Business Management - Industry Trends

Currently, hotels are undergoing a shift. They are redesigning their spaces to appeal to the digital nomad and the traveler who is moving away from the Airbnb experience. Hotels are trying to meet this decline by offering amenities such as on-site coworking spaces, small kitchens, and multi-use areas.

For the last 81 years, the OBIE Awards have recognized the most innovative activations in the out-of-home (OOH) industry. This year, it's adding a student competition to find the next generation of OOH designers.

Based on the latest figures from OAAA, out-of-home (OOH) advertising revenue increased 1.1% in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the previous year, accounting for $1.96 billion.

Describing a handful of the sales from the Expo floor does not illustrate the immensity of the sales, but does provide a pulse.

D3, a subsidiary of the Durst Group, unveiled its Micro-Particle Jetting printing technology at Formnext 2023, demonstrating advancements in high-performance ceramics manufacturing.

On this episode of Wide-Format Weekly, Kirkwood acquired DGI Invisuals; We talked to Robert Coppinger about the acquisition; Omer Kulka talked about upcycling; Highlighting our 2023 Wide-format Innovators; We talked to Whit Copley; We are seeking stories of charity and community service within the wide-format industry.

Embracing the “Amazon effect” for customer experience is not a choice, but a strategic imperative. Here are some ideas to stay ahead.

Orbus Visual Communications has been named a 2024 SAGE A-rated supplier. This distinction is based on an aggregate of distributor ratings throughout the year. Suppliers are rated on factors such as customer service, delivery, problem resolution, as well as overall product rating.

On Oct. 19 during PRINTING United Expo, folks interested in digital textile printing — direct-to-garment and direct-to-fabric — gathered for the first-ever Apparelist Forum. The hour-and-a-half event featured lunch, education from Kornit, and a panel discussion on the opportunities and “whys” of digital printing.

The wide-format printing industry is filled with talented, hardworking professionals who help bring visual communications to life. But many in this industry also find time to give back to others through charitable acts, volunteer work, and community service. We want to hear your stories of philanthropy and goodwill.