Impressions Xchange

Haley Haar, owner of AlphaGraphics Kansas City, shares her journey from biology major to print business leader, discussing ownership, mentorship, work-life balance, and leading with confidence in a male-dominated industry.

Though Michele Woodrum has achieved success and found family at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, her path to the in-plant was winding, encompassing stints in law enforcement and the military, following a family tradition of service stretching back to the Revolutionary War.

Print is not dead — and neither is legacy leadership. In this episode of Her Imprint, Mariel Bolger shares how growing up in a 93-year family print business shaped her path, how mentorship built her confidence, and why authenticity and trust are key to thriving in today’s print industry.

Lane Kathryn Hickey-Wiggins has made a name for herself in the wide-format printing segment, where she has proven herself as a business leader, an ambassador for printing, and a strong advocate for women in the industry.

On this episode of the Impressions Xchange podcast, we chat with three content creators sharing insights and expertise. Two of the guests have returned to Printing Impressions and one is a brand new contributor for this year.

Rebecca Holappa, Plant Director at Quad, shares her journey from graphic designer to manufacturing leader, discussing innovation, leadership development, AI, and building the next generation of print talent.

Each year, Wide-format Impressions recognizes its industry Rising Stars – printing professionals who are growing, flourishing, and impressing in their positions. For this episode, we’re talking with a couple of our previous Rising Stars to see where their careers have taken them and how they view today’s printing industry.

In an episode generated entirely by AI — including the voices in the conversation — we explore how production inkjet is transforming in-plants into faster, leaner, and more essential operations — saving millions, solving labor shortages, and delivering better educational and business outcomes with less waste.

The 2026 Pinnacle Awards submission period is now open. Lindsay Ferrari, program administrator for the awards, discusses new categories, the judging process, and key tips for applicants.

On this episode of the Impressions Xchange podcast, we speak with six PRINTING United Alliance subject matter experts to gather their perspectives on what to expect in 2026 and moving forward. 

What happens when you inherit opportunity but earn ownership? Kim Woodin shares how adaptability, people-first leadership, and learning to say no shaped her success in print.

In graphics installation, there are two main approaches to getting installs done. One is to hire or train your own staff of installers. The other is to contract experienced, independent installers. But which, or both, is best for graphics producers today? Two seasoned installation professionals shed light on this common quandary.

Should you invest now or wait for clarity? Chief Economist Andy Paparozzi explains why waiting might cost package printers more than they think — and what to do instead.

The promotional products market is huge, amounting to more than $26B in revenue annually in the United States alone. And while promo represents a significant opportunity for print service providers. In this episode Theresa Hegel, Executive Editor, Special Projects & Sustainability with ASI, the Advertising Specialty Institute, illustrates the opportunity.

On this episode of the Impressions Xchange podcast, Ashley Roberts chats with Stephanie Buka of PRINTING United Alliance about advocacy and postal updates, how the Alliance is addressing the Toxic Substances Control Act hearing, and the upcoming PRINTING United Legislative Fly-In.

What happens when you refuse to be ignored? Gina Danner shares how resilience, expertise, and bold leadership shaped her path — and why women belong at the center of print’s future.

On this episode of the Impressions Xchange podcast, Theresa Hegel of the Advertising Specialty Institute joins host Ashley Roberts to chat about her article “Five Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2026.”

Emily Niswander left behind freelance life, moved across the country, and took the reins of a Northern Michigan print shop. Hear how she navigated big changes, built a team, and learned to lead in a legacy business.

In this episode of Parlor Talks, RRD’s Robert Challman shares how centralized label testing improves performance across packaging applications and highlights emerging innovations in sustainability, linerless labels, RFID, and IoT.

In this episode of Printing's Alive, Warren Werbitt chats with Jim Russell from New Direction Partners about selling a printing business. Jim shares insights on evaluating company worth, determining value factors, and preparing for sale. They discuss market trends, post-sale roles, private equity, and employee considerations in mergers and acquisitions.

With years of experience consulting for in-plants and their parent organizations, Lois Ritarossi, president of High Rock Strategies, shares insights and best practices for in-plant print and mail operations, covering topics such as workflow automation, technology gaps, and strategies for reducing expenses.

She went from X-ray tech to signage powerhouse. Now, Wendy Graves is transforming the print industry—one training boot camp at a time. Hear her story of reinvention, resilience, and redefining success.

Ashley Roberts chats with Josh Golden, chief marketing officer of Quad, about the fascinating findings of The Harris Poll's "The Return of Touch: Holiday Shopping, Reconnected" survey, presented by Quad.

Exploring how effective training can improve both operations and employee retention, this conversation provides three views of training and education in the printing industry. The panelists share what make training worth the effort.

Join host Gabby Houck as she talks with Brian Adam, President of Olympus Group, about the importance of company culture. Throughout their discussion, Adam touches on the importance of fostering employee engagement, fair compensation, safety, and empowerment. He shares his insights on listening to employees, maintaining open communication, and tackling the challenges of remote work and attracting y...