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/dietrichv/

callas software: https://www.callassoftware.com

PDF Standards in Prepress Automation: https://www.callassoftware.com/en/solutions/common-tasks/supporting-pdf-standards

Trends in Automation: https://www.callassoftware.com/en/solutions/for-our-industry

pdfCamp: https://www.callassoftware.com/en/events/2024/10/pdfcamp-24-fall-edition

pdfCamp 2023 recap video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTN76jb2vyg

ISO (International Organization for Standardization): https://www.iso.org/

CIP4 (The International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press, and Postpress): https://www.cip4.org/

European Color Initiative (ECI): http://www.eci.org/

Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG): https://www.gwg.org/

PDF Association: https://www.pdfa.org/

Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/

McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/

Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

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 equipment is helping printers cut costs, reduce their footprint and tap into new markets.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Stefano Formentini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanoformentini/

Meccanotecnica: https://www.meccanotecnicagroup.com/

Book Automation (US & Canada): https://bookautomation.com/

Global Sales Network: https://www.meccanotecnicagroup.com/meccatec/en/sales-network/

Case Studies and Product Videos: https://www.meccanotecnicagroup.com/meccatec/en/video/

Assessment E-Book: https://s.assessmentinabox.com/s/bookautomation

drupa: https://www.drupa.com/

Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/

McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/

Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

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://signexpo.org/

Jamie McLennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieprints

DMR Graphics: www.dmr-graphics.com/

Innvoke: https://innvoke.com/ 

Will Crabtree: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-crabtree-b130a346

Ashley Crabtree: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-crabtree-09b445285/

Tampa Media: https://tampa.media/

Sign Parrot: https://signparrot.com/

813Shirts: https://813shirts.com

Gorilla Consultants: https://gorillagurus.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/

Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Donna Covannon, Director of Marketing at Xeikon, joins Deborah Corn to discuss the array of applications they enable to grow print business across an array of verticals, FDA-approved dry toner and the Cannabis connection, sustainability, and why mavericks and visionaries invest in their digital printing technology.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Donna Covannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-covannon-mba-68b2015

Xeikon: https://xeikon.com/

Xeikon Cafe: https://xeikon.com/en/events/xeikon-cafe-north-america-2023-2022-12-12

BookBaby: https://www.bookbaby.com/

Printing Expo Online: https://www.printing-expo.online/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew recap 3 days of Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023 and the event's significance to the industry, discuss the printing technology showcased, software having its moment in the spotlight, and why you should consider coming to Lucerne in 2025.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch/

Hunkeler Starbook Webfolder: https://www.hunkeler.ch/loesungen/starbook-webfolder-buchloesung/

Hunkeler Starbook Plowfolder: https://www.hunkeler.ch/loesungen/starbook-plowfolder-buchloesung/

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/

McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Daniel Erni, CEO of Hunkeler, joins Deborah Corn to discuss their Starbook WebFolder and PlowFolder launch in Lucerne, the customer-focused philosophy at the company that drives their research and development, and reignited industry passion sparked by the overwhelming success of Innovationdays 2023.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Daniel Erni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-erni

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch/en/home/

Starbook Webfolder: https://www.hunkeler.ch/en/solutions/starbook-webfolder-book-solution/

Starbook Plowfolder: https://www.hunkeler.ch/en/solutions/starbook-plowfolder-book-solution/

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

drupa: https://www.drupa.com/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Cathy Bittner, Strategic Business Development Manager, Verena Hahn, European Product Manager, and Jennifer Kolloczek, Senior Director, Marketing, Digital Production Printing & Solutions at Canon Europe join Deborah Corn at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023 to discuss the new ProStream 3000, their creative and impactful programs that drive print, first impressions and highlights from Innovationdays.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Canon: https://www.canon-europe.com/

ProStream 3000: https://www.canon-europe.com/business/products/production-printers/digital-presses/prostream-3000-series/specifications/

Cathy Bittner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-bittner-40629428/

Jennifer Kolloczek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkolloczek/

Creative Futures: https://www.canon-europe.com/press-centre/press-releases/2022/05/on-demand-future-book-forum-2022/

Canon Future Book Forum: https://www.canon-europe.com/press-centre/press-releases/2022/05/on-demand-future-book-forum-2022/

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch/

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Mike Herold, Director of Global Marketing, Lisa Oakleaf, Director of Global Software Product Management, and Mark Little, Senior Manager of Marketing and Business Development, from Ricoh, join Deborah Corn at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023 to discuss the launch of the Ricoh Pro VC70000e, software solutions to optimize productivity, and what drives innovation at the company. 

