Connect Online. Talk Digital. Showcase Your Work.

WAUSAU, WISC. – February 1, 2010 – Much more than a standard product site, Wausau Paper’s Digital Space Web site (www.WausauPaper.com/DigitalSpace) serves as an online community by and for designers, printers and other thought leaders engaged in digital print. People within the digital print market have a great deal to share and learn from one another. This evolving industry necessitates an online environment where members can connect in real-time. Digital Space facilitates this dialogue with a fun, informative and easy-to-use approach.

Featured on the home page are regular blogs from industry thought leaders including Mark Potter of Canvas Magazine, award-winning graphic designer Leslie Tane, digital printing industry analyst Heidi Tolliver-Nigro, as well as insights from Wausau Paper’s digital team. Visitors can follow blogs, post comments or questions and suggest future blog topics. The Web site also features a Digital Studio where designers, printers and other digital print enthusiasts can post video and photos of their latest projects produced with digital printing.

"The projects being done with digital these days are incredible. The fundamental goals of creating Digital Space have to do with our desire to promote learning—we want to help people collaboratively solve problems, explore applications and inspire each other," Andrea Alstad, brand manager for Wausau Paper. "Guests to the site are encouraged to create a profile for themselves so their contributions to the community are acknowledged to others. This social-media like aspect of the site allows users to be more than just visitors—it fosters relationship building and learning within the industry and creates opportunities for people to get exposure to their thoughts and work."

All printers, designers and thought leaders engaged in digital print are encouraged to join the Digital Space community today. To celebrate the launch of Wausau Paper’s new digital printing online network, the company is conducting a sweepstakes for new users who upload their projects to the Digital Studio. You could win your own HD digital camcorder, valued at $236.00, just by showing us what’s happening in your studio. The camcorder features simple user interface, flip-out USB arm and built-in editing and sharing software. Three prize winners will be selected by random drawing from all entries submitted now through April 30, 2010. For complete details, including rules, please visit www.WausauPaper.com/DigitalSpace.

For over 110 years, Wausau Paper has been a leading manufacturer of high-quality, affordable, uncoated papers for consumers, printers, graphic designers and converters. From its mill facilities in Minnesota and Wisconsin, Wausau Paper produces more than 2,000 different stock items from over 400 different types of papers ranging in weight from 20 lb. Writing to 130 lb. Cover in a comprehensive selection of colors, sizes and finishes. Approximately two-thirds of Wausau Paper’s commercial stocking items contain 30 percent recycled post-consumer fiber and carry the independent Green Seal™ certification. Wausau Paper is a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay™ Transport Partnership reflecting the company’s commitment to reduce the carbon emissions of our shipping and distribution activities. Product is stocked in four regional distribution centers enabling delivery within 24 hours to most locations within the U.S. To learn more about Wausau Paper’s collection of innovative, quality, environmentally-preferred papers, please visit www.wausaupaper.com.

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