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Daniel Erni, CEO of Hunkeler AG, joins Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew to discuss the 2025 Hunkeler Innovationdays event Feb 24-27 in Lucerne Switzerland, the unique opportunity it provides for printers to explore cutting-edge equipment and software solutions, connect with industry experts and colleagues, and why HID truly stands out as a 'must-attend' industry event. Mentioned in This Episode: Daniel Erni: https://linkedin.com/in/daniel-erni/ Hunkeler AG: https://hunkeler.ch/en/home/ Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025: https://innovationdays.com/ Hunkeler Starbook Plowfolder: https://hunkeler.ch/loesungen/starbook-plowfolder-buchloesung/ DOXNET: https://doxnet.de/ Old Swiss House: https://oldswisshouse.ch/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew are joined by Nir Zarmi, Senior Vice President of Growth and Strategy at Landa Digital Printing, to discuss the evolution of their digital presses, ways that AI is transforming their production capabilities, Landa's approach to sustainability, and how their innovative technology helps print businesses grow. Mentioned in This Episode: Nir Zarmi: linkedin.com/in/nir-zarmi-8a466522 Landa Digital Printing: https://landanano.com/ GelatoConnect: https://www.gelato.com/connect Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss everything you need to know about Epson's acquisition of Fiery, from the impact this will have on current Fiery users and their workflows to Epson's strategic plan to expand Fiery's technology into new markets, secure its future with further investment, and more. Mentioned in This Episode: ‘Fiery to be Acquired by Epson': https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fiery-to-be-acquired-by-epson-302252489.html Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew are joined by Dietrich von Seggern from callas software to discuss the critical role of prepress and PDF standards in the print industry, trends in print automation, and the evolving needs of the industry. Plus - Dietrich's takeaways from drupa 2024. Mentioned in This Episode: Dietrich von Seggern: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dietrichv/ callas software: https://www.callassoftware.com PDF Standards in Prepress Automation: https://www.callassoftware.com/en/solutions/common-tasks/supporting-pdf-standards Trends in Automation: https://www.callassoftware.com/en/solutions/for-our-industry pdfCamp: https://www.callassoftware.com/en/events/2024/10/pdfcamp-24-fall-edition pdfCamp 2023 recap video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTN76jb2vyg ISO (International Organization for Standardization): https://www.iso.org/ CIP4 (The International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press, and Postpress): https://www.cip4.org/ European Color Initiative (ECI): http://www.eci.org/ Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG): https://www.gwg.org/ PDF Association: https://www.pdfa.org/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew revisit Stefano Formentini, VP of Sales and Marketing for Meccanotecnica, to discuss his experience at drupa 2024, the latest advancements in book manufacturing, the shift from traditional offset printing to digital book production, global market insights on the adoption of digital printing, and how Meccanotecnica's advanced equipment is helping printers cut costs, reduce their footprint and tap into new markets. Mentioned in This Episode: Stefano Formentini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanoformentini/ Meccanotecnica: https://www.meccanotecnicagroup.com/ Book Automation (US & Canada): https://bookautomation.com/ Global Sales Network: https://www.meccanotecnicagroup.com/meccatec/en/sales-network/ Case Studies and Product Videos: https://www.meccanotecnicagroup.com/meccatec/en/video/ Assessment E-Book: https://s.assessmentinabox.com/s/bookautomation drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew are joined by Linnea Wolken and Lisa Oakleaf from Ricoh Global Software to discuss AI, machine learning, and workflow optimization in the print industry, how accountability and transparency improve efficiency and increase print customer satisfaction, and how their vendor-neutral software solutions and commitment to long-term partnerships help print businesses remain relevant, competitive and efficient in a rapidly evolving market. Mentioned in This Episode: Ricoh Global Software: https://global.ricohsoftware.com/ Linnea Wolken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linneawolken/ Lisa Oakleaf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-oakleaf-6170a526/ Ricoh Global Software Assessment: https://wfa.xmediaservice.com/SelfAssessment Ricoh USA Production Workflow Business Development & Consulting: https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/services-and-solutions/commercial-industrial-printing-services/production-workflow-business-development--consulting Ricoh EU Business Services: https://www.ricoh-europe.com/contact-us/services-enquiry/ Ricoh TotalFlow BatchBuilder: https://www.ricoh-ap.com/products/commercial-industrial-printers/production-printing-software/totalflow-batchbuilder