Sustainability conversations are evolving quickly across the printing industry, and so is the language that defines them. From new regulations to shifting customer expectations, understanding key terminology is quickly becoming essential. To help cut through the noise, Sara Osorio, Environmental, Health, and Safety Affairs Coordinator at PRINTING United Alliance and Women in Print Alliance Professional...
Online forums aren’t a new concept, but they’re often ignored, particularly by those of us who have “comment fatigue” from social media platforms. Yet, community forums can be quietly impactful networking tools. That’s exactly why Women in Print Alliance is launching a new series of micro-community forums designed to connect women in the print industry...
This issue is a little personal – and I wouldn't have it any other way. Today, we're launching Community Forums—a new member benefit built for the candid, peer-to-peer conversation that has always been at the heart of Women in Print Alliance. As we roll out new forums in the coming months, each one will be centered on a specific life stage or identity, deepening what it means to belong to this community. The first is one close to my heart: the Women of Impact: 50+ Forum, a dedicated space for members 50 and above. The timing is no coincidence. Tomorrow, I turn 55 – "double nickels" – and I can't think of a better way to head into this chapter than by creating a home for the wisdom, candor, and hard-won perspectives that come with it. If you're in that same season of life, this one's for you. We’re also opening registration for our Q2 Quarterly Connect, featuring a leadership conversation with She Said/She Said founder, Laura Cox Kaplan—be sure to grab your spot. In recognition of Earth Month, we’re helping ensure women in print are fluent in the key terms and trends shaping sustainability across print, while also continuing important conversations around inclusion and allyship in the workplace. Community, inclusion, growth, and knowledge—that’s what we’re here for.
Creating a more inclusive print and packaging industry starts with intentional leadership and a commitment to elevating women at every stage of their careers. While more women are stepping into leadership roles, continued progress depends on building strong support systems—like mentorship, advocacy, and workplace cultures that prioritize equity and opportunity. Representation alone isn’t enough. True...
On this episode of the Impressions Xchange podcast, Denise Gustavson, Women in Print Alliance Professional Advisor and editorial director of Media Brands at the Alliance, joins Ashley Roberts, content director of Printing Impressions, to discuss the Her Imprint podcast series—the Women's History Month annual series—and to chat about some things Denise has learned from other women along the way. They also explore how Her Imprint creates space for authentic, candid storytelling, amplifying women’s voices across the print industry.
This episode of The Broadcast brings together women journalists covering the printing industry to share candid, behind-the-scenes perspectives on their careers, reporting experiences, and the evolving media landscape. Adriane Harrison, Women in Print Alliance Professional Advisor and the Alliance’s VP of HR Consulting, interviews Denise Gustavson, editorial director for Alliance Media Brands, along with Gabby Houck, associate editor, and Toni McQuilken, senior editor. Together, they discuss how a historically male-centric industry is becoming more inclusive, with stronger networks of support—such as the Women in Print Alliance—fostering connection, professional development, and visibility for women across the industry.
The printing industry is more connected than it looks from the inside. The paper in your press may have been milled in Canada. The equipment on your floor engineered in Germany. The client on your next call calling from Latin America. Print has always been a global business — and the women working within it...
There’s no shortage of ways to mark Women’s History Month (WHM) – but the most meaningful ones connect to the real work women in print do every day. Awareness is a start. Action is better. Here are five ideas, whether you’re looking to make a company-wide commitment or a simple one-to-one gesture – all focused...
Honoring women transforming print through exclusive content, industry spotlights, and member experiences and community meet-up opportunities PHILADELPHIA — Women in Print Alliance is proud to champion the women transforming the printing industry through initiatives that extend beyond Women’s History Month this March. A part of PRINTING United Alliance, Women in Print Alliance is rooted in...
This Women’s History Month, the official theme — “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future” — expands the definition of sustainability beyond environmental concerns, eco-friendly materials and waste reduction. It extends to workforce strength, knowledge transfer, operational excellence, and inclusive leadership that ensures long-term viability. Nowhere is that broader definition more relevant than in...
