Industry legend Frank Romano stops by to discuss the legacy of print, his work at the Museum of Printing, and share some thoughts from his travels on the PRINT 18 show floor. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Frank Romano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fxrppr/ Museum of Printing (MOP): https://www.museumofprinting.org/

Learn how to start and maintain a successful wide-format service to achieve big profits, quick ROI, and open new doors. Panelists: GPA, PrintIQ, Mutoh, HP, Canon. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: HP: https://hp.com/go/printspiration PrintIQ: https://printiq.com/ Canon: https://csa.canon.com Mutoh: https://mutoh.com/ GPA: http://gpa-innovates.com

Discover how to unlock the rewards of an optimized workflow and get guidance for smoothly implementing automation and lean manufacturing processes.  Panelists: HP, Avanti, Solimar, Enfocus, PrintIQ. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: PrintIQ: https://printiq.com/ Avanti: https://avantisystems.com/ Enfocus: https://www.enfocus.com Solimar: https://www.solimarsystems.com/ HP: https://www.hp.com/go/printspiration

Matt Mahoney, Executive VP of Sales at Racami, shares how their approachable implementation process and comprehensive software solution helps customers increase revenue and reduce operating costs by creating one central management point for operations. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Matt Mahoney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/consultmahoney/ Racami: https://www.racami.com

Tom Wittenberg, Large Format Strategy, Planning and Content Marketing Manager shares how HP is giving printers the ability to say “yes” with confidence when using latex for any job, and how their wide format technology helps printers transform their business through the wonder of print. Recorded at #SGIAexpo  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tom Wittenberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomwittenberg/ HP: http://hp.com/go/printspiration HP Latex Printers: https://www.hp.com/go/latex

Get insight into the Specialty Ink and toner-based enhancements available through digital press technology. Panelists: Ricoh, Konica Minolta, Xeikon, HP. Recorded in the Printerverse at #Print18. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ricoh: https://takealookatricoh.com/ Konica Minolta: https://kmbs.konicaminolta.us Xeikon: https://www.xeikon.com HP: https://hp.com/go/printspiration 

The Intergalactic Alliance partners of The Printerverse share a few minutes on what they are showcasing at Print 18, how they are pushing the print industry forward and helping customers achieve success. In this episode: Ricoh, DirectMail 2.0, Enfocus, and Domtar Paper. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ricoh: https://takealookatricoh.com/ DirectMail 2.0: http://directmail2.com/ Enfocus: https://www.enfocus.com Domtar Paper: http://domtarblueline.com

Jason Leonard, Director of Business Development at Sandy Alexander, shares how their acquisition of the first Agfa Jeti Tauro H3300 LED in North America gives them pole position in the marketplace and provides new wide format print possibilities for their customers. Recorded at #SGIAexpo    Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jason Leonard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-c-leonard-11963410/ Sandy Alexander: https://sandyinc.com/ Agfa: https://www.agfagraphics.com  

"Print’s iconoclast” and commentator Dr. Joe Webb stops by to give the Printerverse a quick perspective about the state of the printing industry, helps reveal where the long game is, and a new way to look at technologies printers are considering for investment. Dr. Joe is one of print’s most polarizing characters... and he is QUITE a character! Connect with Dr. Joe on LinkedIn and put these books on your reading list: Disrupting the Future, This Point Forward, and The Third Wave, co-authored with Richard Romano.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. Joe Webb: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoewebb/ Disrupting the Future: https://www.amazon.com/Disrupting-Future-Navigating-Challenging-Marketplace-ebook/dp/B0040X4XDI This Point Forward: https://www.amazon.com/This-Point-Forward-Marketplace-Demands/dp/1502327031 The Third Wave: https://www.amazon.com/Third-Wave-Joseph-Webb-Ph-D/dp/197447058X

Philip Van der Auwera, Marketing Manager Sign and Display at Agfa Graphics, discusses the versatility and value of their Anapurna wide format technology. Recorded live at Agfa HQ in Mortsel, Belgium. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Philip van der Auwera: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-van-der-auwera-959715/ Agfa Graphics: http://www.agfagraphics.com  

Hadar Peled Vaissman, Creative Application Development Manager at HP Indigo, shares how to create unique designs and patterns without data through HP Collage, and why digital printing is the new paintbrush for artists. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Hadar Peled Vaissman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadar-peled-vaissman-25487b18/ HP Indigo: http://hp.com/go/printspiration Label Expo Americas: https://www.labelexpo-americas.com/

