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What’s driving the wide-format market right now? The Spring 2026 Wide-format Printing Report breaks down the latest trends in sales, pricing, profitability, equipment investment, and service expansion. See how wide-format companies are responding to shifting customer demands and positioning their businesses for growth. PRINTING United Alliance members can download the full report for free: https://bit.ly/4bnIqk8 #WideFormatPrinting #PrintingIndustry #IndustryResearch #PRINTINGUnitedAlliance #AllianceInsights

AI won’t fix unclear decision ownership. It will expose it. In Owning the Machine, Amy Servi-Bonner breaks down why many AI investments never translate into real business impact and what print and packaging leaders can do differently. Inside the free ebook, explore: ✅ Where AI belongs in your workflow ✅ The risks of plug-and-play tools ✅ How to build accountability into your operations ✅ Ways to connect AI investments to measurable financial outcomes Move beyond technology theater and start turning AI into real operational value. Download your free copy: https://bit.ly/3Trr9jS #PrintingAI #ArtificialIntelligence #PrintIndustry #PackagingIndustry

AI is already changing how work gets done. The question is: Are you putting it to work? Led by Joe Marin, SVP of Member Services at PRINTING United Alliance, the iLEARNING+ course “Print Meets AI: Simple Tools for Smarter Work” explores practical ways print professionals can use tools like ChatGPT to save time, simplify everyday tasks, and solve problems faster. No hype. Just useful ways to work smarter. Start the one-hour course: https://bit.ly/44TTrWM #PRINTINGUnitedAlliance #iLEARNINGPlus #ArtificialIntelligence #PrintIndustry #WorkforceDevelopment

Color consistency takes more than good intentions. It takes the right people, processes, and conversations. The G7+ Exchange brings together color management and print quality professionals for a focused afternoon of real-world insights, working sessions, and practical takeaways you can put to use. Explore topics including design and prepress, process control, digital and non-offset environments, challenging substrates, and the organizational gaps that can cause color to break down. 📅 September 22, 2026 📍 Las Vegas Convention Center 🎟️ Taking place the day before PRINTING United Expo opens Whether you are a certified G7+ Expert or just beginning to explore the methodology, there is a seat for you in the conversation. Register today: https://bit.ly/4fj06Qb #G7Plus #ColorManagement #PrintQuality #PrintingIndustry #PRINTINGUnitedExpo

🏆 The 2026 Pinnacle Award winners are here! In the latest Membership Minute, we’re celebrating the companies raising the bar across the printing industry through breakthrough technology, exceptional print output, and innovative non-output solutions. Congratulations to all this year’s honorees, and thank you to every company that submitted an entry. Explore the complete list of winners: https://bit.ly/44Kmwnw #PRINTINGUnitedAlliance #PinnacleAwards #PrintingIndustry #PrintInnovation #PRINTINGUnitedExpo

In packaging, that can mean working across dozens of materials while still delivering consistent color from one application to the next. Without the right controls, those variables can lead to longer makeready times, more waste, and costly downtime. G7+ Trainer Steve Smiley explains how standardizing the process can help packaging printers achieve consistency faster, improve efficiency, and reduce waste. Better color. Better efficiency. More sustainable production. See how G7+ can help improve consistency and reduce waste: https://bit.ly/4gRUvlg #PRINTINGUnitedAlliance #G7Plus #ColorManagement #PackagingPrinting #PrintProduction #SustainablePrinting

What are today’s print buyers looking for? The Spring 2026 Print Buyer Report reveals a communications landscape where print investment remains strong, growth expectations are positive, and demand continues to expand across a wide range of applications. Based on insights from 207 communication buyers, the latest Alliance Insights research explores how priorities are shifting toward measurable outcomes, workflow efficiency, automation, and technology-enabled procurement tools that make print easier to manage within omnichannel programs. PRINTING United Alliance members can download the full report for free: https://bit.ly/4pP7XsB #PRINTINGUnitedAlliance #PrintIndustry #PrintBuyers #IndustryResearch #AllianceInsights

🌟 Member Spotlight: Daniel Kabassema, SPEEDPRO ROCK HILL 🌟 SpeedPro Rock Hill Owner Daniel Kabassema recently shared why PRINTING United Expo remains a must-attend event for his business. In this Member Spotlight, Kabassema discusses how the Expo helps him discover the latest innovations in automation and AI, build meaningful relationships with industry peers and suppliers, and gain practical insights that support long-term growth. He also shares how his approach to maximizing the show floor helps SpeedPro Rock Hill stay ahead of industry trends and uncover new opportunities for the business. Read the full interview, featured by Wide-Format Impressions: https://bit.ly/4psEQer #PRINTINGUnitedAlliance #PRINTINGUnitedExpo #MemberSpotlight #WideFormatImpressions #WideFormatPrinting

📣 Action Alert: Help strengthen the printing industry’s voice on postal reform. PRINTING United Alliance is inviting companies to sign onto a business letter urging Congress to address the serious challenges facing the U.S. Postal Service, including continued rate increases, inconsistent service, and declining mail volumes. The letter calls for meaningful cost reductions, predictable rate increases, stronger oversight, improved service, greater accountability, and preservation of six-day delivery and universal service. Adding your company’s name will demonstrate broad support for a more affordable, reliable, and financially sustainable postal system. Take action and sign on by 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, July 17, 2026: https://bit.ly/4wNW48s #PRINTINGUnitedAlliance #PostalReform #PrintAdvocacy #USPS #PrintingIndustry #AllianceActionAlert

🏆 What does innovation look like across today’s printing industry? The 2026 Pinnacle Awards drew 154 submissions, recognized 54 companies, and honored 71 standout products and technologies. From first-time winners to continued growth in wide-format, this year’s results reveal where the industry is making its biggest moves. Swipe through for five facts about the 2026 Pinnacle Awards, then explore the full story from Printing Impressions. Many of these award-winning innovations will also be on display at PRINTING United Expo this September in Las Vegas! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3RyyzRF #PinnacleAwards #PrintInnovation #PrintingIndustry #PRINTINGUnitedAlliance #PRINTINGUnitedExpo