Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) is more than just a buzz phrase. It’s increasingly a core value and business fundamental for many companies in the printing industry. Focusing on gender as a key element of I&D programming, we provide up-to-date content on trends, research, and best practices aimed at cultivating an industry in which women can...
Professional development is a critical growth component at any stage of your career. Whether it’s honing existing skills, exploring new talents, or learning how to best channel your experiences to achieve new professional roles and responsibilities, we provide tools, actionable advice, and networking to help you advance your career in the printing industry. Increasingly, women...
Advocacy takes many forms in professional life. Learning to advocate for yourself, for your company, and for your industry will pay dividends throughout your career. We provide knowledge, tips, and training to help you hone your best advocacy skills and facilitate opportunities to make your voice heard. Explore all of our 2025 advocacy articles and...
"Etiquette is code for having social awareness and the emotional intelligence needed to successfully interact and connect with another human being. It's about poise, leadership and polished communication." - Kristin Pearson Wilcox
As Giving Tuesday approaches, companies and professionals in the print industry have a powerful opportunity to support the infrastructure that helps women succeed in the workforce. Giving Tuesday (December 4) is described as a global movement “to transform the world through radical generosity.” While we often focus on professional development and networking, some of the...
An enthusiastic crowd gathered on the trade show floor at PRINTING United Expo in Orlando on October 23 as Screen Printing magazine and Big Picture magazine joined forces to honor 12 outstanding women shaping the future of print. Women in Print Alliance Advisory Council Member Adrienne Palmer of AP Media Group and Lisbeth Lyons Black,...
The Women in Print Alliance Annual Networking Luncheon brought together a record-breaking crowd at PRINTING United Expo 2025 in Orlando, Florida. With 300 registrants representing 12 countries, the event showcased the growing strength and reach of our global community. This year's keynote speaker, Joan Moon, delivered a powerful presentation on "Increasing Your Negotiation Effectiveness"...
Ready to see how AI is transforming the print industry? Join fellow Women in Print Alliance members for an exclusive small-group tour of the newest PRINTING United Expo feature: the PRINTING AI Pavilion. This dynamic new pavilion is your gateway to the future of print technology. Engage with sponsors at dedicated kiosks, explore curated educational...
HVAC programs have waiting lists. Electricians are launching businesses in their twenties. Plumbing apprenticeships are suddenly cool. Skilled trades are having a moment—driven by Gen Z’s fear of AI automating white-collar work and their desire for careers that can’t be done by algorithms. According to a recent CBS News report, skilled trades are attracting a...
Let’s address the question quietly creeping into more and more C-suite conversations: AI is here, it’s powerful, and it’s making a lot of us question whether our hard-won leadership skills still matter. Spoiler alert—they do. But only if you’re willing to get strategic about what you delegate to AI and what you protect as distinctly,...
