2019: A Year of Setbacks, Comebacks, and Givebacks for Print
Greetings Citizens of the Printerverse! It’s almost time to close the books on 2019 which means it’s a perfect opportunity to look back at some of the subjects that drove discussions in the Printerverse this year, and what we can learn from them moving forward. Setbacks While some manufacturers may have reason to boast about […]
Project Peacock Print Fair to Conclude 2019 Tour in Toronto, Canada’s Creative Capital
The Printerverse – October 16, 2019 – Project Peacock Print Fair, the traveling ‘roadshow-and-tell’ event from Print Media Centr, is heading to Toronto, Canada. The final event of 2019 will bring tangible Printspiration to print-loving Canadian creatives, print buyers, marketers, students, and print service providers on November 7 at Steam Whistle Brewing from 6-9 PM. […]
Print Industry Education: Whose Job is it Anyway?
I just flew back from Chicago and the last ever Print show (sigh) and boy are my arms tired. That’s a Dad joke for those who don’t know. I spend a good lot of my time creating new and hopefully valuable content for the print industry as it relates to sales and marketing. I see […]
War and Peace: What Hamilton and The Print Industry Have In Common
After an utterly fantastic Project Peacock event providing Printspiration to a room filled with print customers and PSP’s eager to learn about, and get their hands on the amazing print and paper samples shared by the Peacock Partners, I had some time to actually hang out in Chicago. One of the unexpected activities turned out […]
Print Media Centr Announces Out of This World Partnership with drupa 2020
Print Media Centr has announced a partnership with drupa, the world’s largest print trade fair, to present The Printerverse™, a dynamic experience providing eleven days of education and printspiration for all at Messe Düsseldorf in Germany, June 16-26, 2020. The Printerverse will co-locate with drupa DNA (drupa next age) which will occupy Hall 7.0 of the […]
Project Peacock Print Fair; A One-Night Only Pop-Up Event for Print Customers and Printers
The Printerverse – Print Media Centr (PMC) is expanding Project Peacock by taking it beyond the conference rooms of ad agencies and in-house marketing departments and bringing it to intimate event spaces, around the US. Project Peacock, a traveling show-and-tell created by Deborah Corn, the Intergalactic Ambassador to The Printerverse at Print Media Centr, began […]
Print Media Centr Debuts Project Peacock Peeks; An Educational Video Series for Print Customers and Printers
The Printerverse – November, 2018 – Print Media Centr (PMC) recently expanded the Project Peacock program by taking it beyond the conference room walls of ad agencies and in-house marketing departments and bringing it to screens, everywhere. Project Peacock, a traveling show-and tell created by Deborah Corn, the Intergalactic Ambassador to The Printerverse at Print […]
Training the Next Generation of Workflow Wizards
Across the years of doing workflow reviews and assessments one question comes up frequently: Where is the next generation of workflow specialist? It’s a good question. It is often followed by: Can I train someone to be my workflow expert? The answers are related. It is likely that your best candidate for your next generation […]
Tales From The Trail: #ProjectPeacock Saddles Up for Digital Print in Austin, Texas
After successful meetings in 2017 with over 300 professional print buyers and creatives in NYC, Chicago, and the San Francisco Bay Area, Project Peacock saddled up and launched our 2018 tour last week in Austin, Texas. Me and my Peacock partners Canon Solutions America, Domtar Paper, Scodix and Miralupa, had 3 fantastic days of visits sharing printspiration with […]
The Ugly Truth of Print Shows, Penises and #MeToo
The correct answer for “How many penises have you seen in your workplace?” should be zero. For me, the answer is 2. And as shocking as that may seem to some of you, I am not alone. Search #MeToo for proof. The sexual harassment scandals that are currently rocking the headlines are not limited to […]
GCSF Scholarship Winner Natalie Alcide on Print, Design and Industry Mentors
“This is the best industry in the world.” Those were the words of Natalie Alcide, a young graphic communications student and valedictorian of her class at the New York City College of Technology (City Tech). If you’re an elder in your professional tribe, you’re doing your duty when your heirs speak in this way. I […]
[VIDEO] National Girls Who Print Day Girlie Award and Mentor Panel 2016
National Girls Who Print Day Welcome and Girlie Award Presentation Who won the Girlie Award this year? You’ll find out here – just like she did! And trust me.. SHE HAD NO CLUE!! Hosted by Girls Who Print Day Founder Mary Beth Smith, and Girl #2 Deborah Corn from Print Media Centr. Annual Girls Who Print […]