Ricoh Supervisor: https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/products/pd/software/commercial-industrial-printing/output-management-and-workflow/ricoh-supervisor ‘The Print Report: LIVE at drupa 2024 with Linnea Wolken and Lisa Oakleaf, Ricoh Global Software': https://podcastsfromtheprinterverse.com/the-print-report-live-at-drupa-2024-with-linnea-wolken-and-lisa-oakleaf-ricoh-global-software/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew speak with Ayelet Szabo-Melamed and Phil Gaskin from XMPIE to discuss key takeaways from drupa, the growing trends in automation and multi-channel communication, the importance of integration and collaboration, the future of personalization and what printers can do now to ensure they are successful. Mentioned in This Episode: XMPIE: https://www.xmpie.com/ The Future of Personalisation: https://url.xmpie.com/sfop XMPie Partners: https://www.xmpie.com/about-xmpie/partners/ XMPie Training Campus: https://campus.xmpie.com/ Phil Gaskin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philgaskin/ Ayelet Szabo-Melamed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-szabo-melamed-41b1781/ ‘The Print Report: LIVE at drupa with Enda Kavanagh and Phil Gaskin, XMPIE': https://podcastsfromtheprinterverse.com/the-print-report-live-at-drupa-with-enda-kavanagh-and-phil-gaskin-xmpie/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew continue their conversation with Francesco Crotti about how printers can effectively work with the Bronte Global Alliance, the benefits of integrating print-on-demand services for books, strategies for building successful partnerships within its network, and how you can become a member. Mentioned in This Episode: Bronte Global Alliance: https://www.bronteglobalalliance.com/ Bronte Global Alliance e-book: https://www.bronteglobalalliance.com/demo-request-freebie/ Bronte Global Alliance on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/bronte-global-alliance/ Francesco Crotti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-crotti/ Ingram Content Group: https://www.ingramcontent.com/ Messaggerie Libri: https://www.messaggerielibri.it/ Rotomail: https://www.rotomail.it/en/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew welcome Daniel Erni live from Hall 8A to discuss the impressive presence of Hunkeler AG at drupa 2024 and the seamless integration of their technology, the growing role of automation in the industry, Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 developments and why you should make plans to attend in Lucerne, Switzerland. Mentioned in This Episode: drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ Hunkeler AG: https://www.hunkeler.ch/en/ Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/ Daniel Erni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-erni/ Müller Martini: https://mullermartini.com/de/startseite/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, live from drupa 2024, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew welcome Linnea Wolken and Lisa Oakleaf to discuss the dynamic innovations provided by Ricoh Global Software, their commitment to vendor-neutral solutions, the benefits of automation, the importance of focusing on customer convenience, and the evolving landscape of a modern printing business. Mentioned in This Episode: drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ Ricoh Global Software: https://global.ricohsoftware.com/ Linnea Wolken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linneawolken/ Lisa Oakleaf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-oakleaf-6170a526/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew are live from Hall 1 at drupa, where they speak to Stefano Formentini, VP of Sales and Marketing for Meccanotecnica, about all things book finishing, from reducing the footprint of book manufacturing to bookbinding methods, how Meccanotecnica's modular systems can adapt to the needs of any printer, partnerships and collaborations with Meccanotecnica at drupa 2024 and more! Mentioned in This Episode: drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ Stefano Formentini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanoformentini/ Meccanotecnica: https://www.meccanotecnicagroup.com/ Book Automation (US & Canada): https://bookautomation.com/ Sirio: https://www.meccanotecnicagroup.com/aster-europe/en/products/book-finishing/book-finishing-line/sirio-endash-perfect-binder/ Ultimate Tech: https://ultimate-tech.com/ Ricoh: https://www.ricoh.co.uk/ Topic Heroes: https://topicheroes.co.uk/ HP: https://www.hp.com/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, live from drupa 2024, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss the various collaborations announced and showcased at the event, the importance of partnership in the printing industry, and the integration of printing technology and community engagement through the #WeAreDrupa initiative powered by Antigro Designer and their Sticker Builder software. Mentioned in This Episode: drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age drupa daily: https://www.drupa.com/en/Media_News/drupa_daily