Patrick Farrey

Struggling to attract new print customers?  Are you making it easy for prospects to buy, setting clear deadlines, and staying in touch with customers?  A simple self-audit could reveal hidden roadblocks in your sales process. Sandy Hubbard shares 8 key questions every print salesperson should ask to optimize their approach and boost sales. Read more: https://ow.ly/WcuB50WpAGj Print Long and Prosper! #Printerverse #print #printingindustry #printing #marketing #printmarketing #printdesign #printsales #printservices #printinginnovation

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🎙️ From DTF to Dark Factories: The Future of Textile & Wide-Format Printing The textile, apparel, and wide-format printing industries are evolving at record speed. Changing consumer expectations, sustainability pressures, and rapid innovation are reshaping everything from production models to supply chain strategies. In this podcast, Johnny Shell and David Sweetnam from Keypoint Intelligence break down the trends transforming the sector — including the rise of DTF, the move toward dark factories, and what the next wave of print technology means for businesses. If you want to stay ahead of the curve, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss. 🎧 Listen on all major platforms or via our website: https://lnkd.in/eCBNymEe #TextilePrinting #WideFormatPrinting #DTFPrinting #DigitalTextile #PrintIndustry #Sustainability #Innovation #ManufacturingTrends #DarkFactory #KeypointIntelligence #FutureOfPrinting #PrintTechnology

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In response to the USA's annual State of the Union address, it's important to recognize the progress women in the printing industry are making in both the U.S. and Canada. While initiatives to close the gender gap are gaining traction in the U.S., leadership roles remain challenging. In Canada, women are rising to prominent positions but face systemic barriers to equal representation. Both countries are experiencing changes in workplace dynamics due to technological advancements and evolving workforce expectations. Canada has made notable strides in diversity and inclusion, which could serve as a model for the U.S. Looking ahead, the future for women in the printing industry is promising, with advocacy for gender equality growing. Collaborative efforts, mentorship programs, and inclusive policies can help create an environment where women can thrive and lead, driving innovation and success in the industry. #womeninprint #printingindustry #complex #changing #stateoftheunion

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A best practice for designing folded self-mailers is to confer with a Mailpiece Design Analyst (MDA), available from the US Postal Service, before finalizing a design. See "Designing for Direct Mail" in The Gimbel Gazette. https://lttr.ai/AfGLo #GraphicDesign #DirectMail #Printing

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2026 Direct Mail Design Strategy Strong direct mail design isn’t about decoration. It’s about clarity, intent, and guiding the reader toward action. Here are the key elements every effective direct mail piece must get right. https://lnkd.in/eHjYTTAQ #printnz #powerofprint #vopp

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