Impressions Xchange

Elizabeth Nesbit never planned to run her family’s print shop—but life had other ideas. In this episode, she shares how illness, legacy, and a love of community led her to lead Alta Inc. with passion and purpose.

To learn more about trends at school district in-plants, In-plant Impressions Editor Bob Neubauer sat down with three K-12 in-plant managers from different parts of the country during PRINTING United Expo. They talked about production inkjet, wide-format projects, recent expansions, apparel printing, AI, Expo discoveries and more.

On this in-depth episode of the Impressions Xchange podcast, Ashley Roberts chats with John Bracamontes of Pryntbase, who competed on the most recent season of Netflix's "Squid Game: The Challenge." Hear all the details on this episode.

Linda Bishop, president of Thought Transformation, shares essential skills for modern print sales professionals, including the impact of AI on the industry, and strategies to remain competitive.

Christine Yardley didn’t just evolve with the print industry—she redefined it. From typesetting to trailblazing embellished print, she shares her journey of resilience, creativity, and leading with empathy.

PRINTING United Alliance's Amy Servi-Bonner talks about how AI is showing up in the industry, some of the concerns PSPs may have about AI, and what the future holds.

Dave Leskusky, president of PRINTING United Alliance, speaks with Dan Marx, content director at Wide-format Impressions about building community, the PRINTING United Expo, and the path forward for the Alliance.

Janey Walker’s first sales commission was 23 cents. Today, she’s a mailing industry powerhouse saving clients millions. Hear her story of resilience, reinvention, and real customer-first strategy.

In this special Expo Short episode of the Impressions Xchange podcast, Ashley Roberts, content director of Printing Impressions, discusses the advocacy efforts of PRINTING United Alliance with Stephanie Buka, government affairs manager at PRINTING United Alliance. They also discuss how attendees of the upcoming PRINTING United Expo can meet with Buka to discuss the Alliance's advocacy efforts. 

Kaylea Scalzitti didn’t plan to work in print—but her journey from psychology major to national account manager is full of sharp insights, unexpected pivots, and lessons in trust, growth, and advocating for yourself.

In this special Expo Short episode of the Impressions Xchange podcast, Ashley Roberts, content director of Printing Impressions, discusses the comprehensive educational programming at PRINTING United Expo with Denise Gustavson, editorial director at PRINTING United Alliance. They chat about how topics are chosen, the structure of the sessions, and the new Enterprise Print Track.

Nathan Safran, vice president, research at Alliance Insights (part of PRINTING United Alliance) discusses the value of reliable industry data and how PSPs can utilize that data to make more informed decisions about their businesses. Further, he discusses the Alliance Insights team and previews its industry-focused presentations at PRINTING United Expo.

Ashley Roberts and Jules Van Sant, vice chair of the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation, chat about Student Day at PRINTING United Expo, which offers a unique chance for students and educators to engage with industry professionals, explore career pathways, and participate in hands-on demonstrations.

In this episode of the Impressions Exchange podcast, Ashley Roberts, content director of Printing Impressions, chats with Nathan Safran, vice president of Research at Alliance Insights. They delve into key findings from the latest research study, 'AI Adoption in the Printing Industry: From Curiosity to Competitive Advantage.'

As in-plant industry veteran Debbie Pavletich prepares for retirement, we chatted with her about her her remarkable career in the in-plant printing world, from her days running Briggs & Stratton’s award-winning in-plant, to her time leading the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association, to her second career as an in-plant consultant with Ricoh.

From music teacher to print CEO, Devin Springston shares how she stepped into leadership, led through personal upheaval, and built a thriving, women-led print business rooted in culture, resilience, and bold change.

On the second PRINTING United Expo podcast short, Ashley Roberts, content director of Printing Impressions, speaks with  Josh Carruth, senior vice president Association at PRINTING United Alliance. They delve into the numerous benefits for attendees, including networking opportunities, educational tracks, and exclusive advantages for Alliance members.

From sales desk to owner‑operator, Susan Moore walks us through her 35‑year journey at Dumont Printing—from mastering presses to pivoting in a pandemic—all while leading one of California’s most enduring print businesses.

Chris Curran, VP, group president - media and events at PRINTING United Alliance, provides a fast-moving overview of (nearly) everything taking place at the 2025 PRINTING United Expo (October 22-24 in Orlando, Florida). It's essential listening for anyone seeking to maximize all the massive event has to offer.

On this first PRINTING United Expo podcast short, Ashley Roberts, content director of Printing Impressions, speaks with Mark Subers, chief innovation officer at PRINTING United Alliance, about the Expo's brand new PRINTING AI Pavilion. They discuss the pavilion's features, including educational sessions and an AI wall. 

Providing context for, and background information on, the recently released Wide-format Impressions 150 list, which highlights the top 150 wide-format producers in U.S. and Canada, Dan Marx, content director, Wide-format Impressions, speaks with this colleague, Gabby Houck.

Chris Wells of DSG | UW discusses the company's strategic expansion into new technologies and markets, integration of new equipment, the shift in educational testing from print to digital, and the importance of automation and AI in improving marketing communications. The episode also covers trends in direct mail, innovations in audience targeting, and the company's approach to leveraging USPS post...

From living in a warehouse to bootstrapping Sticker Junkie into a $400M+ powerhouse—Andrea Lake lays it all out. Tune in to hear her bold moves, political‑savvy marketing, and what it really takes to disrupt the print industry as a woman.

This episode of The Broadcast features Lisa Cross, principal analyst with Alliance Research as she shares finding of three recent surveys. The data presented provides a strong view into how wide-format producers are -- or are not -- automating their production processes, and how emerging opportunities like robotics and A.I. are changing the scope of the automation opportunity.

Mardra Sikora grew up in a print shop and promised she’d never stay—but decades later, she’s leading two thriving print businesses with a mix of heart, strategy, and hustle. Mardra opens up about growing up in a male-dominated industry, finding her voice in leadership, and building a culture rooted in creativity, curiosity, and connection.