Contents
6 Two compelling versions of print
EFI’s Connect user conference vs the film "The Post"
Filomena Tamburri
15 Maximizing the many talents of introverts
Tips and communication strategies from an expert
Diana Varma
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18 The Xerox/Fujifilm deal
No shortage of opinions on how it will play out
Tony Curcio
19 Printer profile: Creatique’s expansion into Canada
India-based company explains what makes it different
Staff Writers
20 2018 Investment Survey
What our first investment survey reveals may surprise you
Filomena Tamburri
24 Digital print finishing
2018 INVESTMENT SURVEY
The value and potential of special effects printing
Caterina Valentino
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28 Printed books versus e-books
Print books are alive and well in the e-reader age
Olivia Parker
30 The anatomy of packaging design – Part 2
What determines design elements? David Haslam
32 Propel your business to the next level
Deciding on your destination can help you get there
Elliot Schiller
34 A social media checklist for printers
Five strategies to keep your social media presence high
John Foley, Jr.
Digital Print FInishing: The value and potential
of special effects printing
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36 Speak to be heard
Efficient ways to communicate and develop relationships
Dave Hultin
38 SMART goals lead to business magic
Defining, measuring and attaining your business goals
Joanne Gore
In every issue
Maximizing the
talents of introverts
@graphicarts
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Anatomy of packaging
design: Part 2
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PRINT INDUSTRY NEWS
INSTALLATIONS & INVESTMENTS
NEW PRODUCTS
LIST OF ADVERTISERS
CLASSIFIED
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