I have a couple of rants: Inflation and Recession. Maybe it’s one rant. I’m not sure yet but I think there’s something in it for the reader. I’m not an economist but I do notice that a pack of spaghetti noodles now costs about $4.00 and formerly well-staffed companies are laying off people.
March is Women's History Month, and it is an excellent time to showcase the contributions of women to the commercial & packaging print industry. The printing industry has traditionally been a male-dominated field. Still, women have been making their mark, bringing diversity and fresh perspectives to the industry. Today, women are taking on leadership roles
COLOR ME FRUSTRATED: USERS REACT TO ADOBE/PANTONE RIFT OVER PMS LIBRARIES As far as graphics professionals are concerned, there probably never was a more inspired pairing of technologies than Adobe’s Creative Cloud software and the Pantone Matching System (PMS) for color specification. When designers, prepress specialists, and printers use these industry-standard tools synergistically, they
Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2023–2024 Academic Year Individuals currently employed by a graphic communications company and seeking additional, part-time secondary education are encouraged to apply for a PGSF scholarship.The Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) is pleased to announce that it’s accepting scholarship applications for the 2023–2024 academic
Mailing and shipping rate change season is here! UPS® announced their 2023 annual rate increase. With the new year comes this year's annual change for UPS pricing. On average there is an increase of about 6.9% for 5 different services. The services impacted are UPS SurePost, Retail Rates, UPS Ground, UPS
Provided by AmeriTrust CONNECT Wellness Programs for Smaller Companies Many companies do not have the resources to create a complex wellness program. However, targeting wellness is important for smaller companies because a successful wellness program can reap the following benefits: Improved employee morale and increased productivity Reduced overall health care costs Improved employee
Teresa Campbell and Janie Morris with PIA MidAmerica recently joined Xerox Business Solutions Southwest at their location in Coppell, TX to meet with area school districts and secondary schools looking to add print production curriculum to their programs. (Yes! That makes us so excited to see the next generation gaining exposure to our exciting and
Henry Ford once said that “Stopping advertising to save money is like stopping your watch to save time.” Looking back at 100 years of brands' marketing practices and growth during recessionary times proves that the companies who will thrive are the ones who increase their marketing investments and focus on strategic innovation. The U.S.
Tuesday, October 25th we celebrated PrintoberFest in KS/MO, and it was a blast! Hosted at the International Tap House, PrintoberFest had a fantastic turnout of over 130 print professionals and creatives this year. With special “PrintoberFest Punch”, raffle prizes, and networking, this event was a definite standout among the rest. During the night, we continued
Clampitt Paper launched their new paper line, Colorplan by G.F. Smith, at their launch party on October 18th at their Dallas Creative Center. The MAX room was transformed into an experiential sound and color art installation. This exhibit displays 55 colors and 55 individual sound tones that blend into five distinct musical expressions to