Printing Industry Video

Profiles in Print

DCG ONE (Seattle, Washington)

WhatTheyThink traveled to Seattle to visit DCG ONE to learn more about their business, how they operate, and what makes them unique. This film is the 2nd in an ongoing series of Profiles in Print.

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Profiles in Print

Premier Press (Portland, Oregon)

WhatTheyThink traveled to Portland to visit Premier Press to learn more about their business, how they operate, and what makes them unique. This film is the first in an ongoing series of Profiles in Print.

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Product Strategy: Mutoh at the ISA Sign Expo

In this video, sponsored by Mutoh, Derek Moffett, Product Manager at Mutoh America, talks about emerging trends in the sign industry and product strategy at the ISA Sign Expo. Watch Video

Frank Gets Discursive

Frank starts by commenting on how typesetters handled the character in Moby Dick who could not sign his name and then segues into the fact that many people cannot sign their name because they were not taught cursive writing. Watch Video

HP Introduces New PrintOS Software Suite

In this interview, sponsored by HP, David Zwang talks to Peter Obradovic, Director, HP Industrial Software Solutions about the new HP PrintOS suite. HP PrintOS software is used by thousands of HP Industrial Print users. This new cloud-based suite now consists of four Power Packs, each concentrating on specific application requirements. Watch Video

Frank King

Frank makes a rare Wednesday appearance to talk about today's coronation of King Charles III in the context of all the printed materials required for such an event. Today's coronation would have had as large a print requirement as that of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953. Frank walks through the Penrose Annual's documentation of much of it. Watch Video

Voice of the Customer: Data-Mail’s Scott Braunstein, Polaris Direct’s Joe Maloy, Professional Mail Services’ Paul Hamilton, and Bridgeport National Bindery’s Kent Larson

In this video sponsored by Screen, Lois Ritarossi talks with Scott Braunstein of Data-Mail, Joe Maloy of Polaris Direct, Paul Hamilton of Professional Mail Services, and Kent Larson of Bridgeport National Bindery about their experiences with production inkjet printing and goals for workflow automation. Watch Video

Warren Werbitt Goes Printer to Printer with Premier Graphics’ Taylor Sellinger

This week, Warren talks with Taylor Sellinger, Partner and General Manager at Premier Graphics, a wide-format printing and installation company based in Vancouver, B.C. They talk about what attracted Sellinger to the printing industry, his excitement about being involved in printing, and how the company has been on a growth trajectory. Watch Video

Selling Digitally Embellished Packaging with Bill White from Meyers

In this episode of The Digital Embellishment Show, we sit down with Bill White, Senior Account Executive for Meyers, who specializes in selling digitally embellished print and packaging. Bill has been in the print industry for over 40 years and has seen firsthand the evolution of digital embellishments. Join us as we explore the latest trends and innovations in digital embellishments and hear from Bill about his experience working with clients to create stunning and unique pieces that stand out in a crowded marketplace. Whether you're a print professional or just curious about the world of digital embellishments, this episode is not to be missed. Watch Video

Voice of the Customer: aiim's Patrick Masset, PrintMail Solutions' Gretchen Renaud, and Sattler Premium Print's Christian Haneke

In this video sponsored by Ricoh, Lois Ritarossi talks with Patrick Masset of aiim, Gretchen Renaud of PrintMail Solutions, and Christian Haneke of Sattler Premium Print about their experiences with production inkjet printing. Watch Video

Frank's Staple Industry

Google cost-cutting has affected every level of the organization. In one report, Frank saw that they were cutting the use of staplers. Frank wonders what they are stapling in the company that exemplifies the concept of a paperless office. Watch Video

Product Strategy: Fiery at the ISA Sign Expo 2023

Chris Schowalter, Global Sales Director at Fiery, talks about emerging trends and product strategy at the ISA Sign Expo 2023. Watch Video

Voice of the Customer: PrintMail Solutions' Gretchen Renaud on The Move to Inkjet

In this video sponsored by Ricoh, Lois Ritarossi talks with Gretchen Renaud of PrintMail Solutions—which specializes in transactional printing—about the company's expansion into production inkjet printing. Watch Video

Meet Jakob Stone, the 20-Year-Old Digital Embellishment Operator at Elite Print Finishing

Welcome to the latest episode of the Digital Embellishment Show, where we explore the world of digital print finishing and embellishment. In this episode, we have a special guest, Jakob Stone, a 20-year-old Digital Embellishment operator at Elite Print Finishing.Jakob shares his experiences and insights into the world of digital print finishing, discussing his journey to becoming a operator, and the unique challenges he faces in his role. He also shares his tips and tricks for achieving the perfect finish, and how to maintain high quality standards while working with a range of materials and techniques. Watch Video

Frank Phones It In

Frank pivots from the 50th anniversary of the first cellphone call to the effect of smartphones on print communication. The mobile phone is much more than a phone. It is a music and video player, a camera and video recorder, an Internet communicator, and a reading device. Watch Video

Voice of the Customer: Professional Mail Services' Paul Hamilton on Inkjet Equipment Expansion

In this video sponsored by Screen, Lois Ritarossi talks with Paul Hamilton of Professional Mail Services about the criteria driving his expansion of his inkjet equipment as Professional Mail Services pursues new application areas. Watch Video

Neil Felton CEO of FESPA Previews Munich Event

WhatTheyThink’s Eric Vessels talks to Neil Felton, CEO of FESPA, about what can be expected at this year’s event in Munich, Germany. They discuss the history of the event as well as the unique positioning of this event in the industry. Neil also highlights why he thinks it important for those from North America to plan to attend. Watch Video

Warren Werbitt Goes Printer to Printer with Michael Macchi

This week, Warren talks with Michael Macchi, President of Strategic Cost Reduction Partners, about how printers can save on their utilities. Watch Video

Voice of the Customer: Sattler Premium Print’s Christian Haneke on Portfolio Expansion

In this video sponsored by Ricoh, Lois Ritarossi talks with Sattler Premium Print’s Christian Haneke, about the company’s expansion to provide a broad portfolio of applications and services including leaflets, catalogs and magazines, direct mail, and logistics. Watch Video

Voice of the Customer: Data Mail’s Scott Braunstein on Flexibility and Efficiency

In this video sponsored by Screen, Lois Ritarossi talks with Scott Braunstein, Senior Vice President, Data Mail, about the factors influencing his decision to adopt and build out a fleet of production inkjet equipment. Watch Video

Standard Finishing at Hunkeler Innovationdays

In this video, sponsored by Standard Finishing, Johann Laurent, Director of Business Operations for Standard, provides a rundown of the finishing solutions Standard was showcasing at Hunkeler Innovationdays. Watch Video

(Point) Size Matters

Frank shows two small books from the 1800s set in 2- or 3-point type. He compares the type in them to the backs and sides of pharmaceutical packaging today. Even with bifocals, they are hard to read. Point size is based on x-height and the numbers are not really descriptive. Watch Video