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Thursday, November 17, 2022
BMG closed for Thanksgiving: Thurs, Nov. 24 & Friday, Nov. 25

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.

Monday, November 14, 2022
The Trend for Personalized Photo Gifts Explodes

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

Photo Paper

Repositionable Fabric

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

Tuesday, October 4, 2022
5 Innovations that will Keep Photo Printing Alive

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 CommerceCustomers 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.

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

Sunday, September 11, 2022
The Power of Print in Education

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.

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

Sunday, August 7, 2022
Having Trouble Finding Dry Lab Photo Paper?

You may have noticed; that some manufacturers are behind in or eliminating their Dry Lab Photo Paper line production. Partly to blame are the two most hated words of 2022— “supply chain,” an issue causing significant disruptions to manufacturers, suppliers, and photo retailers. We can help!Our portfolio of KODAK PROFESSIONAL Dry Lab Photo Paper is fully stocked, readily available, and ready to ship!

KODAK PROFESSIONAL Dry Lab Photo Paper is compatible with Noritsu, Fuji, and Epson Dry Lab printers and is accepted industry-wide as a high-performing paper for digital dry lab technology.

This 10-mil, 255g resin-coated paper produces high-end photography with greater saturation, contrast, and vibrant, accurate color. KODAK PROFESSIONAL Dry Lab Paper also has the KODAK back print seal, signifying the KODAK quality standard that consumers have come to recognize.

Contact us at 888-893-4668, visit KODAKWFMedia.com or email us at info@globalBMG.com.

Sunday, July 17, 2022
In-person Events are in Full Force — Kodak has the Media You Need

After a long hiatus, in-person events are back in a big way. According to an American Express study, 64% of respondents have boosted their event budgets for 2022. *

People are excited to get back to face-to-face experiences. They provide a great opportunity for print providers and suppliers to fill the growing demand for floor graphics, outdoor and indoor signage, trade show displays, advertisements, and directional and promotional displays.

Make it easy to connect with cost-effective printing solutions from KodakWFMedia.com:

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

* Sterling, Ken. "Pent-Up Demand Could Make 2022 a Big Year for the Events Industry." Inc Magazine, Feb. 2022, https://www.inc.com/ken-sterling/pent-up-demand-could-make-2022-a-big-year-for-events-industry

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Kodak's Long History of Research = Unequalled Brand Loyalty

Professional photographers throughout the years have consistently turned to KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper for amazing quality, accurate color reproduction, and unsurpassed longevity. And no wonder, Kodak is one of the most important names in photography and a household brand with a 120-year history of innovation and research. It is an experienced company when it comes to providing high-resolution photographic paper for aqueous and solvent large format printers.

May is National Photo Month, and we can thank Kodak for producing some of the most beautiful images of the 20th century.

Offer the Kodak advantage of unsurpassed quality and keep your discerning customers loyal for life.

KODAK PROFESSIONAL Inkjet Photo Paper is not just for photographs; it can be used for POP, retail signage, and displays wherever you want to make a statement with rich, vibrant images.

Watch the video here.

Contact us at 888-893-4668, visit KodakWFMedia.com, or email us at info@globalBMG.com.

Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Weddings + Wide-Format = Win-Win

Wedding season is upon us, and besides the invitations, there are many opportunities for wide-format print applications that can help create a unique experience throughout the "big day" and beyond. Wedding photos are timeless, and there is no replacement for holding a precious printed wedding album that doesn't rely on an Internet connection, a password, or a power source.

KODAK PROFESSIONAL Photo Paper has been the choice of professional wedding photographers for over 100 years.

Print service providers can also offer framed or canvas portraits.

Welcome and directional signage, backdrops, and posters set the tone and direct traffic.

Stock up now for the wedding demand. KODAK Wide-Format Media has many options for all your customers' needs.

KODAK Wide-Format Media + Weddings = A match made in heaven!

Watch the VIDEO HERE!

To order, or learn more, visit KodakWFMedia.com, call us at 888-893-4668, or email us at info@KodakWFMedia.com.

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Why do Fine Art Photographers choose KODAK Paper?

A fine art photograph goes beyond a literal representation and expresses the feelings and vision of the photographer. Fine art photographers take meticulous care in every aspect of making the photograph—in the field, digital post-processing, and printing. The camera is a tool to create a work of art, and the paper is one more tool to enhance their vision.

Artists and photographers choose KODAK Photo and Fine Art Paper because it is one of the most widely recognized and trusted brands of professional photographers and artists.

KODAK PROFESSIONAL Fine Art & Photo Media

  • Yield a truer black, have a higher D-max, dry instantly, and have a brighter white point than other popular brands
  • 100% cotton and acid-free to last for decades
  • Independently tested for archival properties of lightfastness and permanence.
  • Heavy 315g fine art papers prevent curling and strengthen the print
  • No OBAs
  • Economically priced

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

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

Monday, February 21, 2022
Get Kodak Quality on Epson Printers

Are you looking for a quality photo paper alternative for owners of Epson Printers? KODAK Photo Paper has been tested to perform seamlessly on all Epson large-format printers. And KODAK Photo Paper is a lower-cost option with the guaranteed quality of the Kodak name.

Epson large-format printers support a range of photo paper brands. Still, the challenge in choosing the best quality comes down to several factors: coating, color range, d-max, archival properties, and instant-dry capability. KODAK Photo Paper yields a truer black, has a higher d-max, dries instantly, and has a brighter white point than other popular brands.

Many professional photographers and fine artists who make a print comparison of brands agree their images look better on KODAK PROFESSIONAL Photo Paper and canvas products.

And to ensure quality printing on all printer brands, Kodak provides you and your customers with color profiles to adjust settings for the optimum print quality on Kodak media.

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