Gordon Griffiths on David Zwang On the Road to drupa
After 60 years in print, I have never been to Drupa. It was like you were not a real print person if you missed a Drupa trip. I missed them all and survived. It seemed there was always someone who wanted to go more than me so I always said, “Be my g… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank Fontificates
Frank, it’s a significant change in many ways, a very well-drafted design, and it’s helpful to have a serif option in the Aptos family. Since an estimated 1.2 billion people use MS Office, my questions are: — Do today’s readers across various p… Full comment ReplyDov Isaacs on Frank Fontificates
A few observations: (1) The first PostScript printer was NOT the Apple LaserWriter. Actually, the first PostScript product to ship was the QMS800 which used the same Canon CX 300dpi engine. (2) There are a number of significant issues with Micr… Full comment ReplyEric Vessels on Francis McMahon to Receive GCSF’s 2024 Champion of Education Award
Congrats to Francis. One of the good ones. ReplyJane Gross on David Gross Transfers Ownership of Condé Systems to Employees Through ESOP
What a great idea! Too bad he defaulted and is having to sell the company now... ReplyMark Vruno on Printing Outlook 2024: Whither AI?
Quite insightful, Richard! Thank you. ReplyPat McGrew on My Father’s World Expands Home Curriculum Production with Affordable Color
Jon Dalton tells a great story! He did his homework and found the solution that helps make them mega-productive! ReplyChuck Werninger on My Father’s World Expands Home Curriculum Production with Affordable Color
Great article and very timely, Pat. These presses are high-value and deliver a lot of productivity in a small and cost-effective package so I think they will do very well in the education and in-plant space. If you lead one of these shops, I'd recomm… Full comment ReplyDiane Dragoff on Flongging Frank
Thanks Frank! Great Scrabble word! Seems like you'd have to have a very deft hand to pour hot lead onto papier mache. PDFs seem infinitely more useable. Replydave cesaro on Frank's Circular Thinking
Frank, thank you for showing that circulars are still distributed efficiently in the Vericast Save Direct Mail (shared mail) program. Each week the Save program is delivered to over 45 million households and each month the Save program is delivered t… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank Moonlights as a Mime(ograph)
The mineograph machine was my first experience with ‘operating a press’. In second grade, I had gotten permission to print a one-page conic strip on the mimeo in the elementary school office. I think I sold a couple copies to classmates for a nickel.… Full comment ReplyJames Kohler on Frank Moonlights as a Mime(ograph)
Spirit duplicating wasn’t far behind. In high school or college we all remember the smell of alcohol which reacted with the dye to create the print. The alcohol of course was on the paper which we smelled. My first job was working for a company that … Full comment ReplyPatrick Whelan on Today’s State of Greenwashing? Too Easy and Too Common
There are very easy and effective ways for printers to combat Greenwashing. TwoSidesNA provides a ton of great content for this. All printers need to do is be proactive with sharing (including modifying) this info on their blog, social sites and news… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank's Circular Thinking
Frank, great video summary of what’s happened with print FSIs. There’s also the very real adaptation that consumers who had been acclimated to rely on printed FSIs have had to go through as they’ve transitioned into using the online versions. T… Full comment ReplyRobert Godwin on Funeral Link: An Opportunity for Print Service Providers
The funeral business, or Death Care Industry, has numerous opportunities for the graphics industry. Memorialization services include imagery on tombstones and caskets. See this as a growing demand as people want to celebrate their LOVED ONES (also a … Full comment ReplyJames Kohler on Frank's Circular Thinking
I get my FSI's via the wonderful USPS. Even more interesting our local newspaper in Erie has announced that they are working with the Postal system to deliver the local paper (part of the USA Today System) doing away with all the local drivers who pr… Full comment ReplyAlvaro Mantilla on Frank's Circular Thinking
Indeed the FSIs were a great source of advertising revenue for Newspapers and a great business for large commercial web offset printers. Other than the Sunday Paper, the Thanksgiving Day Paper had always to highest #s of FSIs. ReplyBrian Ruiz on How Will the Print Industry Change in 2021—and Beyond?
A lot of these numbers are deceiving as they don't represent exact details and just show an overall view of decline.. Brian Ruiz [email protected] 714-310-8684 ReplyBrian Ruiz on Technology Outlook: Digital Printing
Nice Presentation on Trends in the Industry. This is exactly the data that supports the initiatives that i teach many clients on.. Brian Ruiz [email protected] 714-310-8684 ReplyDiana Johnson on Increasing Awareness About Specialty Print
As a print enthusiast, I couldn't agree more with the need to increase awareness about specialty printing. In the dynamic world of print technology, the possibilities are expanding, yet customers may not always realize the potential impact on their p… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank Makes Some Key Points
Hi, Frank — I see the marvelous “Shift Happens” Kickstarter project has culminated with publishing a gorgeous, three-volume printed set. Tremendous is an understatement. Even as someone always fascinated with my Royal, Remington, Selectric or Smit… Full comment ReplyJESUS RODRIGUEZ on Frank Makes Some Key Points
Taking written notes is much easier by writing what you hear, typing or keyboarding assumes one can type (fast and accurate). I am in agreement with Frank and Harvey. A more relevant consequence is that today's experience in the classroom does not i… Full comment ReplyHARVEY LEVENSON on Frank Makes Some Key Points
Yes, Frank, I totally agree. But what is a person like me supposed to do? When I was in high school, they told me that with a hand like mine, I should cut it off! And, over the years things got worse! When I write something down, I have to ask my wif… Full comment ReplyBenjamin Beasley on Johnson's World: Getting Real About Artificial Intelligence
Love this! It’s my agency that provides social media management for Matt and Footprints Floors - Peachtree City. ReplyDov Isaacs on Frank Makes Some Key Points
The most important and useful course I ever took was “personal typing” in eighth grade (junior high school). Not only were we taught how to “touch type” but also how to do rudimentary page layout including tables with both text and numbers. That trai… Full comment ReplyVeronica Hope on ClickSlice: Bespoke SEO Agency Launches New Digital PR Services
ClickSlice's new Digital PR services offer a comprehensive solution for businesses aiming to enhance their online presence and credibility. By combining research, content strategy, thought leadership, digital analytics, and crisis management, they pr… Full comment ReplyVeronica Hope on Important Points to Consider Before Buying Magento Product Designer Tool
The points highlighted before purchasing a Magento Product Designer Tool are crucial for ensuring a seamless user experience and maximizing business success. From responsiveness to SEO features, speed, social media integration, and data management, e… Full comment ReplyRandall Blinn on The Revelation of Frank
Doug Cobb is the author of "And the End Will Come" and discusses the Great Commission. The current thought is that they will finish the Great Commission (A translation of the Bible for every dialect in the world) within the next year or two. I bel… Full comment ReplyBernard Cameron on Markzware Launches OmniMarkz SE Stand-Alone Windows App
Impressive move by Markzware with the launch of OmniMarkz SE, a comprehensive conversion app for Windows 10 and 11. ?? For those looking for more flexibility, consider enhancing your document management with Coolutils' PDF combiner free download at h… Full comment ReplyFrank Romano on The Revelation of Frank