Bob Raus, Category Manager for Cloud Workflow Solutions, PrintOS, and Partner Programs at HP Graphic Arts, introduces HP’s new Collage feature in SmartStream Designer, and how it will help PSP's and their clients transform their business for personalization success. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Bob Raus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobrausb2bproductmarketing/ HP: http://hp.com/go/printspiration Labelexpo Americas: https://www.labelexpo-americas.com/

Shuchi Sarkar, Global Marketing Head for HP Graphics Solution Business, shares how the power of digital printing enables PSP's and their customers to transform their business, and why marketers rely on the "Wonder of Print" as a critical and strategic component for achieving their omnichannel goals. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Shuchi Sarkar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shuchi-sarkar-1669374/ HP Graphic Arts: http://hp.com/go/printspiration Label Expo Americas: https://www.labelexpo-americas.com/

Tony Lock, Sales Director at Infigo Software, shares how their platform helps to simplify the e-commerce process for print shops to successfully onboard their clients, and the 3D personalization features available with the Infigo Software. Recorded at #LabelExpo Americas Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Tony Lock: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonylocksalesleadership/ Infigo Software: https://www.infigosoftware.com/ Labelexpo Americas: https://www.labelexpo-americas.com/

Andy Paparozzi, Chief Economist at Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), shares an overview and some key findings from the SGIA 2018 Critical Trends Report, and why “thinking big” will be critical for commercial printing success. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Andy Paparozzi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-paparozzi-6051527/ SGIA: https://www.sgia.org/

Dan Marx, Director of Content Development at the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), shares how SGIA is bringing quality information to the print industry through 72 value-priced sessions and 2 pre-conference programs at the 2018 #SGIAexpo in Las Vegas. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dan Marx: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-marx-99ab042/ SGIA: https://www.sgia.org/ SGIA Expo: https://www.sgia.org/expo/2018 Essential Small Business Strategies Program: https://www.sgia.org/expo/2018/education/essential-small-business-strategies Wide-Format 101: https://www.sgia.org/expo/2018/education/wide-format-101

Ray Weiss Director of Digital Print Programs and Johnny Shell VP of Print Technology & Training provide details about the 2018 SGIA Product of The Year Awards and highlight some winners including newer technologies and trends that have been recognized by the organization. Meet with the winners at SGIA Expo, and get more info at sgia.org  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ray Weiss: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymond-weiss-02768a27/ Johnny Shell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnyshell SGIA: https://www.sgia.org/ SGIA Expo 2018: https://www.sgia.org/expo/2018 SGIA Product of the Year: https://www.sgia.org/expo/2018/competitions/product-year-winners

Dan Johansen, Senior Manager of Wide Format at RICOH, shares how to bring wide format print technology into your print company, and how RICOH is helping wide format print shops move forward and grow their business. Take a #LookAtRicoh at the SGIA Expo and upcoming industry events. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dan Johansen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danjohansen1/ Ricoh: https://takealookatricoh.com/ SGIA Expo 2018: https://www.sgia.org/expo/2018

Kate Dunn from KeyPoint Intelligence shares how she helps print shops sell more, top characteristics of successful sales reps, and how to attract millennials into your workforce - and keep them! recorded at thINK Forum 2018.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kate Dunn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/digkatedunn/ KeyPoint Intelligence/InfoTrends: http://www.keypointintelligence.com/ thINKforum: https://www.thinkforum.com/

Bill Schuhlein and Jasmin Khalil share how OneVision helps resolve prepress and postpress file issues, and how their customizable software improves workflow and profits for print shops. Recorded at thinkForum 2018.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Bill Schuhlein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-schuhlein-b0191010/ Jasmin Khalil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmin-khalil-6b021279/    OneVision: https://www.onevision.com/ thINKforum 2018: https://www.thinkforum.com/

Andrew Bailes-Collins, Senior Product Manager for PitStop at Enfocus, on solving the pre-press bottleneck with software to free up people, processes, and profits for your print shop.    Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Andrew Bailes-Collins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abailescollins/ Enfocus: https://www.enfocus.com/ PitStop Pro: https://www.enfocus.com/en/products/pitstop-pro Switch: https://www.enfocus.com/en/products/switch Ghent Workgroup: https://www.gwg.org/

Brad Kugler, CEO of DirectMail2.0 shares how his product is generating millions of dollars in revenue for printers, and how you can learn all about DM2.0 and more from speakers at their 2018 MarketEdge Conference, Nov 5-7 in Clearwater Florida. Use code PRINTERVERSE and save 20% on MarketEdge! Register here: https://marketedge2018.com/  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Brad Kugler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-s-kugler-55a231/ DirectMail 2.0: http://directmail2.com/ MarketEdge: https://marketedge2018.com/

