Podcasts From The Printerverse

Learn how to assess your current workflow and implement best practices for streamlining print shop production. Panelists: Avanti, Solimar, Enfocus, PrintIQ, Canon.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Avanti: https://avantisystems.com/ Solimar: https://www.solimarsystems.com/ Enfocus: https://www.enfocus.com PrintIQ: http://www.printiq.com/ Canon: https://csa.canon.com

Discussion about the color management quandary: Whose responsibility is this? …and how Printers and Print Customers can achieve their expected color results. Panelists: Ricoh, HP, Canon. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ricoh: https://takealookatricoh.com/ HP: https://hp.com/go/printspiration Canon: https://csa.canon.com

Our Intergalactic Alliance partners share a few minutes on what they showcased at Print18, how they are pushing the print industry forward and helping customers achieve success. Today you will meet: adphos, Solimar, Konica Minolta, PrintIQ, HP. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: adphos: http://www.adphos.com/ Solimar: https://www.solimarsystems.com/ Konica Minolta: https://www.konicaminolta.com PrintIQ: http://www.printiq.com/ HP: https://hp.com/go/printspiration

Hear case studies that illustrate how a new technology purchase can enhance print shop offerings and open new doors to new markets in the process. Panelists: Eagle Systems, DirectMail 2.0, Konica Minolta, Xeikon, PrintIQ. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Eagle Systems: https://thefoilexperts.com DirectMail 2.0: http://directmail2.com Konica Minolta: https://www.konicaminolta.com Xeikon: https://www.xeikon.com PrintIQ: http://www.printiq.com

The panel discusses what is next for the industry, where R&D dollars are focused, and what print technology investments will have long-term stability. Panelists: Ricoh, Avanti, Solimar, PrintIQ, Canon, DirectMail 2.0. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ricoh: https://takealookatricohproduction.com Avanti: https://avantisystems.com/ Solimar: https://www.solimarsystems.com/ PrintIQ: https://printiq.com/ Canon: https://csa.canon.com DirectMail 2.0: http://directmail2.com/

Learn about the applications and the growing opportunity for providing on-demand décor products through digital print technology. Panelists: Xeikon, Mutoh America, HP, Canon Solutions America. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Xeikon: https://www.xeikon.com Mutoh America: https://mutoh.com/ HP: https://hp.com/go/printspiration Canon Solutions America: https://csa.canon.com

Topical discussion on the current state of the paper supply and best practices for assessing the paper/media/substrate needs in an equipment purchase. Panelists: adphos, GPA, Domtar Paper, Canon Solutions America. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: adphos: http://www.adphos.com/ GPA: http://www.askgpa.com/ Domtar Paper: https://www.domtar.com Canon: https://csa.canon.com

Hear how marketing technology creates a “Print +” opportunity for print shops to help move people from paper to pixels. Panelists: Ricoh, DirectMail 2.0, Solimar, CHILI publish. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ricoh: https://takealookatricoh.com/ DirectMail 2.0: http://directmail2.com/ Solimar: https://www.solimarsystems.com/ CHILI publish: https://www.chili-publish.com

Learn about the products and services that help print shops collaborate with print customers to create better files and stronger relationships. Panelists: Konica Minolta, Enfocus, PrintIQ, CHILI publish. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Konica Minolta: https://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/ Enfocus: https://www.enfocus.com PrintIQ: http://www.printiq.com/ CHILI publish: https://www.chili-publish.com

Our Intergalactic Alliance partners share a few minutes on what they showcased at Print18, and how they are pushing the print industry forward and helping customers achieve success. Today you will meet: GPA, Canon Solutions America, Eagle Systems, Mutoh America. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: GPA: http://www.askgpa.com/ Canon Solutions America: https://csa.canon.com Eagle Systems: https://thefoilexperts.com/ Mutoh America: https://mutoh.com/

From workflow assessment and color management services to a full portfolio of outstanding hardware, software and finishing solutions to give your business an edge, Ricoh has what you need every step of the way. Learn how Ricoh technology is driving print business success today, how they see the future of print, and the R&D investments they are making to ensure a reliable and profitable future for their customers. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ricoh: https://takealookatricohproduction.com

A frank discussion about the experience of women in the print industry, how they got here, what they have learned, and advice for all women at any stage of their careers, featuring panelists: Pat McGrew, Kelly Mallozzi, Jules Van Sant, Erica Walker, Vanecia Carr and Julie Shaffer. Moderated by Deborah Corn.  

Jan Lemieux, the National Color Advisor at Canon Solutions America, shares the challenges of color management and how Canon is helping customers put processes in place to get to the sellable sheet, faster and with less waste. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jan Lemieux: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-lemieux-5853a74/ Canon Solutions America: https://csa.canon.com

Kelly Mallozzi, Rainmaker at Success.In.Print, shares her strategy for developing and growing salespeople, the paradigm shift that has occurred in the print industry, how the sales cycle has evolved with the introduction of new tools and technology, and why your mission as a print sales team should be to educate buyers on your authentic concern for their success.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kelly Mallozzi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyquinn1969/ Success.In.Print: http://successinprint.net/

This Girls Who Print Day panel shares career advice, what they look for when building a team, and how to navigate the print industry as a woman. Panelists - Ricoh: Heather Poulin, DirectMail 2.0: Erica Switzer, Canon Solutions America: Tonya Powers, HP: Jillian Ramos. Moderated by Deborah Corn. Heather Poulin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-poulin-8286884/ Erica Switzer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-switzer-3bb18a109/ Tonya Powers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyascarbroughpowers/ Jillian Ramos: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-ramos-aa77093/

Erik Holdo, Sr. VP of Production Print Solutions at Konica Minolta and Christine Yardley, President of Print Panther, discuss current trends in decorative printing and embellishment markets, and how commercial print pros have never had so many opportunities to add value and increase profits. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Konica Minolta: https://kmbs.konicaminolta.us Erik Holdo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-holdo-17107427/ Christine Yardley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-yardley-3127b01a Print Panther: https://printpanther.ca

David D'Andrea, CEO at D’Andrea Visual Communications, shares how his wide format business expanded into packaging, what features he looks for in new wide format presses, and his journey as a Hispanic business owner in the print industry.    Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: David D'Andrea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-d-andrea-659a533b/ D'Andrea Visual Communications: https://dandreavisual.com/

Daniel Hodhod, Vice President at Jetfx, shares how they are bringing digital embellishment to print with the HP Indigo GEM. Recorded at #LabelExpo Americas. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Daniel Hodhod: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-hodhod-7bb50b46 JetFX: http://jetfx.com/ HP: http://hp.com/go/printspiration Labelexpo Americas: https://www.labelexpo-americas.com/

Learn how to avoid price wars by bundling print offerings into multi-piece “product packages” that cannot be commoditized. Panelists: Konica Minolta, Chili publish, Inkish.TV, KeyPoint Intelligence.  Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Konica Minolta: https://kmbs.konicaminolta.us/ Chili Publish: https://www.chili-publish.com Inkish.TV: https://www.inkish.tv/ KeyPoint Intelligence: http://keypointintelligence.com/

Hear how printers are making money and helping their customers stand out with finishing solutions. Panelists: adphos, Eagle Systems, Fastbind USA. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: adphos: http://www.adphos.com/ Fastbind USA: http://fastbindusastore.com/ Eagle Systems: https://thefoilexperts.com/