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Brands that want to stand up to their competition must find creative ways to stand out. That's why more and more brands are turning to The BoxMaker, a custom box manufacturer and packaging distributor that continues to innovate and advance. The company delivers truly stunning and highly effective packaging solutions that conventional print and finishing methods cannot produce. This episode of "Unvarnished" features Katy Hart, Director of Marketing and Communications at The BoxMaker, and Kristi Duvall, the company's Vice President of Sales. They share insight about how The BoxMaker approaches marketing and sales, developing the company's new website, the adoption of new technology in the packaging space, how COVID united the company and more.
In any profession, it would be totally forgivable for someone with nearly 20 years of experience to start putting things on coast — to rest on laurels and to lean on familiar answers when clients come calling.
The exact opposite of that defines Stuart Kellock, who has spent nearly two decades challenging the status quo, discovering new opportunities, and creating value for clients and partners in the self-adhesive label printing industry. Stuart is more than just managing director of Label Apeel, a UK-based company that supplies extremely impressive and brand-boosting labels to the beer, wine-and-spirits, food and retail markets. He's also the managing director of "let's do things differently" — of treating preconceived notions as the opposite of innovation.
In this episode of "Unvarnished," Stuart talks about what it takes to create high-impact labels, how his team pounces on the chance to make a difference to customers, the increasing importance of labels and packaging to brand development, and more.
Sustainability and technology combine in the mind of Jordan Darragh, founder and CEO of PrintReleaf. He recognized the need for print businesses to continually move toward sustainability goals and track their progress while doing so.
PrintReleaf's software enables print businesses to automatically reforest the equivalence of their paper and fiber-based material consumption, and offset the carbon emissions associated with their paper and packaging products. The result is good for both the planet and the bottom line — PrintReleaf's clients can certifiably plant trees to reforest their paper consumption and also use those efforts to impress and gain customers who also value eco-friendly practices.
In this episode of "Unvarnished," Jordan talks about how PrintReleaf started, and why its technology and efforts matter now more now than ever.
Here’s the recipe for the Alabama White Sauce Jordan mentions during the interview. "I was fortunate to meet Tuffy Stone last year at an event called Smoking University in Charleston, SC, where I went to barbecue school for three days, and I actually made the smoked chicken with him," Jordan says. "Life memory! Enjoy the recipe!"
Jay Dollries says he's "mostly retired now," but as you'll see in this video, his perspective and ideas about the digital print industry aren't going away -- they can guide and inspire any printing pro at any time.
Jay was an early adopter of digital print. After starting ILS (Innovating Labeling Solutions) in 1996, he essentially re-created the business in 2005 to focus on digital technology. During that time and since, Jay has been an active, enthusiastic Dscoop member, often volunteering to help organize events, contribute thought leadership and connect with others.
In this episode of "Unvarnished," Jay reflects upon...
• Why he and his team at ILS got into digital print back in 2005
• How Dscoop has helped him personally and professionally
• How print leaders can impress clients and prospects who are looking to boost their brands
• A key mistake today's printers make when thinking about digital print technology
• How ILS created projects that truly stood out on the retail shelf
• The importance of getting internal team members aligned and motivated to help customers thrive
• The need to recognize your own limitations, and the challenge of finding and hiring people with different skills
Jay says plenty of printers have digital technology, but "most companies out there aren't selling the true capabilities of what digital can offer. They look at it as a way to reduce their internal costs" instead of going to market with messages about the power of enhancing their clients' brands.
Thank you, Jay, for sharing your thoughts and opinions with Dscoopers in this "Unvarnished" conversation!
Helen Smith of Precision Proco Group attacks her job with gusto, fresh ideas and infectious positivity. She approaches the company's branding on two different fronts — customer relationships and internal communication.
Dscoop is a collection of industry mavericks — people around the world who aren’t afraid to make mistakes, to push the envelope and to eagerly share ideas with others. Kjetil Hovland is the epitome of that description.
When he's outside, skiing in the nearby mountains or boating on the picturesque fjord next to his office, Kjetil is peaceful in his element. He loves the fresh air, mountains and glaciers around Gaupne, the location of his impressive company, Digital Etikett. But when he's inside the company's remarkable all-wood office, Kjetil is ready to crank up rock-and-roll music and guide his kick-butt team. He loves using digital print to delight brands of all sizes.
This maverick will be a magnificent resource at the Greening the Bottom Line, set for June 8-9 in the village of Songdal, about a half hour south of Gaupne. Kjetil is eager to talk to fellow printers about his company's extensive sustainability practices.
In the "Unvarnished" video above, Dscoop's Chris Hyde and Darin Painter caught up with Kjetil to talk about the coolness of Norway, his personal and business journey to protect the environment, and why printers should attend Greening the Bottom Line.
In the 1990s, "we really had an identity crisis," recalls Brian Benson, CEO and Founder of Benson Integrated Marketing Solutions, based in Alpharetta, GA, USA. Was his business a print company? An apparel provider? A promotional products vendor? "People wondered, 'What do you really do? Why are you different?'"
Today, Brian and his firm know exactly who they are and why they matter to customers. Benson Integrated Marketing Solutions offers a comprehensive, efficient and transparent centralized marketing platform that helps multifamily-property marketing teams buy, personalize and track their marketing activities.
If that sounds ultra-specific, that sounds great to Brian. He's a visionary whose company's deep dive into one key vertical market has led to extremely high client retention. He and his team know the nuances of each need property owners, marketing executives and field workers have, thanks in part to their own original research. Benson Integrated Marketing Solutions now has more than 20,000 registered users of its online web-to-print platform.
In this episode of "Unvarnished," Brian talks about getting his first multifamily apartment order in 1992, his commitment to making each client look like a superstar, his sales process, his approach to turning down business that doesn't fit the company and his appreciation for other innovative Dscoopers.
The team at LPi believes that vibrant churches matter — that they're life-changing places deserving of highly impressive and integrated communication services. They're on a mission to help these clients connect with their congregations.
To say LPi produces and delivers print and digital church bulletins is an understatement. LPi currently works with more than 4,000 Catholic parishes, printing an eye-opening 1.3 billion total pages annually, primarily in full color. The company is one of HP's largest ink users globally, and exemplifies the power of HP PageWide technology.
As Vice President of Operations Jerry Messner talks about in this episode of "Unvarnished," perhaps even more impressive than LPi's volume is its precision. The company's core business revolves around printing within an hour in most instances, with all equipment and software in multiple locations geared for this purpose. He explains LPi's process from file submission to printing within minutes, without the need for manual intervention. He also explains LPi's full-service approach to church communication, including art and content, website design, online directories, and logo/branding services, plus advertising solutions for businesses wanting to target church-goers.
