Podcasts From The Printerverse

On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and  Pat McGrew are joined by Nir Zarmi , Senior Vice President of Growth and Strategy at Landa Digital Printing , to discuss the evolution of their digital presses, ways that AI is transforming their production capabilities, Landa's approach to sustainability, and how their innovative technology helps print businesses grow. Mentioned in This Episo...

Justin Goldstein , Director of Corporate Relations at the Bill of Rights Institute , joins Deborah Corn to discuss the Institute's mission, why civics education is essential to democracy, and how you can support the Power of the Printed Word initiative. Mentioned in This Episode: Justin Goldstein, CAE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingoldstein/ Bill of Rights Institute: https://www.billofrightsi...

Mike Meshkati , President at SinaLite , joins Deborah Corn live from Labelexpo Americas 2024 to discuss how SinaLite adapted and transformed during the pandemic through e-commerce, the importance of customer education in printing, their commitment to sustainability, and expansion into labels and packaging with the support of HP . Mentioned in This Episode: Mike Meshkati: https://www.linkedin.com/i...

On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and  Pat McGrew discuss everything you need to know about Epson's acquisition of Fiery, from the impact this will have on current Fiery users and their workflows to Epson's strategic plan to expand Fiery's technology into new markets, secure its future with further investment, and more. Mentioned in This Episode: 'Fiery to be Acquired by Epson': ht...

Jamie McLennan ,  Will Crabtree , and Deborah Corn discuss the importance of the print customer experience and trust, the power of engaging content and messaging, and tips for managing the customer journey to build lasting, authentic relationships. Mentioned in This Episode: Red Bull Flugtag Tampa: https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-flugtag-tampa Children's Cancer Center: https://childr...

Nabbe Francisco  and Lad Gutierrez  join Deborah Corn to discuss their roles in building the 135,000-member Filipino Graphic Designers community on Facebook, transitioning from freelancing to business ownership, and the impact of PrintCon2024, the Philippines' first print conference for local designers which they hosted. Mentioned in This Episode:   Nabbe Francisco on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi...

In this episode of UKvUSA, Deborah Corn and Matthew Parker discuss sales approaches, examples of effective and ineffective strategies, and how to better understand and meet customer needs in the print industry.  Mentioned in This Episode: How to Stop Buyers Choosing on Price: https://profitableprintrelationships.com/online-training-resources/how-to-stop-print-buyers-choosing-on-price/ Ten Common P...

David Drucker , Noel Tocci , and Deborah Corn discuss how to stay informed about new printing technology without attending trade shows, the impact of digital finishing and customization on the future of print, and the role of printers in educating and inspiring the creative community. Mentioned in This Episode: Duratrans: https://duratrans.com/ The Print Report: Book Your Future with Stefano Forme...

On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and  Pat McGrew are joined by Dietrich von Seggern from callas software to discuss the critical role of prepress and PDF standards in the print industry, trends in print automation, and the evolving needs of the industry. Plus - Dietrich's takeaways from drupa 2024. Mentioned in This Episode: Dietrich von Seggern: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dietri...

On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and  Pat McGrew revisit  Stefano Formentini , VP of Sales and Marketing for Meccanotecnica , to discuss his experience at drupa 2024, the latest advancements in book manufacturing, the shift from traditional offset printing to digital book production, global market insights on the adoption of digital printing, and how Meccanotecnica's advanced equi...

Deborah Corn and Productivity Coach Sarah Ohanesian discuss time management tips, the importance of revisiting past productivity lessons, the role of tools like Asana and Todoist in enhancing team efficiency, and strategies for working with neurodivergent team members. Mentioned in This Episode: Sarah Ohanesian on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahohanesian/ SO Productive: https://www.so...

Robert Rose , Chief Strategy Officer at The Content Advisory , joins Deborah Corn to discuss building trust and transitioning from transactional services to creating value-driven customer experiences, expanding the idea of a customer, and innovative strategies to foster loyalty and engagement throughout their journey with your business. Mentioned in This Episode: Robert Rose: https://robertrose.ne...

On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and  Pat McGrew are joined by Linnea Wolken and Lisa Oakleaf from Ricoh Global Software to discuss AI, machine learning, and workflow optimization in the print industry, how accountability and transparency improve efficiency and increase print customer satisfaction, and how their vendor-neutral software solutions and commitment to long-term partner...