Alvaro: They had to create q written language.Eliot also wrote a grammar of the Algonquin Tribe. Gordo: I used Eskimo even through the signage says Inuit. ReplyGordon Pritchard on The Revelation of Frank
On a sidebar - many Inuit, Yupik, Aleut, and other individuals consider the term "Eskimo" to be offensive and even pejorative. As a result, Canada officially uses the term "Inuit" to describe the indigenous Canadian people who are living in the count… Full comment ReplyAlvaro Mantilla on The Revelation of Frank
As always Frank, great insights about history in general, and the history of print in particular. PRINT - ENDURES! #powerofprint. My question is, all the Native American Languages (to my understanding) were not written languages, just "oral" langu… Full comment ReplyMartin Nuiver on The Revelation of Frank
Hi Frank, Enjoyed this. The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew, the New in Greek. The work of translation into native languages continues, including www.wycliffe.org. In some cases, there is no written language and one is produced for a p… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank's Fuzzy Logic
Hi, Alvaro. Thanks! That’s amazing progress, and great to know about. Joe Treacy President & Director of Typography Treacyfaces.com ReplyAlvaro Mantilla on Frank's Fuzzy Logic
To Joe Treacy, Yes inks are available in small quantities, and the turn around time up to 3 business days. Rgds, Álvaro Mantilla Supplies Category Manager HP Indigo AMS ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank's Fuzzy Logic
re Pantone to CMYKOGV: Open question: Any idea why Pantone stopped making their (2016) Pantone to CMYKOGV “Plus Series Extended Gamut Costed” swatchbook? Thanks. Joe Treacy President & Director of Typography Treacyfaces.com ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank's Fuzzy Logic
To Alvaro Mantilla, about the Pantone mixing for Indigo at RIT: I’m really excited that RIT stepped up to fill this gap. But most local Indigo shops I use have no awareness of this great service. I’ve been very interested to know more about … Full comment ReplyMike Price on Three Projects to Start 2024
Great points. I like the idea of reviewing vendors and getting to know their additional capabilities as well. In the past I have made it a habit to tour vendors and review their process and capabilities. This opens my eyes to see their offerings and … Full comment ReplyRaymond Sielski on Frank's Fuzzy Logic
History of the Monotype, Just finished this book, The cover is deceptive. This book is a fun refresher history course in all things, from the ages of design, typesetting, fonts, hot and cold. The key archetypes and more. I always wanted to know how… Full comment ReplyAlvaro Mantilla on Frank's Fuzzy Logic
The possibility to use CMYK + Pantone at the same time in digital printing is available only with the HP Indigo Presses. And not sure if Frank knows, but the special colors for HP Indigo customers in North America are mixed at RIT (Print Applicatio… Full comment Replyjd Jones on 8 Hilarious Examples of “You Gotta See It to Believe It” Packaging Fails
The die cut of the buterfly ball is so funny. ReplyRichard Hayes on TransAct to Install EPICENTRAL Print System in a U.S. Casino Company
ransAct Technologies has recently secured a contract to deploy its EPICENTRAL Print System in a U.S. casino, set to connect with over 1,700 slot machines, with the anticipated launch before the year's end. As part of this agreement, the casino will u… Full comment ReplyRichard Hayes on TransAct to Install EPICENTRAL Print System in a U.S. Casino Company
TransAct Technologies has inked a deal to implement its EPICENTRAL Print System in a U.S. casino. The system will connect to over 1,700 slot machines and is expected to go live by the end of the year. As part of the installation, the casino will upgr… Full comment ReplyDov Isaacs on Frank's Fuzzy Logic
Frank, Beyond what you described, the situation is even more complex! When you specify “CMYK” exactly which CMYK are you talking about? SWOP CMYK? Euroscale CMYK, FOGRA CMYK, Phred's CMYK? Proper color selection and rendition requires some true… Full comment ReplyToby Weiss on Frank's Fuzzy Logic
Frank, great video. Of course with University of Michigan winning the championship this year my choice has to be Maize (PMS 7406) and Blue (PMS 282). Whatever designers decide though, Fiery Digital Front Ends are here to help them achieve it #sham… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank's Fuzzy Logic
By the way, Frank, I agree that how the limits of the CMYK gamut and how it seems to force many designers today into spot color library selections such as Pantone, is kind of a mess. Just last fall 2023, I was involved in consulting on a series of… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank's Fuzzy Logic
It’s turned into such a coarse 2024, that one would think that a more coarse color would be more appropriate than Peach Fuzz. Frank, your porcupine color idea surely does reflect the prickly nature of current events. It’s likely a good idea t… Full comment ReplyHeidi Tolliver-Walker on 8 Hilarious Examples of “You Gotta See It to Believe It” Packaging Fails
Thanks! What's really scary is that these are the ones I could actually show . . . ReplyPatrick Henry on 8 Hilarious Examples of “You Gotta See It to Believe It” Packaging Fails
I'm cringing, even though I had nothing to do with any of these screw-ups. What a brilliant compilation. It ought to be part of the curriculum in every packaging design course now being taught! ReplyJoe Treacy on 8 Hilarious Examples of “You Gotta See It to Believe It” Packaging Fails
Great examples, Heidi. Truly amazing that these got through the normal client-side checkpoints. Needless to say, the Butterfly Training Ball diecut reveal is especially unfortunate. Hilarious in this context, of course, but what an on-shelf disas… Full comment ReplyRobert Lindgren on Planning for Change, Succession Style
I've seen generationa skipping as well. Maybe the key is to concentrate on grandchildren! ReplyPat McGrew on Planning for Change, Succession Style
Wayne! That is an excellent point and I do see the generational skipping quite a bit. There are many paths to getting over the hurdles, but you are so right that if you've lost that loving feeling it's time to move on. ReplyWayne Lynn on Planning for Change, Succession Style
Pat and Robert, you both make good points. But there is a point you may be missing. I think the long-term ingredients that make the difference is entrepreneurial creativity and drive that keeps re-inventing the business through the changes in marke… Full comment ReplyPat McGrew on Planning for Change, Succession Style
Robert. I'm going to see the glass half full. My 50 years has taught me different lessons it seems, but the point of the article was to plan. I don't know if it it's many cases, some cases, a few cases - every business and every family is different. … Full comment ReplyRobert Lindgren on Planning for Change, Succession Style
Long term growth is a great goal and a wonerful win if achieved. Achieving it requires that the successor generations have the same skills, drive and determination that made its foundation possible. My fifty years of working with family owned prin… Full comment ReplyStephen Eugene Adams on AlphaGraphics Named a 2024 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review
Proud to be an AlphaGraphics franchise owner. Congrats AG! ReplyPat McGrew on Planning for Change, Succession Style
Hi Robert! It can be, but there have been many successful, planned successions. There is often pride in the family name and what the business provides. Often, the family decides to groom the coming generations, sending them to school to get the righ… Full comment ReplyRobert Lindgren on Planning for Change, Succession Style
The temptation to keep it in the family is understandable, but the challenge is that the skills and determination that are key to building a business aren't usually inherited. This reality is compounded by multiole family members who understandab… Full comment ReplyMike Price on AlphaGraphics Named a 2024 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review
Great teams and great owners fuel the success. Congratulations to AlphaGraphics Teams and Owners on this great accomplishment. I am glad to be a part of this success! ReplyDov Isaacs on All the News That Gives Frank Fits
