFMedia.com, or email us at info@KODAKWFMedia.com. 

Education in the US is a booming business forecast to be in the trillions by 2025!  Despite the rise in e-learning and digital materials in education, research shows that printed materials generate considerably better learning outcomes and a majority of teachers prefer printed materials.

The K-12 and higher education market represents a large and important segment for large format print suppliers and end-users. Grow your education sales all year long with KODAK Wide-Format Print Media — perfect for printing instructional materials, posters, banners, displays, and more.

• KODAK Floor and Wall Vinyl — designed for wall and floor graphic applications and is ASTM slip-resistant.
• KODAK Water-Resistant Scrim Banner — for water-resistant, cost-effective sports and event signage.
• KODAK Photo Tex / 6 mil — transforms classrooms and hallways with removable, repositionable graphics.
• KODAK Production Matte Paper / 170g — a low-cost media for high-volume posters and instructional materials.
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper, Lustre / 255g — for colorful posters and displays.

Visit KODAKWFMedia.com to learn about additional versatile products. Call us at 888-893-4668 or email us at info@KodakWFMedia.com.