PRINTING United Expo — taking place Oct. 18-20 in Atlanta — is fast approaching, and attendees are gearing up for a week of learning, networking, and inspiration. As a lead-up to the Expo, we are sharing a series of Q&A interviews featuring attendees from various backgrounds. They’ll share why they are attending the Expo, what they hope to learn, and what excites them about the upcoming event.
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Executive Perspectives: What Entrepreneurship Means to Win Local CEO John Lim
For this month’s Executive Perspectives, we interviewed John Lim, founder and CEO of Win Local, Stamford, Connecticut. Here, he shares how a trip to Italy inspired a career change, offers his thoughts on artificial intelligence, and discusses what entrepreneurship means to him.
Read MoreQ&A: New Koozie Group CEO Pierre Montaubin on Sustainability, Sourcing, and Beyond
We caught up with Koozie Group’s new CEO Pierre Montaubin to discuss his new role as CEO, how his sourcing background would influence his work as CEO, the role sustainability plays in Koozie Group’s present and future, and more.
Read MoreExecutive Perspectives: How Greater Pacific CEO Ben Zhang’s Past Informs His Present in Business
In this month’s edition of “Executive Perspectives,” Ben Zhang, founder and CEO of Greater Pacific, Seattle, traces the journey that shaped his goal-setting process, expresses his industry concerns, and reveals an exciting investment.
Read MorePop! Promos’ Sterling Wilson on What Suppliers and Distributors Can Expect from a UPS Strike, and How to Prepare
The Teamsters Union, which represents 340,000 UPS drivers, is set to strike next week if contract negotiations don’t yield a result. Pop! Promos founder and president Sterling Wilson discussed what his own company is doing to prepare, and what suppliers and distributors can do, too.
Read MoreConvergence Corner: How One Distributor Turned a Sourcing Problem Into a Solution
There will almost always be hiccups in promos. Heidi Weber, marketing executive and owner at GF Advertising knows this. What started as a problem, with cardboard for a branded kit out of stock with no delivery date in sight, ended with a promotional campaign that looked even better than she originally envisioned.
Read MoreHow One Distributor Prepared University Faculty Members for Life in a New City
When faculty members got accepted into McGill University’s music faculty, they would receive a box welcoming them to the program, and getting them ready for life in Montreal. Steven Schneidman, president of Solutions Ink, Montreal, described how the branded kit got them excited about their new gig at McGill, and prepared them for life in a new city.
Read MoreExecutive Perspectives: Nichole Stella, Global CEO of Altitude Group of Companies
As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s ongoing feature, Executive Perspectives, we get to know leading professionals in the print and promotional industry. This month, we interviewed Nikki (Nichole) Stella, global CEO of Altitude Group of Companies, Philadelphia. Here, she opens up about her promo journey, shares the industry trends she continues to monitor, and reveals when…
Read MoreExecutive Perspectives: Cooley Group Inc.’s Karie Ballway
As part of Print+Promo Marketing’s ongoing feature, Executive Perspectives, we get to know leading professionals in the print and promotional industry. This month, we interviewed Karie Ballway, executive vice president of Cooley Group Inc., Pittsford, New York. Here, she discusses ways to build employee loyalty, shares how she defines success, and hints at an exciting…
Read MoreExecutive Perspectives: Journalbooks President Tim O’Boyle
For this month’s Executive Perspectives feature, we interviewed Tim O’Boyle, president of Journalbooks, Charlotte, North Carolina. Here, he discusses the resiliency of promo, reveals when he does his best thinking, and shares how his company continues to evolve.
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