Podcasts From The Printerverse

When James Cryer discovered his grandfather's handwritten journal he had no idea he had a historical record of the printing industry in his hands. Learn about life in print in the early 1900's, how postcards transformed the industry, and more through this incredible first-hand account that spans 2 continents.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: James Cryer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescryerjdaprintrecruit/ JDA Print Recruitment: http://www.jdaprintrecruit.com.au/ Penrith Print Museum: https://www.printingmuseum.org.au/

Roger Serrette, Global Marketing Manager at Ricoh, discusses how their Customer Experience Center in Boulder, Colorado provides visitors with a myriad of solutions to help their customers achieve print and business success. Roger Serrette: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-serrette-7919173 Ricoh: http://takealookatricoh.com

Pat McGrew, Director, Production Workflow Service at Keypoint Intelligence, shares key takeaways from the 2018 North American Software Investment Outlook survey, and how to apply them to your print business. Sponsored by The Association for Print Technologies (formerly NPES). Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: APTech: https://www.printtechnologies.org Keypoint Intelligence: https://www.keypointintelligence.com/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/PatMcGrew/  

Providing a positive social media experience for customers and consumers is the key to keeping them engaged and happy. Learn how to cultivate your social audience, and get some quick tips for managing "negative" flair-ups from David Johnston, Social Media Strategist at TSA. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: David Johnston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstondavidl/ TSA Website: https://www.tsa.gov @AskTSA Twitter: https://twitter.com/AskTSA Ask TSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskTSA @tsa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsa  

Mark Manning, Senior Product Manager, Commercial and Industrial Printing Group at Ricoh, lays the groundwork for building a successful wide format business with their partnership, products, and services. #LookAtRicoh  Mark Manning: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-manning-4a0065a6 Ricoh: https://takealookatricoh.com

Hear why priming matters for inkjet printing success in this podcast with Sean Tobler from Harris and Bruno recorded LIVE on the bus to the Xeikon Innovation Center during #XeikonCafe in Chicago.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Sean Tobler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-tobler-23949527/ Harris & Bruno: http://www.harris-bruno.com/ Xeikon: https://www.xeikon.com/en Xeikon Café: http://www.xeikoncafe.com/

A picture tells a story. A good print sample can sell your story. Hear how Pat McGrew is helping the industry improve their marketing game through Print Sample TV, now playing on Inkish.TV. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Pat McGrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/PatMcGrew/  Inkish TV: https://inkish.tv/ Submit Print Samples: pcm@mcgrewgroup.com

Erica Switzer, VP of Partner Relations at DirectMail2.0 and Carrie Bornitz, USPS Program Manager, Informed Delivery, share how their integration is bringing more value to bottom lines, mailboxes and inboxes by enhancing the direct marketing experience. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: DirectMail2.0: http://directmail2.com/ USPS Informed Delivery: https://informeddelivery.usps.com/ National Postal Forum: https://npf.org/ Erica Switzer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-switzer-3bb18a109/ Carrie Bornitz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-bornitz-992b0217/  

"Dee" is an in-house corporate print buyer for a giant corporation spending $80 million a year on print.  In this exclusive podcast, hear first hand how Print Management Services are making their move to replace all in-house print buyers and cut their current print partners out of the equation. "Dee" also shares valuable intel for printers and services providers on how to stand out from the 100's of solicitations she receives each week.  

In 2009, Mary Beth Smith started the Girls Who Print group on LinkedIn and a much-needed community was born. Hear how the movement started, where it's going under new leadership, how you can get involved with Girls Who Print and join our mission to help women around the world find mentors and form professional partnerships.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Mary Beth Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbsmithtx Park City Publishing: https://parkcitiespublishing.blogspot.com Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net Girls Who Print on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1969742

Problem: Shipping signage is expensive. Solution: Integrate Inkrouter with FedEx Office, utilizing their vast print and shipping solutions to create a better experience for customers! Hear how this project went from idea to launch, and what made FedEx Office pay attention to this pitch in this amazing Case Study podcast with Robert Godwin, Director of Business Development at InkRouter, and Brian Feutz, Senior Manager, Network Technology & Products at FedEx Office. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Robert Godwin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-godwin/ InkRouter: http://www.inkrouter.com/ Brian Feutz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfeutz1/ FedEx Office: http://www.fedex.com/