A much bigger problem than people not getting their news from printed newspapers is that of people getting “news” from dicey social media posts that are often at best inaccurate but commonly exceptionally biased and/or untrue! ReplyAlvaro Mantilla on All the News That Gives Frank Fits
Totally agree with Professor Romano. As somebody who grew up in the newspaper world, and had most of my professional career in newspapers, I miss reading the paper newspaper... the electronic versions can be annoying. I still believe in the #pow… Full comment ReplyMark Rugen on Artificial Intelligence and What It Means for Marketers
Great read. AI is GOING to have a major impact on marketing, design and more. I wonder how designers are using AI right now? Here is a blog I wrote a few months ago about using AI and creating a design. https://www.thinksai.com/blog/using-artificial-… Full comment ReplyMike Price on Alphagraphics Wood Dale Records Another Banner Year
Jeff is always bringing the good vibes and representing small business ownership well. What They Think should think about sending Jeff to Drupa as a liaison. Nice job Mr. Bittner! ReplyChuck Werninger on Transforming Operations with John Roberts
Really enjoyed listening to this testimonial because it's obvious that they've deeply integrated the ePS software portfolio into their business to improve operations, empower their team and really drive opportunities at every level. It was also r… Full comment ReplyEva Reed on Distance Working/Learning During a Pandemic: Pros and Cons
Writing a personal statement is an important step for university admissions, and many people struggle with this task. There are some great resources that can help you with this. One of them is https://www.customwritings.com/personal-statement.html he… Full comment ReplyCathy Skoglund on Wise CEO Bill Prettyman Heads NonProfit for Disabled Adults
EPI-HAB in Phoenix is doing incredible things. They are a 60 year old, not for profit company that provides fulfillment, e-commerce fulfillment, mailing, printing, inserting, hand assembly, bagging, label application and storage services for our indu… Full comment ReplyJim Hamilton on New Neuroscience Research Confirms: Print Wins for Information Processing…Again
It's true that print wins in this study, but the win isn't about comprehension, it is more about the ability to focus. The authors note that other studies have shown that comprehension is better with print, but they admit that this one did not show t… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank's Little Piggie
Frank, it’s fascinating to discover in your story, how proportionally spaced “strike-on” typewriter type was legitimized for typesetting by this book. While as you mention, its popularity eventually waned, one area where it continued to flourish t… Full comment ReplyRobert Godwin on Müller Martini and Hunkeler: Two Families Join Forces
Companies merge when markets mature. Expect more mergers. A lot more. ReplyWarren Werbitt on The Printer and the Suit with Brian Ruiz from Visual Edge IT
As we had an awesome time with you Mr. Ruiz. ?? ReplyBrian Ruiz on The Printer and the Suit with Brian Ruiz from Visual Edge IT
Awesome time with Kevin and Warren… ReplyRaymond Sielski on Frank Remembers the Future
Frank, I am in my 50th year in this print industry, and you are correct sir! The future of print is print. Thank you, Replyjeff Hamilton on The Printer and the Suit with Brian Ruiz from Visual Edge IT
Love the interviews but you really need to lose the background music ReplyEddy Hagen on Frank Remembers the Future
This is so important! Looking back to put predictions about the (or better: a possible) future in perspective. Too many people just follow what some loud voices declare the future will look like. Without even thinking two seconds if that prediction w… Full comment ReplyCary Sherburne on COP28 Highlights: What’s on the Agenda
Wow. Did you hear this? Sultan al-Jaber, the president of COP28, provoked anger by saying there is “no science” behind claims that a “phase out” of fossil fuels would limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Fox. Henhouse. https://news.sky.com/st… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank Remembers the Future
Frank, thanks for a really great, highly informative overview of how print and paper usage has morphed over the decades and is still changing. Only you could write it! I especially enjoyed your slide about how many times since the 1800s, that t… Full comment ReplyStephan Donovan on CORE Gaming Evolves With Esports Growth
This is great, I'd never heard about it before. I think it's a good thing to do because gambling is very popular, and having such backpacks will for sure be good for gamers. I play games pretty often, and I travel often too, so such a backpack is a c… Full comment ReplyStephan Donovan on Color-Logic and Ecofoil Digital Eliminate Gambling with Metallics
Thank you for sharing this case study. I can't call myself a gambler, but I play from time and can say that it's very important for each gaming site to have everything perfect. The concurrency is very high, and of course, gamblers prefer sites with b… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank Enters the Twilight Zone
I just watched “Printer’s Devil” with the amazing Burgess Meredith, free on Amazon’s FreeVee service free on Prime. Season 4, Episode 9. And it’s an excellent print. Quite a concept, really: whatever gets set on the Linotype comes true. T… Full comment ReplyMike Price on PostNet Names Lony Thomas as New Regional Director
Congratulations, Lony! Wishing you every success. ReplyJoe Treacy on International Paper Announces Rebrand on 125th Anniversary
In response to WhatTheythink carrying an 11/13 summary of the Print rebranding critique, I read the story in Print, and would like to offer my own “designer’s opinion”. As someone who has noticed, liked and have been perfectly happy with the Leste… Full comment ReplyDeborah Corn on Frank to the Power of Three
Harvey - 10Q! as you say. You were the first person to reach out and ask how you could help, and your help was invaluable. Get ready for 2024!! ReplyDeborah Corn on Frank to the Power of Three
Francesco!!! Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support of Print Across America and International Print Day. Your virtual tour of the Museum of Printing was one of our most attended sessions... and there were 27 sessions and 45 speak… Full comment ReplyHARVEY LEVENSON on Frank to the Power of Three
Frank Romano is correct in his observations. While I was not at this year’s PRINTING United Alliance exposition due to a leg ailment inhibiting my mobility, I followed every aspect of the event remotely to the extent possible. In fact, the coverag… Full comment ReplyEric Vessels on Getting Noticed with a Great Content Strategy
@Robert Great points! I do think we should explore this and other marketing topics more and we plan to do so. One thing we have in the works for 2024 is an entire section dedicated to marketing and hopefully we can get that off the ground. If not,… Full comment ReplyRobert Godwin on Getting Noticed with a Great Content Strategy
The tactics mentioned in this article are all valid, and if used well, effective. Two things are missing: strategy and costs. I suggest a follow-up article, or better a series of articles, addressing how to deploy these tools under a strate… Full comment ReplyChristy Tuttle Bauhs on Remembering Jill Roth
Thank you all for your kind words and stories about Jill! She was my first boss out of college (worked for AP from 1994-2004), and I will always appreciate and respect her, and everything she taught me... she knew her stuff. Helene, I absolutely real… Full comment ReplyCary Sherburne on Generative AI: Taking AI to the Next Level
Juilie, thanks for your kind words. Patrick, you bring up some good points. I think is is also just that images of printing equipment, as a percentage of overall images on the web, is so small. PR doesn't hurt!! ReplyJulie Shaffer on Generative AI: Taking AI to the Next Level
Excellent overview with some great "try it yourself" links, Cary. Thanks for this one! ReplyPatrick Henry on Generative AI: Taking AI to the Next Level
