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Theresa Hegel Visit Author's Page

Theresa Hegel is the executive editor, special projects & sustainability, at ASI, where she oversees various strategic initiatives for the company’s editorial department and also serves as editor of Promo for the Planet, ASI’s award-winning educational resource hub for sustainability. She writes regularly for Counselor and PPM magazines and the ASICentral news site, with a focus on apparel, technology and sustainability. She’s won multiple regional and national awards for her writing and reporting, including three Jesse H. Neal awards for Best Range of Work By a Single Author.

Emacmullen Visit Author's Page

Cassie GreenVisit Author's PageCassie Green is a Senior Content Editor at NAPCO Media, focusing on the apparel community as well as curating content across other brands. She can be reached at cgreen@napco.com.

Jill CantrellVisit Author's Page

Jill Cantrell is a Research Analyst for the PRINTING United Alliance.

Andrew D. PaparozziVisit Author's Page

Andrew D. Paparozzi joined PRINTING United Alliance as Chief Economist in 2018. He analyzes and reports on economic, technological, social and demographic trends that will define the printing industry’s future. His most important responsibility, however, is being an observer of the industry by listening to the issues and concerns of company owners, executives and managers. Previously, he worked 31 years at the National Association for Printing Leadership. He has also taught mathematics, statistics and economics at various colleges. Andrew holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics from Boston College and a Master’s degree in economics — with concentrations in econometrics and public finance — from Columbia University.

Dan MarxVisit Author's Page

Dan Marx, Content Director for Wide-Format Impressions, holds extensive knowledge of the graphic communications industry, resulting from his more than three decades working closely with business owners, equipment and materials developers, and thought leaders.

Lauren SearsonVisit Author's Page

Lauren Searson has been the Managing Editor for the SGIA Journal since November 2017 and has worked in publications for more than 10 years.

Toni McQuilkenVisit Author's Page

Toni McQuilken is the senior editor for the printing and packaging group.

Sean NorrisVisit Author's PageSean Norris is editor-in-chief for Promo Marketing. Reach him at snorris@napco.com.

Marcia KinterVisit Author's Page

Marcia Kinter is the Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs at PRINTING United Alliance. Ms. Kinter oversees the development of resources for the Association addressing environmental, safety & health, and sustainability issues. She represents the printing industry, as well as their associated supplier base, before federal and state regulatory agencies on environmental, safety and other government issues directly impacting the printing industry.

In 2008, Kinter, in conjunction with colleagues from other printing trade associations, was instrumental in launching the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership program. The SGP Program is a registry system for printing facilities that includes third party verification. The program successfully launched as an independent organization in August 2008.

Kinter is a member of and serves as Secretary for the Academy of Screen Printing Technology. In 2001, Kinter received the William D. Schaeffer Environmental Award for significant advancement of environmental awareness in the graphic arts industry.

Before joining PRINTING United Alliance, Kinter worked for The American Waterways Operators, Inc., the national association for the barge and towing industry.

She holds bachelor’s degree in urban planning from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a master’s degree in public administration from George Mason University.

June 11, 2025What Gen Z Really Thinks About Promo in 2025

ASI's 2025 end-buyer research series offers insights into Gen Z's view on promotional products, as well as other key findings.

March 13, 2025Special Survey: Effects of Tariffs on Apparel Decoration Industry

Our sister brand Apparelist is inviting everyone to participate in a special industry survey that will uncover the effects that tariffs already have on the apparel decorating community.

February 24, 2025State of the Industry Fourth Quarter 2024

PRINTING United Alliance launched the State of the Industry First Quarter 2024 that summarizes major issues affecting the printing industry and ways to build a competitive advantage.

February 21, 2025PRINTING United Alliance Wide-Format Printing Report, Fall 2024

PRINTING United Alliance Wide-Format Printing Report, Fall 2024 that summarizes major issues affecting the wide-format printing industry and ways to build competitive advantage.

January 14, 2025Who Are We? The Real Stories Behind Wide-Format Printing

Join the 2025 Printing Industry Census to help reveal who really makes up the wide-format printing community - from industry veterans to newcomers shaping our future.

October 10, 2024Digital Printing and the World of Interior Design

This report explores how digital printing has revolutionized opportunities for interior designers and graphics producers alike.

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