Podcasts From The Printerverse

In this episode of UKvUSA, Deborah Corn and Matthew Parker discuss sales approaches, examples of effective and ineffective strategies, and how to better understand and meet customer needs in the print industry.

Mentioned in This Episode:

How to Stop Buyers Choosing on Price: https://profitableprintrelationships.com/online-training-resources/how-to-stop-print-buyers-choosing-on-price/

Ten Common Print Selling Errors and What to Do About Them: https://profitableprintrelationships.com/e-book/screenshot-2020-03-27-at-10-35-15/

Matthew Parker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profitableprintrelationships/

Profitable Print Relationships: https://profitableprintrelationships.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

David Drucker, Noel Tocci, and Deborah Corn discuss how to stay informed about new printing technology without attending trade shows, the impact of digital finishing and customization on the future of print, and the role of printers in educating and inspiring the creative community.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Duratrans: https://duratrans.com/

The Print Report: Book Your Future with Stefano Formentini, Meccanotecnica – drupa part 2: https://podcastsfromtheprinterverse.com/the-print-report-book-your-future-with-stefano-formentini-meccanotecnica-drupa-part-2/

Meccanotecnica: https://www.meccanotecnicagroup.com/

Muller Martini: https://mullermartini.com/

Hunkeler: https://www.hunkeler.ch/

Hunkeler Innovation Days: https://www.innovationdays.com/

Scodix: https://scodix.com/

David Drucker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-drucker-b1b5946/

highresolution printing and packaging: https://high-res.com

Noel Tocci on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noeltocci/

Tocci Made: https://toccimade.com/

Deborah Corn on LinkedIn: 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 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

Deborah Corn and Productivity Coach Sarah Ohanesian discuss time management tips, the importance of revisiting past productivity lessons, the role of tools like Asana and Todoist in enhancing team efficiency, and strategies for working with neurodivergent team members.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Sarah Ohanesian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahohanesian/

SO Productive: https://www.so-productive.com/

Asana: https://asana.grsm.io/sarahohanesian308

Todoist: https://todoist.com/

Command the Chaos Course: https://www.so-productive.com/productivity-course/

Neuroinclusive Training and Information: https://getsuperproductive.com/

Project Management for Agencies: https://getsuperproductive.com/agencies/

Jeff Gibbard: https://jeffgibbard.com/

Deborah Corn on LinkedIn: 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

Robert Rose, Chief Strategy Officer at The Content Advisory, joins Deborah Corn to discuss building trust and transitioning from transactional services to creating value-driven customer experiences, expanding the idea of a customer, and innovative strategies to foster loyalty and engagement throughout their journey with your business.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Robert Rose: https://robertrose.net/

The Content Advisory: https://contentadvisory.net/

This Old Marketing Podcast: https://thisoldmarketing.com/

thINK: https://www.thinkforum.com/

Joe Pulizzi: https://joepulizzi.com/

The Content Marketing Institute: https://contentmarketinginstitute.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

Deborah Corn and Productivity Coach Sarah Ohanesian discuss time management tools, practical strategies for maximizing their effectiveness, common productivity pitfalls, how to overcome them, and key motivators to help you stay focused when you feel overwhelmed.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Todoist: https://todoist.com/

Sarah Ohanesian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahohanesian/

SO Productive: https://www.so-productive.com/

Asana: https://asana.grsm.io/sarahohanesian308

Command the Chaos Course: https://www.so-productive.com/productivity-course/

Deborah Corn on LinkedIn: 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

David Borochovitz, Letterpress Operator, Project Consultant, and Social Media Manager at Passion Letterpress, joins Deborah Corn to discuss his journey from art school to mastering letterpress printing, the importance of maintaining high standards in the niche market of luxury print services, fostering genuine collaboration with customers, and how he uses social media to showcase work and attract the right clients.

Mentioned in This Episode:

David Borochovitz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-borochovitz-172029251/

Passion Letterpress on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionletterpress/

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