Donna Covannon, Director of Marketing North America at Xeikon, shares the mission of her company to invade global print shops with smart solutions for digital print and digital printed packaging, and how they stand apart in a crowded marketplace. Recorded at #XeikonCafe Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Donna Covannon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-covannon-mba-68b2015/ Xeikon: https://www.xeikon.com/en Xeikon Café: http://www.xeikoncafe.com/  

Dave Bell, Global Product Manager of Media at Ricoh, explains the paper challenges created by inkjet technology, and how to overcome them through on-going education, good relationships with paper mills, and partners like Ricoh.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dave Bell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-bell-96954950/ Ricoh: https://takealookatricoh.com

Pernilla Jonsson, Senior Director of Global Programs at The Association for Print Technologies (APTech), and Greg Salzman, Principle at Aleyant Systems, share how businesses can get customized help around the world, create partners and distribution channels through this new this new Global Concierge Program, and how you can be a part of it.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Pernilla Jonsson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pernilla-jonsson-4b390915/ APTech: http://www.printtechnologies.org/ APTech’s Global Concierge Program: http://www.printtechnologies.org/Global-business/Global-concierge-program/ Greg Salzman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregsalzman/ Aleyant Systems: https://www.aleyant.com/ PRINT 18: https://www.printtechnologies.org/events/print18/

Vicki Strull helps brands achieve consumer loyalty and sales through strategic design solutions. Learn why data is a designer's best friend, why collaboration with print partners is a necessity, and why Vicki's sessions are filling seats at print industry events. Recorded at #XeikonCafe Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Vicki Strull: https://vickistrull.com/ Vicki Strull on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickistrull/ Xeikon: https://www.xeikon.com/en Xeikon Café: http://www.xeikoncafe.com/

Designer, turned printer, turned author, Marina Joyce, set off to help her print customers create better files and understand the printing process. 1 kick-starter campaign and 208 pages later Designing For Print, an amazing resource for Printers and Print Customers was born. Hear her story and learn why the perfect holiday gift just may be perfect bound this year. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marina Joyce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinaporopatjoyce/ Designing for Print: http://designingforprint.com/ Use promo code PMCROCKS : Save $15.00 USD Use promo code SMARTPRINTER : Buy 5 get one free Purchase here: https://designing-for-print.myshopify.com/  

Filip Weymans, VP Marketing at Xeikon (a division of Flint Group), is a MAD SCIENTIST whose passion for print and innovation is contagious. Filip shares the Xeikon story, their commitment to R&D, and how #XeikonCafe is creating a movement around the world. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Filip Weymans: https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-weymans-4279101/ Xeikon: https://www.xeikon.com/en Xeikon Café: http://www.xeikoncafe.com/ FlintGroup: https://www.flintgrp.com/

In one of the most fascinating backstories ever, Dante Hamilton shares how he started a print business in his high school with the help of his mom and faculty, about his Technology for Women initiative, his new endeavor Crypto Week News, and why he wants to be buried in a Xeikon box!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dante Hamilton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmunddantehamilton/ Crypto Week News: https://cryptoweeknews.com/ Technology for Women Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/TechnologyForWomen/ Xeikon: https://www.xeikon.com/en

When Morten Reitoft set off to learn about the business of print, he found plenty of info about presses and print shop self-promotion, but nothing on how to run a print business and make money ... so he started INKISH.TV. Learn about Morten's journey, the importance of INKISH.TV to the industry, and how you can partner to share your content on his global channel.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Morten Reitoft: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reitoft/ INKISH TV: https://inkish.tv/ Print Provider International: http://shop.printprovider.dk/  

Ford Bowers, President & CEO at Speciality Graphics Imaging Association (SGIA), shares his vision for serving the industry more effectively by modifying the model of his organization and transforming SGIA Expo into PRINTING United starting in 2019.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: SGIA: https://www.sgia.org/ Ford Bowers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ford-bowers-5b5b646/ WFX: https://sgia.swoogo.com/WFX ThreadX: https://sgia.swoogo.com/THREADX PRINTING United: https://www.sgia.org/events/2019/10/printing-united-2019