Lisa Cross

Lisa Cross

Lisa Cross is the principal analyst of NAPCO Research (a unit of NAPCO Media) where she conducts market research and analysis on emerging trends and changing dynamics in the commercial, in-plant and packaging industries, and the market forces that are driving those changes. With decades of experience covering the graphic arts and marketing industries, Cross has authored thousands of articles on a variety of topics, including technology trends,  business strategy, sales, marketing and legislation.

Seven Lessons From 39 Years in Print
March 25, 2026 at 1:29 pm

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Lisa Cross reflects on her 39 years in the printing industry and shares seven valuable lessons.

The Value of SWOT Analysis for Wide-Format
July 14, 2025 at 8:15 pm

Did you know nearly one-third of wide-format businesses use SWOT analyses to self-evaluate? Lisa Cross, principal analyst for Napco Media, evaluates the benefits of conducting a SWOT analysis and provides an example of SWOT results for the wide-format segment as a whole.

What's Trending Now: AI in Print Production and Operations
December 5, 2024 at 4:19 pm

On the latest episode of "What's Trending Now" Lisa Cross, principal analyst for NAPCO Research, and Cory Francer, analyst for NAPCO Research discuss AI and its increasing use in print production and operations.