May 19, 2023
 

Weekly Recap

Welcome to the Weekly Recap of Today on PIWorld, where we provide a recap of the top news that you may have missed this week in the printing industry.

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The Week that Was (5/15/23)

On this episode of The Week that Was, The Philadelphia Inquirer suffered a cyberattack this week; Keep US Posted provided an economic analysis challenging the USPS’s plans to continue increasing postage rates twice per year; and we explore SLAs.

 

Featured Resources

 
 

Differentiation with Value Add

Join our expert panel featuring Casey Hendrick, Chief Operating Officer, United Mail and Chris Durbach, Executive Vice President, Sales & Business Development at Phoenix Innovate for a lively discussion on how leading organizations are transitioning to high-value print and digital communications that create new opportunities to drive revenues and strengthen customer relationships.

 
 
 

The Power of Intelligent Templating and Automation in Your Production Workflow

Join our expert panel for a lively discussion with real-world examples on how to maximize your assets with accessibility and archiving. We will discuss why personalized communication goes beyond marketing, and how intelligent templating and automation fit into your production workflow in a profitable, effective, and impactful way.

 

News

 
 

Cyberattack at Philadelphia Newspaper Disrupts Publishing and Printing Operations

by Mark Michelson

The newspaper’s publisher declined to say if ransomware was involved, if any ransom demands were being made, or if any group or individual responsible for the attack was in contact with the news organization.

 
 
 

Keep US Posted Challenges USPS Postage Increases Ahead of Congressional Hearing

Keep US Posted is submitting new economic analysis to Congress challenging the USPS’s plans to continue increasing postage rates twice per year. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is expected to testify.

 
 
 

Service Level Agreements: What a Printer Needs to Know

by Toni McQuilken

As turnaround times and run lengths continue to get shorter — combined with quality, compliance, and data security requirements — service level agreements with clients are increasingly becoming a mandated part of customer relationships for many printers.

 
 
 

BR Printers Adds Eight-Color RMGT 9 Series Long Perfector Press

BR Printers has installed an eight-color RMGT 9 Series Long Perfector with SimuPlate Technology and Benford LED curing. The new press has enabled the company to compete in the short-run book market more effectively.

 
 
 

Maple Syrupy Sales Promises

by Bill Farquharson

The breakfast menu sold Bill Farquharson on pancakes with “Real Maple Syrup.” When that turned out to be a lie, Bill took his business elsewhere and made it the subject of this week’s Short Attention Span Sales Tip.

 
 
 

Canon Summit 2023 Brings Dealers Together for Learning in Las Vegas

by Allee Bruce

Hosted at The Venetian, the summit welcomed Canon U.S.A.’s dealer partners for three days of education and networking, May 9-11. Although events like this aren’t entirely new for the company, the format has evolved. Here are some of the key takeaways from the event.

 
 
 

Digital Embellishment and the TikTok Effect

by Ashley Roberts

Complete with a hashtag and over 2.7 million views, Truly Engaging has harnessed TikTok for its incredible marketing potential. Not only has the company’s popularity exploded, but it’s transformed the unboxing experience for customers as well.

 
 
 

Image Direct Doubles Direct Mail Volumes with Canon ColorStream 3900

Dilip Parthasarathy, owner and president of Image Direct, reflects on his print journey and how a recent installation of the Canon ColorStream doubled direct mail volumes and was the right choice for the company’s continual growth.

 
 
 

Fold of the Week: I've Never Seen This Before

by Trish Witkowski

Something cool arrived at the Foldfactory P.O. Box, and it’s a unique hybrid format — a clever combination of the Long Triangle Fold and a T-Cross that I’ve never seen before. Here’s what’s great about it.

 
 
 

Graphic Village Invests in SCREEN Americas Truepress Jet520HD+ Press

Graphic Village recently purchased a SCREEN Americas Truepress Jet520HD+ series press. The new press enables the company to increase its capacity to accommodate and manage higher-volume jobs at an increased speed-to-market pace.

 
 
 

David Harding of HardingPoorman on the Value of Data at the Inkjet Summit

During the 11th annual Inkjet Summit, we took some time to speak with David Harding, chairman and CEO of HardingPoorman. We discuss networking, the benefit of seeing a variety of vendors in one place, and the value of data shared.

 
 
 

Congratulations, Now You Are the Sales Manager

by Mike Philie

Now that you’ve accepted the challenge of growing revenue for your printing business and have been anointed the leader, it’s time to get to work. Let’s discuss four key areas that will form the foundation of your efforts: your role as leader, the sales team, your sales plan, and sales team performance.

 
 
 

How to Add Desirability to Your Direct Mail

by Summer Gould

Let’s explore how to increase desirability of your product or service with direct mail. By using the behavioral science tactics discussed here, you can gain a competitive advantage and increase sales.

 
 
 

Proforma’s Acquisition Team Architects a $3 Million Deal

Proforma announces that Jay Vento, president and owner of Proforma Spectrum Graphics, has completed his acquisition of DataGuide, a $3 million-plus printing and promotional products distributor headquartered in Boston. 

 
 
 

Xeikon Café Brings Education, Technology to the Forefront

by Toni McQuilken

The 2023 Xeikon Café explores innovating and profiting with digital print with the event bringing education and technology to the forefront for packaging and commercial printers alike.

 
 
 

Xeikon's New President and His Vision for the Future

At the recent Xeikon Café event held in Elgin, Illinois, the company’s new president, Robert Welford, sat down to chat with Printing Impressions and Packaging Impressions senior editor Toni McQuilken about his journey to where he is today, where he sees Xeikon going in the future, and how he sees the many print technologies available today all working together for many years to come.

 
 
 

Here's Why You Should Attend the 2023 Print Embellishment Conference

From print decorating market trends and sustainability data to award-winning embellished pieces, the 2023 Print Embellishment Conference has the information and inspiration that print finishers, folding carton producers, commercial printers and graphic designers need to succeed.

 
 
 

Once Upon a Time...

by Greg Muzzillo

Once upon a time, there was a person that had been through a lot in their life. Over time the disappointments and pain added up and caused that person to lose some enthusiasm and optimism. That person might be you. It’s time to turn the page on those “once upon a times” and write the next chapter.

 
 
 

Moore Announces Stephanie Ceruolo as President of Moore RMG

Ceruolo will guide and direct Moore RMG’s ongoing focus to streamlined data acquisition and analysis beyond traditional response management services, providing clients with the ability to make critical timely and accurate decisions that impact future growth.