Deborah Corn and Productivity Coach Sarah Ohanesian discuss time management tools, practical strategies for maximizing their effectiveness, common productivity pitfalls, how to overcome them, and key motivators to help you stay focused when you feel overwhelmed. Mentioned in This Episode: Todoist: https://todoist.com/ Sarah Ohanesian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahohanesian/ SO Prod...

David Borochovitz , Letterpress Operator, Project Consultant, and Social Media Manager at Passion Letterpress , joins Deborah Corn to discuss his journey from art school to mastering letterpress printing, the importance of maintaining high standards in the niche market of luxury print services, fostering genuine collaboration with customers,  and how he uses social media to showcase work and attra...

On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and  Pat McGrew continue their conversation with Francesco Crotti about how printers can effectively work with the Bronte Global Alliance , the benefits of integrating print-on-demand services for books, strategies for building successful partnerships within its network, and how you can become a member. Mentioned in This Episode:  Bronte Global All...

On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and  Pat McGrew speak with Ayelet Szabo-Melamed and Phil Gaskin from XMPIE to discuss key takeaways from drupa, the growing trends in automation and multi-channel communication, the importance of integration and collaboration, the future of personalization and what printers can do now to ensure they are successful. Mentioned in This Episode:  XMPIE...

Jamie McLennan ,  Will Crabtree , and Deborah Corn discuss practical strategies for streamlining internal communications, running productive meetings, delegating tasks effectively, and keeping your team synchronized. Deborah shares advice from Jeff Bezos for optimizing meetings with a bonus tip that keeps focus on customer needs. Mentioned in This Episode:  Jamie McLennan:  https://www.linkedin.co...

Jamie McLennan ,  Will Crabtree , and Deborah Corn discuss their experience of the International Sign Association's (ISA) SignExpo 2024, including standout tools, trends, and technological advancements.  Ashley Crabtree joins us to share her perspective as a first-time trade show attendee. Mentioned in This Episode: International Sign Association (ISA):  https://signs.org/ Sign Expo:  https://sign...

David Drucker , Noel Tocci , and Deborah Corn share personal stories about unexpected challenges they have faced with projects and during the printing process, overcoming them, and proactive strategies to help avoid and better navigate print disasters.   Mentioned in This Episode: 'Making it with Print: Winning Awards and New Business': https://podcastsfromtheprinterverse.com/making-it-with-print-...

Deborah Corn and Productivity Coach Sarah Ohanesian discuss time crime and how to prevent your attention from being stolen, the most common time crimes that can disrupt your work week, and practical advice for keeping control of your productivity. Mentioned in This Episode: Sarah Ohanesian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahohanesian/ SO Productive: https://www.so-productive.com/ Asana:...

In this episode of UKvUSA, Deborah Corn and Matthew Parker discuss the intricacies of product launches and how to turn them into opportunities, creative strategies for reaching and converting potential customers, collaboration as a sales tool, and common pitfalls to avoid. Whose side on you on? Mentioned in This Episode:   Done For You Sales Scripts: https://profitableprintrelationships.com/online...

On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and  Pat McGrew welcome  Daniel Erni live from Hall 8A to discuss the impressive presence of Hunkeler AG at drupa 2024 and the seamless integration of their technology, the growing role of automation in the industry, Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 developments and why you should make plans to attend in Lucerne, Switzerland. Mentioned in This Episode:...

On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and  Pat McGrew are live from Hall 1 at drupa, where they speak to Stefano Formentini , VP of Sales and Marketing for Meccanotecnica , about all things book finishing, from reducing the footprint of book manufacturing to bookbinding methods, how Meccanotecnica's modular systems can adapt to the needs of any printer, partnerships and collaborations...

On this episode of The Print Report, live from drupa 2024, Deborah Corn and  Pat McGrew welcome Linnea Wolken and Lisa Oakleaf to discuss the dynamic innovations provided by Ricoh Global Software , their commitment to vendor-neutral solutions, the benefits of automation, the importance of focusing on customer convenience, and the evolving landscape of a modern printing business. Mentioned in This...