Cary, thanks for a great overview of an urgent topic. It's fascinating to note that in all four images, even the old-fashioned one, the AI seems to perceive printing as a wide-format process. Could this be because of how frequently wide-format is co… Full comment ReplyKevin Karstedt on Remembering Jill Roth
Sad new indeed... My prayers are with Jill's family and all those who worked, lived and loved her. ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank Has a Point
Frank, I’d like to add one more observation to help understand how to fix legibility/readability problems in packaging. Again, it appears to happen because of designing on large monitors, and then not viewing high-resolution, actual size press pro… Full comment ReplyHARVEY LEVENSON on Remembering Jill Roth
JILL ROTH I’ve always admired and respected the critical thinkers and intellectuals who helped raise our industry, the printing industry, to new ways of thinking and advancing, to understanding the important roll of print in history and society. Jil… Full comment ReplyHelene Smith on Remembering Jill Roth
Jill was a feisty, tough, and funny lady. She made entry-level PR people and journalists a little nervous, but ^% if she wasn't one of the most fearless women I've ever known. Jill asked hard questions, and I am sure that dozens besides myself… Full comment ReplyPatrick Henry on Remembering Jill Roth
This is sad news. Jill was one of the industry's preeminent journalists and an authority on all things printing. Many of us remember her well from her regular presence at trade shows and other industry events through the 80s and 90s up to the time of… Full comment ReplyPat McGrew on You Can’t Automate What You Don’t Know
@Mark I think Process Mining is a resurrection. I remember it from the early 2000s as we were looking at how to build CRM systems. I haven't looked it up, but I think someone from one of the Dutch universities was the promoter. I was doing a lot of c… Full comment ReplyPat McGrew on You Can’t Automate What You Don’t Know
@Shane: Must have been the time I've spend in Sweden and Finland that helped me find that word! It seemed appropriate! ReplyShane Parker on You Can’t Automate What You Don’t Know
I have been saying this for awhile, "We don't know what we don't know about automation". But the most impressive part of this article is the us of the word archipelagos. You don't get that everyday in a print discussion. ReplyPatrick Whelan on Remembering Jill Roth
I am sorry to hear this news. I remember her fondly and she was a large presence in our industry. May she rest peacefully. ReplyDavid L. Zwang on Remembering Jill Roth
I was sorry to hear of Jill's passing. As the editor of American Printer, she approached me to write an article.. my very first. She was a fun person to be with, especially when we were joined by the Vinocurs. I will always remember her laugh and gre… Full comment ReplyMark Lewiecki on You Can’t Automate What You Don’t Know
Very thoughtful piece, and very timely. Thanks Pat. In the broader world of business intelligence, there is a new buzzword called "Process Mining". Gartner defines it as "a technique designed to discover, monitor and improve real processes (i.e., not… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank Has a Point
Frank, you’re exactly right. And as you mention, the problem is not only pharmaceutical products, but it’s rampant across non-regulated or mildly regulated health & fitness packaging and labeling as well as consumer packaging. The Nutrition Facts … Full comment ReplyMike Price on AlphaGraphics Franchise Joins PRINTING United Alliance
Very cool! Printing United 2023 show was GREAT and there is a lot that can be used to enhance opportunities for AlphaGraphics customers. ReplyPat McGrew on It’s Fun to Play with the T-C-O-P!
Hi Robert! You always bring interesting insights. I believe that it is a function of how you approach the costs associated with maintenance. It doesn't happen for free. The money spent on consumables, the time and productivity, and impact on overall… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank's Show Must Go On
We at Treacyfaces.com had a blast debuting at your Philly show in the ‘80s. It was amazing to exhibit shoulder to shoulder alongside the digital typesetting world’s luminaries. As you had just featured Treacyfaces in your TypeWorld pub, I had … Full comment ReplyRobert Lindgren on It’s Fun to Play with the T-C-O-P!
I comletely agree with need for the proper level of maintenance to minimize downtime. However there is a serious problem in incorporating maintenance in your pricing system through the use of budget hour costs. Since it's largely a fixed cost, exp… Full comment ReplyHARVEY LEVENSON on Frank on Trading Spaces
FRANK ON TRADING SPACES I hope that Frank Romano is recorded in perpetuity as the leading historian of the printing industry. Frank’s knowledge of the industry’s history is second to none in print or video, and through his growth and development of… Full comment ReplyBob Raus on Artificial Intelligence (AI): An Explainer
Great article Cary! ReplySean Smyth on Artificial Intelligence (AI): An Explainer
I just want to make it clear that I welcome our new robotic overlords, Cary! ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank on Trading Spaces
Thanks, Frank. I get to work sometimes with a recent Xerox copier which has half its controls onscreen, and the other half on a physical keypad immediately below. It’s maddening. And their Mac printer driver to access 13x19” paper is unnecessaril… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank on Trading Spaces
Thanks, Frank. I get to work sometimes with a recent Xerox copier which has half its controls onscreen, and the other half on a physical keypad immediately below. It’s maddening. And their Mac printer driver to access 13x19” paper is unnecessaril… Full comment ReplyBob Raus on Alexander’s Print Advantage’s Charlie Alexander: “Growth Is Expensive”
Great interview here. 30% YOY growth is amazing and doing it with 100 less employees is incredible! It's all about automation today tand Alexander's is a leading example of using APIs to accept, process, produce and ship 1000s of orders per day. I'm… Full comment ReplyDavid L. Zwang on Landa: Hitting Its Stride
Eddy they validated the numbers and I am in no position to pass the information on ReplyEddy Hagen on Landa: Hitting Its Stride
Is there a list of the 'over 40' installments? Was this checked? I've followed every Landa Nano press release, every post on LinkedIn and X (Twitter) and have only seen 30 sales or installments. Given the amount of publicity they attribute to every … Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank Read the News Today, Oh Boy
Frank, I appreciate the explanation of how the width of a column dictated how quickly the Linotype could advance to set a column. And, the explanation of why press operators wore the printers’ hats (the overspray). I never knew why that landmark h… Full comment ReplyPat McGrew on Who Are You Hiring?
Thank you Harvey! Both International Print Day and Print Across America will be excellent resources. Printers everywhere should follow the links! ReplyHARVEY LEVENSON on Who Are You Hiring?
This is an excellent and timely article by Pat McGrew. The topic is one that I am frequently contacted about by industry employers concerned about the shortage of employee interested in joining of the printing industry. This concern will be addres… Full comment ReplyHARVEY LEVENSON on Frank Read the News Today, Oh Boy
Frank Read the News Today, Oh Boy As usual from Frank, he provides a great historical account and perspective about the start of the demise of newspapers. I’d like to add that the compression of newspapers started in the early 1900s with the iden… Full comment ReplyToby Weiss on What's Up with PRINTING United Expo? Mark Subers Lets Us know!
Great interview and it's going to be a great conference ! ReplyTrevor Cocks on What's Up with PRINTING United Expo? Mark Subers Lets Us know!
Yeah - it's in Atlanta at the World Congress Center - and NOWHERE on the Printing United expo website does it tell you that!... you have to delve in the FAQs. Where it is being held should not be an FAQ... it a "need to know". The site just says … Full comment ReplyDavid Carrillo on Xerox Withdraws from drupa—and From Production Print?
