ASK ROCK: How Can I Convince My Father To Retire From The Family Business?
Dear Rock, I’m in a tough spot. My father has been running our printing company for over 40 years. He’s done an incredible job building the business, but he’s in his upper seventies and retirement is inevitable. Dad doesn’t want to talk about it at all – and he’s not doing much to make sure […]
What Are The Keys To Your Performance? Part 2
by Kate Gansneder We’re going to jump right in to this one – if you’re a little lost, I recommend starting here. (<–last months blog on PMC) Now that I’ve identified what KPIs are, and the basics, we’re going to break it down a bit more so you understand what I’m tracking as a print […]
A Few Quick Tips For Choosing The Best Paper For Your Printing
At the end of the day, all of the meticulous file creation and prepress preparation we undergo during a project wont matter unless you have factored in BOTH the press, and the paper you are printing on. The presses are a much bigger and technical story, so let’s talk about the paper! Without a doubt, paper is part […]
Vertical Marketing And The Print Provider
An overview of the DMA IMW 2014 event, a potential resource of new business for smart print providers. by Thad Kubis Based on my experience and my attendance at the very interesting, active Direct Marketing Association (DMA)-sponsored Integrated Marketing Week (IMW) 2014 event, I would say the key to developing new business for any print […]
#UKvUSA – Whose Responsibility Is It To Educate Print Buyers?
Matthew Parker and I haven’t always seen eye to eye when it comes to Print Buying. He comes from the UK “procurement” world, and I come from the USA “agency” world. I see his buying experience to be about numbers, and mine to be about a creative process. He has bought print in volumes I […]
1/1 Interview With Don Carli On Printed Electronics And The Future Of Packaging And Design
The print industry is filled with characters, and Don Carli is certainly one of them! I met him several years ago at GRAPH EXPO and we ended up talking for a while about sustainability. I would estimate that he said something that either blew my mind or freaked me out several times during our initial conversation, and […]
JWT Brazil Shares Some Secrets Behind The BBQ Bible
Recently I shared a story about the BBQ Bible created by JWT Brazil. I did a little digging and reached out to the Creative department in San Paulo with a few questions – and shortly after received a reply from Maria Eugenia Humberg, Communication & Marketing Director. I did ask if we would be able to get […]
Making The Big Data Connection For Your Business
By Jonathan McGrew, EDP Why are there so many songs about Big Data…and what’s on the other side? As you can see, I am channeling my best Kermit the Frog to bring you the next installment of our discussion on the print industry. Last time, we left off by discussing TransPromo with the promise of discussing […]
ASK ROCK: How Do I Get Started In Lean Operations?
Welcome to ASK ROCK, a monthly advice column where industry expert Rock LaManna will answer your questions on topics such as: key financials for business, and how it can lead to profitable organic growth, M&As, strategic alliances, succession plans, and exit strategies. He will also talk about leadership and present family business case studies. Do you have […]
What Are The Keys To Your Performance?
by Kate Gansneder Of course printers know all about print. We’re immersed in the world of the tangible. Beyond our clients’ jobs, marketing wasn’t something you had to do or think about … but now, the marketplace has changed. Now more than ever, Printers not only need to embrace the world of marketing but to […]
Emerald Packaging Partners Up For Digital Print, Prepress And Profits
Last week a Press Release came through my inbox from HP announcing “Emerald Packaging, Inc. had signed a launch agreement for the HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press, enabling the company to enter new markets and offer its customers the advantages of digital printing.” Ok, cool, nice for them… but not something I would normally write […]
Drinkable Book Provides Filtration Through Its Pages
Although this book is great example of re-thinking print, I don’t want the true subject matter to get lost and please be warned the video shows some pretty horrific potability situations. To learn about WaterisLife and help with their mission visit here. With that being said, it is a magical thing when a book can save lives. […]