Todd Roth, VP Manufacturing & Distribution at Thomson Reuters, discusses digital print and publishing, his role as Chairman of the Board of thINK, and why Canon Solution America customers and annual conference attendees have an advantage in the inkjet marketplace.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Todd Roth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rothtodd/ thINK Forum: https://www.thinkforum.com/Canon Solutions America: https://csa.canon.com/

Lori Messina, President of Access Direct, one of the largest mailers in America, shares why she invested in the thINK community, and in Canon Solutions America when it came to converting their operation to inkjet technology. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Lori Messina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-messina-67694031/ Access Direct: http://www.accessdirect.com/ thINK Forum: https://www.thinkforum.com/    

Kelly Gallagher, VP of Content Acquisition, shares how the Ingram Content Group connects the world with the books they want to read through print and digital distribution, and why Digital Book World is the place to be for publishers... and printers... Oct 2-4 in Nashville, TN.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kelly Gallagher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-gallagher-79a6193/ Ingram Content Group: https://www.ingramcontent.com/ Lightning Source: https://www.ingramcontent.com/publishers/print IngramSpark: https://www.ingramspark.com/ Digital Book World Conference: https://www.digitalbookworld.com/

Tonya Powers, Senior Marketing Manager at Canon Solutions America, discusses the offerings and applications you will see in booth 2400 at PRINT 18 in Chicago, Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2018. Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com. Links Mentioned in This Episode: Tonya Powers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyascarbroughpowers  Canon Solutions America: https://csa.canon.com/    PRINT 18: http://printevent.com

Bradley Metrock, CEO and Executive Producer of the Digital Book World Conference shares about the education, tools and technologies that publishers need to embrace as we move to a voice-first society, and how the print industry can strategically capitalize on this shift. Digital Book World Conference is Oct 2-4 in Nashville, TN.  https://www.digitalbookworld.com Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Bradley Metrock: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleymetrock/ Digital Book World Conference: https://www.digitalbookworld.com/ Score Publishing: https://www.scorepublishing.us/ VoiceFirst.FM: https://www.voicefirst.fm/  

Matt Mahoney, Executive VP of Sales at Racami, shares how their system unifies technology, processes, and people to create more streamlined and profitable print shops. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Matt Mahoney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/consultmahoney/ Racami: http://www.racami.com/

Julie Shaffer and Kelly Kilga from APTech share the strategy behind the revamped Learning Experience and the myriad of educational opportunities at PRINT 18, including the kick-off keynote by Seth Godin. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Julie Shaffer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieshaffer/ Kelly Kilga: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-kilga-cem-8191244/ Association for Print Technologies: https://www.printtechnologies.org/ PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com

Thayer Long, President at the Association for Print Technologies (APTech), discusses the offerings and you will see at PRINT 18 in Chicago Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2018, and how the show is aiming to help you grow your business. Learn about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Thayer Long: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thayer-long-9907961/ Association for PRINT Technologies: https://www.printtechnologies.org/ PRINT 18: http://printevent.com

Skip Henk, President, and CEO at Xplor International discusses the annual PRINT 18 Breakfast Panel you can attend in Chicago on Monday, October 1. Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Skip Henk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skip-henk-2061851/  Xplor International: https://xplor.org/    PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com

Adam LeFebvre, President of SPC Communications, shares how his family maintains a successful print business through value-add customer service and strategic technology purchases like the Oce' ProStream. Recorded live at thINK Forum 2018.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Adam LeFebvre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-lefebvre-35b5b5/ Specialty Print Communications (SPC): https://www.specialtyprintcomm.com/ thINK Forum 2018: https://www.thinkforum.com/

Kent Dalzell, President at Fastbind USA, discusses the convenient and affordable tabletop bookbinding offerings and applications you will see in booth 3346 at PRINT 18 in Chicago, Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2018. Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kent Dalzell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-dalzell-44881252/ Fastbind USA: http://fastbindusastore.com/  PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com

Donna Covannon, Director of Marketing at Xeikon, discusses the offerings and applications you will see in booth 1136A at PRINT 18 in Chicago, Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2018. Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Donna Covannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-covannon-mba-68b2015/ Xeikon: https://www.xeikon.com/en PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com

