Business Management - Industry Trends

A panel of print professionals said adding promo has helped them to become a one-stop shop for all their clients’ branding needs.

With today’s technology, Bill Gillespie believes there’s never been a better time to be in the printing industry. He shares why here.

Stephanie Bevans, CEO and owner of Design-to-Print talks about the company's deep involvement in the trade-show graphics space, what it takes to serve that area, and how exhibits and event graphics are, in some cases, moving into experiential graphics.

From dozens of women walking around branded with temporary tattoos from California Tattoos, a Women in Print Alliance corporate member, to having its own designated spot at the PRINTING United Alliance booth, holding a smashing welcome reception, and providing an insightful networking luncheon, WIPA had its largest presence at the expo to date.  

We take a look back on the 2025 PRINTING United Expo, which drew in record-breaking numbers with over 30,000 registered attendees. If you couldn't attend, check out our recaps from the event, Dan Marx's key takeaways, and be sure to watch our news team's video content from the Expo.

Theresa Hegel, executive editor of special projects and sustainability for ASI, sat down to discuss the convergence of print and promo, specifically in the wide-format segment. 

PRINTING United Expo 2025 delivered a record-breaking number of attendees and exhibitors in Orlando, and extraordinary energy and engagement across every segment of print, from commercial and packaging to apparel, functional, industrial, in-plant, and wide-format graphics.

Gabby Houck, associate content editor for Wide-format Impressions, gives her PRINTING United Expo highlights and key takeaways. 

During his presentation, Paparozzi acknowledged the challenges of 2025, including uncertainty, tariff policies, and increased operating costs. He also identified the top business priorities for 2026, such as increasing productivity, controlling costs, and exploring AI.

Typically, Disney World is the destination in Orlando deemed magical, but with the energy and excitement of the first day of PRINTING United Expo — the world’s premier print event — there was certainly some competition for the most magical place on earth.