Greetings - This issue ponders the mindshift, AI, & employee challenges you and your company may face. Andy & Julie Plata, Co-CEOs
eNews’ lead articles focus on business issues. Scroll down for print tech announcements. • Working On versus In • Pondering AI: When, How, How Much • Gaining & Retaining Skilled Employees • $9 Tells the World PRINT IS BEST! • Buyers are Waiting….. • Printers Will Succeed If You ….
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Mindshift #2: The Working “In” to Working “On” Transition Transitioning from working “in” to working “on” the business requires a profound mindshift. Transitioning from a doer to a leader/visionary role is challenging but necessary for a long-term, thriving business. This article outlines six helpful steps. A visionary leader gains the time and personal freedom to chart the company’s future. Feel free to ignore the call to action at the end.
AI or Not: Pondering the Question for Print Execs LinkedIn’s founder, Reid Hoffman’s discussion is valuable for print executives pondering when, how, and how much to rely on AI. Sometimes it’s OK to say, “We’re going to be deliberate followers and let other people do the experimentation.” But sometimes, being a follower means you lose. So, you have to think about where you need to lead, where you need to match, and where you can follow.
Mitigating Print Staffing Shortages If gaining and retaining skilled employees is a problem, the advice column may help. Some of the print industry’s top professionals share advice on systems and programs to help overcome the labor and skill challenges many print problems are dealing with. Automation is often the go-to response, but this article focuses on people-oriented solutions.
$9 Yells “PRINT IS BEST!” When The Onion heralded print as a “much richer way [than digital] to consume media,” we immediately bought a $9/month subscription. If every print professional subscribed to The Onion this month, the world would hear on every news channel that PRINT IS BACK! And that will drive new print volumes. To subscribe, click here >>>
“Buyers are Waiting…..” In this article, Sid discusses why buyers seek reps who provide valuable, actionable info, not just a sales pitch. Learn why consistent training and a proactive attitude are key to turning prospects into loyal clients. Read the strategies that top-performing reps and managers use to stay ahead.
Printers Will Succeed If You …. If you change your perspective, you can transform your outcomes. The challenge is to focus on what’s essential for your company to grow and prosper, not just today but in the future. Are you ready to get started? Debbie has created quite the list.
Featured News
o Exploring the Role of Paper, Paper-based Packaging, and Paper Products in a...
o Labelexpo Americas 2024 Set for Big Return
o Action Printing Acquired By Marketing.com
o Xplor International Awards Four University Scholarships for 2024
o Xitron’s K2 Offset Workflow Makes US Debut at Printing United
o PGSF Announces the 2024 – 2025 Academic Scholarship Recipients
o 51-Year Business Hercules Press Converts to Minuteman Press Franchise in...
Robert Lindgren Robert “Bob” Lindgren, a pivotal figure in the printing industry, passed away last week. As PIA’s second president, Bob played a crucial role in the organization’s growth and development, leading it for 35 years.
Alexander Rose Alexander Rose, who spent the last 18 months at home helping raise his new child, was named an Account Executive at Konica Minolta.
Barry Walsh Barry Walsh, formerly Vice Chairman of the Printing Brokers Buyers Assoc., is now Konica Minolta’s Director of Digital Embellishments.
Eric Vessels Eric Vessels joins Taktiful Software Solutions as the new Chief Experience Officer.
Tom Hamic Tom Hamic was named Executive Vice President and President of North American Packaging Solutions at International Paper.
Turning Stadium Cheers into Power A high school student is turning crowd noise into electricity. Inspired by the movie Monsters, Inc., she created a system to convert the sound from cheering fans into electrical power for the stadium.
Additional News
o Exploring the Role of Paper, Paper-based Packaging, and Paper Products in a Circular Economy
o 51-Year Business Hercules Press Converts to Minuteman Press Franchise in West Roxbury, MA
o Xerox to Exhibit Industry-Leading Innovations at PRINTING United Expo 2024
o Epson to Demonstrate Benefits of Color Shipping Labels for Packaging & Distribution at PARCEL...
o Sustainable Paper Production Helps Preserve North America's Forests
o XSYS Announces the Signing of the Acquisition of the MacDermid Graphics Solutions Business...
o Roland DGA Provides Printing Technology for YR to Offer On-Site Apparel Personalization at ...
o Stratasys Unveils Game-changing Printing Solution with High Precision for Manufacturers...
o Pat McGrew, M-EDP, to Present a Keynote at 2024 Xplor Summit
o Rochester Software Associates Prepares to Unveil a New Era of Productivity at PRINTING United
o See Live Color-Logic Demonstrations in the Sharp Booth at PRINTING United EXPO 2024
o Employee-owned Direct Mail Services Provider PMG Joins Two Sides North America
o Racami Partners with TEC Mailing Solutions to Reduce USPS Pricing Pressure for Bulk Mailers
o BW Converting’s PCMC and Baldwin Put Precision, Control and Speed at Forefront at Labelexpo
o Roland DGA to Demonstrate New Digital Imaging Technologies, Feature Unique Displays, and...
o GSE’s New Conveyor Automates Ink Handling in Corrugated and Flexible
o Mirage Group and Vanguard Europe Join Forces
o Roland DG Announces New Roland DG Connect App Features
o GSE Unveils Advances in Ink Handling and Workflow Software for Narrow Web
o Quadient Secures Major Contract in North America
o Eureka College Ditches its Laser Print Fleet for Epson Inkjet Business Print Solutions
o Harris & Bruno International Announces CyanX as Official UK Distributor
o Epson to Bring New Generation of Wide-Format Printing Solutions to PRINTING
o Book Manufacturing Mastered 2024: Boston Event to Spotlight Book Industry
o Durst Group Celebrates 1,000th Customer for Durst Workflow Software
o Beontag Global Expert in Pressure-Sensitive Materials and Smart Tags to Take Part in Labelexpo
o Agfa To Unveil Advanced Automation Solutions for Inkjet Print Production