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Mike Herold: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmichaelherold/

Mark Little: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklittle29/

Lisa Oakleaf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-oakleaf-6170a526/

Take a look at Ricoh: https://takealookatricohproduction.com/

Ricoh Pro VC70000e: https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/products/pd/equipment/commercial-and-industrial-printing/continuous-feed/pro-vc70000-pro-vc70000e-color-continuous-feed-inkjet-printer

Ricoh TotalFlow Production Manager: https://www.ricoh-ap.com/products/commercial-industrial-printers/production-printing-software/totalflow-production-manager

Ricoh Supervisor: https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/products/pd/software/commercial-industrial-printing/output-management-and-workflow/ricoh-supervisor

Ricoh ProcessDirector: https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/products/pd/software/commercial-industrial-printing/output-management-and-workflow/ricoh-processdirector

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Ayelet Szabo-Melamed, Vice President of Marketing at XMPie, Hubert Soviche, Global Vice President of the Production Life Cycle and Andrew Gunn, Global Director of Product Marketing & Product Life Cycle at Xerox, join Deborah Corn at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023 to discuss the conversations that help customers grow, XMPie's vision for enabling print through digital marketing, Xerox's four pillars, and the success of Innovationdays 2023.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Ayelet Szabo-Melamed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-szabo-melamed-41b1781/

Hubert Soviche: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hubert-soviche/

Andrew Gunn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-gunn-10126b11/

Xerox: https://www.xerox.com/en-us

XMPie: https://www.xmpie.com/

XMPie Conference Series: https://podcasts.printmediacentr.com/xmpie-podcast-conference-series

FreeFlow Xerox: https://www.xerox.com/en-us/digital-printing/workflow/freeflow-core

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Jeff Zellmer, Vice President of Global Sales and Strategy at Kodak, and Chris Manley, Sales at Graphco, join Deborah Corn at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023 to discuss new technological leaps, the PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press, and the importance of community and conversations at Innovationdays this year. Listen closely for the bonus drop-in from Jim Continenza, Executive Chairman and CEO of Eastman Kodak.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jeff Zellmer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-zellmer-59a460162/

Jim Continenza: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcontinenza/

Kodak: https://www.kodak.com/

PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press: https://www.kodak.com/en/print/product/digital/inkjet-printing-presses/prosper-ultra-520

Chris Manley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwmanleygraphco

Graphco: https://graphco.com/

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch/

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Marta Stetsko, Managing Director, and Lesia Veselska, Senior Account Manager at Cloudprinter in Ukraine join Deborah Corn at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023 to discuss the event, working for a print business in a war zone, and how Cloudprinter and their Girls Who Print are stepping up in heroic ways. 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Volunteers Support Ukraine: https://volunteerforukraine.org/

Marta Stetsko: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marta-stetsko-513483112

Lesia Veselska: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesia-veselska/

Cloudprinter: https://www.cloudprinter.com/

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch/

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Marcel Ebbenhorst, Manager of Production Print at Kyocera, Emil Montag, Automation Specialist at MH+P Technology, and Florije Abdiu, Communication Manager at Hunkeler IT, join Deborah Corn LIVE from Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Marcel Ebbenhorst: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcel-ebbenhorst-9490b36/

Kyocera: https://www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.eu

TASKalfa Pro 15000c: https://www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.eu/en/smarter-workspaces/insights-hub/webinar-and-events/join-kyocera-at-hunkeler-innovationdays-2023.html

Emil Montag: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emil-montag-1b9b35192/

MH+P Technology: https://canvas-stretching-machine.de/en/

MH+P Technology on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MHPTechnology

