Business Management - Industry Trends

As each year winds down, paint companies and color authority Pantone release their picks for Color of the Year. These picks are no crystal ball into what everyone will be using and wearing in the upcoming year, but they do reflect a moment in time.

When Spencer Coleman rose to a leadership role at the signage/print firm his parents founded, the Utah-based company was at a crossroads. It was time to find a way to truly evolve and usher in a new era of greater growth.

This week on Wide-Format Weekly, we explore how AI is impacting every facet of print businesses; Dave Leskusky, president of PRINTING United Alliance talks about the ASI Pavilion that will be at at the 2026 Expo; we discuss getting better color from AI art; and we welcome Derrick Nelloms as vice president of the Alliance.

This week on Wide-Format Weekly, harness the power of your LinkedIn; better understand what AI can do for your business with this latest podcast episode; potential port worker strike concerns reignite, and be sure to checkout highlights for wide-format printers from BDNY 2024.

There are countless opportunities for promo distributors to expand their offerings within top end-buyer markets using print products.

The study carefully examines the wide-format printing market, covering key trends, technology advancements, and market dynamics.

Flash points related to semi-automation and automation sparked, ending what was supposed to be four days of talks in just two.

Discover how wide-format printing is transforming hospitality design with standout examples from BDNY 2024, including murals, textures, and detailed wallcoverings.

On this episode of Wide-Format Weekly, we sat down with Victoria Nelson Harris of Mimaki USA to discuss developments in digital textile printing; SBPI Graphics made some strategic acquisitions; we look at the second letter in our "Passing The Baton" series; we highlight the use of AI in business forecasting; and be sure to register for our upcoming webinar about the future of AI in the print industry.

On this episode of What's Trending Now presented by NAPCO Research, PRINTING United Alliance's Chief Economist Andy Paparozzi explains how AI-powered applications strengthen business analysis and forecasting, and support superior decisions companywide.