Corey Lewis has been in the print, packaging, trading cards and design industry for 15 years. He is most at home when he can hear the rhythmic hum of presses. You can find him chatting with design teams on the details of effective packaging design hierarchy, working with a retoucher to bring brands to life or in the prepress department talking with seasoned veterans about … [Read more...] about Industry Influencer: Corey Lewis
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Top Five Postcard Marketing Ideas That Drive Response
By Trish Witkowski, CEO and founder, Foldfactory Postcards are simple, effective and inexpensive to produce – they also can be sensory, high-tech and engaging, too. Today’s technologies have made it easier and less expensive to do some very exciting things with these notoriously simple mailers, and I’ve got five great postcard marketing ideas to enhance your upcoming … [Read more...] about Top Five Postcard Marketing Ideas That Drive Response
Where Print Meets Glamour: Duplo Unveils Elegant Perfume Box with Eye-Catching Embellishments
Edited by Cori Watkins, editor, PostPress Duplo USA Corporation (Duplo), based in Santa Ana, California, crafted a unique and sophisticated perfume box entitled Noir Mystique Eau de Parfum. Featuring a rich, dark blue background, the box is elegantly adorned with raised bright blue lettering, accented by silver, light blue and white floral elements that surround the text … [Read more...] about Where Print Meets Glamour: Duplo Unveils Elegant Perfume Box with Eye-Catching Embellishments
Responsibility, Collaboration and Clarity: Navigating Dynamic Sustainability Demands in Print and Packaging
By Erin Judge, contributing writer, PostPress As sustainability becomes a growing priority for consumers, the print and packaging industries are facing mounting scrutiny. A recent study featured in The Wall Street Journal, conducted by consulting firm Aura, found that 37% of consumers in the US and Canada have opted not to purchase products due to unsustainable packaging, … [Read more...] about Responsibility, Collaboration and Clarity: Navigating Dynamic Sustainability Demands in Print and Packaging
Tech Watch: Absolute Printing Equipment Service, Inc.’s KAMA ProCut 76
Edited by Cori Watkins, editor, PostPress Absolute Printing Equipment Service, Inc., located in Indianapolis, Indiana, offers the KAMA ProCut 76 (ProCut) as a high-performance solution for diecutting and foil stamping applications. Designed for B2 sheet formats, this versatile finishing machine delivers accuracy, speed and efficiency – making it ideal for print finishers, … [Read more...] about Tech Watch: Absolute Printing Equipment Service, Inc.’s KAMA ProCut 76
Digital Embellishments Today: Highlights from the New Study
By Kevin Abergel, Taktiful, and Richard Romano, WhatTheyThink The new 2025 Taktiful/WhatTheyThink Digital Embellishment Study takes a close look at users of digital embellishments who use the capabilities to add special colors, effects and textures to printed materials. The aim of the study is to understand who is using them, how often they are using them, what customer … [Read more...] about Digital Embellishments Today: Highlights from the New Study
Avoiding Perfect Binding Challenges on Press
Edited by Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress As with most bindery and finishing equipment, there is a great deal of planning involved in executing perfect-bound printed materials. It is vitally important that there is ample communication from the design, print and finishing portions of the job to help decrease waste and run at efficient speeds. PostPress talked with … [Read more...] about Avoiding Perfect Binding Challenges on Press
Marc Friedland Couture Communications’ Shining Stars
By Liz Stevens, writer, PostPress Marc Friedland Couture Communications, Los Angeles, California, recently was awarded Silver for Best Use of Refractive Foil (Micro-Etched) in the 2025 FSEA Gold Leaf Awards. The company was started 39 years ago and has designed and produced Hollywood’s Oscar® envelopes for seven years, as well as 2025’s Golden Globe invitations and winners’ … [Read more...] about Marc Friedland Couture Communications’ Shining Stars
She Said, She Said –Design, Print and Embellishments
By Erin Judge, contributing writer, PostPress PostPress sat down with visionary designer and paper queen Sabine Lenz (SL), PaperSpecs, and the queen of digital print and embellishments, Christine Yardley (CY), Print Panther Direct, to discuss the shimmer, sparkle and ever-present tug-of-war between creativity and reality for print embellishments. (This article was based on … [Read more...] about She Said, She Said –Design, Print and Embellishments
Association News – August/September 2025
Where Print Came to Life — Amplify 2025 Wraps with Big Impact Amplify Print, produced by FSEA and WhatTheyThink, recently took place June 10-12, in Rosemont, (Chicago) Illinois. The event showcased what print finishing and embellishments are all about. With over 60 exhibitors and more than 25 pieces of equipment in the Technology Zone or on the event floor, Amplify was the … [Read more...] about Association News – August/September 2025