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3-D Printing Is About to Get a Lot Less Expensive
November 20, 2018 at 7:22 pm

The concept of 3-D printing isn't new, but for a lot of companies, it's not economically viable. The benefits don't outweigh the cost, yet. But, 3-D printing company Carbon is looking to make 3-D printing more accessible for everyone by slashing the price of three commonly used resin materials...

Print+Promo Announces 2019 Distributor Connect Dates
November 13, 2018 at 8:02 pm

Print+Promo, the Philadelphia-based leading source of business strategies for the distributor sales professional, today released its 2019 Distributor Connect dates. A proven industry success, Distributor Connect events have a long track record of delivering valuable opportunities to...

Tide Debuts New Packaging to Mixed Reviews
November 13, 2018 at 5:56 pm

Tide is debuting a brand new packaging look for its laundry detergent, and it's not exactly a marketing win. According to CNN, Tide will soon be shipped in a shoe box in an effort to make shipping through online distributors easier...

The Story Behind Pantone 448 C, 'the World’s Ugliest Color'
November 13, 2018 at 8:05 pm

Back in 2012, the Australian federal government lobbied hard to change the description of Pantone 448 C from “olive green” to “drab dark brown” after the country’s olive association expressed concern that being tied to the color would damage olives’ reputation. That's when it became obvious we had a...

2018 Top 50 Suppliers: How New OneTouchPoint CEO David Holland is Keeping Up With Industry Changes
November 13, 2018 at 9:05 pm

Each year, Print+Promo compiles the Top 50 suppliers into one comprehensive list. High sales numbers aren’t achieved by luck. Rather, these firms excel at hearing and responding to the voices of their customers—especially when those voices express differing needs. We asked a few of our top suppliers to talk about their recent accomplishments, leadership style and what they’re doing to stay relevant...

Proforma Promotes Doug Kordel to President
November 6, 2018 at 6:45 pm

Proforma, Cleveland, has announced the promotion of Doug Kordel to president, effective immediately. In his new role, Kordel will form and lead Proforma’s leadership and management teams...

Day-In-The-Life Series: Jillian Flesh and the Chapter 6 Cliffhanger
November 6, 2018 at 8:39 pm

We operate in a business climate where everything is needed yesterday and executives are expected to anticipate the challenges of tomorrow—yet, they make it look so easy. Ever wonder how they do it? Print+Promo’s “Day-In-The-Life” series gives a glimpse into the day-to-day experiences of print and promotional product industry professionals...

Commentary: What's Driving the Quad/Graphics Acquisition of LSC Communications
November 6, 2018 at 6:59 pm

Blockbuster news that Sussex, Wis.-based Quad/Graphics is acquiring LSC Communications, of Chicago, will create a combined $8.1 billion, publicly-held company as the result of a whopping $1.4 billion all-stock transaction, which includes the refinancing of LSC Communications' debt...

2018 Top 50 Suppliers: Why 4over Thinks “Gloomy” Industry Outlook is Overstated
November 6, 2018 at 7:50 pm

Each year, Print+Promo compiles the Top 50 suppliers into one comprehensive list. High sales numbers aren’t achieved by luck. Rather, these firms excel at hearing and responding to the voices of their customers—especially when those voices express differing needs. We asked a few of our top suppliers to talk about their recent accomplishments, leadership style and what they’re doing to stay relevant...

2018 Top 50 Suppliers: Ennis Inc. Remains On Top
October 30, 2018 at 8:05 pm

Each year, Print+Promo compiles the Top 50 suppliers into one comprehensive list. High sales numbers aren’t achieved by luck. Rather, these firms excel at hearing and responding to the voices of their customers—especially when those voices express differing needs...