The Impressions Xchange podcast discusses topics impacting the graphic imaging community and printing industry. These different series address in-depth news coverage, analysis, and timely interviews. Each episode features interviews and insights bridging the graphic arts industry segments.
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She didn't come from print. She came from sports medicine, corporate wellness, and a deli. But thirteen years in, Jessica Tillery is running one of Sacramento's most tight-knit custom merch shops — and she's got a lot to say about culture, mentorship, and why Mondays off beats Fridays every time.
Pam Athan didn't plan a career in print. She stumbled into a high school elective, met a teacher who changed everything, and never left. Now an account executive at Universal Printing in North Carolina, she's proof that knowing the craft — really knowing it — makes all the difference when you're sitting across from a client.
On the first day of the 2026 Wide-Format Summit, Marco Boer and Dan Marx sat down for a free-flowing discussion of the wide-format segment today, and a view into how it's changing.
PRINTING United Expo is just around the corner. With so much to do at the show, Packaging Impressions spoke with Lisbeth Lyons Black to learn what Women in Print Alliance has in store for attendees.
As PRINTING United Expo 2026 swiftly approaches, Amy Servi-Bonner runs through the state of AI in the industry and where it's headed, plus what attendees should expect from this year's PRINTING AI Pavilion.
Stephanie True graduated from college with a double major in history and sociology and zero plan — until her mom pointed at some screen printing equipment and said, "You'll run this." Thirty-one years later, she has a lot to say about building teams, earning confidence, asking the questions you're afraid to ask, and playing nice in the sandbox.
Training is important but difficult or too expensive to do, and PSPs find it hard to keep good employees. Joe Marin, senior vice president, membership with PRINTING United Alliance, describes how iLEARNING+ can help meet both of those challenges.
Christine Walsh never planned to own a print shop. Twenty years, one acquired digital marketing agency, and an AI clone of herself in development later — she has zero regrets. And a lot to say about failure, grit, and building a team where women run the presses.
Ashley Roberts chats with Steph Buka of PRINTING United Alliance about the Alliance's coalition work, and tariff and USPS updates.
Inducted into the FTA Hall of Fame this year, Catherine Haynes reflects on her career, shares lessons from the industry, and discusses key trends influencing the future of packaging and flexographic printing.
Josh Carruth, EVP, exhibitions at PRINTING United Alliance highlights many of the events and activations taking place at this year's event and presents a compelling case for attending. "Your competitors will be there," he says. "If you want to give them that advantage, that's your choice."
On this episode of the Broadcast, Steve Duccilli, group vice president, PRINTING United Alliance; Denise Gustavson, vice president of editorial and content strategy, PRINTING United Alliance; and Dan Marx, content director, Wide-Format Impressions join host Gabby Houck to discuss the Wide-Format Summit.
Recently, Toni McQuilken sat down with Ray Weiss, to talk about his incredible trip to Asia, where he attended three G7/G7+ summits.
Ashley Roberts chats with Brad Duncan, account director at Continuum, about zone-based pricing, the importance of co-mail consolidation, and more.
This episode of the Broadcast explores a growing knowledge crisis in the printing industry: as experienced press operators and OEM experts retire, they take decades of undocumented, judgment-based knowledge with them — knowledge that AI can't learn from if it was never captured. Amy Servi-Bonner, vice president of PRINTING AI argues that AI isn't a threat to human expertise; it's the only way to preserve it.
Thirty years ago, Beth Marston chose print over banking on instinct — and never looked back. In this episode, she opens up about navigating a male-dominated industry, the mentor who got her laid off (in the best possible way), and why giving people confidence might be the most powerful leadership move there is.
In this episode of the Impressions Xchange podcast, Ashley Roberts chats with Adriane Harrison, vice president of human relations consulting at PRINTING United Alliance, about Mental Health Awareness Month and why mental health matters at work and in life.
She wasn’t given the business — she built it herself. In this episode of Her Imprint, Arpy Simonian shares how she went from working in her father’s company to starting her own label printing business from her home — with no loans and no backup plan. This is a conversation about confidence, resilience, and proving to yourself that you can do it.
Toni McQuilken and Paul Bobnak recently returned from the National Postal Forum and share their candid thoughts and takeaways.
We’ve all heard it — print is dead. Mail is dying. But what if that’s completely wrong? In this episode of Her Imprint, Marie Clarke shares how print and mail continue to power a multi-trillion-dollar industry, connect communities, and play a critical role in how we communicate today. This is a conversation about perception, reality, and why paper still matters.
She didn’t plan to run the business — but she stepped in when it mattered most. In this episode of Her Imprint, Mary Dolan shares how she went from lawyer to business owner, navigating unexpected loss and growing into leadership along the way. This is a conversation about resilience, learning on the job, and leading even when you don’t feel ready.
Businesses in a variety of verticals, whatever that market may be, likely have common expectations – a cluster of branded features that can serve as a guide to help them achieve their branding goals. This thoughtful discussion includes viewpoints representing the wide-format, apparel, and promotional products spaces.
We talked with eight in-plant managers at the 2026 Inkjet Summit to learn why they’re considering production inkjet and how they expect it will cut color costs, boost capacity, and future proof their operations.
In this episode of Printing’s Alive, Warren Werbitt talks with Jamie McLennan about the shift from commodity to strategic selling in the print industry. They unpack pricing pressures, customer expectations, and the importance of positioning print as a premium product. The conversation also explores AI, sustainability, and how to attract the next generation to print.
What if your competition… wasn’t actually your competition? In this episode of Her Imprint, Shawna Hicks Cranston shares how she built a 16-year print and shipping business rooted in community, collaboration, and connection. This is a conversation about relationships, growth, and why helping others succeed is one of the best business strategies there is.