The Print University: https://theprintuniversity.com/ Pixel Dot Consulting: https://www.pixeldotconsulting.com/ Ryan McAbee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbossed/ HP: https://www.hp.com/ fiftyfifty: https://www.fiftyfifty-galerie.de/ #WeAreDrupa Project: https://antigrodesigner.com/drupa-2024/ Antigro Designer: https://antigrodesigner.com/ Antigro Sticker Builder: https://stickerbuilder.co/ Roland DGA: https://www.rolanddga.com/ Neenah: https://www.neenah.com/ Jason Leonard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-leonard-11963410/ Canon: https://pps.csa.canon.com/ Heidelberg: https://www.heidelberg.com Benny Landa: https://landanano.com/about-us/benny-landa/ Landa Digital Printing: https://landanano.com/ Gelato: https://www.gelato.com/ International Circle of Educational Institutes for Graphic Arts Technology and Management (ICEIGATM): https://uia.org/s/or/en/1100004262 Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew are live from drupa DNA in Hall 7 at drupa 2024. From key trends on the floor to the business and sustainability stories of print, this episode is all about finishing. Tune in for discussions about workflow, operational efficiency, questions to ask before purchasing finishing equipment, and much more. Mentioned in This Episode: drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age drupa daily: https://www.drupa.com/en/Media_News/drupa_daily Meccanotecnica: https://www.meccanotecnicagroup.com/ OFS Systems: https://www.ofsystems.com/ SpencerMetrics: https://www.spencermetrics.com/ Hunkeler Starbook: https://www.hunkeler.ch/en/solutions/starbook-plowfolder-book-solution/ WhatTheyThink: https://whattheythink.com/ Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss the vibrant atmosphere at drupa 2024, the global presence of exhibitors and attendees, the focus on innovation, and how drupa is shaping the industry, and the #WeAreDrupa project produced by Antigro Designer utilizing their Sticker Builder software. Mentioned in This Episode: drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age drupa daily: https://www.drupa.com/en/Media_News/drupa_daily HP: https://www.hp.com Koenig & Bauer: https://www.koenig-bauer.com Durst: https://www.durst-group.com/ Duplo: https://www.duplointernational.com/ Xaar: https://www.xaar.com/ Marabu: https://www.marabu.de/en Hanglory: https://www.hanglorygroup.com/en Memjet: https://www.memjet.com/ Alex Yuen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-yuen-52227825/ Antigro Designer: https://antigrodesigner.com/ Roland DGA: https://www.rolanddga.com/ #WeAreDrupa Project: https://antigrodesigner.com/drupa-2024/ Antigro Sticker Builder https://stickerbuilder.co/ Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss their highs and lows from drupa 2024, new products that are helping drive the industry forward, strides made in sustainability, exhibitor collaboration, and share some shout-outs to everyone who made drupa a success. Mentioned in This Episode: drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age drupa daily: https://www.drupa.com/en/Media_News/drupa_daily Xaar: https://www.xaar.com/ Koenig & Bauer: https://www.koenig-bauer.com Marabu: https://www.marabu-inks.com/ Scodix: https://scodix.com/ Frontline: https://frontlineprints.com/ CarbonQuota: https://www.carbonquota.co.uk/ BOBST: https://www.bobst.com/ Frank Tueckmantel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-tueckmantel-aa5609/ HP: https://www.hp.com Mimaki: https://mimaki.com/ Canon: https://pps.csa.canon.com/ Cloudprinter: https://www.cloudprinter.com/ Busy Beaver Button Co.: https://www.busybeaver.net/ Antigro Designer: https://antigrodesigner.com/drupa-2024/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, live from HP Digital Print in Hall 17 at drupa, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew welcome Francesco Crotti to discuss overcoming challenges printers face in adapting to the "book of one" model, new approaches to book printing, the global expansion of the Bronte Global Alliance, its impact on the industry and how you can become a member. Mentioned in This Episode: Bronte Global Alliance: https://www.bronteglobalalliance.com/ Bronte Global Alliance on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/bronte-global-alliance/ Francesco Crotti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-crotti/ Rotomail: https://www.rotomail.it/en/ KADOKAWA: https://tp.kadokawa.co.jp/ Digital Book World: https://www.digitalbookworld.com/ drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, Live from drupa 2024, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew welcome Enda Kavanagh and Phil Gaskin to discuss the innovative ways XMPie is revolutionizing print and digital marketing, the ins and outs of programmatic print, the importance saying "yes" to print customers, and the future of personalization. Mentioned in This Episode: drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age The Future of Personalisation: https://demo.xmpie.com/FutureOfPersonalisation/ XMPIE: https://www.xmpie.com/ XMPIE Resource Page: https://www.xmpie.com/resource-library/ Enda