Apsys is a real-estate development company founded almost 22 years ago by Maurice Bansay that operates in France and Poland, whose mission is making cities and urban life more beautiful by designing and bringing to life iconic living and shopping spaces. Its motto: Create and innovate with the end client in mind. Eléonore Villanueva, […]
A non-profit research association based in Germany, Fogra Research Institute For Media Technologies plays a pivotal role in research and development for graphic industries. We put the spotlight on this major ally of the graphic industry Fogra is located to the east of Munich. The association has its own research institute, with sixty employees, […]
With the emergence and sheer volume of digital media – whether in terms of the press, culture, marketing or sales industries – you’d be forgiven for thinking that paper is destined for the scrapheap, to be replaced by online media, e-books, and other email-based advertising. But what is really happening out there? An overview of popular misconceptions on paper-based […]
Each month, Altavia Coach brings you a selection of innovative solutions in the retail sector. Here we take a closer look at two of them: V-Cult and SmartPixels. V-Cult takes brand storytelling to the next level. Founded in 2009 by Tom Gauthier, the Lille-based start-up has become a 3D and virtual reality expert. The idea? Use video […]
On 25 May 2018 (sooner than you think!), the GDPR will be applicable in the European Union’s 28 member countries. The responsibility of organisations and subcontractors will be increased through new rules and obligations. Are you ready? Here is the latest with Alexandre Guénon,Direct Marketing Purchasing Manager at Altavia. Some deadlines seem so far away and […]
In a world that is changing faster and faster, the consumer evolves right before your eyes. Many marketeers have been pulling their hair out trying to find a way to reconnect with this new consumer. What if the solution was as old as time? It’s all in your head Before delving into marketing considerations, we […]
Innovation is at the heart of business today. From Uniqlo to Jimmy Fairly, companies are innovating in terms of their products, business models and services in order to attract and satisfy increasingly demanding customers navigating a commercial ecosystem that is constantly flooded with new offerings. As a result, brands are forced to innovate in […]
Standardisation, systematisation, unification, normalisation… These terms all refer to the need, when talking about the same subject, to establish a common framework. This is essential when it comes to colour. Interview with Hervé Lyaudet, colorimetry and workflow manager at Altavia Paris. Why is standardisation of colour so important? The perception of colour is a physical […]
Since its birth, fifteen years ago, the growth of e-commerce has been rapid. And this year, once more, the share of online sales is expected to enjoy two-figure growth worldwide. Is this an omen of the imminent end of brick and mortar? On the contrary, I think that the profound change that the retail sector is […]
With the recent launch of IOS11 by Apple and ARKit that comes with it, Apple opened the way for mainstream Augmented Reality. Despite the fact that the Iphone has a lower penetration rate that Android devices on a global scale, I believe the launch of ARKit and IOS11 will bring a boost to marketers seeing […]