Jerry is friendly and thoughtful, and his passion for his work and team shine through in this conversation.
"Our customer service team talks to a beekeeper," says James Nilles in this episode of the "Unvarnished" video interview series, "and then they talk to a beer brewer, and the next one wants technical labels."
As General Manager of online label provider etikett.de, part of CCL Label, James relishes the power and beauty of delivering impressive labels to a huge breadth of brands and markets. To that end, he also loves blending his team with his technology. "We try to produce everything the way the customer needs it," he says.
His efforts are paying off for etikett.de, a successful and growing label provider based in Germany. Its website features and produces amazingly impressive labels to markets such as beer, chemistry, cosmetics and nutritional supplements.
The Link is a new virtual series where each conversation is a deep dive into a Dscooper's experience with industry collaboration. The idea is to shine a spotlight on how, when and why members of the Dscoop global community join forces and share business opportunities, new ideas, friendly tips, tools and resources, and more.
The first episode of The Link (video replay above) features Jon Bailey, CEO at Precision Proco in the UK and Dscoop's Global Chair.
Go to the Events page to register for future episodes, all held directly on the new Dscoop.com community platform.
In this webinar, Greg Kestler, product manager of narrow format digital and offset media, will introduce General Formulations' Narrow Format Digital (NFD) product line and the Graphic Arts market segments they serve. He will take a deep dive into the widest array of solutions for label and signage applications available for HP Indigo presses. With 17 individual products utilizing a combination of seven face stocks and six adhesives, GF's NFD product line has a product to fit your needs. Presenter: Greg Kestler With over 40 years of experience in the Graphic Arts industry, Greg Kestler started his career working for a traditional paper merchant. He spent the next three decades with GPA, where he focused on pressure-sensitive sheet products. Today, Greg is the Product Manager at General Formulations (GF) for the Narrow Format Digital (NFD) and Offset products. Greg's role with GF, a world-class manufacturer of pressure-sensitive films, is to manage, market and educate the industry on GF's NFD product offering. Over his career, Greg has worked closely with HP Indigo and is acutely aware of the technology and the importance of high-quality products that offer trouble-free processing in HP Indigo presses. For more information and https://dscoop.com/content/Discover-17-New-Certified-Vinyl-Label-Solutions-to-Grow (the full video replay of this episode visit dscoop.com)
Kate Dunn from Evolve Sales Group has amazing energy, along with a refreshingly straightforward approach and style. She also has great insight into what it takes to succeed in print sales, whether there's a pandemic or not. Kate shares a heap of great sales concepts in this interview. Kate is a highly respected print industry veteran, with experiences at Xerox and KeyPoint Intelligence (formerly known as InfoTrends). She has trained and coached scores of salespeople, teams and business owners - enough to know what works and what doesn't. "The problems we had in the industry were just exacerbated by the pandemic -- they existed before," Kate says. "It's a fundamental problem, and I've been talking about it for 25 years: Our sales process models are just not good. So the idea is let's use this disruption to figure out what we should be doing, and making systemic changes." Since the pandemic began, some of Kate's clients have ramped up their e-commerce and web-storefront efforts to empower clients to order faster and more efficiently. Others have streamlined their sales forces, increased their focus on social selling and made other smart "pivots" in the past year. Kate enthusiastically cites current examples from her clients to paint a positive picture of print sales in 2021 and beyond -- especially among companies bold enough to not be stuck in traditional sales and marketing approaches. "What we should be doing is positioning ourselves as experts that can help you accomplish business objectives," she says. For more information https://dscoop.com/content/Kate-Dunn-unvarnished (and the full video replay of this episode visit dscoop.com)
Bill Gillespie has been in the print industry for 44 years and has written more than $100 million in business. He loves the industry - and sharing ideas with fellow printers. Bill isn't just a print salesperson and sales manager; he's a sales motivator. In this interview, Bill shares his views on the current state of sales and why now is as good a time as any to find opportunities. Bill points out that economic downturns tend to expose the health of PSP/client relationships- - for better or worse -- because customers aren't comfortable and seek options to maximize the value of their vendors. At the same time, PSPs that creatively get in front of prospects (using video, social media and other tools) and impress them can gain new business today. "The playing field has been leveled by what's going on, and that creates opportunity," Bill says, adding that today's sales reps have more tools available at their disposal than ever before to earn attention from prospects. Bill also professes the importance of being genuine, open and empathetic to a buyer's needs -- traits that have worked in sales for decades. "I think a 'regular' person is a lot more likeable than an artificial person they become because they think it's the right way to sell stuff." For more information and https://dscoop.com/content/Bill-Gillespie-unvarnished (the full video replay of this episode visit dscoop.com)
Stephen Yu of Willow Data Strategy obviously knows data -- he has been in the data and analytics industry for 35 years. What's better, he understands how to connect data to make it understandable and usable for marketers and designers. In this interview, Stephen uses stories and examples to illustrate his four pillars of successful personalization campaigns: data, analytics, creative and delivery. That's important today, as PSPs increasingly seek ways to turn data into action. They want to help clients (and often their own print firms) create emotional appeal with highly targeted recipients. The goal is to make campaigns smarter, more effective and more responsive across all marketing channels. No matter the size of your clients, Stephen says, "you're in a great position to [use business information and analytics] so you can create more multichannel buyers, convert more one-time buyers into multi-time buyers and increase customer value." The good news: Working with data and print doesn't require hiring awkward people who wear shirts with pocket protectors. You can take immediate steps to get more comfortable with data and eventually become a data-and-print dynamo. For more information and https://dscoop.com/content/Stephen-Yu-unvarnished (the full video replay of this episode visit dscoop.com)
With COVID-19's impact on the economy, disaster loans can provide vital assistance to qualified businesses. Every U.S. business owner should hear this, as you may be surprised by what is still available to help you mitigate loss of revenue. In this recording, Jennell K. Taylor, Economic Development Specialist in the Georgia District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), provided informative updates about Paycheck Protection Program Loans (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). "As COVID-19 hit everyone across America, the SBA was called upon to take a big lead to assist with the recovery effort," Jennell said. He mentioned that typically only about one in five SBA employees work on disaster loans, but for months those loans accounted for nearly 100% of SBA's work. The SBA's mission is to help small businesses grow, and Jennell and his colleagues worked hard to give relief printers and other companies who needed relief in 2020. In this recording he reviews... Eligible proceeds of PPP loans (06:45 mark of video) PPP loan forgiveness criteria (15:45 mark) -- pay attention to what Jennell says about loan proceeds not used for employee compensation, and the need to document those expenses PPP loan exceptions and "safe harbors" (18:50 mark) PPP loan forgiveness process and timeline (20:45 mark) -- you'll need to use SBA Form 3508 or 3508 EZ EIDL loan details, application process and FAQs (23:20 mark) -- this is still available until December 31, 2020; for details visit this https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ (SBA website page) Forms needed for organizations applying for an EIDL loan (34:30 mark) Jennell also provided candid answers to attendees' questions in a Q&A following his presentation. For more information and the full video replay of this episode https://dscoop.com/content/SBA-guidance-for-businesses (visit dscoop.com)
