Increasingly, women are earning the top jobs at companies within the printing industry. Women in the C-Suite face unique opportunities and challenges. We provide an opportunity for women leading printing companies to network with and learn from one another, along with on-trend research and articles aimed at elevating and supporting women in executive leadership roles.
The painting “New Year” (1953) by Pablo Picasso always speaks to me the first week “back” after the December holiday break. If you’ve known me for a while, no doubt you’ve seen this image once or twice. I consider it repeat-worthy. I’m very grateful that my company closes between Christmas and New Year’s Day for...
At the risk of sounding like a Scrooge, the holiday season – as joyful as it can be – is often pretty stressful, too. In fact, the November-December time frame is sometimes referred to as the “third shift” for working women: job + home + holiday. So, how can companies best host at-work holiday celebrations...
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced appointments to the 2024 Paper and Packaging Board of Directors (P+PB), and two of the three new directors named are women leaders in the print and paper industry. An Boon, Vice President of Global Marketing at Graphic Packaging International, and Tonie Meyers, Senior Vice President...
Attendees at the recent Women in Print Alliance annual luncheon were treated to much more than a lovely meal (five stars for the Coppa 3 Chocolates dessert!) and a brief respite from the hectic PRINTING United Expo trade show floor. A thought-provoking keynote workshop by Madeline Fetterly, CEO of Be the Brand Collective, was on...
Awards season is upon us. In conjunction with PRINTING United Expo, the largest confab of the printing industry in the world, Big Picture and Screen Print magazines have announced their highest annual honors for women in wide-format and screen print sectors, and Women in Print Alliance is here to offer our heartiest congratulations. But before...
PRINTING United Expo, the most dynamic and comprehensive printing event in the world, is just a few short weeks away, and Women in Print Alliance is set to provide myriad community building and networking opportunities for attendees. If you’re heading to Atlanta on October 18-20, be sure to add the following activities below to your show...
Who recalls the childlike anticipation of elementary school “field trip day?” Whether the out-of-classroom experience was to the local fire station, a nature attraction, or an arts and cultural museum, the excitement of that day was palpable. Hopping on the yellow school bus meant a chance to see a new part of town, learn a...
Lane shares her executive leadership advice gained from a ground-up career trajectory in a successful family business, and explains the value of women leaders knowing when to stay quiet and when to speak up.
The “Hello, My Name Is…” sticker likely still reads “John” if you’re a CEO of an S&P 500 company, though “Jennifer” is now a possibility, too. That was one upshot of Bloomberg’s breaking news in March that the number of women CEOs leading S&P 500 companies is now at the highest marker in the 68-year...
Six Tips to Help Promote Your Shop The majority of your customers are on their phones and computers now more than ever, so why not use this opportunity to focus on social media to accelerate your business? Here are my top six tips for social media success: 1. The social platforms you use to build...
