Dave Leskusky, president of PRINTING United Alliance, discussed the state of the print industry and ways promo distributors can offer print to diversify their revenue streams during an Education Day session in Chicago.
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The Headwear Opportunity
Despite its demand, some suppliers believe headwear is still an undersold item in promo.
Read MorePromo Sales Drop for Second Consecutive Quarter, but Optimism Up for Rest of 2025
Distributor sales collectively declined by 3.2% in Q2 2025, according to new findings from ASI Research, due to tariffs and buyer hesitancy.
Read MoreNavigating Disruption & Driving Innovation
At the annual thINK Ahead Canon user group conference, printing industry trends and innovations took center stage.
Read MoreWhy M&A Will Remain Prevalent in the Printing Industry
The printing industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological innovation, shifting market demands, and economic pressures. In order to succeed, you need to both grow and maximize efficiencies.
Read MoreCreative Direct Mail Strategies for Fall
July might be peak summer, but for marketers, it’s the perfect time to start planning your fall direct mail campaigns.
Read MoreNew Physical Music Format Showcases Print’s Value as a Collectible
The KitAlbum bridges the CD era and streaming era, and uses print as part of the appeal.
Read MoreHow Supply Chain Woes & Distributor Creativity Are Spurring Gift Card Sales for MediaTree
General Manager Brian Duran partially attributes MediaTree’s substantial sales growth this year to distributors getting creative with gift cards when tariffs disrupted plans.
Read MoreLabubu-nomics & the Blind Box Boom: How the Viral Trend Could Be a Promo Opportunity
The mystery box concept comes with an element of rarity and surprise that keeps customers wanting more.
Read MoreIs Production Inkjet Finally Within Reach?
High equipment costs, large footprints, and the belief that inkjet was only viable for high-volume operations created significant barriers to entry.
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