Several Dscoop members are making bold moves in these uncertain times, including investing in new equipment and technology. Three of them shared their experiences during a global online Idea Xchange session. Here is the session recording, and you'll want to stay for the lively Q&A at the end. You can also ask your own questions in the comments field, and we'll make sure to get you answers: PSPs from different parts of the world -- David Bennett of https://www.dscoop.com/business/professional/bennett-graphics (Bennett Graphics )in the USA, Vincenzo Cirimele of https://dscoop.com/business/professional/press_up (PressUp )in Italy and Joris Bosch of Wihabo in the Netherlands -- spoke candidly about why they decided to make investments and upgrades even during tough economic times. They also shared how those moves affected their businesses in 2020 and what they anticipate for 2021. David Bennett Recognized Need & Opportunity "We feel like in these difficult times, making investments helps us gain space between us and our competition," David said. He realized Bennett Graphics needed more capacity to handle direct mail and other time-sensitive projects, and wanted to replace an HP Indigo 10K Digital Press with a new HP Indigo 100K Digital Press. He discussed the move with his internal leadership team, HP leaders, key clients and others. Bennett Graphics installed the new press in March, at the height of the COVID-19 lockdown in the US. At that point, Bennett Graphics was five months into its current fiscal year, and on pace for record sales. But all of its main business segments "got hit pretty hard" at the beginning of the pandemic, David shared. That included digital print, which accounts for 53% of the PSP's annual business. But David has always believed in the value of being forward-thinking and progressive, and says the investment in the new press is starting to pay off.It has been a "true workhorse" that has helped Bennett Graphics' output get "almost back to pre-COVID levels," he said. "It just eats the jobs up." David said he appreciated how easily and quickly HP installed the new press, as well as how efficiently HP handled in-house training of Bennett Graphics' production team. TAKE-AWAY TIP FOR PSPs: Before making a bold move, communication is critical with internal teams and clients. Make sure all key stakeholders are aligned and understand why the investment will matter in the future, not just today.
Vincenzo Cirimele Gained Stability & Productivity Vincenzo of PressUp in Italy echoed David's comment about the ease of installation of the HP Indigo 100K Digital Press, which the PSP installed in October 2019. The company runs about 5,000 jobs daily and is focused on increasing its digital print technology and capabilities, he said. Vincenzo said he expects PressUp to invest more in digital technology over the next two or three years. His team focused on two main requirements when making the move to the HP Indigo 100K Digital Press -- stability and productivity. "If you print lots of jobs every day, every hour, it's important to have a stable machine," Vincenzo said. The press prints up to 6,000 sheets per hour. Vincenzo said PressUp is pleased with its bold decision, and the new press is now running on three shifts. "Slowly, day by day" the company is seeing "positive momentum," he said. Vincenzo pointed to HP's technical and support teams for helping PressUp with rigorous testing of coated and uncoated papers, jobs of different run lengths, and other aspects that made the transition seamless. "The machine is essentially plug-and-play," he said. TAKE-AWAY TIP FOR PSPs: Before making a bold move like investing in new technology, make sure you define your company's key requirements -- the one or two benefits the investment needs to deliver for the move to make sense fiscally.
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It's not an easy time to be a company owner or manager -- changes are occurring quickly and dramatically for your team and your business. If you're feeling uneasy today, you're not alone! The leader of the session is Davide Medri, a senior training consultant with a long history of experience working with Graphic Arts firms and many other businesses. As Davide says, we are living in a "VUCA" world of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. He presented ways to best manage change through that uneasy landscape, including ideas on how to communicate with employees and clients who have their own confusion and fears. Listen to this episode and learn... Key success factors for managing change during COVID-19 Digital tools that support decision-making and business growth New ways to communicate with employees and customers (many of whom have confusion and fear) You'll leave this session feeling more flexible and more ready to handle change during this disruptive time. For more information and the https://dscoop.com/content/manage-business-during-disruptive-time (full video replay of this episode visit dscoop.com)
The COVID-19 crisis has led to seven "megatrends," according to HP's Victoria Andersen, and she says digital print is ideally positioned to address many of those trends for brands. The slide she presents at the 49:10 mark of this episode was a highlight of the second APJ Town Hall discussion. Andersen, HP Indigo Regional Brand Innovation & Sustainability Lead, shared insight about today’s best branding and sustainability practices during the Town Hall. The session was organized after Dscoop received great feedback from members who attended the https://www.dscoop.com/content/HP-leads-ask-us-anything-webinar (first APJ Town Hall discussion). The "Ask Us Anything" Town Halls, which have been held in all three global Dscoop regions, are a great way for printers to ask questions, talk openly and gain ideas. Perhaps more than ever, now is the time to learn from printers and partners in the Dscoop community. https://www.dscoop.com/content/town-hall-session-round-up (Here's a roundup of ideas presented across all regions during Town Hall sessions). In the video recording above, Oran Sokol, former GM of HP's Asia Pacific Graphics Industrial Business, kicked off the forum and thanked Dscoop members for their support over the past few years. "I assure you all I'm still very much involved in the Industrial Business, and will be a strong supporter and advocate for [print business in] Asia." Oran then introduced Arnon Goldman, his successor in the GM role. Many printers in the APJ region already know Arnon, who has 24 years of industry experience. He shared his close connection and history with Dscoop, which began in 2010 at the Dscoop 5 event in Dallas. He told the audience he has always appreciated the ideas and energy of the APJ print community. Here are highlights of the Town Hall, with time markers noted: 16:10 mark of the video: Arnon says that overall, HP has focused on two main things since the start of the pandemic: (1) providing support through activities such as providing laptops and more to communities, and (2) helping printers evolve and grow through activities such as http://bit.ly/2zzKG98 (customized HP Indigo demos), education about converting equipment to produce PPE items and more. 20:30 mark of the video: Arnon talks about how and why HP restructured its Graphics business and formed a new global business unit called Personalization Industrial Business (or PIB for short). It involves 3-D printing technology, a heavy focus on personalization and other facets that can Dscoop members innovate. 26:30 mark of the video: Oran encourages APJ members to broaden their target applications beyond main product areas. The pandemic has taught us that "printers with a more diverse range of applications have a stronger position" today, he said. "Flexibility and building a broader base is the secret [for increased resiliency] -- it doesn't happen overnight but each of you can think about what else you can do with what you have, with little investment." 39:30 mark of the video: Victoria cites statistics from the International Monetary Fund that show an expected stalled growth and output declines for Asia in 2020. Total business growth in China is expected to be 1.2% this year after growing 6.1% in 2019. 49:10 mark of the video: Victoria presents a slide on seven "megatrends" and how digital printing is able to address each: Businesses are shifting from optimization to agility and speed Companies will organize around the customer Global supply chains will restructure around maximum efficiency More online shoppers and more online stores will appear Trust and purpose matter more than ever Authentic human connections will redefine commerce Opportunity to re-establish brand loyalty This second APJ Town Hall proved to be a great way for members in the region to hear HP updates, share ideas and gain real-world advice. For more information and the...