At the beginning of the year Xerox was considering not attending Printing United but they will have a significant presence. No one knows what the future holds. ReplyDavid Carrillo on Xerox Withdraws from drupa—and From Production Print?
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230928092715/en/Xerox-Announces-542-Million-Repurchase-of-Shares-from-Carl-C.-Icahn-and-Affiliates Innovation is in Xerox' genetic make-up and I am sure there are things that will come out of the changes in… Full comment ReplyChuck Werninger on Xerox Withdraws from drupa—and From Production Print?
This seems like the sad conclusion, the beginning of the end, for one of our industry's pioneering companies and who largely made the digital printing market segment. It's not surprising given the lack of innovation in the last 10 years but it is har… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank Talk on Type with Allan Haley
Allan, congratulations on your amazing, influential career! ReplyHeidi Tolliver-Walker on Is Video Production Expertise Passe? AI-Generated Video Is Here
@Louis. You can create better videos for free, but if you want to export them without the watermark, then you need to upgrade. In the initial AI generation, the quality of the videos was somewhat better, and it didn't have the repetition that these … Full comment ReplyBernard Cameron on CMYK Distributors Launches CMYK Color College On-site Training Program
As a fellow student, I can relate to some challenges that i faced in college. However, one valuable resource that has helped me navigate these challenges is Storyboard That, which offers a wide range of educational tools. For those facing difficultie… Full comment ReplyBernard Cameron on Phoenix Challenge Foundation - College Students Excel at 2022 Competition
As a fellow student, I can relate to some challenges that i faced in college. However, one valuable resource that has helped me navigate these challenges is Storyboard That, which offers a wide range of educational tools. For those facing difficultie… Full comment ReplyRobert Godwin on Is Video Production Expertise Passe? AI-Generated Video Is Here
AI generated videos and other content is an impressive use of search engine relevancy. There are many articles on how to create prompts that will deliver better targeted results. It is important to understand that none of the content is original. Thi… Full comment ReplyLouis De Nolf on Is Video Production Expertise Passe? AI-Generated Video Is Here
Question: would the video have been much better if you had the upgraded version? Or would it just have added some more snippets of women in business settings, rather than repeat a couple? Cause to my opinion, that would not have made it much more int… Full comment ReplyLouis De Nolf on Is Video Production Expertise Passe? AI-Generated Video Is Here
Interesting, but I found it very repetitive. If not for the curiosity about it being AI-generated, I would not have watched this till the end. It's early days. ReplyJoe Treacy on Around Frank's Web
1985 - 1995 was such an exciting time, filled with so many changes. DARPA turned over DARPANET to the public, creating the internet. Mr Berners-Lee took HTML from SGML (similar to the phototypesetting language you mention), and boom! Of cours… Full comment ReplyJim Hamilton on Frank and the Good Book
Diane, the Museum of Printing is at 15 Thornton Avenue in Haverhill, Massachusetts (about 45 minutes north of Boston). Its regular hours are Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm but you can schedule a visit at another time by sending an e-mail to info@museum… Full comment ReplyDiane Dragoff on Frank and the Good Book
Great video Frank! I know I have an address somewhere, but you should print it, the phone number and hours open for the museum. Thanks as always for sharing your knowledge. Diane ReplyRobert Godwin on The Target Report Annual Review—August 2023 TTM M&A Activity
Timely article on what looks like the near term future for the printing industry. The stalwart growth in packaging has buoyed hopes for strengthening the industry as a whole. Yesterday’s announcement on the Smurfit Kappa acquisition of Westrock echoe… Full comment ReplyJim Hamilton on Frank Against the Establishments
And of course there are also a lot of in-plant printers that are not counted in the government numbers under NAICS 323 (or anywhere, for that matter). Note: Printing on fabric and textiles is under NAICS 313 (313310 to be exact). ReplyJeffrey White on Frank Against the Establishments
Frank, This has always been a problem. I used to track the number of establishments when I was at EFI and it was always difficult. Not sure, but was Kinkos listed as a "printer" before they were bought by FedEx? Also, how does Textile and oth… Full comment ReplyGordon Pritchard on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
On a related note, this might be of interest: Andy Paparozzi will present the results of the current PRINTING United Alliance State of the Industry Survey, giving attendees the first look at trends in print sales, cost inflation, prices, and profita… Full comment ReplyWarren Werbitt on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Robert, 1. correct 5. Said that way I agree in principle. I still don't agree with taking jobs at little profit as a "contribution" to the bottom line. It's never that simple. There is always some sort of fallout from that way of thin… Full comment ReplyRobert Lindgren on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Warren... Some points of clarification: 1. By irrelevant, I meant that overhead costs ae not impacted by the presense or absence of a particular job. 5. Contribtion is the sole source of profit. If contribution at the end of the month is les… Full comment ReplyWarren Werbitt on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Robert, 1. All other costs are not irrelevant 2. Not always. It can be a new client that understood the value of the offering in the pitch. Which is the beginning of a relationship 3. I agree ?? 4. ?? 5. I mean don't drop your pr… Full comment ReplyRobert Lindgren on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Warren... My thoughts on your points: 1. Know the relevant part of your costs (materials, factory wages, commissions). All others are irrelevent to the prcing process. 2. The right customer is someone you know and are famliar with. 3. Com… Full comment ReplyWarren Werbitt on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Robert, Why are you making the point so complicated? It is very simple. 1. Know your costs / Make money 2. Sell to the right customer (Printer's Choice) 3. Charge for their changes (Be sure to advise when making changes and what the charg… Full comment ReplyRobert Lindgren on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Warren... If the printer is offering ideas and solutions, isn't the result of this is the elimiation of competitors from the customer's decision process? That just leaves the customer's perception of the value of the project to them. Thus, a highe… Full comment ReplyWarren Werbitt on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Robert, I completely disagree with you now "The reality is that the price is really determined by the customer and the competitors that your customer knows and trusts." That's only if you are in commodity printing. If the printer is offering … Full comment ReplyRobert Lindgren on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Gordon... You're right on! That is why the printr must focus on getting the most that the will customer will pay while also getting the order. ReplyGordon Pritchard on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
RE: "My assumption is that print owners don't fully understand their overall costs." No need to assume - that's reality for most print companies. Unless there are chargeable customer alterations, the maximum potential profit the printer will ever … Full comment ReplyRobert Lindgren on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Warren... I agree that every printer should have a better understanding of their business. Obviously, their pricing policy is at the heart of it. The reality is that the price is really determined by the cusomer and the competitors that your custome… Full comment ReplyWarren Werbitt on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Robert, Then I would say this, the printers you are talking about know what they are doing as do the ones I refer to. They don't make up the biggest percentage of our industry. They are not the ones I'm referring to. I am talking about the res… Full comment ReplyRobert Lindgren on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Warren... All of the really high profit printers I've known, who are high profit not in percents but in dollars are multi-shift operators. It's dollars in profit at the end of the month or year that count. M current hero is one has managed to r… Full comment ReplyWarren Werbitt on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Hi Cheryl, Thank you, I appreciate your comment ???? ReplyWarren Werbitt on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Robert, I think you got my assumption wrong. My assumption is that print owners don't fully understand their overall costs. (not just the project) and are to quick to drop the price when competing for work. If they knew their real costs they mi… Full comment ReplyRobert Lindgren on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Warren's assumption is that your cost of producing the work is the determinate of your price. If that's so, why don't you have sign up in our back shop saying "work slow" sign that will enable you to charge even more? The reality is that the upper… Full comment ReplyCheryl Kahanec on The Print Whisperer’s Top 10 Reasons for Not Lowering Your Price
Well said Warren. ReplyJordan Gorski on BookBaby Achieves G7® Master Qualification for Xeikon Printing Presses