Florije Abdiu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/florije-abdiu

Hunkeler IT: https://www.hunkeler.it/en/home/

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch/

Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Jordan Darragh, Founder at PrintReleaf, joins Deborah Corn to discuss combatting misleading industry sustainability messaging and greenwashing through his verified reforestation and carbon offset program for print businesses, how proof is provided, and why it's essential to have.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jordan Darragh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordandarragh/

PrintReleaf: https://printreleaf.com/

Everworx: https://everworx.com/

Environmental Paper Network: https://environmentalpaper.org/

DCM: https://www.datacm.com/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

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-winning-awards-and-new-business/

David Drucker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-drucker-b1b5946/

highresolution printing and packaging: https://high-res.com

Noel Tocci on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noeltocci/

Tocci Made: https://toccimade.com/

Deborah Corn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ 

Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Jamie McLennan, Will Crabtree, and Deborah Corn discuss the best approach for building a print business website, how to enhance the overall user experience, and how to use it to attract more customers.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Jamie McLennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieprints

DMR Graphics: www.dmr-graphics.com/

Innvoke: https://innvoke.com/

Will Crabtree: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-crabtree-b130a346

TampaPrinter.com: tampaprinter.com/

Sign Parrot: https://signparrot.com/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

#PrintHERstoryMonth Posts: https://girlswhoprint.net/blog/

Mac Papers: https://www.macpapers.com/

Mimaki: https://mimaki.com/

International Sign Expo: https://www.signexpo.org/

Divi: https://www.elegantthemes.com/gallery/divi/

PressWise: https://www.presswise.com/

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/

Sarah Ohanesian, Productivity Coach at SO Productive, discusses the difference between being ‘busy’ and ‘productive’, the common misconceptions surrounding productivity problems, how being less busy can lead to higher productivity, and details about her new program and keynote for 2023.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Sarah Ohanesian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahohanesian/

SO Productive: https://www.so-productive.com/

Asana: https://asana.grsm.io/sarahohanesian308

Command the Chaos Course: https://www.so-productive.com/productivity-course/ 

Deborah Corn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Six Degrees of Separation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108149/

Pat McGrew, Managing Director at McGrewGroup, and Ryan McAbee, Chief Analyst at Pixel Dot Consulting, join Deborah Corn to discuss the challenges of training in print, how The Print University will fill the education gap, and what students can expect from the program.

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Print University: https://theprintuniversity.com/

Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/

McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com

Ryan McAbee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbossed/

Pixel Dot Consulting: https://www.pixeldotconsulting.com/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Beatrice Thouveny, the Founder and CEO of TAM TAM Agency and Baliostar joins Deborah Corn to discuss the fundamentals of mentorship and meaningful guidance, making your way through the professional world as a woman, and getting involved in the FREE Girls Who Print network to make professional connections that foster career success.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Beatrice Thouveny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrice-thouveny-moisson-franckhauser/

TAM TAM Agency: https://www.tamtam-agency.com/

Baliostar: https://baliostar.com/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

David Drucker, Noel Tocci, and Deborah Corn discuss what constitutes sellable print and their opinions on the relevance of press checks and share some recent printspiration they have seen out in the world!  

Mentioned in This Episode:

David Drucker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-drucker-b1b5946/

Highresolution Printing and Packaging: https://high-res.com/

Noel Tocci on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noeltocci/

Tocci Made: https://toccimade.com/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Print Across America: https://printacrossamerica.com

Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss unraveling the ecosystem, finding your friction points, and setting up an effective, profitable workflow in this special episode of The Print Report sponsored by Ricoh Global Software.

Mentioned in This Episode:

For information on Ricoh Software, please visit http://www.ricohsoftware.com/.