The world is undergoing huge changes as the pandemic affects everything in our lives and livelihood. In order for business leaders to support their employees, they have to make huge changes, too. Listen to the Dscoop Podcast with our guest, Executive Coach Beth Miller, to learn the hits, misses and trends that she’s seeing in leadership today. You’ll hear: The three biggest shifts in leadership New ways to improve communications with and among your team The best question you can ask employees now Which leadership characteristics are critical for success today? What to say and do when you don’t have all the answers Should you have a Town Hall meeting? Employee input vs. output – what should you focus on? Roadblocks to your future recovery And more actionable insights! The Dscoop Podcast is another great way to bring education to our Dscoop community members, and to foster connection, conversation and collaboration. You’ll find helpful, candid interviews with printers, partners, industry experts, business leaders, innovators, and more. We also air sessions from our previous and current educational webinars and Dscoop Edge events that you can stream anytime. Beth Miller is a sought-after executive coach and founder of https://executive-velocity.com/meet-beth-miller/ (Executive Velocity ), a talent strategy, leadership development and executive coaching firm. She's also the previous chair of Vistage International -- the world's largest executive coaching and peer advisory organization that brings together leaders to learn and grow. As a coach, advisor and consultant, Beth works with people and businesses that want to build their leadership capacity and ensure their employees are in the right roles doing the right things to drive profitable business growth. She also helps leaders plan for and successfully exit their companies while leaving a positive legacy for their employees and communities. During COVID-19, she's been working with a lot of organizations to help them pause, regroup, and re-focus on employees, business, leadership, and customers. You'll find what she has to say fresh and extremely relevant. https://www.linkedin.com/in/betharmknechtmiller/ (Follow Beth on LinkedIn )and send any questions you might have for her to hello@dscoop.org . We'll make sure to get her answer to you! https://dscoop.com/content/leadership-re-entry-what-you-need-to-do-differently-now (For more information visit dscoop.com)
Many PSPs are leaning on each other during these uncertain times, seeking opportunities to listen, share ideas and ask for guidance. That’s exactly what happened in this excellent Idea Xchange held for Dscoop members in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. Idea Xchange EMEA attendees asked questions and received advice from colleagues who are entering new markets and making other moves to grow. The lively, valuable discussion was led by https://www.linkedin.com/in/jontolley/ (Jon Tolley, Owner of Prime Print Group) and a former Dscoop Board Member; https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-kalle-30ba6bb7/ (Marcus Kalle, Managing Partner of Abcdruck GmbH); and Ehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ekoerts/ (rwin Koerts, Technical Director at Drukkerij Aeroprint). They talked openly about different ways to stay agile and pivot during this stressful time, and took time to share their personal experiences to help others. Attendees heard great anecdotes on the ups and downs of business, and practical advice for entering new markets, taking risks to invest in new technology and more. For more information and the https://dscoop.com/content/Excellent_Open_Talk_About_Business_in_EMEA_Region (full video replay of this episode visit dscoop.com)
Through this unprecedented time, PSPs have shown undeniable innovation, creativity and collaboration. In this webinar recording, you'll see -- and learn from -- innovative print applications, business models and creative strategies from around the world. Presenter Vivian Cohen Leisorek, Head of Customer Business Development for HP Indigo, believes that a critical component of HP’s commitment to constant innovation is showing the progress of its products and solutions, from concept, to development, to successful use by customers. In the video Vivian shows how today’s environment is raising the bar on innovation. For more information and the https://dscoop.com/content/Innovation_as_the_New_Normal (full video replay of this episode visit dscoop.com)
As the pandemic continues -- and after it's over -- here is what printers need to know now regarding employee communication, engagement activities, retention, talent attraction and branding. Three HR experts at HP Inc. delivered great insight in the webinar: Sowjanya Reddy, Head of Human Resources, Greater Asia Shelly Raipal, Head of Human Resources, Singapore Talleah Teo, Talent Acquisition Director, Greater Asia, China & India They fielded interesting, pre-submitted questions from viewers, including "How can we screen candidates effectively without meeting in person?" and "I want to restructure my current business model to attract the younger generation. What are important elements to attract the right talent"? The webinar was a great opportunity for PSPs in the APJ region to learn useful HR tips from experienced pros. For more information and the https://dscoop.com/content/open-talk-HP-HR-experts (full video replay of this episode visit dscoop.com)
During times like these, open and honest communication among Dscoop community members is invaluable. That's exactly what happened at this online discussion and Q&A for members in the Americas region. The "Ask Me Anything" session was guided by https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-mclean-baa24823/ (Kirk McLean), General Manager--HP Industrial GTM. He has been at HP since 2016 and has been in the print industry for nearly 30 years. "Change is the only thing we're certain about," Kirk says in the video, after sharing news about HP's current strategy. "In every crisis, there's opportunity. There are a ton of things we've learned about ourselves, about the business and where the business could go. There's time to hit reset... and position ourselves to be even stronger when we come out of the crisis." Attendees had the opportunity to submit questions before the session and also during it. Kirk begins fielding those questions at the 22:10 mark -- the interesting, wide-ranging Q&A accounts for the majority of the session. These town hall-style sessions are an excellent chance for Dscoop members share concerns and issues as you continue to support clients, employees and the future of your business. For more information and https://dscoop.com/content/americas-town-hall-great-q-a (the full video replay of the webinar visit dscoop.com)
Whether you're working from home or re-entering your workplace, the pandemic has taken a toll on our energy. In this video, speaker and author Chris Baréz-Brown, founder of https://www.uppingyourelvis.com (Upping Your Elvis), reveals innovative approaches to help keep your creativity and motivation high while achieving bottom-line goals. The way we're working is changing at warp-speed, Chris points out, and printers can view the current business climate as an opportunity to grow and come out stronger and more innovative. That transformation can start with some of Chris' inventive, gamified methods to connecting with others and tapping into your creativity. As he explains in the video, work can be more human, creative and fun. It's easy to see why Nike, Coca-Cola, Unliver and other Fortune 500 companies worldwide have contacted Chris to help them with engagement, inspiration and creativity. As a Dscoop member, you can gain value from him simply by clicking on the video above. During the interactive, entertaining session, Chris says, "The stuff that I'm doing today creates real value in how a business performs because it gets people jumping out of bed every day loving who they are and feeling confident about who they are." He shares ideas on how to get your energy right during the pandemic, and how to deploy it better so productive creativity occurs more consistently. For more information and the full video replay of the webinar visit https://dscoop.com/content/staying-creative-working-from-home (dscoop.com)
