1/1 Interview with Sabine Geldermann – Director, drupa
Thanks to my new best friend Anne Meerboth-Maltz from Messe Düsseldorf North America, I was able to score an interview with Sabine Geldermann Director drupa & Global head Printing Technology, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. Needless to say with drupa only 2 months away, I am extremely grateful that both of these amazing women took the time to share some cool […]
3 Ways Your Company Can Avoid a LinkedIn Level Disaster
Social media is one of the most powerful tools people have at their disposal, and when it comes to the professional side of things, LinkedIn reigns supreme. With respect for all LinkedIn has helped me accomplish since 2008, this post is not about bashing them, it’s about learning from mistakes made by a service provider, […]
Print Media Centr Visitors Pick The Best Posts Of 2015
Greeting Earthlings, CMYK Enthusiasts, and Print Media Centr Readers… Happy New Year! It’s a brand new year and no better time to look back and share some 2015 history with you. Here is a bit of statistical site info and some quick links for the top 10 posts on PMC in 2015! PMC attracted readers from all over the […]
2016 CMYK Manifesto: Pushing The Print Media Agenda
The Following Topics are Over and Done With in 2016! YOU, Yes, Still You! This was included in the 2015 CMYK Manifesto, but it’s obvious many didn’t take this advice to heart, so I’ll try again. If your marketing is based on telling people what you want them to know, and that “conversation” consists of […]
In Memoriam: Print 220–2015 AD
After almost 2000 years since the first evidence of printing was discovered in China, with a joyous heart I am here to report that PRINT IS DEAD. It didn’t go easy and I’d bet even now some of you refuse to believe it’s gone, but trust me… print, like Elvis, has left the building. Print […]
The 12 Days of Printmas 2015 Sing-A-Long!
The holiday decorations are out of the PMC blogging closet, it’s time for our annual sing-a-long! I always freshen to account for trends in the industry, so a few new items were added below. Need a fun holiday joy-spreading idea?? Grab some co-workers and make a video singing to this, or your own version, and share with your customers. If you do, PLEASE […]
Survey Says Print Buyers Care More About Printers Than Price
A few weeks ago I sent out a short survey to my fellow print producers to get a quick temperature take on the things they care about, in order of importance. Matthew Parker and I will present the full results and what they mean to printers at HP’s 2016 Jetcomm Conference and again during Dscoop San Antonio, for […]
Where Have The LinkedIn Print Groups Gone?
On October 14, 2015 LinkedIn changed the functionality of groups on their platform. I’d like to outline a few of the changes I think are important for everyone to understand, and help you find the viable print groups that are still there, even though LinkedIn isn’t showing them to you. Groups on LinkedIn now fall under […]
Get Ready For International Print Day (#IPD15) October 14, 2015!
INTERNATIONAL PRINT DAY 2015, A 24-HOUR SOCIAL MEDIA EVENT, TO EMPHASIZE THE INDUSTRY’S LOVE FOR AND DEDICATION TO PRINT AND PAPER Print, paper and design professionals encouraged to share their awesome examples of print and marketing via social media and help CMYK love trend the planet! THE PRINTERVERSE – Print professionals around the world are being […]
Three Must-See Panels From The Printerverse at Graph Expo 15
Greetings Citizens of The Printerverse! Graph Expo 2015 is in the books, and what a show it was. From our first panel on Sunday to our last on Wednesday, the Printerverse welcomed over 1000 attendees who came to learn from our awesome Alliance Partners and yeah, have a little fun too. Beyond the four corners […]
GASC’s Onsite Event Gives Sweet Taste Of Orlando For GRAPH EXPO 2016
I am going to preface this post with a few, hopefully obvious things. First and foremost I am a loving, devoted fan, and proud partner of The Graphic Arts Show Company (GASC) who produce and manage the U.S. based GRAPH EXPO and PRINT shows. GASC partnered with me four years ago to create a show floor […]
Paper and Packaging Industry Joins Together to Launch National Consumer Campaign
Paper & Packaging – How Life Unfolds™ Campaign Looks to Increase Appreciation and Demand MCLEAN Va. (July 8, 2015) – The Paper & Packaging – How Life Unfolds ™ consumer campaign launches July 8 with a $20M investment in paid and earned media between July and December funding this cross-platform campaign designed to slow the […]