Blog Series: Scalable Workflow Software To Solve Evolving Demands https://blog.ricohsoftware.com

Webinar Series: https://global.ricohsoftware.com/education-series/

6 FREE e-books: The Print Service Provider's Ecosystem https://global.ricohsoftware.com/campaign/psp-ecosystem/psp-ecosystem-overview/

6 FREE e-books: The In-Plant Printer's Ecosystem https://global.ricohsoftware.com/campaign/inplantecosystem/inplant-ecosystem-overview/

Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/

McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com

Ryan McAbee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbossed/ 

Pixel Dot Consulting: https://www.pixeldotconsulting.com/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Lori Anderson, President & CEO of The International Sign Association (ISA), and Deborah Hutcheson, Director of Business Development North America at Agfa and newly elected chairwomen of the ISA board, join Deborah Corn to discuss how the ISA is helping grow the sign and graphics sector, the current trends and challenges in the industry, and the org's annual event, Sign Expo. 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Lori Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonlorim/

The International Sign Association: https://www.signs.org/

ISA International Sign Expo 2023: https://www.signexpo.org/

Deborah Hutcheson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-hutcheson-00805a4/

Agfa: https://www.agfa.com/corporate/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Dr. Samir Husni, also known as Mr. Magazine, the Founder and Director of Magazine Media Center and President and CEO of Magazine Consulting & Research, Inc, joins Deborah Corn to discuss why the preservation of magazines is so important, how magazines played their part in shaping history, and the current state and trends of the magazine publishing industry. 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Mr. Magazine: http://mrmagazine.com/ 

Dr. Samir Husni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samirhusni/

Magazine Consulting and Research Inc: https://consultingandresearch.wordpress.com

The Magazine Century: https://www.peterlang.com/document/1313550

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Digital Book World: https://www.digitalbookworld.com/

Book.io: https://book.io/

Bradley Metrock on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleymetrock/

Sarah Ohanesian, Productivity Coach at So Productive, and Deborah Corn discuss useful strategies for managing time and setting priorities when a company is short-staffed and overexerted.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Sarah Ohanesian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahohanesian/

So Productive: https://www.so-productive.com/

1Password: https://1password.com/

Asana: https://asana.grsm.io/sarahohanesian308

Command the Chaos Course: https://www.so-productive.com/productivity-course/ 

Deborah Corn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Daniel Edwards, Founder of Posterboy Printing, joins Deborah Corn to discuss his book for marketers, The Power of Print, his six practical print principles, and advice for collaborating with print customers successfully.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Daniel Edwards on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieledwards77

Posterboy Printing: https://www.posterboyprinting.com.au/

The Power of Print: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Print-print-marketing-digital/dp/1922644994/

Deborah Corn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

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: https://asana.grsm.io/sarahohanesian308

Command the Chaos Course: https://www.so-productive.com/productivity-course/ 

Deborah Corn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ 

Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

In this episode of the Elevate Print series, Deborah Corn, Keeana Barber, Aaron Selmon, and Dante Hamilton discuss the highs and lows of 2022, staffing issues and talent acquisition, prioritizing the customer experience through new technology, and exciting initiatives and events for the year ahead including Keeana's upcoming L.E.G.A.C.Y. Awards gala! 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Keeana Barber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeanabarber 

WDB Marketing: https://wdbmarketing.com/

L.E.G.A.C.Y. Awards: http://legacyawardsweekend.com/

Aaron Selmon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-selmon-55768216 

Aceism: https://aceism.com/

Dante Hamilton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmunddantehamilton

IWN Haus: https://iwn.haus/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

XMPie PodCon: https://podcasts.printmediacentr.com/xmpie-podcast-conference-series

Digital Book World: https://www.digitalbookworld.com/

On this episode of The Print Report playing on Podcasts From The Printerverse, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew recap the first day of the eProductivity Software Connect event, key takeaways from sessions and speakers, what they learned, who they saw and more. Recorded live from the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

eProductivity Software (ePS): https://epssw.com/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Project Peacock: https://projectpeacock.tv

Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/

McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com

On this episode of The Print Report playing on Podcasts From The Printerverse, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew recap day 2 from  eProductivity Software's Connect event including inspiring conversations at the Women's Networking Lunch, the keynotes, sessions and customer panels, and the success of the Radius User Group. Recorded live from the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

eProductivity Software (ePS): https://epssw.com/

Nick Benkovich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-benkovich-8705821/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Project Peacock: https://projectpeacock.tv

Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/

McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com

David Drucker, Noel Tocci, and Deborah Corn discuss key takeaways from the Digital Book World 2023 conference where they presented to hundreds of digital publishers, and the role and applications of AI in print and digital media. Noel and David share about their visit to the Ricoh demo center in NYC and about a new press they are excited to see - and test!