Colour is https://www.linkedin.com/in/emdabrowski/ (Marcin Dąbrowski)'s passion -- how it's formed, how it's perceived by people, and how it influences behavior and actions. The founder/owner of the company eM and the eM Academy shares his passion with the Dscoop audience in this enlightening webinar. Marcin's session was a blend of information and inspiration, as he shared different ways colour is produced, described, felt, and used. He goes beyond the properties of colour (hue, shade, lightness, saturation, and more) to provide a glimpse into how colour can help us predict behaviors and emotions. That's important to anyone who works with design, workflow, packaging, and print. "I believe getting to understand the basics of interpretation of color can actually give us data on how to communicate with each other," he says during the session. "I don't only mean regarding marketing campaigns and adjusting your printers, but also daily life as well." Marcin explains how changing light, the subject (for example, a blue shirt to a red one), or the observer affects the way colour is experienced. He challenged printers to consider how an observer might react when exposed to a certain colour or print, and then include that knowledge in prepress and design workflow. Enjoy this session -- it might open your eyes to colour's amazing impact in our lives. For more information and the full video replay of the webinar https://dscoop.com/content/opening-our-eyes-to-colour (visit dscoop.com)
There has never been a better time to talk openly with each other — to share questions and advice on getting through this challenging time the best we can. That's exactly what happened in the first Dscoop Idea Xchange meeting. At the first-ever Dscoop Idea Xchange, about 35 people joined remotely to chat about their concerns, goals, and best practices. Rick Bellamy, CEO of RPI and Dscoop’s Americas Board Chairman, guided the session. Rick encouraged interaction among participants about what they're doing to adapt their businesses during COVID-19. He also outlined his company’s approach to specific procedures and operations that have changed since the start of the pandemic. The conversation was broken down into four areas: Feeling Safe/Being Safe Steps to Implement Surviving to Thriving/Repair to Reinvent When Will It End? The Dscoop Idea Xchange — the first of many planned for the Dscoop community — was geared to members in the Americas region; other Idea Xchanges will be held soon. As we all continue to network, share and learn, join an upcoming Idea Xchange session and come ready to share your experiences and questions! Meanwhile, if you want to lead a session or have one hosted in your region or country, email us and we’ll do our best to make it happen! For more information and the full video replay of the webinar https://dscoop.com/content/coming-together-to-learn-from-each-other (visit dscoop.com)
When you think about it, our ability to be successful depends on our ability to successfully communicate with others. This webinar provides us with a powerful and easy-to-use approach that will literally improve every conversation you ever have again! Watch or listen to the recording. The Communication Code was co-created by best-selling authors and leadership development gurus, Steve Cockram and Jeremie Kubicek, who also co-authored The Five Voices, The Five Gears, and 100X Leaders, and co-founded the leadership and consulting group, GiANT. In the recording of this engaging webinar led by Steve, you'll discover: The 5Cs of The Communication Code and how to tailor them to your life to immediately transform your communications What your default Communication Code is and the impact it has on others “A-ha” moments about why you struggle with some relationships and why others are stress-free (learn to make them ALL more effective!) Easy-to-implement next steps you can take for the most improvement If you love this powerful content, you’ll LOVE the complimentary resources from GiANT that https://dscoop.com/content/cracking-communication-code-recording-ready (Steve is offering on dscoop.com)
Dscoop members in the EMEA region participated in an open discussion on May 13, 2020, that addressed their thoughts, concerns, and ideas. The session was led by Cristobal Macedo, General Manager HP GTM, Industrial EMEA. Cristobal, who joined from Barcelona, Spain, talked about different ways HP has confronted the pandemic and is working to support its employees' safety and its customers' business continuity and education. He also talked about ways HP is planning for the future (24:00 mark of video). Dscoop members from the EMEA region had the opportunity to submit questions in advance of the session. For more information and the full video replay of the webinar visit https://dscoop.com/content/HP-leads-ask-us-anything-webinar-EMEA (dscoop.com)
Feeling challenged in a small living space with your family, or working from home with kids who are trying to get your attention all the time? You're not alone, and this webinar can help. In this session, psychiatrist and mental wellness expert Dr. Wilona Annuciation presents ways to maintain harmonious family relationships during the COVID-19 lockdown. The webinar is part 2 of Dr. Wilona's three-part series designed for Dscoop members. She's helping to guide us as individuals, business owners, managers, operators and family members on how we can manage our mental and social well-being during this unprecedented time. For more information and the full video replay of the webinar https://dscoop.com/content/relationships-during-lockdown (visit dscoop.com)
Dscoop members in the APJ region participated in an open discussion on May 12, 2020, that addressed their thoughts, concerns, and ideas. The session was led by Oran Sokol, Director and General Manager of HP Graphics Industrial Business, Asia Pacific, and Dan Attew, Head of Product and Solutions, Asia Pacific. Oran and Dan outlined how HP is supporting its customers and partners during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as others in the global community such as healthcare workers, teachers and students. They explained how HP is leveraging its supply chain to continue delivering products and services, and increasing its customer support operations through a https://support.hp.com/us-en/contact-hp (global support site) for customers and partners who need assistance. Oran and Dan also recognized inspiring projects from HP customers, including https://smilepack.fr/product/visiere-de-protection (personalized face shields from FP Mercure) in France, personalized decks of cards from Cartamundi and Smartphoto in Belgium to help grandparents connect with kids, and several other projects. APJ members had the opportunity to submit questions in advance of the webinar. For more information and the full video replay of the webinar https://dscoop.com/content/HP-leads-ask-us-anything-webinar (visit dscoop.com)
