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Enter Gen Z: bridging the generational gap in the workplace
Tomorrow's World

Enter Gen Z: bridging the generational gap in the workplace

With more generations than ever in the workplace together, how can we blend them successfully to create a thriving business?

25-11-2024
How to spot false green claims
How to Guides

How to spot false green claims

Common deceptive green claims and how to uncover them.

25-11-2024
How to use Porter’s Five Forces model for risk management
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How to use Porter’s Five Forces model for risk management

Porter’s Five Forces is a simple model that can help you to plan strategically for business success now and in the future.

25-11-2024
The rise of AI in fashion production
Tomorrow's World

The rise of AI in fashion production

We spoke to fashion-tech consultant Thomas Rothery about what artificial intelligence can do for design generation and forecasting retail trends.

25-11-2024
Steve Lister: a practical guide to making green claims
Business Advice

Steve Lister: a practical guide to making green claims

Sustainability and print consultant Steve Lister describes how printers can avoid accusations of greenwashing.

21-10-2024
Does digital marketing really work better than print marketing?
Business Advice

Does digital marketing really work better than print marketing?

As the popularity of digital marketing continues to rise, is there still a place for print marketing in an increasingly online world? We look at whether digital marketing works better than print, or vice versa.

21-10-2024
Digital signage boosts OOH advertising
Tomorrow's World

Digital signage boosts OOH advertising

Rapidly changing digital screens in high streets and transport networks can reach more customers.

21-10-2024
Bernd Zipper at Zipcon: AI, e-commerce and the new DNA of print
People in Print

Bernd Zipper at Zipcon: AI, e-commerce and the new DNA of print

Club FESPA Online speaks to Bernd Zipper – one of the leading consultants for the transforming print industry – and ask him what the future holds.

21-10-2024
FESPA Finland: leaders in sustainable printing
People in Print

FESPA Finland: leaders in sustainable printing

Minna Pettersson, Executive Director of FESPA Finland – along with Laura Makelin at Grano and Jari Martovaara from Punamusta – discuss the state of the wide format industry in the world-leading nation for sustainability.

21-10-2024
Watching out for greenwashing
Business Advice

Watching out for greenwashing

In the face of legislation designed to prevent greenwashing, Two Sides tells us why printing businesses should take care to be honest and open about their practices.

24-09-2024
How to protect your tech stack
How to Guides

How to protect your tech stack

When tech goes wrong, it can severely damage your cashflow – and your reputation. Here’s what to look out for and why it is important to keep up to date with tech for your business.

24-09-2024
How to avoid carbon offsetting and stay sustainable
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How to avoid carbon offsetting and stay sustainable

We look at the issue of greenwashing – especially in light of the changing status of carbon offsetting – to determine how print businesses can stay truthful.

24-09-2024
A sustainable future for self-adhesives
People in Print

A sustainable future for self-adhesives

We speak to SAISAG founder Steve Lister about why he is so pleased that FESPA is ensuring self-adhesive sustainability.

24-09-2024
Ecobanner: super-large format PVC-free banners for outdoor advertising
Business Advice

Ecobanner: super-large format PVC-free banners for outdoor advertising

We spoke to GALE Pacific about its cost-effective PVC-free solution for outdoor advertising, which delivers the durability of comparable PVC fabrics at up to 50% less weight, and reduced disposal costs of up to 60%.

27-08-2024
The Midjourney experience: creating AI generated images for print
Business Advice

The Midjourney experience: creating AI generated images for print

We speak with Midjourney expert Marshall Atkinson about some of the frequently asked questions printers have around the practical considerations of using AI-generated images.

27-08-2024
FESPA in Thailand: TINPA goes from strength to strength
People in Print

FESPA in Thailand: TINPA goes from strength to strength

Grace Paksookchai, Board member of TINPA, the Thai FESPA Asssociation, describes the challenges of sustainability and investment to the industry in Thailand.

27-08-2024
How to manage your supply chain ethically
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How to manage your supply chain ethically

Here’s how to implement effective supply chain management for commercial advantage but also to comply with environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.

27-08-2024
How to get certified without greenwashing
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How to get certified without greenwashing

Certifications can really help printers to show they’re working towards sustainability – but are they always what they seem?

27-08-2024