Business Management - Industry Trends

Like any new market, there is always a lot to learn about how it operates. In an effort to learn more, I recently connected with Sara Whiteley, a senior interior designer at DBVW Architects in Providence, Rhode Island, to ask her to weigh in on some common questions I’ve been getting.

This week on Wide-Format Weekly, we continue to celebrate women in print; Don't miss out on the Wide-Format Impressions 150 rankings; We get a part two with Bluemedia's RJ Orr about Super Bowl Graphics; We get candid about reports of discrimination at tradeshows; And a business owner talks rebuilding after a natural disaster.

While some might choose to look the other way in the presence of, in this case, racism or sexism, the act of excluding a person as a potential customer is not only bad for society, it’s bad for business.

This week's episode highlights what it takes to handle graphics for the Super Bowl, a Quebec company on the move, training and installation for graphics installers, finding partners for apparel decoration, and celebrating women in the printing industry.

Tom Trutna, president of Big Ink, shares how his company has changed during its 25 year history, with a focus on "solving its customer's problems."

This week on Wide-Format Weekly, Crisp Imaging acquires ReproGraphic Solutions; A Sign-A-Rama branch transforms its business model; We discuss Vivid Impact's recent business moves; The Wide-Format 150 Annual Ranking is out; and the third annual podcast series for Women's History Month kicks off tomorrow.

The Board of Directors of the National Print and Sign Owners Association (NPSOA) is pleased to announce the election of David Dawson, owner of Instant Print and Promo of Chatham, Ontario as a Director at Large.

This week on Wide-Format Weekly, The Wide-format 150 Report is live; We look at coverage from the PRINTING United Leadership Summit; We explore the popularity of SEG; And we talk about an airport's billboard campaign.

Mimaki Europe is set to bring the very latest in UV print technology, including new products, to FESPA Global Print Expo 2024 while also celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Combining a proactive approach and legal awareness, the wide-format industry navigates through economic, regulatory, and market consolidation challenges for sustainable growth.