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News about Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: QUAD) centers on its role as a marketing experience (MX) company and one of the largest commercial printers in North America. Company announcements frequently highlight how Quad uses its MX Solutions Suite to connect brands with consumers across household, in-store and online touchpoints.
Investors and marketing professionals can expect coverage of earnings releases, financial guidance updates and investor conference presentations, where Quad discusses its results, capital allocation decisions and outlook. These items are often accompanied by Form 8-K filings that formally report quarterly performance and related developments.
Quad’s news flow also features client wins and agency-of-record appointments involving its creative agency Betty and media agency Rise. Examples include being selected as agency of record by brands such as Gorilla Glue and Scandinavian Designs, reflecting demand for integrated creative, media and print execution supported by data transparency.
Another recurring theme in Quad’s news is its focus on data, AI and audience solutions. Updates on its proprietary Audience Builder platform, including the addition of natural language AI prompting powered by Snowflake’s Cortex AI, illustrate how the company is applying data-driven intelligence to audience targeting and omnichannel campaigns.
Quad-related releases may also cover research collaborations, such as consumer studies conducted with The Harris Poll on in-person shopping and catalogs, as well as developments at its health care subsidiary QuadMed and financing activities like changes to its lending syndicate. For anyone tracking QUAD, this news stream provides insight into how the company is evolving its marketing, print and data capabilities and how those efforts intersect with financial performance and client relationships.
Quad/Graphics announced Julie Currie as the new Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer, succeeding Renee Badura, who is retiring after 34 years. Currie brings extensive experience from The Nielsen Company, where she significantly grew revenue and led transformational strategies. Her expertise in marketing, retail, and analytics is expected to enhance Quad's integrated marketing solutions and drive growth. Currie's appointment is anticipated to accelerate Quad's transformation into a leading marketing partner, leveraging her insights for improved client engagement and operational efficiency.
Quad reported a challenging third quarter with net sales of $679 million, a 28% decline from the previous year, primarily due to COVID-19 and industry pressures. However, it achieved net earnings of $3 million compared to a loss of $47 million in Q3 2019. The company's Adjusted EBITDA was $61 million, with an improved margin of 8.9%. Quad reduced net debt by $95 million this year and maintained strong liquidity with $93 million cash on hand. The divestiture of its Book platform supports its strategy to optimize its portfolio.
Quad/Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: QUAD) has launched the Quad Direct Marketing Exchange (QDMX), a platform designed to deliver personalized direct marketing campaigns efficiently and cost-effectively. QDMX helps marketers reduce rising postage costs and improve time-to-market with innovative solutions. The initial offerings include Merged Mail, allowing 20%-25% postage savings by consolidating mail streams, and Multi-Pack, which enables 40%-50% savings by sending mail to the same household simultaneously. Quad anticipates further QDMX offerings in the future.
Quad/Graphics (NYSE: QUAD) has completed the sale of its last two book manufacturing facilities, located in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, and Martinsburg, West Virginia, to Berryville Graphics, part of Bertelsmann Printing Group USA. This divestiture marks the conclusion of Quad's strategic decision to optimize its product portfolio, following the earlier sale of another facility in Versailles, Kentucky. The proceeds from this transaction will be utilized to reduce the company's debt.
Quad (NYSE: QUAD) will conduct a conference call on November 4, 2020, at 10 a.m. ET to discuss its third quarter results. Hosted by Joel Quadracci, Quad's Chairman, President & CEO, alongside CFO Dave Honan, the call will also include a Q&A session. Investors can email questions ahead of time to IR@quad.com. Participants can pre-register for the webcast or dial in on the day of the call using provided toll-free numbers. An audio replay will be available afterward on Quad’s website until December 4, 2020.
Rise Interactive has launched an update to its Connex® platform, introducing the Account Overview Dashboard, which enhances transparency for marketers. This dashboard allows users to see every action taken by Rise's technology, including automatic keyword additions and detailed activity logs for ad optimizations. CEO Larry Fisher emphasized the agency's commitment to transparency and performance, while CTO Brent Laufenberg noted the importance of cross-channel intelligence in maximizing marketing effectiveness. Rise, majority-owned by Quad (NYSE:QUAD), serves major brands like ULTA Beauty and Stanley Steemer.