Kavanagh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endakavanagh/ Phil Gaskin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philgaskin/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew are live from Hall 7 at drupa DNA to discuss all things integration platforms with Tom Piere, Founder and CEO of the digital transformation agency, Four Pees. Learn about their Callas and Atomyx.io products, how the company offers integration as a service, how they can help you streamline your order and production flows, the benefits of mass customization, the REACT Magazine project at drupa 2024, and more. Mentioned in This Episode: drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age Tom Piere on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tompeire/ Four Pees: https://www.fourpees.com/ Callas: https://www.callassoftware.com/ Atomyx.io: https://www.atomyx.io/ Atomyx Manage: https://www.atomyx.io/en/atomyx-manage Atomyx Prepare: https://www.atomyx.io/en/atomyx-prepare Atomyx Layout: https://www.atomyx.io/en/atomyx-layout REACT Magazine: https://www.fourpees.com/en/news/four-pees-and-hp-join-forces-at-drupa-2024-to-produce-and-print-react-magazine Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss how to navigate drupa 2024 including strategies for planning your visit, tips for tackling 18 halls, advice on footwear and food, and why exhibitors must keep their details updated on the drupa website to help attendees gather intel and find them in Dusseldorf. Mentioned in This Episode: drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age Sabine Geldermann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabine-geldermann-98b10313/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss their main takeaways from events hosted by DirectMail2.0 and FourPees, the emergence of no-code IT solutions and embracing technology and innovation to stay competitive in the printing industry. Mentioned in This Episode: DirectMail2.0: https://directmail2.com/ MarketEdge: https://marketedgeshow.com/ Bizzuka: https://www.bizzuka.com/ The Wallet Group: https://thewalletgroup.com/ Lucy Swanston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyswanston/ Nutshell Creative: https://nutshellcreative.co.uk/ Four Pees: https://www.fourpees.com/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss the experience of drupa, the personal and professional benefits of attending this signature, global event, how to be an A-plus attendee, and how to best navigate the myriad of exhibitors, demos, presentations, forums, speakers, and educational and networking opportunities in 18 halls from May 28th to June 7th in Düsseldorf, Germany. Mentioned in This Episode: drupa: https://www.drupa.com/ drupa Forums: https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age The Cult of Drupa Songs: https://www.facebook.com/DrupaSongs/ drupa Global Trends Report: https://www.drupa.com/Exhibitors_Products/Global_Trends_Overview Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/ Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss whether or not 2023 was a good year for print by comparing stories of innovation and concerns they've heard from printers all over the world, plus tips to make the best of 2024. Mentioned in This Episode: drupa 2024: https://www.drupa.com/ ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/ Bard: https://bard.google.com/ Google Duet: https://cloud.google.com/duet-ai DALL·E: https://openai.com/dall-e-3 Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss upcoming industry events, networking opportunities, and how print continues to reign supreme in transforming diverse business sectors. Mentioned in This Episode: Labelexpo 2023: https://www.labelexpo-europe.com/ Girls Who Print Day 2023: https://girlswhoprint.net/girls-who-print-day-2023-stand-your-ground/ International Print Day 2023: internationalprintday.org Print Across America: https://printacrossamerica.com Project Peacock Print Fair: Boca Raton, FL: https://projectpeacock.tv/project-peacock-events/ PRINTING United 2023: https://www.printingunited.com/ Printing Expo Online: https://www.printing-expo.online/ Xplor CCM Summit: https://web.cvent.com/event/5be363e1-956e-41f7-9196-5d3c2f3a1f9b/summary The Non-Event 2023: https://inkish.news/article/MTM4NA== Digital Book World 2023: https://www.digitalbookworld.com/ Frankfurt Book Fair 2023: https://www.buchmesse.de/en drupa 2024: https://www.drupa.com National Print and Sign Owners Association: https://npsoa.org/ Americas Print Show: https://americasprintshow.com/ Generative AI World Conference: https://www.gaiworld.com/ Gartner IT Symposium: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/symposium-us Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
In this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss the adoption, impact, and responsible use of AI in the print industry, the potential benefits and challenges associated with AI-generated content, and how to integrate AI successfully into print businesses. Mentioned in This Episode: AI Can Help You Ask Better Questions and Solve Bigger Problems: https://hbr.org/2023/05/ai-can-help-you-ask-better-questions-and-solve-bigger-problems 4 Tips for Transforming Your Customer Communications With AI: https://www.broadridge.com/article/4-tips-for-transforming-your-customer-communications-with-ai Project Voice: https://www.projectvoice.ai/ Copy.ai: https://www.copy.ai/ Bard: https://bard.google.com/ ChatGPT: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net Print Across America: https://printacrossamerica.com
Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss standout moments and important industry themes at recent events, rethinking Las Vegas, and developments on the frontier of AI and voice-first technology. Mentioned in This Episode: Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/ National Print and Sign Owners Conference: https://npsoa.org/event-calendar/annual-owners-conference/ Nathaniel Grant: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaniel-grant-89a03711/ GAM: https://graphicsandmarketing.com/ Print and Graphic Communications Association: https://printcommunications.org/ Mariano Rivera Foundation: https://themarianoriverafoundation.org/ Kodak Graphic Users Association Event: https://www.kodak.com/en/print/page/gua-european-conference Sign Expo: https://www.signexpo.org/ The Wrap Institute: https://wrapinstitute.com/ Lori Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersonlorim/ International Sign Association: https://www.signs.org/ Bradley Metrock: https://www.bradleymetrock.com/ Project Voice: https://www.projectvoice.ai/2023 Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net Print Across America: https://printacrossamerica.com
Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew recap 3 days of Hunkeler Innovationdays 2023 and the event's significance to the industry, discuss the printing technology showcased, software having its moment in the spotlight, and why you should consider coming to Lucerne in 2025. Mentioned in This Episode: Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch/ Hunkeler Starbook Webfolder: https://www.hunkeler.ch/loesungen/starbook-webfolder-buchloesung/ Hunkeler Starbook Plowfolder: https://www.hunkeler.ch/loesungen/starbook-plowfolder-buchloesung/ Hunkeler Innovationdays: https://www.innovationdays.com/en/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
Pat McGrew, Managing Director at McGrewGroup, and Ryan McAbee, Chief Analyst at Pixel Dot Consulting, join Deborah Corn to discuss the challenges of training in print, how The Print University will fill the education gap, and what students can expect from the program. Mentioned in This Episode: The Print University: https://theprintuniversity.com/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Ryan McAbee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbossed/ Pixel Dot Consulting: https://www.pixeldotconsulting.com/ Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss unraveling the ecosystem, finding your friction points, and setting up an effective, profitable workflow in this special episode of The Print Report sponsored by Ricoh Global Software. Mentioned in This Episode: For information on Ricoh Software, please visit http://www.ricohsoftware.com/. Blog Series: Scalable Workflow Software To Solve Evolving Demands https://blog.ricohsoftware.com Webinar Series: https://global.ricohsoftware.com/education-series/ 6 FREE e-books: The Print Service Provider's Ecosystem https://global.ricohsoftware.com/campaign/psp-ecosystem/psp-ecosystem-overview/ 6 FREE e-books: The In-Plant Printer's Ecosystem https://global.ricohsoftware.com/campaign/inplantecosystem/inplant-ecosystem-overview/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Ryan McAbee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbossed/ Pixel Dot Consulting: https://www.pixeldotconsulting.com/ Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
On this episode of The Print Report playing on Podcasts From The Printerverse, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew recap day 2 from eProductivity Software's Connect event including inspiring conversations at the Women's Networking Lunch, the keynotes, sessions and customer panels, and the success of the Radius User Group. Recorded live from the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas. Mentioned in Today's Episode: eProductivity Software (ePS): https://epssw.com/ Nick Benkovich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-benkovich-8705821/ Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net Project Peacock: https://projectpeacock.tv Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com
On this episode of The Print Report playing on Podcasts From The Printerverse, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew recap the first day of the eProductivity Software Connect event, key takeaways from sessions and speakers, what they learned, who they saw and more. Recorded live from the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas. Mentioned in Today's Episode: eProductivity Software (ePS): https://epssw.com/ Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net Project Peacock: https://projectpeacock.tv Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com
