The Direct Mail Renaissance

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 3:03 pm.

Direct mail is having something of a Renaissance right now. Marketers and brands are returning to the medium, seeing the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Solo Printing Gives Back to the Community with Sponsorship of BLUE Missions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 2:52 pm.

BLUE Missions cultivates water and sanitation projects in Latin America to help improve health and the overall quality of life in rural c… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Increasing Sales Productivity, Part 2

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 2:48 pm.

This is the second in Bill’s two-part sales tip designed to increase your sales productivity. Building on his advice from… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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A Systems Czar: Grinch or Santa Claus?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 2:38 pm.

Many of your employees will be out in the coming weeks celebrating the holidays. The things that make your business… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Finishing Universe Is Larger Than You Think

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 17, 2018, 2:21 pm.

Lots of print folk define finishing as a set of “traditional” bindery operations, such as folding, saddle stitching and perfect… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

GSP Announces New Chief Revenue Officer

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 10, 2018, 2:19 pm.

In this newly created role, Greg Duss will hire and oversee an expanded New Business Development team focused on pursuing… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Hunkeler Innovationdays to Showcase the Next Generation of Digital Printing and Finishing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 10, 2018, 2:11 pm.

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Board Game Manufacturer Invests in Koenig & Bauer Rapida Press Technology

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 10, 2018, 1:53 pm.

The new larget-format Koenig & Bauer Rapida offset press will be a key component at Cartamundi USA’s 1.2-million-sq.-ft. facility, which… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Former Commercial Printer Finds Wide-Format Success

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 10, 2018, 1:33 pm.

Spectrum Print Plus had fulfilled the wide-format needs of its clientele through its trade vendor partnerships. But Mark Zimmerman became… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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4 Musts in Hiring a Business Coach or Consultant

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 10, 2018, 12:57 pm.

The usual reason some business owners seek a business coach is because their business is faltering. Typically, desperation has set… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

LSC Communications Signs Multi-Year Supply Chain Services Agreement with The United Church of Canada

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 12:56 pm.

Dave McCree, president of Book Sales at LSC Communications, commented on the agreement, “We look forward to enabling The United… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Koenig & Bauer Expands Packaging Business with Acquisition of Duran Machinery’s Folder/Gluer Business

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 12:31 pm.

Koenig & Bauer will take over 80% of Duran Machinery’s folder/gluer business and integrate it into its group as Koenig… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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New Campaign Aims to Maintain Consumer’s Right to Choose Paper or Digital

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 12:09 pm.

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The Jim Pattison Group to Sell US Magazine Distribution Business to American News Co.

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 11:49 am.

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Diversity and Equality in the Printing Industry: Where Do We Start?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 11:38 am.

There has been a lot of social media discussion on gender equity within the printing industry as of late. Much… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

LSC Communications Signs Multi-Year Supply Chain Services Agreement with The United Church of Canada

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 12:56 pm.

Dave McCree, president of Book Sales at LSC Communications, commented on the agreement, “We look forward to enabling The United… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Koenig & Bauer Expands Packaging Business with Acquisition of Duran Machinery’s Folder/Gluer Business

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 12:31 pm.

Koenig & Bauer will take over 80% of Duran Machinery’s folder/gluer business and integrate it into its group as Koenig… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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New Campaign Aims to Maintain Consumer’s Right to Choose Paper or Digital

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 12:09 pm.

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The Jim Pattison Group to Sell US Magazine Distribution Business to American News Co.

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 11:49 am.

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Diversity and Equality in the Printing Industry: Where Do We Start?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on December 3, 2018, 11:38 am.

There has been a lot of social media discussion on gender equity within the printing industry as of late. Much… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Heidelberg and DOCUFY Develop Mobile, AR-Enabled Integrated Solutions

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 26, 2018, 3:04 pm.

Together with its subsidiary DOCUFY, Heidelberg is pursuing the further development of the COSIMA Component Content Management System and th… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Printing Industries Alliance Hosts Winemaking and Networking Event This Thursday

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 26, 2018, 2:45 pm.

Printing Industries Alliance is hosting a winemaking demonstration and networking event this Thursday in East Brunswick, N.J. Not only will… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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New Business Opportunity: Consider Printed Electronics

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 26, 2018, 2:20 pm.

Printed electronics open up new opportunities for printing companies. In some cases, existing equipment can be utilized for printing functio… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Why Sales Is a Top Business Topic

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 26, 2018, 1:45 pm.

The hottest topic in business magazines, blogs, videos, seminars and conventions is sales. Here’s a free sales tool you might… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Today’s Loss Is Tomorrow’s Win

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 26, 2018, 1:08 pm.

Not every loss of customer has to be permanent. While it happens, you can set yourself up for return if… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

The Plight of Perpetual Proximity Management

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:54 pm.

Bogged down in perpetual proximity management will result in burn-out – not only of the business owner, but management and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Robots in the Bindery. Why Not?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:46 pm.

Robots are ideal for repetitive tasks, such as stacking pallets, cartoning and loading perfect binders by hand. So, why not consider… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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A Case of Sales FOMO

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:37 pm.

