Under a new multi-year, multi-million-dollar contract with National Geographic Partners, Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: QUAD) (“Quad/Graphics,” “Quad” or the “Company”) will manage comprehensive production services, including paper procurement and management, prepress and printing management. The agreement also expands and extends the print volume Quad/Graphics supplies under contract for the publisher and its titles National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, National Geographic History, National Geographic Kids, National Geographic Little Kids, National Geographic Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions.
The newly extended and expanded contract fortifies Quad/Graphics’ long-standing relationship with National Geographic Partners, which also includes books, and demonstrates the iconic brand’s confidence in Quad/Graphics as a strategic business partner.
“Quad/Graphics is proud to build on our relationship with National Geographic Partners by providing time- and cost-saving production services that, ultimately, will allow it to focus on what it does best: connecting with brand enthusiasts,” said Joel Quadracci, Chairman, President & CEO of Quad/Graphics. “Using our best-in-class workflow solutions, we will enhance National Geographic Partners’ existing processes, building on the strong foundation already in place.”
Said Declan Moore, CEO of National Geographic Partners: “National Geographic has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Quad/Graphics. They have provided best-in-class service to showcase our valued content, allowing us to focus on our core business of premium storytelling through the work of our incredibly talented photographers.”
National Geographic Partners joins a growing list of publishers that have engaged Quad/Graphics for production services. Other publishers include Cengage, Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications, Forbes, Outside Magazine, Rodale, The Week and Wenner Media, among others.
In addition, Quad/Graphics provides production services – as well as other content creation and content management services – for approximately 30 marketers and retailers including Bluestem Brands, Cabela’s, L.L.Bean, Staples and Tractor Supply.
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