In this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss their Printing United Expo experience and share a little about the exhibitors, attendees, and exciting technologies they saw at the show including 3 companies that won a 'UNICORN' Award from Deborah and INKISH.TV. Mentioned in Today's Episode: Printing United: https://www.printingunited.com/ Inkish TV: http://inkish.tv/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
In this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew talk to Bernie Gracy and Mary Catherine Pflug from Monotype about the wild world of fonts! We discuss licensing, how fonts keep up with rapidly evolving display modalities, and how Monotype is developing font integration and management tools. Plus, Deborah learns about the app, What The Font! Mentioned in Today's Episode: Bernie Grace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berniegracy/ Mary Catherine Pflug on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcpflug/ Monotype: https://www.monotype.com/ WhatTheFont: https://www.myfonts.com/pages/whatthefont Glyphs App: https://glyphsapp.com/ FontLab: https://www.fontlab.com/ Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Project Peacock: http://projectpeacock.tv Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
Pat McGrew is a Jack of all trades in the print industry, having 40+ years of experience in the field. She currently runs a consultancy business in the US. In this episode of the FuturePrint Podcast, Frazer and Pat talk about the world of post-COVID print, the new opportunities for commercial inkjet and the pioneering spirit of the Australian print industry.Subscribe to the FuturePrint podcast nowVisit the FuturePrint websiteConnect with Pat McGrew on LinkedInConnect with Frazer Chesterman on LinkedIn
In this episode of The Print Report on Podcasts From The Printerverse, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew speak with Mark Lewiecki, Senior Product Manager at Adobe, about the new features available on Adobe PDF Print Engine 6, and how they help designers and printers in the production process. Mentioned in Today's Episode: Mark Lewiecki: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-lewiecki-7a1b45 Adobe Print Engine 6: https://www.adobe.com/products/pdfprintengine.html Printed colors will soon be more vivid and accurate: https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2022/05/31/printed-colors-will-soon-be-more-vivid-and-accurate Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Project Peacock: projectpeacock.printmediacentr.com/ Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net
In this episode of the Elevate Print series, Pat McGrew joins Keeana Barber, Aaron Selmon, Dante Hamilton, and Deborah Corn to discuss strategies for optimizing workflow in smaller print shops, how automation can help, and some tools and tips to get you started. Mentioned in Today's Episode: Keeana Barber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeanabarber WDB Marketing: https://wdbmarketing.com/ Aaron Selmon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-selmon-55768216 Aceism: https://aceism.com/ Dante Hamilton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmunddantehamilton Internet Webpages Newspaper, Inc.: https://internetwebpagesnewspaper.com/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Project Peacock: projectpeacock.printmediacentr.com/ Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net eProductivity Software: https://eproductivitysoftware.com/ printIQ: https://printiq.com/ Vpress: https://www.vpress.com/ Infigo: https://www.infigo.net/ EPMS: https://www.entpms.com/ Design 'N Buy: https://www.designnbuy.com/ Canva: https://www.canva.com/
In this episode of The Print Report series, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss the exciting return of trade shows post-COVID and recap their experience at Sign Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, and Print4All in Milan, Italy, and why it's critical for vendors to prioritize building relationships over making sales. Mentioned in Today's Episode: ISA International Sign Expo: https://www.signexpo.org/ Print4All: https://www.print4all.it/ ‘ISA Sign Expo Delivers Thrills and Stills': https://printmediacentr.com/isa-sign-expo-delivers-thrills-and-stills/ Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Project Peacock: projectpeacock.printmediacentr.com/ Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com Brand Revolution LAB: https://brandrevolutionlab.it/ FESPA Global Print Expo: https://www.fespaglobalprintexpo.com/ Labelexpo Americas: https://www.labelexpo-americas.com/ PacPrint: https://www.pacprint.com.au/ The Print Show: https://www.theprintshow.co.uk/ Amplify Print: https://amplifyprint.org/ Printing United Expo: https://www.printingunited.com/
Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew talk to Jonathan Malone-McGrew, Senior Director Engagement at Solimar Systems about growing up in print, technical innovations that help PSPs work smarter and faster, and why all PDFs are not created equal. Mentioned in Today's Episode: Jonathan Malone-McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemcgrew/ Solimar Systems: https://www.solimarsystems.com/ Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Project Peacock: https://projectpeacock.printmediacentr.com Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com
Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew continue their conversation with Dr. Linda Fried JD, Professor of Business Law at the University of Colorado, Denver, about the ongoing litigation and rolling updates to privacy laws across the U.S., and how data-driven printing and mailing can be impacted. Pay attention to this topic as it evolves! Mentioned in Today's Episode: Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/
Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew talk to Jonathan Dropiewski, President/CEO of priint Americas about the resurgence of catalog needs and how they help creators optimize the process and customization options through their automated platform. Printers - could be an opportunity for you too. And bonus, my crazy idea is Pat approved! Mentioned in Today's Episode: Jonathan Dropiewski: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondrop/ priint: https://www.priint.com/en/ Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Project Peacock: https://projectpeacock.printmediacentr.com Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ McGrewGroup: https://www.mcgrewgroup.com
Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew talk to Marc Johnson, Senior Global Market Development Manager about his return to HP, the continued evolution of inkjet printing, and direct mail trends to capitalize on, now. Mentioned in Today's Episode: Marc Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsonmarco/ HP: hp.com/go/pagewidewebpress Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ Dscoop: https://www.dscoop.com/ Project Peacock: https://projectpeacock.printmediacentr.com
In this episode of #ThePrintReport, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew talk to Leo Raymond, Owner and Managing Director of Mailers Hub about navigating ongoing USPS service changes and delays, and providing proactive solutions for printers and mailers. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Leo Raymond: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-raymond-82632a12b/ Mailers Hub: https://www.mailershub.com/ Coalition for a 21st Century Postal Service: https://21stcenturypostal.org/ Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/
Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss innovation in digital printing, the 2021 Digital Printing Forum in Italy, and why pushing print boundaries is a requirement for luxury brands. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ Digital Printing Forum: https://www.digitalprintingforum.it/ Stratego: https://www.strategogroup.net/
In this episode of #ThePrintReport, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss the latest implications of COVID-19, live events and remote work in 2021, and Pat challenges an article that is misleading to the state of the industry. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/ Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net GCEA: https://gceaonline.org/
In this episode of #ThePrintReport, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss why luxury brands are returning to print and how to jump on the trend, innovation in the world of paper-rollers, and the return of industry events. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Pat McGrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew/
In this special episode of The Print Report, Dr. Linda Fried, JD, Professor of Business Law at the University of Colorado, Denver, joins Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew to unpack the new and pending privacy laws that impact direct mailers and offers some advice for getting prepared, now. Listen to Part 1 here. Deborah Corn: linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn Print Media Centr: printmediacentr.com Pat McGrew: linkedin.com/in/patmcgrew McGrewGroup: mcgrewgroup.com
Colin McMahon, Research Analyst catches up with Pat McGrew, Senior Director of Production Software Services, on the educational workshops that she and Kate Dunn, Director, presented during Dscoop 2019.
Colin McMahon, Research Analyst, talks with Pat McGrew, Senior Director of Production Software and Services, about her experiences at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2019 - a biennial event covering the next generation of high-performance technology for digital printing and finishing.
During this episode, Pat McGrew, Senior Director of Production Software and Services, and Ryan McAbee, Director of Production Workflow, talk about platforms as the top trend expected to impact print workflows for 2019.
In this episode, Pat McGrew, Senior Director of Production Software and Services, and Karen Kimerer, Director of Industry Services, discuss the 2019 trends our business development team has mapped out.
In this episode, Ron Gilboa, Group Director of Production Technology, and Pat McGrew, Senior Director of Production Software and Services, cover the digital impact of printing, including graphic communications and packaging (folding cartons, flexible packaging, label printing, decorative printing).