Welcome to the Thrive Insights & Action Series

This exclusive program from PIA MidAmerica delivers quick, impactful sessions focused on Marketing, Company Culture, and Sales. Designed to help your business grow and adapt in 2026, these sessions provide actionable insights and practical tools you can use immediately.

How It Works

Get ready to thrive in 2026 with PIA MidAmerica’s exclusive new program: the Thrive Insights & Action Series! Packed with vibrant, actionable sessions on Marketing, Company Culture, and Sales, this series is designed to energize your business, spark innovation, and deliver real results—all in just 15–20 minutes, followed by live Q&A. Attend all three or choose the topics most relevant to your needs.

• Marketing Briefs (1st Thursday): Master storytelling, interactive experiences, and consistent multi-channel messaging.
• Company Culture Briefs (2nd Thursday): Build a thriving workplace and tackle talent retention challenges.
• Sales Briefs (3rd Thursday): Learn how to adapt to digitally empowered buyers and integrate AI tools.

Past Sessions

Missed a session? No problem. Whether you prefer to watch or listen, it's easy to catch up on past Thrive sessions. Watch full recordings on MidAmerica U or explore audio versions through the Print & PKG Lab Podcast.

Don’t miss this opportunity to thrive in 2026. Submit your interest today to join us for the next session.

• August 6th – Marketing Brief
  Print as the Anti‑Algorithm: How Physical Graphics Fight AI‑Generated Sameness
  Print as the Anti‑Algorithm shows how bold, tactile print can break through AI‑generated sameness and digital fatigue. We’ll explore why “real‑world” media feels more human, how printers can help brands use physical campaigns more strategically, and simple ways to make print more trackable, memorable, and essential in modern marketing plans.
  
• August 13th – Culture Brief
  Listening Before They Leave: Creating Safe Channels for Honest Feedback
  This session explores practical, low‑risk ways to hear concerns early, before disengagement or exits. It focuses on building trust, inviting candid input, and responding visibly so people feel safe sharing problems and believe their feedback will actually lead to change.
  
• August 20th – Sales Brief
  Beyond the First Answer: Why Great Salespeople Don’t Rush to Respond
  Great salespeople resist the urge to jump in with fast answers. Instead, they slow the conversation down, explore why the buyer is asking the question, and uncover the pressures, goals, and risks underneath. By understanding the real need first, every recommendation becomes more relevant and compelling.