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

David Drucker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-drucker-b1b5946/

Highresolution Printing and Packaging: https://high-res.com/

Noel Tocci on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noeltocci/

Tocci Made: https://toccimade.com/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Digital Book World 2023: https://www.digitalbookworld.com/

ChatGPT: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/

Book.io: https://book.io/

Mark Little on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklittle29/

Ricoh: https://takealookatricohproduction.com

Ricoh Customer Experience Center: https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/about-us/customer-experience-center

Jamie McLennan, Creative Print Strategist at DMR Graphics, Will Crabtree, Owner of Tampa Media, and Deborah Corn from Print Media Centr share reflections on the latter part of 2022, digital transformation in the print industry, what they look forward to in 2023, and Jamie wins a BIG award!

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Jamie McLennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieprints

DMR Graphics: www.dmr-graphics.com/

Will Crabtree: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-crabtree-b130a346

Tampa.Media: http://tampa.media/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

In this episode of Print Buying #UKvUSA Deborah Corn and Matthew Parker discuss what to expect from the world of print this year, and share their predictions and missions for the industry in 2023.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Matthew Parker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profitableprintrelationships/

Profitable Print Relationships: https://profitableprintrelationships.com

Essential Print Sales Strategies – Lapsed Customers: https://profitableprintrelationships.com/online-training-resources/lapsed-customers/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Sarah Ohanesian, So Productive, discusses how to refocus your goals, make proactive and productive time management-based decisions, stay motivated beyond January, and shares strategies to help you achieve everything you want in 2023!  

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Sarah Ohanesian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahohanesian/

So Productive: https://www.so-productive.com/

Asana: https://asana.grsm.io/sarahohanesian308

Command the Chaos Course: https://www.so-productive.com/productivity-course/ 

Deborah Corn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Meredith Collins, Customer Marketing Manager, and Danielle Sinclair, Director, Brand and Content Marketing at Domtar, join Deborah Corn to discuss the 50th anniversary of Cougar, the sheet's continuing legacy with printers and creatives, how you can get a Cougar collector's item from Meredith, and more.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Meredith Collins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-collins-12a255127

Danielle Sinclair: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-sinclair-5b923b14/

Domtar Paper: https://paper.domtar.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

In this episode of Print Buying #UKvUSA, Deborah Corn and Matthew Parker discuss lessons learned in the last 12 months, a few pieces of advice for print professionals going into the new year, adapting to the contemporary print customer landscape and we review another sales email from hell.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Matthew Parker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profitableprintrelationships/

Profitable Print Relationships: https://profitableprintrelationships.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

2022: A Year of Tepid Transformation for the Post-Pandemic Printing Industry’: https://printmediacentr.com/2022-a-year-of-tepid-transformation-for-the-post-pandemic-printing-industry/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Deborah Corn and Sarah Ohanesian, Productivity Coach at So Productive, discuss setting priorities and core goals for 2023, the efficiency power of the Asana platform, and how to facilitate better meeting practices as we prepare for the year ahead. 

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Sarah Ohanesian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahohanesian/

So Productive: https://www.so-productive.com/

Command the Chaos Course: https://www.so-productive.com/productivity-course/ 

Asana: https://asana.grsm.io/sarahohanesian308

ToDoist: https://todoist.com/

Deborah Corn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

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-training-resources/done-for-you-sales-scripts/ (Use code UKvUSA for a 10% discount on any version of “Done For You Sales Scripts” until September 1, 2024)

Matthew Parker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profitableprintrelationships/

Profitable Print Relationships: https://profitableprintrelationships.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ 

Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

In this episode of the Elevate Print series, Deborah Corn, Keeana Barber, Aaron Selmon, and Dante Hamilton discuss web-to-print, some of the key players and services available, and how small print shops can offer value to self-publishing authors in the Amazon-dominated landscape.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Keeana Barber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeanabarber 

WDB Marketing: https://wdbmarketing.com/

Aaron Selmon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-selmon-55768216 

Aceism: https://aceism.com/

Dante Hamilton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmunddantehamilton

IWN Haus: https://iwn.haus

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Printful: https://www.printful.com/

Print: https://www.print.com/en/

Lulu: https://www.lulu.com/

Printer Bridge: https://www.printerbridge.com/

XMPie: https://www.xmpie.com/

PiStop: https://www.enfocus.com/en/pitstop-pro

Sandy Hubbard, Marketing Strategist, and B2B Business Consultant joins Deborah Corn to discuss reflections on the last year in print, planning for 2023, and Sandy's recent Scrum Master certification and 2022 Girls Who Print, Girlie Award!

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Sandy Hubbard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyhubbardpublisher/

7 Items for Your Print Business Year-End Checklist’: https://printmediacentr.com/7-items-for-your-print-business-year-end-checklist/2022

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

In this episode of Making it with Print, David Drucker, Noel Tocci, and Deborah Corn discuss the pros and cons of offset and digital printing, how to make better technology decisions, and find trustworthy partners for your printing needs.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

David Drucker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-drucker-b1b5946/

Highresolution Printing and Packaging: https://high-res.com/

Noel Tocci on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noeltocci/

Tocci Made: https://toccimade.com/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

In this episode of Print Buying #UKvUSA, Deborah Corn and Matthew Parker discuss the potential impact of sharing different types of year-end reports with print customers, and how these underline the value you offer. They also review an email from a trade printer that got it all wrong.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Matthew Parker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profitableprintrelationships/

Profitable Print Relationships: https://profitableprintrelationships.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Ben Glazier, Owner of Glazier Design, joins Deborah Corn to discuss the mission of branding and design, creating trust with print customers, and how he transformed from a stamp collector into a stamp creator.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Ben Glazier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benglazier

Glazier Design: https://glazierdesign.com/

Brief Cases: https://www.theheavencompany.com/brief-cases1

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

In this episode, Sarah Ohanesian, Productivity Coach at So Productive, reflects on speaking at the 2022 Girls Who Print Day Conference and shares three steps for optimizing your in-person and online event follow-up to capitalize on the momentum and manage your time most efficiently. 

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Sarah Ohanesian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahohanesian/

So Productive: https://www.so-productive.com/

Command the Chaos Course: https://www.so-productive.com/productivity-course/ 

Asana: https://asana.grsm.io/sarahohanesian308

Deborah Corn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Todoist: https://todoist.com/

Calendly: https://calendly.com/

Jamie McLennan, Will Crabtree, and Deborah Corn discuss the recent Printing United Expo, the exhibitors we visited, the equipment we saw, what Will bought in Las Vegas, and whether it was worth the cost to attend the trade show.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Jamie McLennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieprints

DMR Graphics: www.dmr-graphics.com/

Will Crabtree: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-crabtree-b130a346

TampaPrinter.com: https://tampaprinter.com

Sign Parrot: https://signparrot.com/

Gorilla Gurus: https://gorillagurus.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Printing United: https://www.printingunited.com/

The Future of Print: From Physical to Digital

XMPie Podcast Conference Session 1

David Baldaro, Marketing Operations Manager at XMPie, joins Deborah Corn to discuss the power of personalization, customization and timeliness in a customer journey, and how XMPie empowers the meaningful engagements that make print more valuable in the marketplace.

