Business Management

Owning/managing a commercial printing or digital printing operation brings challenges, be it
common business issues such as profitability, employee benefits, staffing and succession planning
or industry-specific ones like declining print volumes, over capacity and industry consolidation.

The Latest

The Expanding Reach of Print Personalization

If one trend is dominating marketing, it’s personalization. Let’s take a look at strategies you can employ to create marketing magic.

The Worst Thing About Your Blog

Remember when starting a newsletter was a great idea? Now, they’re called blogs. Bill blogs about a blog mistake blog writers make.

Modern Litho CEO Darrell Moore to Retire

After 30 years with Modern Litho, Darrell Moore will be retiring as CEO, effective May 1.

Ironmark Expands with Dual Acquisition

Ironmark has acquired Deliver Media and L&D Mail Masters to strengthen its portfolio of marketing services.

Quad Introduces New Creative Agency: Betty

Quad introduces Betty, a new creative agency that will integrate all of Quad’s creative business lines.

Can You Spot a Valuable Prospect?

Bill Gillespie shares an anecdote of how one seemingly low-value account became a major client. It’s all in the relationship.

Don’t Cold Call

LinkedIn asked for advice on how to cold call. Bill Farquharson’s response was unlike the other contributors. Here is why.

Quad Reports Q1 '24 Sales Drop; Reaffirms Guidance

The company reaffirms full-year 2024 financial guidance, including 1.8x net debt leverage by year end.

Contingency Planning Is Essential to Strategy

Business strategy should account for optimistic times and unforeseen challenges. Here are some ideas for a thorough contingency plan.

Perfect Image Appoints New Executive VP, GM

Perfect Image announced Rumonda “Rod” Smith will take on the newly-created role of executive vice president, general manager.

The Power of Pop-Ups: An Engaging Brand Experience

Pop-up shops and special event marketing offer PSPs a chance to bring a brand to life.

RRD Celebrates 160 Years of Innovation

To celebrate, RRD announces upcoming celebrations, refreshed corporate values, and a web page detailing the company’s evolution.

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Recent Video

Xeikon Shares Big Plans for PRINTING United Expo

Mark Pomerantz, director of Sales & Marketing at Xeikon North America, shares how the concept of convergence plays into the company's PRINTING United Expo plans for 2024; the ways the company will showcase its high-end label, flexible packaging, and heat-transfer offerings; and its plans for Xeikon Café.

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Featured Resources

Upper Midwest Commercial Printer

Located in the Upper Midwest, this commercial printer has revenue north of $6 million and is the go…

Southeastern US Label and Packaging Company

The company has been in business for 35 years and serves a number of highly desirable, niche markets…

Southeastern Printing, Packaging, Direct Mail and P.O.P. Operation

Our client’s state of the art pre-press, printing, advanced coating and finishing capabilities…

Midwest Supplier of Printing Equipment and Consumables

Our client is a highly-regarded, and well-known supplier in the Midwest region of the US. Annual…

Midwest Commercial Printer

Located in a very desirable midwestern four season resort community with a high quality of life, the…

Multi‐National Firm Seeking Adhesive Manufacturer

Our client is a multi‐national firm seeking to purchase an adhesive manufacturer in the U.S. The…

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