ASK ROCK: How Do I Know Which Growth Strategy To Pursue?
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 […]
This Labor Day Thank Canada and PRINT For Your Day Off!
I resurrect this post every year… enjoy! This Labor Day while you are grilling away and sipping on a nice cold refreshing cocktail, don’t forget to take a moment to thank Canada and PRINT for your day off. In what is now Toronto on March 25 1872, the Typographical Society (Printer’s Union) went on strike […]
Paper: The Original Communications Technology
With all the news about marketing technology patent trolls harassing the print industry, it occurred to me that there is at least one technology we use that cannot be litigated…
Trish Witkowski of Foldfactory.com To Give Free, LIVE Presentations Online For Global Event
I have to admit that I rarely post Press Releases, but I can’t pass up an opportunity to spread the good word about Trish @foldingfanatic Witkowski, and also mention that she will be bringing her Folding Fun to The Printerverse at Print 13 – booth 5440 – Tuesday Sept. 10th at 11am – which also launches […]
PRINTNADO On It's Way To The Windy City!
The Intergalactic Alliance of The Printerverse is BIGGER and BETTER than ever this year and preparing to blow the roof off McCormick place! Check out our partners and catch one of our DAILY “Meet The Alliance” sessions designed to give you a quick overview of how each of these companies can help your business grow! […]
What Printers Can Learn About Social Media from Skateboarding
By Katherine Tattersfield, Print Geek Since you’re on this site, I think it’s safe to assume that you “get” social media to some extent. Present company excluded, I’ve noticed a lot of printers asking for online marketing advice on LinkedIn. Since my background revolves around digital marketing, my fellow printing industry professionals want to pick my brain […]
Will 2014 Be The Year Of The MSP?
As Print 13 gets closer, one thing that’s perfectly clear is that Print, isn’t just a Print show anymore. Take a look at the exhibitors and their focus, take a look at the co-located events, and take a look at the seminars and sessions being offered. I see evolution, and more important, I see revolution. That’s right […]
ASK ROCK: Why Doing Nothing Will Destroy Your Business
Welcome to ASK ROCK, a monthly advice column where industry expert Rock LaManna will answer your questions on topics such as: key financials for every 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 […]
#Print13 2013 MUST SEE 'EMS Winners Are In!
Congrats to all – but especially our Printerverse Partners Enfocus, Xerox, Ricoh and AccuZip!! The following products have been recognized as the MUST SEE ’EMS at PRINT 13: Sales and Order EntryEFI – EFI IQuoteHybrid Software—Hybrid Software FaceliftKonica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. – EngageIT Automation Prepress and PremediaCGS – IC3D SuiteEnfocus – Enfocus Connect ALLGMG Americas – GMG ProductionSuite 2.0Recosoft Corporation – PDF2ID Enterprise 2012 […]
One Printers' Journey From PSP To MSP And Back Again
A while back one of my LinkedIn group members, Ashely Horton, shared a really cool VDP campaign his printing company created and executed. I reached out to him immediately in hopes of sharing his story as an inspiration to Printers, and while the story is still inspiring, it definitely took a turn I didn’t see […]
World's First Print-on-Demand Newsstand Being Tested In Sweden
This is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while that is purely PRINTtastic! Step up to the machine, pick your pub, push print, and viola’ – within two minutes your freshly printed magazine drops into the pick-up slot! Genius! I am totally a buy a magazine and a pack of gum before getting on […]
Open Call For Print Samples To Showcase At #Print13
Greetings Citizens and Artisans of The Printerverse! PrintMediaCentr is honored to be working with GASC at Print 13 September 8-12 in Chicago! We are once again creating The Printerverse – a show floor feature located in booth 5440… and our theme is INSPIRATION & OPPORTUNITY – aka INSPIRTUNITY! This is an OPEN CALL for print […]