Congratulations to the Bookbaby team for earning G7 Master Qualification. With the elite-level, colorspace compliance, Bookbaby has demonstrated performance as a leading print service provider, leveraging the Xeikon SX30000 for leading print quality … Full comment ReplySteve Johnson on Phoenix Innovate’s Inkjet Journey from the Perspective of the Customer
I'm disappointed; I expected a drum solo from Chris. ReplyDov Isaacs on Frank on Broadway
Frank, when are you going to (re)publish the skits/musicals that you used to do at RIT? ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank on Broadway
Well said, Frank. But how do you really feel about the play? Not your type, eh? ReplyRobert Godwin on Frank on Broadway
Three points: 1. Are the actors paid with indulgences from the Pope? 2. Regarding your T-shirt, if orange is the new black, where are the other four colors? 3. Again with the T-shirt, were you ever President of the United States? ReplyDov Isaacs on Remembering John Warnock
The passing of John Warnock preceded over two years earlier by cofounder Chuck Geschke is truly sad. It is the end of the “founding era” for Adobe, a time in which not only printing, but graphics, and electronic communications was revolutionized by n… Full comment ReplyJohn Zarwan on Corrugated Packaging: Designing for the Future
Amazon is making a concerted effort to do away with corrugated packaging. Not only do they replace boxes with paper (thereby often crushing the contents), tthey increasingly ship product in its original packaging only. https://www.wsj.com/articles/am… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Remembering John Warnock
Thank you, Frank. The contributions to every corner of the graphic arts by Mr Warnock, Mr Geschke, and their team cannot be overstated. It directly impacted by life, the moment I learned about what was afoot. It has always been obvious to me … Full comment ReplyAndy McCourt on Remembering John Warnock
Very sad news indeed. I briefly met both John and Chuck in early 1990s when working with my dear friends Clive Goodacre and David Henry Goodstein. We published forward-looking studies on how media & publishing was changing. One thing that sticks in m… Full comment ReplyAlan Darling on Remembering John Warnock
Like Frank, it was in the early 80’s that I first met John and Chuck. I was at Monotype at the time and was in the process of selling them a 1,000 x 1,000 output device. It was there that they showed me the LaserWriter being driven by PostScript. My … Full comment ReplyAndrew Daykin on Remembering John Warnock
I started my PDF journey with Carousel - way back when Adobe's European HQ was in Amsterdam. I first met John at an Acrobat event in London. Such a genuine man; Chuck had to temper his enthusiasm at one or two all company events I attended. Fond memo… Full comment ReplyJack Glacken on Remembering John Warnock
Remembering John Warnock - WhatTheyThink I met John at the famous Black Rose Irish Pub in Boston at a Seybold Conference back in the 90s I guess. He and the Adobe folks were coming from John’s Retirement Dinner. Before you know it we were drinking b… Full comment ReplyDavid L. Zwang on Remembering John Warnock
A wonderful human being, and amazing innovator. Always willing to share and discuss. After Adobe purchased Aldus and they were developing Indesign, I remember one Seybold, where Steve Jobs was going to keynote, and John, Frank Romano and I were stand… Full comment ReplyGordon Pritchard on Frank Is Free-Standing
In Canada those inserts are distributed by being inserted into the free, weekly, community newspapers. On a sidebar, about 80% of the inserts printed in the U.S. are printed using FM screening. That print market was an early adopter of FM screening … Full comment ReplyJordan Gorski on Canon’s John Thorburn on a "Renaissance in Color Printing"
Making high-quality digital print easier. Great insight, John! ReplyEmily Wilde on Art, Photography and Print: A Winning Combination for Christopher Campbell
As a true ocean enthusiast, I'm absolutely captivated by the mesmerizing beauty of the sea. That's why I can't stop raving about Art of the Sea's remarkable Abstract Coastal Art print services! I recently had the incredible opportunity to add one o… Full comment ReplyCory Sawatzki on Canon’s John Thorburn on a "Renaissance in Color Printing"
Nice job as always John. ReplyPatrick Henry on Frank Goes Back to School
On my bookshelf – and I'm sure in Frank's library as well – is a wonderful resource called "The Print Production Handbook: A reference book for publishing and print production personnel, designers and editors – complete with a glossary of over 1200 t… Full comment ReplyPatrick klarecki on Ferris State University Graphics Program Gets a Boost
Thank-you Cary for the great questions and allowing me to tell our story. We are working through the process of strategic planning and approvals for a planned succession of faculty leadership. If you have any interest or if you know someone that is p… Full comment Replymark weinfurter on 2023 Top 100 Small Commercial Printers
HI Richard. Mark Weinfurter from N.E.W. Printing here. You have us listed as having 38 locations. That looks to be a bad entry, possibly by me. We only have 1 location. I see that another company has listed 22 locations and 22 employees. Probably… Full comment ReplyVincent Nicholes on Frank Goes Back to School
Frank, My High School had a 3 year vocational printing class and they used the Navy printing manual! This class set me up for a terrific printing career for over 40 years. ReplyEric Vessels on Nick Gawreluk Joins WhatTheyThink as Special Content Programs Manager
Wow. Frank. Big compliment. Thank you, sir. Agreed on Nick. I've had my eye on this kid for a while. LOL. Appreciate the kind words. ReplyFrank Cost on Nick Gawreluk Joins WhatTheyThink as Special Content Programs Manager
Congratulations, Nick and WTT! Nick was always destined to become a leading voice in the industry, and WTT is the perfect platform for this next chapter in his journey. ReplyEric Vessels on Nick Gawreluk Joins WhatTheyThink as Special Content Programs Manager
Woohoo! Welcome to the team Nick! ReplyCory Sawatzki on AlphaGraphics Delivers its Best Year Ever in 2022
Pushing for another great year in 2023! ReplyNathaniel Grant on Frank Goes Across America
The National Print and Sign Owners Association (NPSOA) is proud of our members who will be joining in this special event with Deborah and other shops! They have been looking forward to it and have been discussing it a lot on our monthly calls! Thank … Full comment ReplyDeborah Corn on Frank Goes Across America
Francesco!!! Thank you for your kind words and support for Print Across America. The Museum of Printing virtual tour will be a highlight of our accompanying online conference for International Print Day on October 25, 2023, and it will be broadcast t… Full comment ReplyKate Dunn on How Does It Feel? The Missed Opportunity of Embellishments
Sales reps who think they are selling embellishments will struggle to sell the capability. Reps who realize they are selling the business results that embellishing print delivers will be successful. ReplyBenjamin Hayes on The Target Report Interview: Ironmark Acquires Millennium Marketing Solutions
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Howie - I know you have done a lot of analysis of this type over the years so I don't take your praise lightly. Thank you. I think this type of analysis is overwhelming for many people so they should be aware that there are people like you, and sever… Full comment ReplyHowie Fenton on Digital vs. Offset: Debunking Definitive Crossover Claims
Elizabeth, Congratulations on your excellent article. I enjoy reading your articles. I wholeheartedly agree with your insights on evaluating break-even points for various print technologies and would also like to add the need to evaluate the risks… Full comment ReplyElizabeth Gooding on Digital vs. Offset: Debunking Definitive Crossover Claims
Thanks John, you summed it up well. Unfortunately, as with many topics today, some people remain in an echo chamber where they only talk to people who already agree with them and don't look outside the bubble. I'm lucky to have the opportunity to wor… Full comment ReplyJohn Zarwan on Digital vs. Offset: Debunking Definitive Crossover Claims
Exactly Elizabeth. I'm actually surprised that this is still being promoted. It was something that was initially pushed in the 90s (and a little into the early aughts) by the vendors and a few consulting firms with an agenda. In my talks on digital p… Full comment ReplyElizabeth Gooding on Digital vs. Offset: Debunking Definitive Crossover Claims
John - good to hear from you. From an academic perspective there is a straight, if complex, calculation but usually the situation is more bendy than straight - particularly when comparing to inkjet where the type of paper you are running impacts the … Full comment ReplyRebecca Shick on Digital vs. Offset: Debunking Definitive Crossover Claims
Economics is an important factor for the PSP but there is another consideration from the PSPs customer, especially with books. Book printing on demand is critical for publishers. Their economic considerations include inventory management and cost. Wa… Full comment ReplyJohn Zarwan on Digital vs. Offset: Debunking Definitive Crossover Claims
Nice piece. There's the straight "economic" calculation -- x cost for plates, y for ink, z for paper, press time, etc. But when is the piece due? How much is being charged for it? And there are (were?) psychological factors. While it's been a while,… Full comment ReplyAlan Darling on Beloved Industry Veteran Rick Littrell Has Passed Away
Losing a real friend pisses you off, but losing a friend and a huge character like Rick evokes vocabulary that would be banned from this site. I dread to think how long I have known Rick, but we kind of drifted apart recently. I love the man and send… Full comment ReplyEmily Wilde on Barbieri at the AATCC 2023 Textile Discovery Summit!