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Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

XMPie: https://www.xmpie.com/

https://youtu.be/qscI4cE88MA

https://www.xmpie.com/adobe-integration/

https://www.xmpie.com/marketing-automation/

https://www.xmpie.com/products/print-design-and-vdp/

https://www.xmpie.com/delivering-creative-variability-in-adobe-indesign/

https://www.xmpie.com/delivering-creative-variability-in-adobe-indesign-part-2/

https://www.xmpie.com/modern-vdp-what-why-how-and-whats-next/

David Baldaro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbaldaro/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

The Future of Print: From Physical to Digital

XMPie Podcast Conference Session 4

Mike Scrutton, Director of Print Technology and Strategy at Adobe, Robert Mothershead, Senior Analyst of Marketing Strategy and Technologies at the United States Postal Service, and Scott Houck, Director of Business Development for CXM Initiatives at XMPie, join Deborah Corn to discuss how to deliver meaningful direct mail, the steadfast relevance of physical print in a digital world, and how each organization is helping to promote these avenues for their customers. 

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Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

XMPie: https://www.xmpie.com/

https://youtu.be/qscI4cE88MA

https://www.xmpie.com/personaleffect-v11-3-the-direct-mail-edition/

https://www.xmpie.com/adding-triggered-direct-mail-to-your-omnichannel-campaign/

https://www.xmpie.com/university-of-idaho-doubles-email-open-rates-by-adding-personalized-videos/

https://www.xmpie.com/modern-vdp-what-why-how-and-whats-next/

Mike Scrutton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-scrutton/

Adobe: https://www.adobe.com/

Robert Mothershead: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertmothershead/

United States Post Office: https://www.usps.com/

Scott Houck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthouck/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

The Future of Print: From Physical to Digital

XMPie Podcast Conference Session 3

Lewis Evans, Product and Sales Manager at Vivid Laminating Technologies, and David Baldaro, Marketing Operations Manager at XMPie, join Deborah Corn to talk about the potential of digitally printed packaging, the messaging and engagement opportunity it presents for marketers and the technologies that enable print business and print customer success.

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Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

XMPie: https://www.xmpie.com/

https://youtu.be/qscI4cE88MA

https://www.xmpie.com/packaging-solutions/

https://youtu.be/iT8hNWwz7eU

https://youtu.be/Wn5CBG3mLo8

Lewis Evans: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-evans-a929ba88

Vivid Laminating Technologies: https://www.vivid-online.com/

IPIA: https://ipia.org.uk/

David Baldaro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbaldaro/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

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:

drupa: https://www.drupa.com/

Hunkeler AG: https://www.hunkeler.ch/en/

Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/ 

Daniel Erni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-erni/

Müller Martini: https://mullermartini.com/de/startseite/

Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/

McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ 

Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

The Future of Print: From Physical to Digital

XMPie Podcast Conference Session 4

Philip Gaskin, Business Development Channel Manager at XMPie; Felix Blackburn, Canadian Sales Engineer at XMPie; John Conroy, Managing Director at Claremon; and Scott Williams, CEO at Rocket, join Deborah Corn to discuss combining print and eCommerce, growing small businesses through online orders, and the impact that the right kind of marketing asset portal can have at your company. 

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Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

XMPie: https://www.xmpie.com/

https://youtu.be/qscI4cE88MA

https://www.xmpie.com/products/web-to-print/storeflow/

https://www.xmpie.com/be-adaptable-to-change-with-web-to-print/

Philip Gaskin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philgaskin/

Felix Blackburn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felix-blackburn-1480621/

John Conroy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-conroy-print-expert/

Claremon: https://www.claremon.co.uk/

Scott Williams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwilliams16/

Rocket: https://rocket.ink/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

In this episode of Elevate Print, Deborah Corn, Keeana Barber, Aaron Selmon, and Dante Hamilton discuss Keena's recent trip to South Africa and Ethiopia, their perspectives on current trends and opportunities in the marketplace, and where they are finding inspiration for fresh ideas.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Keeana Barber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeanabarber 

WDB Marketing: https://wdbmarketing.com/

Aaron Selmon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-selmon-55768216 

Aceism: https://aceism.com/

Dante Hamilton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmunddantehamilton

IWN Haus: https://iwn.haus

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

In this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss their Printing United Expo experience and share a little about the exhibitors, attendees, and exciting technologies they saw at the show including 3 companies that won a 'UNICORN' Award from Deborah and INKISH.TV.

Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Printing United: https://www.printingunited.com/

Inkish TV: http://inkish.tv/

Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/

McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net