Companies are looking for new ways deliver authentic, powerful customer experiences that will last long after the pandemic. In this webinar recording, Jeff shared his unique approach, great examples and inspiring stories of developing a “Magic Moments Mindset.” Discover how to: Uncover hidden opportunities to make your clients look good to THEIR clients! Break patterns to create memorable experiences and build lasting customer loyalty Use the secrets of world-renowned magicians to create powerful customer experiences Jeff created the Magic Moments Mindset and has shared it with dozens of companies including Nike, Disney, SONOS, Cox Enterprises, and more. Jeff Kaylor is a master magician, global leadership speaker, and entrepreneur. For more information, free resources to download and the full video replay of the webinar visit https://dscoop.com/content/creating-magical-customer-experiences (dscoop.com)
Peter van Teeseling, Dscoop’s COO, knows what it's like to connect with a remote team in a way that's efficient and engaging. He works in The Netherlands and has worked with a global team for over a decade. In this session, Peter shares tips, tools and tricks for working with a remote team. He shares how to... Identify the best tools for your application -- collaborating to managing time and tasks, sharing documents and project roles and status, and more. Understand the various platforms and how to use them to connect and communicate with your team (including little-known tricks). Zoom, Officevibe, Microsoft Teams, Wrike, Sharepoint, Intercom, DailyBot, mobile apps, and more. Stay up-to-date with current virtual/remote trends Drive personal and team productivity For more information and the full video replay of the webinar visit https://dscoop.com/content/great-tips-for-working-remotely (dscoop.com)
Is Now the Time to Reevaluate Your Mission, Vision and Roles? Every business leader will react differently in these uncertain times. What if you saw this as an opportunity re-evaluate your mission and your team, and ensure both are aligned with your core values? It’s an imperative step as organizations move into the “new normal.” Watch or listen to the recording of this strategic and tactical webinar, led by Dave Quick, 3x CEO, executive coach, and team-building expert. Dave provides quick, clear, and engaging examples of vision statements, core values, and how to evaluate whether or not you have the right people in the right roles – and if you’re even still in the right business! For more information and the full video replay of the webinar visit https://dscoop.com/content/harnessing-the-power-of-your-herd (dscoop.com)
Aware of the multiple challenges that members face in this period of uncertainty, Dscoop invited practicing psychiatrist and mindfulness expert Dr. Wilona to share her perspective and tips. Here is part 1 of her 3-part series on keeping mindful during the pandemic: Dr. Wilona guided listeners on how we can manage our mental and social well-being. In her practice, she works with a variety of adult psychiatric concerns such as depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, substance and behavioral addictions, and stress-linked conditions. Her 3-part series will also include sessions on maintaining relationships during the lockdown and preparing for the future.For more information and the full video replay of the webinar visit https://dscoop.com/content/keeping-mindful-during-pandemic (dscoop.com)
Ever wonder why some people thrive in a job and others don’t? Or why it’s so easy to work with certain team members – and others, not so much? Or why some people are motivated and others are completely disengaged? Well, it starts with self-awareness, and it’s not too late to learn all about what makes YOU tick. Kathy Frank and Alexis Sutton, two top Predictive Index experts from PI Midlantic, led this deep-dive webinar, Adapting to a Remote Workplace & Your Behavioral Assessment. Watch to learn about your work and leadership style, behavioral drives, and how you can adapt to achieve goals more effectively – whether working remotely or in person (after the COVID-19 crisis). Watch the full video replay plus additional resources at https://dscoop.com/content/adapting-to-a-remote-workforce (dscoop.com)
In this recording of a live webinar, Dharminder Biharie, CEO of https://www.bizzmodell.com/en/about-us/ (BizzModell), discusses the natural evolution of a business model; how to help your business anticipate and adapt to change; and ways in which your business model might need to change with respect to current events. He also covers important steps for supporting your team during times of change. Listen for the link to Dharminder’s overview for assessing your business for future readiness. For more information including the full video replay of this webinar recording https://dscoop.com/content/embrace-change-in-your-business-model-stay-relevant (check out dscoop.com)
Steve Nudelberg has trained hundreds of sales teams with his game-changing approach for modernizing the sales process. In this webinar, he gives us easy, clear, action steps for using LinkedIn tools and other platforms to position yourself as a thought leader and how to build authentic relationships that ultimately lead to your sales success. You will learn: how to access and use an accountability partner the number-one thing you can do to expand your pipeline how to manage your calendar in 15-minute blocks -- perhaps even more important as people are working remotely and juggling new challenges. Steve explains why NOW is an ideal time to learn these digital tools and make connections in ways you never thought possible. Ironically, Steve's approach is not about selling; it is based on moving "connections to conversations" and exchanging Return on Investment (ROI) for Return on Relationships (ROR). https://dscoop.com/content/modernizing-sales-process (Read more and download free resources at dscoop.com)
For a print business, the usual priorities are getting jobs out the door and getting new accounts in the door. There’s not much time to pause and reflect on how to make the company's software more streamlined and profitable. But the COVID-19 crisis has caused a slowdown for most printers, and for that reason, it’s an ideal time to strategize — to work on business optimization so the company ideally positioned to focus on strengths and thrive when the economy improves. Software is a critical part of that improvement. That is the gist of this insightful webinar led by Jennifer Matt, founder and president of Web2Print Experts, Inc., and Jane Mugford, the company’s VP of Operations/Print MIS. Their session, “Print Software Optimization Strategies During the "COVID-19 Pause,” focuses on the opportunity printers have today to gather data, analyze complex topics and start to optimize their Print MIS and web-to-print software. Read more and https://dscoop.com/content/print-software-optimization-strategies-COVID-19 (watch the video replay of this webinar on dscoop.com)
Planning and delivering effective marketing communications is challenging enough when times seem normal. So what about now, as printers seek to maintain connections (and business) during the COVID-19 pandemic? As a print expert herself, http://www.7bridgesmarketing.com/about.php (Shanna Vollmer) understands the communication challenges PSPs and partners face. And as marketing visionaries with a real desire to support print leaders, she and 7 Bridges Marketing colleague http://www.7bridgesmarketing.com/about.php (Carrie Hill) delivered an excellent webinar on March 26. They invited special guest, https://helpingbulls.com/about/ (David Quick), executive coach and founder of the company Helping Bulls Thrive in China Shops, to add his perspective. https://dscoop.com/content/marketing-during-tough-times (Download 2 Great (and Free!) Resources from Dscoop.com)