Ever heard of FOMO? It stands for “Fear Of Missing Out” and it’s one of the annoying text time-savers like… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Smart Printers Embrace Omnichannel, Not Just Multichannel, Marketing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:04 pm.

Omnichannel requires more data, more integration and more investment than multichannel marketing alone — but the results will be well… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Elects Paul Glynn as Its Chairman

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 1:45 pm.

SGP has elected Paul Glynn, manager of materials & digital technologies R&D of DesignTex, as the chairman of the board… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

The Plight of Perpetual Proximity Management

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:54 pm.

Bogged down in perpetual proximity management will result in burn-out – not only of the business owner, but management and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Robots in the Bindery. Why Not?

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:46 pm.

Robots are ideal for repetitive tasks, such as stacking pallets, cartoning and loading perfect binders by hand. So, why not consider… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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A Case of Sales FOMO

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:37 pm.

Ever heard of FOMO? It stands for “Fear Of Missing Out” and it’s one of the annoying text time-savers like… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Smart Printers Embrace Omnichannel, Not Just Multichannel, Marketing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 2:04 pm.

Omnichannel requires more data, more integration and more investment than multichannel marketing alone — but the results will be well… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Elects Paul Glynn as Its Chairman

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 19, 2018, 1:45 pm.

SGP has elected Paul Glynn, manager of materials & digital technologies R&D of DesignTex, as the chairman of the board… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Modagrafics Shows Support for Military Veterans with Wreaths Across America Truck Wraps

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 12, 2018, 2:27 pm.

Trailer graphics made by Modagrafics, endorsed by Wreaths Across America and adopted by a dozen companies will help improve visibility… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Fitch Group Targets 20% Growth with Two New Xerox Iridesse Production Presses

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 12, 2018, 2:00 pm.

After serving Wall Street for 132 years and embracing digital printing after losing its facility in the Sept. 11, 2001… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Agility Press Now Operates All-Canon Digital Fleet With Latest Installations

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 12, 2018, 1:40 pm.

Agility Press now supports customers of all sizes with its Canon imagePRESS C10000VP, Canon imagePRESS C8000VP and Canon image PRESS… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Ben Franklin Honor Society of PIA Inducts 10 New Members

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 12, 2018, 1:25 pm.

On Nov. 9, The Ben Franklin Honor Society of PIA formally inducted 10 industry leaders. Inductees have rendered outstanding and… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Jim Clark on McNaughton & Gunn’s Conversion from Digital Toner to Inkjet Printing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 12, 2018, 1:24 pm.

Jim Clark, director of operations at Saline, Mich.-based McNaughton & Gunn, shares how his primarily trade book manufacturing operation … Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

Xitron Receives USB-SCSI Interface Patent for Driving SCSI CTP and CTF Engines

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 5, 2018, 2:13 pm.

Xitron has been awarded a US Patent for their USB interface designed to drive SCSI CTP and CTF engines. Primarily… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Kodak and Evolve Additive Solutions Announce 3D Printing Development Partnership

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 5, 2018, 2:05 pm.

Kodak will supply Evolve imaging systems, parts and consumables based on the KODAK NEXPRESS digital electrophotographic platform. In additio… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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William Charles Printing Replaces Two Older Presses With One Automated Press

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 5, 2018, 1:50 pm.

After doing extensive research that included gaining advice from peer groups, the company chose the Komori GL540C for its advanced… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Spectrum Print Plus Experiences ‘Aha!’ Moment Switching to Océ Colorado 1640

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 5, 2018, 1:43 pm.

The team at Canton, Mass.-based Spectrum Print Plus couldn’t be happier with its decision to install an Océ Colorado 1640… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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Sell. Rest. Sell. Plan.

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on November 5, 2018, 1:40 pm.

Getting out of the sales trenches and seeing the bigger picture, 2018 lays out like this: sell, rest, sell, plan…. Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

SGIA Announces 2018 Golden Image Competition ‘Best of Show’ Winners

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 22, 2018, 12:01 pm.

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Randy Paar Provides a Look at the Newest Technology from Canon Solutions America

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 22, 2018, 11:56 am.

For an inside look at Canon Solutions America’s (Booth 2037) newest products, Randy Paar, Manager, Marketing, Display Graphics, provides a… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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The Time Between Dreams and Reality Equals Decisive Action

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 22, 2018, 11:30 am.

The time between dreams and reality in your business, equals decisive action. Procrastination is not just inaction, it is self-inflicted… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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RR Donnelley Launches Acuity by RRD as Alternative to Traditional Direct Mail Testing

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 22, 2018, 11:04 am.

As an alternative to traditional in-market direct mail testing, Acuity by RRD provides virtual testing and forecasting to identify the… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.

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5 Keys to Sales Success

Story from Printing Impressions. Originally posted on October 22, 2018, 10:55 am.

In 30 years of training and coaching, Jeff is the single most successful success story Bill Farquharson has had. What… Read the full story on Printing Impressions.