Podcasts From The Printerverse

John Fulena, VP Commerical & Industrial Printing Group at Ricoh USA, discusses the state of commerical printing, the value proposition of partnership and some profitable reasons to Take a Look at Ricoh! Ricoh USA:  https://takealookatricoh.com  / #LookAtRicoh

Industry icon Frank Cannata on the needs of the dealer channel and how manufacturers can be better partners. CJ Cannata shares how he embraced the family biz and turned The Cannata Report newsletter into a thriving printed publication. The Cannata Report:  http://www.thecannatareport.com/

Industry analysts David Zwang and Ron Gilboa offer some insight into production workflow, equipment must haves and why good PDF files matter. Connect with David Zwang:  http://www.zwang.com  / Ghent Work Group:  http://www.gwg.org   Connect with Ron Gilboa:  http://www.keypointintelligence.com

1:1 interviews with Eric Hawkinson, VP Production Print Solutions and Tonya Powers Sr. Marketing Manager from Canon Solutions America . Hear about their impressive mission to educate the industry on the value of inkjet, digital printing and partnership with Canon. More info:  https://csa.canon.com

1:1 interviews with Sal Sheikh, Senior Director BISG and Rich Reamer, Senior Director Large Format Solutions at Canon USA about the wide portfolio of presses and opportunity their equipment provides for printers and print customers. More info:  https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/groups/professional-large-format-printers/

When every minute spent on a job counts to keep your print shop competitive, you need an MIS engine that delivers. Adrian Fleming and Mick Rowan from PRINT IQ share a bit about their solution, and offer a global perspective for workflow success. More Info: PrintIQ.com

Professional trainers Bill Farquharson and Kelly Mallozzi share print sales secrets and offer some tangible advice for improving your communication with customers and prospects.  Connect with Bill:  https://aspirefor.com  / Connect with Kelly:  http://successinprint.net

Brian Dollard, Director Strategic Planning and Business Development and Dan Johansen, Senior Manager of Wide Format at Ricoh USA, set the stage for opportunity, growth and partnership in 2018. There has never been a better time to Take a Look at Ricoh! Ricoh USA:  https://takealookatricoh.com  / #LookAtRicoh

Is Print Dead? podcast creators and co-hosts Pat McGrew and Kevin Craine touch down in the Printerverse to talk about their show, what's in a "doc" and the resurgance of a lucrative marketing opportuinty in the transactional print space. Visit: isprintdead.com / Follow: #IsPrintDead?

Our favorite Folding Fanatic sets off to conquer the consumer market with the launch of Foldfactory CRAFT! Hear how she came up with the concept, researched the market and developed products the crafting community will crave with an assist from Neenah, Highcon, Komori and Boutwell Owens.

Kelly Kilga, VP Meetings & Events at the Association for Print Technologies (formerly NPES), lays the foundation for expectations and education at their signature event PRINT , taking place Sept 30-Oct 2, 2018 at McCormick Place, Chicago. And yeah … GRAPH EXPO is gone! APTech: http://printtechnologies.org  / The PRINT Event: http://printevent.com

From global trade missions to global trade shows and all that is in between, Pernilla Jonsson, Senior Director of Global Programs at the Association for Print Technologies (formerly NPES) shares how their member initiatives can turn you and your business into a global player. APTech:  http://printtechnologies.org

Debbie Orf, Senior Director, ICC & Standards shares how the Association for Print Technologies  (formerly NPES) facilitates the development of tools and rules that effect your life on a daily basis... whether you own a print business, work with a print business, or step into one. APTech:  http://printtechnologies.org

PRIMIR's research partner Anil Sarda from The Economist Intelligence Unit , presents findings from their study: Global Opportunities in Publishing Printing and Marketing & Commercial Printing (2012 - 2021). Learn where print is growing, and which applications can get you in the global game. APTech/PRIMIR: http://www.npes.org/primirresearch/primir.aspx / The Economist Intelligence Unit:  http://www...

Rekha Ratnam, Senior Director, PRIMIR Market Research at the Association for Print Technologies (formerly NPES), shares some of the topics they are studying in 2018, the org's new approach to sharing results with the industry, and how you can get your hands on it.   Connect with PRIMIR:  http://www.npes.org/primirresearch/primir.aspx

Mark J. Nuzzaco, VP Government Affairs at the Association for Print Technologies (formerly NPES), shares how he fights for print, how his work through the org directly benefits your business, and how you can join in the fun on Capitol Hill … just don't call him a lobbyist! APTech:  http://printtechnologies.org  / Print & Packaging Summit:  http://printpackagingsummit.com

Ken Garner, VP Business Development & Industry Relations and Julie Shaffer Associate VP Program and Community Development of the Association for Print Technologies (formerly NPES), share how they plan to get the industry aligned through partnerships, education and a new standard for measuring success for the org, and at their annual PRINT event . APTech:  http://printtechnologies.org  / PRINT:  ht...

Dierdre Ryder, President & CEO, VITS International and newly elected Treasurer of the Association for Print Technologies (formally NPES) shares how this print org has helped her create a global distribution network for her finishing business, secure funding from the US Government, and develop equipment to best serve printers. VITS International: https://www.vitsinternational.com APTech: http://pri...

Mark Hischar, President and CEO of Koenig & Bauer North America and Chairman of the Board at the Association for Print Technologies (formerly NPES) shares why his commitment to the org, the industry and the PRINT show has never been stronger. Connect with KBA: https://us.koenig-bauer.com/us

Recorded LIVE from the launch event for The Association for Print Technologies (formerly NPES), Thayer Long explains the mission to serve the entire Graphic Communications Value Chain from manufacturer to maker, research and resources that will be made available to all, and redefines the measurement of success for the org, their annual show PRINT (formally GRAPH EXPO), and the business of print. A...

Erica Switzer, VP of Partner Relations at DirectMail2.0, shares how their white-label platform drives unbelievable profits for printers, trackable results for their customers, and cements long-term relationships in the process. Visit  http://dm20.com  to see a demo and get more info.

Ashley Maydak, Brand Marketing Manager at Domtar, shares information about their Blueline offerings and provides resources for printers and print customers. Visit domtarblueline.com to subscribe to their free magazine, receive paper promotions and samples, submit work to their design gallery and get inspired while you are there.  

Thayer Long, President of the Association for Print Technology (formerly NPES), discusses the mission to align the Print Technology Suppy Chain, the value that alignment will have for suppliers, printers and print customers, and shares some intel from his industry travels abroad.    

Learn the ins and outs of the equipment and substrates that enable printers to enter and have success with label and packaging printing. Deborah Corn moderates this PRINT 17 panel featuring HP, RMGT, Memjet, Konica Minolta, GPA. Brought to you by  PrintMediaCentr.com            

Learn about the ROI of the wide format investment, new technology, substrates, applications and customer success stories. Deborah Corn moderates this PRINT 17 panel featuring Mutoh America, HP, GPA, Canon, Ricoh and Avanti. Brought to you by PrintMediaCentr.com