As your business faces unprecedented challenges during this time, Dscoop’s weekly webinars will offer you support, connection, advice, education and training. On March 19, Jay Mandarino led the webinar, Weathering the Storm: How to Help Your Business Survive These Challenging Times. More than 100 people attended and had the chance to ask questions and get candid answers. Jay, president and CEO of CJ Graphics, Inc. and The CJ Group of Companies, has been in the print industry for 40+ years. He explained that he and his company have been through many ups and downs, including 9/11, the 2008 recession, the SARS outbreak, the Great Northeastern Blackout and more. Pulling from his experiences with these crisis, Jay shared the perspective, advice and actions he and his team have taken to survive and position themselves to be ready when times improved. Some areas Jay covered include: Insurance: it’s a good idea to review your policy and make sure you have the right coverage Staffing: steps to take to minimize layoffs, including skeleton crews; asking for volunteers; working from home Growth: what segments have potential right now? Candid conversations to have with suppliers and leasers: how can you work together to minimize the financial impact of COVID-19? Payments: does your payment policy need an overhaul going forward? Strategic partnerships: consider connecting with other printers if you need help getting jobs out to your clients. (Check out the https://www.dscoop.com/forums (Collaborative Forums area of Dscoop.com).) Mergers & acquisitions: having been involved in 36 mergers & acquisitions in the print industry, Jay discussed why some fail and others succeed, and the importance of succession planning For more information https://dscoop.com/content/weathering-the-storm-help-your-business-survive (visit dscoop.com) including the full video replay of this webinar recording.
Advancing Your Business with New Ideas Alon Bar-Shany, visionary and general manager of HP Indigo, has been a driving force in innovation, leadership and customer growth since 1995. He and his team aim to empower PSPs to maximize the value of their HP Indigo products and seek new digital print sales opportunities with confidence. In this interview from Dscoop Edge PortAventura 2019, Alon Bar-Shany talks about the value of Dscoop events, especially networking opportunities and the ability to view new products and technologies. “You can take 48 hours and come out with three new ideas” that will help you advance your business, he says. https://dscoop.com/content/advancing-your-business-with-new-ideas (Watch the video - and more - on dscoop.com)
Based in the UK, Sonoco-Trident is one of the fastest-growing brand management businesses, specializing in producing digital packaging assets. Nicola Anderson is the SmART Pack Account Manager, offering clients extended services including design and prototyping on a variety of pack types. That, says Nicola, is the beauty of digital printing – the ability to create fast, cost-effective, true prototypes with special finishings and features. It’s also a key reason why she attends Dscoop Edge. “My first Dscoop opened my eyes to such a creative world. I learned so much about packaging trends, new HP technologies, what we should be looking out for in the future. And we met so many people who were encouraging about our work and wanted to help.” https://dscoop.com/content/networking-at-Dscoop (Read more and watch the video on dscoop.com)
Alon Bar-Shany, General Manager, HP Indigo, has been a part of all 30 Dscoop global events! In this presentation, he shares his perspective for the print industry as a whole, and the Dscoop community in particular. When it comes to Dscoop, Alon speaks to the advantages of an having an open community willing to share and collaborate. That, he says, is imperative to the future of print, summing it up this way: “If we do not hang together, we will surely hang separately.” You’ll appreciate Alon’s thoughts and deep experience as he takes us through the recent history and current trends in print, innovation, and HP’s technology investment. Alon also shares data about the future growth of the print industry, and is candid about how Indigo owners can best leverage market opportunities around the world. https://dscoop.com/content/Alon-Bar-Shany-hang-together (Watch the video online at dscoop.com)
When Marcus attended his first Dscoop event in 2012, he knew he’d found something really important to his future success. There he was, he says, sitting next to one of the biggest printers in Germany, and they began talking about their businesses and sharing their challenges. “It wasn’t so much about the content, it was the WAY we spoke together – so open-minded. It made a lasting impression on me.” Marcus adds that the Dscoop community is filled with conversations like that. “We talk about machines, presses, solutions, the market. Nothing compares to Dscoop.” Marcus, who is Managing Director of NINO Druck and a Dscoop EMEA Board Member, also offers a sneak peek of the speakers and amazing venue not to be missed at Dscoop Edge PortAventura, June 19 – 21. He is also a big proponent of the local Dscoop events in Germany. “Events like Drupa and Dscoop are quite different, and for good reason. Digital printing is not only a different technology, but it’s also a different business model. At PortAventura, you’ll get to share your thoughts with experts in the digital print business. To me, Dscoop is like the Quality Seal; you know the people who are coming are value-added printers, and they want to share and grow together. “ Read more and watch the video on https://dscoop.com/content/Marcus-Kalle-interview (dscoop.com)
Yogev Barak, Head of Strategy and Business Management for HP Indigo, says Dscoop is like family. "It's a place where you’ll find beautiful ideas about how to run your business better and what others are doing with their Indigo gear. You bring one idea to Dscoop, you take back seven!" Yogev adds that HP customers are " eternal innovators." They like to try new things; they want to reinvent themselves all the time in order to stay on top of their game. And Dscoop, he says, is THE place to come to learn, share and grow your business. What to do once you're here? "Talk with people. Don’t be shy -- be open. Ask questions, bring your own experiences and difficulties. There are hundreds of years of experience here to help you solve challenges, from people who love print. Talk to them." Watch the video and read more on https://dscoop.com/content/Yogev-Barak-interview (dscoop.com)
We are all from different backgrounds and different places all over the world, but we share a passion for print, learning, and helping each other succeed. That’s the message from Laurensius Candra, Dscoop APJ Board Member and Board Chair for Indonesia. Laurensius is Director of Bintang Sampurna, a commercial printing company in Indonesia, and he attributes Dscoop with widening his vantage point about the industry, and applying what he learns to help his company grow. Hear what’s Dscoop Indonesia is planning in the coming months for education, business growth, sales, and operator training. Read more and watch the video on https://dscoop.com/content/Laurensius-interview (dscoop.com)