In June 2020 the global print community will gather at drupa to Embrace The Future and the technologies pushing the industry forward. Sabine Geldermann, Director of drupa and Global Head of Print Technology, shares some drupa history and provides a peek into what you can expect to see and experience at the world's largest print fair.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Sabine Geldermann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabine-geldermann-98b10313/ drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ drupa blog: https://blog.drupa.com/      

Guy Desmet, Head of Global Communications and Prepress Marketing, shares Agfa Graphics' commitment to helping customers innovate through cost saving solutions like ECO3.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Guy Desmet: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-desmet-9ba63a3/ ECO3: https://www.agfagraphics.com/global/en/product-finder/energy-elite-eco.html Agfa Graphics: https://www.agfagraphics.com

Industry Analyst and PrintSampleTV host, Pat McGrew, highlights some of the technology to see on the show floor at PRINT 18, and shares how to get YOUR print samples on her show! Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ PrintSampleTV: https://inkish.tv PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com

Brad Kugler, CEO at DirectMail2.0, discusses the money-making offerings and applications you will see in booth 1246 at PRINT 18 in Chicago, Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2018. Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Brad Kugler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-s-kugler-55a231/ DirectMail2.0: http://directmail2.com/ PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com

Wim Fransen, Managing Director, Andrew Bailes-Collins, Senior Product Manager, and Toon Van Rossum, Product Manager at Enfocus, discuss the software offerings and applications you will see in booth 736 at PRINT 18 in Chicago, Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2018. Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Wim Fransen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wifransen/ Andrew Bailes-Collins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abailescollins/ Toon Van Rossum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toonvanrossum/ Enfocus: https://www.enfocus.com/en PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com

Erik Peeters, Marketing Manager of Software Solutions, shares how  Agfa Graphics helps wide-format print shops assess their current workflow, implement time-saving software solutions, and optimize results for better margins. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Agfa Graphics: https://www.agfagraphics.com Erik Peeters: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-peeters-70030a5/ Asanti: https://www.agfagraphics.com/global/en/product-finder/asanti.html 

Jonathan McGrew, Director of Communications & Engagement, discusses the Solimar offerings and applications you will see in booth 1600 at PRINT 18 in Chicago, Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2018. Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jonathan McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemcgrew/ Solimar Systems: https://www.solimarsystems.com/  PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com

Patrick Bolan, President & CEO, and Stephen McWilliam, Executive Vice President, discuss the Avanti offerings and applications you will see in booth 640 at PRINT 18 in Chicago, September 30 - Oct 2, 2018. Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Patrick Bolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickbolan/ Stephen McWilliam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmcwilliam/ Avanti: https://avantisystems.com/ PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com

Kevin Goeminne, CEO at CHILI publish, discusses the offerings and applications you will see in booth 636 at PRINT 18 in Chicago, Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2018. Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kevin Goeminne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goeminnek/    CHILI Publish: https://www.chili-publish.com/    PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com

Aggie Nodari, OEM relationship Manager, discusses the Domtar Paper offerings and applications you will see in booth 4233 at PRINT 18 in Chicago, September 30 - Oct 2, 2018. Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Domtar: https://www.domtar.com/ Aggie Nodari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aggie-nodari-a8223a35 PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com

John Palazzolo, Director of Marketing & Sales at Adphos, discusses the offerings and applications you will see in booth 818 at PRINT 18 in Chicago, September 30 - Oct 2, 2018. Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: John Palazzolo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpalazzolo/ Adphos: http://www.adphos.com/ PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com

Anthony Lew, CEO, and Mick Rowan, Director of Product Development & Marketing, discuss the printIQ offerings and applications you will see in booth 249 at PRINT 18 in Chicago, September 30 - Oct 2, 2018. Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Mick Rowan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickrowan/ Anthony Lew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-lew-60888116/ printIQ: https://printiq.com/ PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com

Brian Dollard, Director of Strategic Planning and Business Development, discusses the Ricoh offerings and applications you will see in booth 3011 at PRINT 18 in Chicago, September 30 - Oct 2, 2018. Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Brian Dollard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-dollard-8187752/ Ricoh: https://takealookatricoh.com/ PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com

David Prezzano, VP & GM of Graphics Solutions Business Americas at HP, discusses the offerings and applications you will see in booth 2411 at PRINT 18 in Chicago, September 30 - Oct 2, 2018. Learn more about The Printerverse at Print 18 and how you can watch all 3 days of our FREE panels and events LIVE from wherever you are: https://print18.printmediacentr.com. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: David Prezzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-prezzano-a301196/ HP: https://www.hp.com PRINT 18: http://printevent.com The Printerverse: https://print18.printmediacentr.com