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Printer2Printer: We Have an Identity Problem

Printer2Printer: We Have an Identity Problem
Alec Couckuyt says the “print industry is a digitally integrated, highly automated communications platform operating at the intersection of technology, brand, data, and media.” Do you agree with Alec? We do. So why do young people and many print buyers regard print as old-school? To see if you agree with Alec’s solution, read on.

What Happens When Print Finally Embraces Automation

What Happens When Print Finally Embraces Automation
Automation is reshaping print faster than most shops realize. If you’re still questioning the real ROI, this article shows where the gains actually appear. Find out more.

Printer2Printer: When to Outsource Prepress Instead of Hiring

Printer2Printer: When to Outsource Prepress Instead of Hiring
When should a print business outsource prepress instead of hiring? This guide walks owners through the real cost of a staffed seat, the conditions that favor outsourcing, the conditions that favor keeping prepress in house, a six-question worksheet and how to evaluate outside support, all using their own figures. Read article now.

Help Your Team Use AI Without Losing Thinking Skills

Help Your Team Use AI Without Losing Thinking Skills
Cognitive offloading is…transferring mental effort to AI rather than performing it yourself. The more heavily people lean on these tools to think for them, the less they engage their own critical faculties. Abdication is using AI to replace the thinking itself. Read to help ensure your team uses AI without shrinking their thinking muscles.

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The Wrong Target ….Is Too Often…Used

The Wrong Target ….Is Too Often…Used
Many suppliers don’t realize their value to key customers is shifting until revenue drops. Sid's article breaks down the signals they’re missing and what to fix now. Read more.

How Many People Does It Take to Produce a $75 Sign?

How Many People Does It Take to Produce a $75 Sign?
Let’s take a real look at how profitable this $75.00 little sign is, really! Read Debbie's insights.

 
Names in the News
Roberto Martinez

Roberto Martinez
Roberto Martinez, formerly of BlueCrest and Pitney Bowes, has now joined MCS as their Inserter Sales Support Manager. >>>

Mark Subers

Mark Subers
Mark Subers, who recently left the Printing United organization, has launched his own firm, Subers Advisory Partners. >>>

Mark Ash

Mark Ash
Mark Ash, formerly the Chief Revenue Officer and Executive Board Member at Konica Minolta, is now the Founder of Ant Business Solutions Ltd. >>>

Ari Mellon

Ari Mellon
Ari Mellon, who was previously at Troy Group, is now the CEO at Rosetta Technologies. >>>

Brian Yokley

Brian Yokley
Brian Yokley, formerly with IRIS, is the Regional Vice President of Sales at Graphco. >>>

 
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