Its interesting! Nice information! Now i need my Kundalini yoga https://julstory.com/kundalini-yoga-online online) ReplyRichard Deroo on Beloved Industry Veteran Rick Littrell Has Passed Away
So sad indeed. I first met Rick when he was working at Agfa. I then had the pleasure to work with him at Polaroid Graphics Imaging. He was larger than life! Such a great guy, fun to be with and always so positive. Rest in peace Rick. ReplyEddy Hagen on ESG Practices: More Than Just Another Acronym?
It's not just on the side of shoppers, it's on all sides that it is getting attention. When I looked at the ESG reports of several FCMG they also put an emphasis on recycled or recyclage packaging. E.g. PepsiCo: "In early 2022, PepsiCo Europe set… Full comment ReplyChuck Werninger on The Production Inkjet Evolution: Canon Continuous Feed
Great article, I love all the details, David. We really love our i300 and are serious about adding a continuous press in the near future so I'm closely following this series! ReplyStan Najmr on Beloved Industry Veteran Rick Littrell Has Passed Away
Very sad news! Rick was a gentleman, friend and visionary, who drove R&D departments in the right direction. He was always miles ahead of us. His ideas were excellent, their implementation was a real challenge. He will be missed! ReplyDavid L. Zwang on Beloved Industry Veteran Rick Littrell Has Passed Away
Rick was colleague, friend, and just a really good person. I first met Rick in the mid 80's when we were a part of a Scitex beta group testing 'desktop' design and production software (Visionary). Interestingly, he too was a visionary. Fast forward t… Full comment ReplyChuck Werninger on Textbook Printer/Publisher BJU Press Transitions to Inkjet
I enjoyed talking to James at Inkjet Summit 23 about his fascinating operation. His case study was compelling and their print samples were beautiful. I expect to see more great things from his shop because I think they're doing modern printing correc… Full comment ReplyJulie D. Ramirez on Phoenix Challenge Foundation - College Students Excel at 2022 Competition
The Phoenix Challenge College Competition 2022 is an impressive event that not only showcases the high level of student talent but also promotes the development of the flexographic and packaging industries. Given the difficult conditions of the virtu… Full comment ReplyRobert Godwin on Marketing in the Age of Data Overload
Article on marketing and not one mention of creativity. As Gee points out, data is evidence. What you are supposed to do with that evidence requires creative execution. AI might be of aid to those without creative resources. But that usually result… Full comment ReplyMichael Kile on Want to Improve Productivity? Increase Employee Engagement
Another retiree weighing in. We did the Gallup program and found it a useful tool in pulling the team together. Unfortunately a few years later Covid threw us out of sync and, for multiple reasons, we lost a lot of good people. If I still owned the b… Full comment ReplyGee Ranasinha on Marketing in the Age of Data Overload
A couple of comments: 1) As marketers we must consider the fundamental tenet that underpins all data, which is its provenance. All data comes from the same place: the past. The old investment adage about "not assuming future gains from past result… Full comment ReplyHeidi Tolliver-Walker on ESG Practices: More Than Just Another Acronym?
Thanks, Eddy. Agreed — we are seeing more and more data on the importance of sustainability in packaging, in particular. For example, a 2023 survey by Shopkick found that the majority of shoppers (52%) tend to buy recyclable alternatives and products… Full comment ReplyEddy Hagen on ESG Practices: More Than Just Another Acronym?
