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,...
Women in Print Alliance is excited to present a sneak peek (technically, a “sneak listen”) of keynote presenter Joan Moon, who will speak in person at our annual networking lunch on October 23, in conjunction with PRINTING United Alliance. Joan, owner of Moon Negotiation and the head of negotiation coaching at the Negotiation and Conflict...
If you missed our Q3 Professional Development Workshop, “Executive Presence & Thought Leadership: Build Essential Skills for Influential Communication,” it’s now available on-demand for Women in Print Alliance members. Led by speechwriter and mindset-based public speaking coach Jean Card, the workshop focused on how to be an authentic, effective spokesperson for your company and industry,...
When Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrive at your business, the next few minutes can determine not only your company’s legal compliance but also the psychological well-being of your entire workforce. And while citizens may hold differing opinions about the current administration’s immigration enforcement policies, for print company owners this reality now transcends political...
The printing industry’s future depends on attracting and advancing skilled talent in an increasingly competitive marketplace, with particular need to engage a more diverse population of workers to address a very real labor shortage. As traditional career pathways evolve, more women in print are exploring new industry segments and functions. And as emerging technologies, industry...
