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Deborah Brandt, Founder, and CEO at Fig Industries, and Meredith Collins, Customer Marketing Manager at Domtar, join Deborah Corn to discuss how Fig Magazine became a profitable printed product, why Brandt describes the magazine as a multi-platform communications package, and the philosophy behind the mantra, ‘Design for Good’. 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Meet the curiously creative team at Fig Industries: https://figindustries.com

Want to visit Lancaster, PA? Fig Lancaster is your guide: https://figlancaster.com

Bring Fig to your city! Find out about Fig Franchising here: https://figmagazine.com

Deborah Brandt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-brandt-55207730

Meredith Collins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-collins-mc/

Domtar: https://www.domtar.com

Domtar Printing and Publishing Papers: https://www.domtar.com/domtar-paper/our-products/printing-and-publishing-papers/

Cougar®: https://www.domtar.com/domtar-paper/our-brands/cougar/

Lynx®: https://www.domtar.com/domtar-paper/our-brands/lynx/

Husky®: https://www.domtar.com/domtar-paper/our-brands/husky/

Sam Kirchner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-kirchner-74570717/

The Standard Group: http://www.standardgroup.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

drupa: https://www.drupa.com/

drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age

Gary Walton, Founder of Cincinnati Type and Print Museum, joins Deborah Corn to discuss his journey into the print industry, selling the future of print to the next generation of printers, bridging the industry skill gap, and how the museum is helping the print industry grow to new heights.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Gary Walton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-walton-151b7413/

The Cincinnati Type & Print Museum: https://www.cincinnatitypeprintmuseum.org/

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: https://www.cincinnatistate.edu/

University of Cincinnati: https://www.uc.edu/

26 Things You Can Do to Promote the Printing Industry: https://podcasts.printmediacentr.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Awakening-Booklet-2023.pdf

SkillsUSA: https://www.skillsusa.org/

Twelve Habits of Being a Professional: https://podcasts.printmediacentr.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Wise-Habits-of-Young-Print-Media-Professionals.pdf

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

drupa: https://www.drupa.com/

drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age

David Drucker, Noel Tocci, and Deborah Corn discuss the importance of adaptability, innovation, and client-centric approaches in navigating the complexities of print projects while meeting client and creative needs and staying within their budget.

Mentioned in This Episode:

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

drupa: https://www.drupa.com/

drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age

Morgan DiGiorgio, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at DirectMail2.0, joins Deborah Corn to discuss their recent MarketEdge event, and how their platform drives revenue and harnesses the marketing opportunities. Morgan also offers some practical examples of DirectMail2.0’s easy-to-use dashboard setup, superior digital integration, enhanced tracking and analytics, and more.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Morgan DiGiorgio on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgandigiorgio/

DirectMail2.0: https://directmail2.com/

Book a Demo with DirectMail2.0: https://directmail2.com/request-demo/

MarketEdge: https://marketedgeshow.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

drupa: https://www.drupa.com/

drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age

Deborah Corn and Productivity Coach Sarah Ohanesian discuss strategies for effectively wrapping up the week, organizing tasks, and preparing for the week ahead.

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/ 

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

drupa: https://www.drupa.com/

drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age

David Drucker, Noel Tocci, and Deborah Corn discuss Deborah’s CMYK Manifesto for 2024, particularly how print professionals can reestablish and strengthen client relationships in the new year, reignite customer passion for the creativity of print, and represent themselves and their businesses in the most authentic way possible, plus David and Noel share their take on setting the mission for print businesses and the printing industry in 2024.

Mentioned in This Episode:

CMYK Manifesto 2024: Rewind, Reignite, and Represent the Printing Industry: https://printmediacentr.com/cmyk-manifesto-2024-rewind-reignite-and-represent-the-printing-industry/

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: 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

drupa 2024: https://www.drupa.com/

drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age

On this episode of The Print Report, Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew discuss the experience of drupa,  the personal and professional benefits of attending this signature, global event, how to be an A-plus attendee, and how to best navigate the myriad of exhibitors, demos, presentations, forums, speakers, and educational and networking opportunities in 18 halls from May 28th to June 7th in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Mentioned in This Episode:

drupa: https://www.drupa.com/

drupa Forums: https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums

drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age

The Cult of Drupa Songs: https://www.facebook.com/DrupaSongs/

drupa Global Trends Report: https://www.drupa.com/Exhibitors_Products/Global_Trends_Overview 

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

In this episode of UKvUSA, Deborah Corn and Matthew Parker discuss practical strategies, tips, and insights aimed at enhancing relationships, prospecting, and overall success in the print industry in 2024 and beyond.

Mentioned in This Episode: 

drupa.com: https://www.drupa.com/

drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age

10 Common Print Selling Errors and What to Do About Them: https://profitableprintrelationships.com/e-book/

10 Social Media Rules For Print Sales People: https://profitableprintrelationships.com/use-social-media-create-print-sales/

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/

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Jamie McLennan, Will Crabtree, and Deborah Corn catch up from 2023 and discuss their hopes, dreams, aspirations, and exciting plans for 2024.

Mentioned in This Episode: 

HelloTeam: https://www.helloteam.com/

Fresh Artists: https://www.freshartists.org/

NON-EVENT 2023 - Will Crabtree: https://inkish.tv/inkish-video/will/

drupa.com: https://www.drupa.com/

drupa Next Age (drupa DNA): https://www.drupa.com/en/Program/Forums/drupa_next_age

International Sign Association: https://signs.org/

Stephanie Gaddin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniegaddin/

Rocking Rose Website Development: https://rockingrose.technology/

Jamie McLennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieprints

DMR Graphics: www.dmr-graphics.com/

Innvoke: https://innvoke.com/ 

Will Crabtree: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-crabtree-b130a346

Tampa.Media: https://tampa.media/

Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ 

Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com

Partner with Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com/partnerships/

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net

Deborah Corn and Productivity Coach, Sarah Ohanesian discuss why email can become a trap that prevents us from being productive, how to utilize it as an effective communication tool rather than a to-do list, and why to make your subject lines meaningful.

Mentioned in This Episode:

‘Dominate Your Day’ Keynote: https://youtu.be/9GjAZTau45Q

Sarah Ohanesian: https://sarahohanesian.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/

Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV 

Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.net