An Owner’s Frank Perspective on AI in Print
Pages 21–23 of this Alliance Insights paper offer an owner’s perspective on how AI has helped his business to date. His comparison of AI to the rise of the internet in the early 1990s is valuable: “People then didn’t see the potential. This time, I do. I don’t want to be behind the curve again.” It is worth reading. >

Maximizing Business Value Pre-Exit Time: May 14 Webinar
Sandeep Dhall draws on decades of experience, spanning startups to multi-billion-dollar corporations, to help position your company for maximum valuation. SCORE (Society of Retired Executives), which we have used for many years, offers this valuable 90-minute webinar for $10. Register here. >

The CEO Playbook for Measurable ROI
Profit producing leaders don’t just set direction, they build operating models that turn strategy into measurable returns. This article shows how the right structure drives consistent execution, sharper accountability, and stronger ROI. It gives CEOs a model that actually delivers results. See how top CEOs make this execution work. >

The 2026 Event Shaping Labels and Packaging’s Future
LOUPE America, formerly Labelexpo Americas, returns with 400+ exhibitors. This year’s event offers insights into automation, AI, sustainability, education, and market growth. Read a preview of this year’s event. >

Delays With Strategic Decisions Are Costing You
Leaders rarely see the real cost of delayed decisions. Sid’s article shows how hesitation can stall talent, slow revenue, and quietly chip away at your competitive edge. He highlights a case where 6 months of indecision nearly buried a high‑value win. What are delays costing your company? >

When a Quick “Yes” Becomes a Costly Mistake
Complex projects don’t fail because teams lack skill, they fail when leaders commit without full clarity. Debbie’s article shows how unclear budgets, missing stakeholders, and rushed promises quietly drain margin and create avoidable chaos in a company. A quick read that may change your next “yes.” >

Paul Angelsky
Paul Angelsky, previously with Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., is now the Director of Sales, Labels at Matik, Inc. 

Norman Roeber
Norman Roeber, with more than 35 years of experience in industrial automation, is now a Sales Executive at Graph-Tech USA.

Rick Zoeckler
Rick Zoeckler, previously with Yupo Corporation America, has been appointed the Business Development Representative for the Southern Region at MGX, Inc.

Phil Brown
Phil Brown, formerly with Alfaplas Ltd, has joined Creation Reprographics as its new Operations Director. 

Derek Castro
Derek Castro, a recent graduate of the University of Houston Digital Media Program, has been hired as the Production Manager at FASTSIGNS in Austin, Texas.

Konrad Zawieska
Konrad Zawieska, previously with TALAWIN, has joined CMYK Europe as European Service Manager.