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 thrive and shine.
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...
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...
As the nation turns to the annual State of the Union address on February 24, we’re taking a moment to examine the state of women in print’s workforce. Data from PRINTING United Alliance’s Wages, Salaries and Benefits Report 2024-2025 reveals that women comprise an average of 40% of the workforce among 512 surveyed printing companies,...
This February 13th, before Valentine’s Day takes center stage, there’s another celebration worth marking: Galentine’s Day. It’s a day dedicated to honoring the female friendships, mentorships, and professional connections that lift us up. This year, consider a Galentine gift that keeps giving: a Women in Print Alliance membership for a special industry colleague in your...
When it comes to closing the gender wage gap, pay transparency laws get all the headlines. Salary ranges now appear on job postings, politicians debate about whether transparency helps or hurts workers, and – occasionally – social media posts highlighting employers with absurdly wide bands go viral. It’s the policy everyone’s talking about. And many...
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...
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...