Thanks for bringing this up Heidi! For those who are active in Europe, it will even become mandatory: the 'Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive’ (CSRD). Although this is for 'large' companies, the reporting incorporates 'scope 3' emissions,… Full comment ReplyElizabeth Gooding on Print Volume Trends in Sheetfed and Continuous Feed Inkjet
This citation is not correct "Citing data from IT Strategies, .... While volume on toner devices is growing more quickly than CF inkjet (at a rate of 8%), the speed and productivity of CF presses is driving volumes." This should say that volume on… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank Drops Some Knowledge
Bound-book encyclopedias are such an eye-opener to wander through, even in the internet age. Like all books, they’re a great opportunity and invitation to look away from RGB screens for awhile. Growing up, my grandparents had an especially intere… Full comment ReplyHeidi Tolliver-Walker on Want to Improve Productivity? Increase Employee Engagement
Amen! LIFE is a team sport. Printing is just a microcosm! Thanks for sharing. I'd love others' thoughts on this, as well. ReplyHenry Hunt on Want to Improve Productivity? Increase Employee Engagement
Thank you for sharing the article on productivity and employee engagement. Although recently retired at 65, its message hits home to many of us who once managed a print production facility. Sadly, much of what was said on ways to improve is a bridge … Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank's Impressions
Bravo to PI, its editor and staff! Now I know why it’s been an incredible, eye-opening read all these decades! Thank you, Frank, and thank you, Printing Impressions! ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank Goes to School
Frank, love the college mortarboard. You wear it well. I agree with you that print scholarship money should be directed at printing education and that the amounts should be increased. It’s not academic, but vital. The reason why is that it’s n… Full comment ReplyEric Vessels on The Printer & The Suit with Al Kennickell
Thanks for the shout out Al! ReplyKevin Abergel on The Printer & The Suit with Al Kennickell
Thanks Erik, we appreciate the feedback! ReplyErik Norman on The Printer & The Suit with Al Kennickell
Best episode yet. OEM's and their sales people should pay close attention. You guys covered a lot of ground in this one - relationships, power of formal and informal networks, trusting real world operational references, the value of operator friendl… Full comment ReplyGordon Pritchard on Frank Goes to School
Below is a short letter to the editor that appeared 100 years ago on the topic of graphic arts training - it could have been written yesterday. "Because I have recently declared in one of our daily papers that our system of art and graphic art edu… Full comment ReplyVincent Nicholes on Frank Goes to School
Frank, I couldn't agree with you more. I have been in the printing business all my life. I started learning about printing in High School. My school had a 3 year half day course with actual presses and a ludlow! I Owned my own printing company for… Full comment ReplyDiane Dragoff on Frank Goes to School
Frank: Started as a designer, learned to do pasteups, etc. and then learned the digital equivalent. Decided I wanted to learn more about the actual printing process, so worked at a series of printing company customer service jobs, in essence transla… Full comment ReplyGordon Pritchard on Frank Rules
The rulers were popular as advertising media for the printer. There are some examples here: https://the-print-guide.blogspot.com/search?q=rulers ReplyDavid Rosendahl on Dave Rosendahl and Bill Gillespie on Selling Direct Mail
Love it! Thank you, Bill for the awesome interview :) If we can help anyone reading this, reach out anytime daver [at] mindfireinc.com. Mail on, everyone! ReplyJoanne Gore on Razzle Dazzle: User Success Stories on Creating Memorable Tactile Experiences
Influencer cheerleading! What an AWESOME term! Marketing has changed - and influencers hold the cards. So why the disdain, Robert? I believe the more print cheerleaders we have - the stronger our industry brand becomes. ReplyRobert Godwin on Razzle Dazzle: User Success Stories on Creating Memorable Tactile Experiences
Warren, First off, not down on the industry, simply realistic from a business persepctive. I disdain the influencer cheerleading that masks as marketing. Second, the issue is focus. Efforts to add value by calling a manufacturing process creative … Full comment ReplyWarren Werbitt on Razzle Dazzle: User Success Stories on Creating Memorable Tactile Experiences
Robert Goodwin When did you become a word smith? They are creating an experience for their clients. Who's to say anything different? Why even comment, when they they are moving the ball forward doing great things in the industry. Robert, I'm no… Full comment ReplyRobert Godwin on Razzle Dazzle: User Success Stories on Creating Memorable Tactile Experiences
In the Jeff Alexander section the topic of creating a market is the most critical issue. Perhaps that topic becomes the next phase of the 'tactile' experience. Addressing the market and forming a compelling message to the brand managers and their cre… Full comment ReplyKevin Abergel on Razzle Dazzle: User Success Stories on Creating Memorable Tactile Experiences
Robert, thank you for taking the time to share your insightful comments on the article. You've provided an interesting perspective that encourages us to consider the nuances within the creative process. I completely agree with your distinction bet… Full comment ReplyRobert Godwin on Razzle Dazzle: User Success Stories on Creating Memorable Tactile Experiences
Kevin, The use of the word "creating" in the article title is misleading. Printers manufacture. Art directors, copy writers and designers create. Most of the embellishment ordered in the market are effects that have existed for a long, long time. … Full comment ReplyValentin Vachkov on Tech Outlook: Packaging
Valuable, thanks! ReplyJohn Wiki on Needed: Quick Turn Labels—A Trio of OEMs Share What to Expect in Label Printing Trends
Cool info on labels printing ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank Knows Jack
Even more amazing, looking up “Cracker Jack lenticular card”, I see on ebay that in the 1950s, Cracker Jack’s marketers actually produced a completely clear lenticular (apparently, no opaque backer). ebay.com/itm/225482302052 To a kid, it’s surely… Full comment ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank Knows Jack
Frank, as you’ll surely recall, one of the coolest Cracker Jack prizes were the lenticular printed pieces. I was always fascinated by these little, probably 1” square, mystery boards with ribbed plastic glued to them, that would change pictures a… Full comment ReplyAmanda Woods on Another Year, Same Pandemic: COVID-19’s Ongoing Impact on Mental Health
Thank you for shedding light on the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on mental health. The pandemic has undoubtedly taken a toll on people's well-being, and it's crucial to address this issue with compassion and support. One effective way to prioritize … Full comment ReplyEric Vessels on Club FESPA Chat: Wouter van As on FESPA 2023 and Sustainability
We will have to continue the "Fespa Beer Series" next year! These were fun to do. Thanks to Neil for being a good sport and giving us the time! ReplyJohn Zarwan on Fighting Deforestation by Tracking Print
The U.S has much more forest area today than 100 years ago. (Somewhere in my facebook posts are the actual statistics of coverage). Although Canada had a very bad record until the 1980s, most forest land is grown as cropland, and even then there is v… Full comment ReplyMike Cloghessy on Fighting Deforestation by Tracking Print
I would assume other countries are similar, but the forest products industry has moved on and harvest from their own forests. Deforestation in the U.S. is a myth. I assume Canada is similar. What forest products company wants to jump through the ec… Full comment ReplyRalf Schlözer on Fighting Deforestation by Tracking Print
If it is printed, I suppose it is ;) . Unprinted paper is already covered by the timber regulation. Let's see how Canada is ranked in deforestation danger - this will determine whether the origin tracking kicks in. ReplyJohn Zarwan on Fighting Deforestation by Tracking Print
just wondering if toilet paper is also included in this regulation. ReplyFrederic Kelley on Frank's Walk in the PARC
Those were the days. It was magic compared to how I started out in the design business, though it forced us to be very resourceful, and . . . patient. ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank's Walk in the PARC
Hi, Frederic — We started using QuarkXpress around 1987 when Aldus PageMaker started creating extra “ghost text boxes” that couldn’t be omitted. We loved QuarkXpress and still use it today. It’s great. We use other software such as Adobe Illu… Full comment ReplyFrederic Kelley on Frank's Walk in the PARC
David, I vaguely remember the name LaserWrite. You mention PageMaker I believe you meant RageMaker. That was the name Tim Gleaves of CBM Type in Sunnyvale gave to his nemesis from Aldus. My QuarkXPress Story: I stumbled upon Quark by chance be… Full comment ReplyMasahiko Kamei on Artificial Intelligence and Its Promise for Print Automation
Thanks Greg! Good for graphic designer! ReplyDov Isaacs on Frank's Far-Flong NYT Editions
WRT the PDF files of “printed” newspapers and in the case of the Wall Street Journal in particular, if you have a digital subscription to the Wall Street Journal, you can get a daily e-mail with a link that allows you to download a PDF file of the en… Full comment ReplyMark Vruno on Frank's Far-Flong NYT Editions
Intriguing as always, Frank! Have a great weekend!! ReplyJoe Treacy on Frank's Far-Flong NYT Editions
Wow! That’s quite a misprint collectible. Can’t wait to see it on my next visit to the Museum of Printing. Now I know where ‘boilerplate’ comes from. And, I love “PDF is the new flong”. Thanks, Frank! Reply
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