If you want to know how to get the most out of a Dscoop event, ask a PSP who has attended 12 out of the 14 Dscoop Americas! Howard Owen, founder of Stafford Printing, says he and his team get plenty of benefits from taking time off to attend Dscoop, where the three-fold value proposition is strong and consistent: “One, education that my employees and I get from the classes; two, the conversations we have with partners who help us grow our business with their equipment and technology; and three, the relationships we build with other PSPs and HP folks.” What’s Howard’s #1 tip? “Go to sessions outside of your element. If you’re an operator, go to a sales or leadership session. If you’re an owner, go to an operator’s session. Dscoop has something for every segment of your company’s org chart.” From a broader perspective, Howard is a big believer in associations. “We are professionals and we have a professional association: it’s Dscoop. It has been a constant resource 14 years.” To keep this association going, says Howard, requires volunteers, and he has given back in many ways – from the newsletter committee to the Board of Directors and most recently, hosting an Operator Saturday for PSPs and operators throughout northern Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland. Tune in to see how can you leverage all that Dscoop has to offer. Read more and watch the video on https://dscoop.com/content/Howard-Owen-interview (dscoop.com)
For Kelvin Gage, Dscoop has helped shape the style and nature of his business. Kelvin is the APJ Dscoop Chairman and part of Dscoop’s Global Board. He says he fell in love with Dscoop years ago because of the ability to make connections with top PSPs and innovators, while building his business. His goal is to help others gain the same value from Dscoop as he has. Part of that goal is creating local events in Australia, including a recent sports branding seminar, and the first Dscoop Operator Saturday held in Sydney. Hear more about Kelvin’s vision for Dscoop and his top tips for getting the most out of the Dscoop experience. Read more and watch the video on https://dscoop.com/content/Kelvin-Gage-interview (dscoop.com)
Print has always been a big part of Zazzle’s business, and Charles Ohiaeri, Zazzle’s Chief Fulfillment Officer, says that both he and the company have gotten a lot of value from attending Dscoop for more than six years. What stands out for him? First, the chance to meet other players in the space as well as members of the HP team. Second, the sessions and thought leadership cover so much expertise, interests, and specialties that “it’s almost a penalty NOT to be here." And third, the opportunity to give back to a community that has given him so much value. Charles co-leads Dscoop's Academia Program, which this year had seven universities participating and double the number of students attending. Learn more about Charles' recommendations for you to maximize your time at Dscoop events, and why he calls it “hallowed ground.” Read more and watch the video on https://dscoop.com/content/Charles-Ohiaeri-interview (dscoop.com)
Can someone who’s been in the print industry for 25 years still gain a competitive edge at Dscoop? Martin Aalsma says ABSOLUTELY. Martin says that the Dscoop forums, conversations, and information shared have helped improve his organization’s business processes. As Martin moved into leading companies, he saw another huge benefit: the community’s openness about sharing work and insights to gain more sales. But you only get out of it what you put into it, Martin adds. Hear how you can get the most from your Dscoop membership. Read more and watch the video on https://dscoop.com/content/Martin-Aalsma-interview (dscoop.com)
With over 35 years in the industry, Kathy Wise, President of DME Delivers, says that she always gains a huge amount of knowledge and experience at Dscoop’s conferences -– knowledge that includes problem-solving, technology, and creativity. She attributes that to the openness of the partners showcasing at Dscoop Edge; the HP executives and staff, and the collaborative spirit of other PSPs. As a Dscoop Board member on the Education committee, Kathy says she’s become a better leader in her own organization by being involved in Dscoop. That, in turn, has helped her business and her employees grow, too. She points out that Dscoop.com is also a value-added platform with its 24/7 anytime, anywhere education and inspiration. Read more and watch the video on https://dscoop.com/content/Kathy-Wise-interview (dscoop.com)
Want to know everything that Dscoop Edge conferences have to offer? Who better to learn from than the Edge Orlando Conference Chair herself: Amanda Free! Hear how Dscoop has helped Amanda and her team deliver better, more cost-effective print and marketing solutions to her customers, as the Operations Manager for Aflac’s in-house agency. She says that during her 11 years attending Dscoop, she has found that no other community collaborates like the members of Dscoop. She explains that they share advice, experience, and expertise openly and without competition, “and that’s something you just can’t clip on to another industry conference.” Amanda adds that while many people think of innovation at the conference as the technology, she says that Dscoop spotlights innovation as creativity and a vision, enabling attendees to see new ways to bring ideas to life. New to Dscoop? Listen to Amanda’s three-step action plan for making the most of your time at any Dscoop conference! Read more and watch the video on https://dscoop.com/content/Amanda-Free-interview (dscoop.com)
Jon Bailey, CEO of UK-based Proco and Dscoop board member, talks about the evolution of Dscoop from a US event to a series of worldwide events and an online community via the https://dscoop.com/content/the-evolution-of-dscoop (Dscoop.com) platform.
David Bennett, president of Bennett Graphics, is a second-generation print business owner. Of all the industry events he could attend, David says he always chooses Dscoop. The differentiator is the quality of the relationships that he and his team build. “Whenever we need something, I can pick up the phone, explain that we ‘re having this problem or we’re looking at a certain piece of equipment, and everyone is very willing to share.” Read more and watch the video at https://dscoop.com/content/David-Bennett-interview (dscoop.com)
If you are a press operator and have not been to a Dscoop Edge event lately, you’ll want to make a change this year! “Dscoop has moved the education programming back to where it needs to be,” says Chris Reine, Indigo Operator and in-house engineer for Franklin Press. As chair of Dscoop’s Technical Committee and a member of the Board of Directors for Dscoop Americas, Chris understands the type of training and education that operators need. “We brought in HP trainers last year and it was packed. A great success. This year we let them really take off with the Make It Real track –- highly technical hands-on [training] -- with a 30-seat computer lab, and it’s standing room only! HP brought their Master Series in; I was in the session and I was really impressed. “ Chris has been in the print industry for more than 41 years, and has been an active Dscoop member, board member and Dscoop Edge attendee for nine years. “The first time I came to Dscoop I was totally blown away,” says Chris. “It’s a tremendous value for your business and your personal life.” Chris adds that he sees Dscoop as the driver that moves partners forward. “We have a great opportunity to mold what our future looks like. It benefits Franklin Press because we get to see the technology before a lot of other companies do, if they’re not coming to Dscoop. Read more and watch the video on https://dscoop.com/content/edge-orlando-Chris-Reine (dscoop.com)