The Week That Was With Julie G (7/03/2017)
July 7, 2017 at 1:17 pm

This week, Julie Greenbaum highlights industry news about RR Donnelley entering into a three-year agreement with Vizient; Konica Minolta and Screen's collaboration in digital commercial printing; Bobst and Radex's launch of Mouvent; NPES's push for pro-growth tax reform in 2017; and PRINT 17 news, along with an exclusive interview with NPES President Thayer Long on PRINT 17. Be sure to visit piworld.com to watch this video, as well as other videos highlighting what's in store for PRINT 17.

Idealliance Chief Economist: Modest Growth in Industry Sales Fails to Boost Profitability or Pricing Power
July 7, 2017 at 11:20 am

Idealliance Chief Economist Andrew Paparozzi, in the Summer 2017 issue of the State of the Industry Update newsletter, reports that industry sales continue to grow at last year's modest pace — increasing another 1% and lifting volume to $85 billion in the first quarter of 2017 — but that growth isn't strong enough to appreciably boost profitability or pricing power.

Six Steps for Naming a Successful Brand
July 7, 2017 at 9:12 am

With the market filling up with competing brands there is a growing need to select one that distinguishes, differentiates, brings value back to your parent brand, and is absolutely unique in the market.