Blogs

Using AI without ownership exports your IP. In print, intelligence must stay inside the business to protect long-term value.

As AI becomes more embedded in creative workflows, the printing industry is being forced to reexamine its role in the creation of art.

2026 is the year printing and packaging companies must move from AI tools to strategy, readiness, and owned capability.

In a rapidly changing industry, clarity matters. A clear mission aligns teams, guides decisions, and drives focus.

In 2026, top salespeople want growth without complexity. The Two List Strategy delivers a practical, focused approach.

Leadership blind spots don’t show up on dashboards, they show up in silence. The most effective leaders learn to recognize it.

Most mail gets tossed, but every so often, a piece earns a second look. That’s design with intention. Let’s break it down here.

Paul Bobnak reflects on how a walk through Philadelphia’s history offered a timely reminder of the power of handwritten communication.

Strong direct mail design isn’t about decoration. It’s about clarity and intent. Here are the key elements to get it right.

In many shops, finishing remains a major bottleneck. Here are some considerations.

The Wide-format Impressions Big Jobs celebration highlights some of the best wide-format jobs completed in 2025.

As DTF heat transfers have become popular, commercial printers can contract their services — provided they have the right equipment.

Here’s how to break free from outdated assumptions and build the leadership mindset today’s industry demands.

With just a few weeks to go until PRINTING United Expo, here are some of the top trends and technologies we’re excited to explore.

Participating in your local Postal Customer Council (PCC) can drive business growth, improve partnerships, and support leadership.

After completing SOC 2 certification, TEAM Concept Printing’s Roger Lauger explains what the achievement means and what’s next.

TEAM Concept Printing shares its journey to become SOC 2 compliant. In this series, they discuss security measures within the facility.

In this blog series, TEAM Concept Printing shares its journey to become SOC 2 compliant.

Enfocus will tell a story of partnerships, creativity, and the potential of automation with its magical mini mes at PRINTING United.

Is HubSpot right for your printing company? Let’s breakdown when PSPs should use HubSpot based on goals, budget, and automation needs.

Printing is what you do, but tech is how you get ahead. The smartest companies are using these tools to work faster and solve problems.

ASI’s State of the Industry Report highlights five key findings for promotional products distributors and suppliers.

While digital is a choice among printing processes, it continues to provide change, new opportunity, and compelling advantages.

Printing and packaging industries benefit from influx of digital printing platforms across commercial, in-plant, packaging segments.

Pairing the tactile impact of direct mail with the immersive power of AR continues to be a winning formula. Here’s why it’s worth it.

By adding mobile, you can spice up print, create a “wow” factor, and make it even easier to respond. Here are five ways to get started.

Here are five terms that may impact your organization and your clients’ print applications.

Many printing companies are struggling to find profitable work. For some, artisan print may be the perfect answer. Here’s why.

Complete with a hashtag and over 2.7 million views, Truly Engaging has harnessed TikTok for its incredible marketing potential.

Mark Nixon, the EVP of global sales and marketing at Scodix, chats about the trends he sees impacting the space in the coming months.

Color repeatability, quality, and accuracy are essential for preserving brand reputation and fostering customer trust.

With an ICC profile, we can convert the artwork with this definition to force it to match the standard with a non-standard ink set.

With management systems, printers should be equipped with the proper hardware and software to ensure consistency of output.

Last year, I wrote an article about making the first Bible out of stone paper. Now, we really are. Here are my thoughts so far.

Research suggests a switch to electronic learning materials from paper materials may be detrimental to students’ ability to learn. 

If you’re looking to achieve brand protection, security, and more, Viridian holographic Eco-Paperboard may be the solution for you. 

The Anstadt Co. looked to new folding carton printing opportunities in digital packaging print technology for growth.

HP’s Indigo 12000 HD system is increasingly being used for applications such as professional and wedding photo prints. The system’s high-definition writing head doubles print resolution and outperforms the quality of most offset printing. PRINTING United Booth 6407.

What follows is an interview with Rosemarie Breske Garvey, VP at Blooming Color in Lombard, Ill. Blooming Color is doing some pretty spectacular work beyond traditional four-color printing and I wanted to learn more.

The printing industry is shifting toward inkjet printing. As such, more companies should evaluate the benefits of insourcing.

Lack of information can cause designers to miss out on exploiting new technologies or create unnecessary expense.

Slowing down and following a "Best Practices" method to paper trials and qualification will save you time and ink costs by focusing on ink and paper surface compatibility. As your cost for a better inkjet paper and print quality go up, your ink usage should go down. But only if there are best practices in place.

The centerpiece was the virtual debut of a new, dry-toner digital press: the SX30000, a B2-format, continuous-feed device from Xeikon.

The imagePRESS C850 offers print speeds of up to 85 letter-size images per minute, duplex, long-sheet printing, and can handle heavier, coated or textured stock. The imagePRESS C850 also features in-line finishing options including creasing and trimming. PRINTING United Booth 7016.

Xerox recently unveiled the Iridesse. Now that the glitter has settled, there are a few questions to explore about its possibilities.

The last couple of times we discussed how paper and then finishing can enhance your direct mail ROI, now let’s look at coatings.

The new, high-gloss printable laminate film from Nobelus offers scratch-resistance and can be used for gluing, foil stamping, UV coating and more. It is intended for direct mail, magazines, folding cartons and other applications. PRINTING United Booth 10141.

We have seen lots of advances in adhesives for bookbinding over the years, with PUR (polyurethane reactive) adhesive being the last major game changer. But there is now a revived interest in protein-based adhesives.

Heidelberg’s Speedmaster XL 106-5 press is the machine of choice for a Canadian sheetfed printer: Its integrated LED drying technology gives companies additional product options, as well as a way to access higher-margin printing opportunities. PRINTING United Booth 10143.

Citing the need to increase capacity and gain a competitive advantage, the perfecting press from RMGT was the perfect choice for a growing business. This and other solutions from the company will be represented in Dallas. PRINTING United Booth 9551.

OK, I digress from my usual finishing tech. discussion this week. Although I’m on the digital finishing side, I spent enough time in the high-volume offset world to become quite familiar with publication, periodical and catalog production.

Don Piontek shares some of the diverse finishing applications and systems he’s come across in his career.

During a recent trade show, Don Piontek looked for the newest finishing technology and he found innovations in mechanical binding.

In the search for new finishing developments, Don Piontek received a LinkedIn press release alert on something called “Vpaper.”