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energy from the crowds of people exchanging ideas with one
another. With over 30,000 attendees visiting nearly 680 exhib-
itors in one giant room, it was clear that print is again flourishing!
I would like to thank our gracious sponsors for their support in
creating the Graphic Arts Wide-Format Guide 2019/20. The Wide-
Format Guide was mailed with the October issue of Graphic
Arts, and is a special resource to help printers across Canada
explore wide-format technologies and all the possibilities that
can be taken advantage of in this growing segment.
Our team had a busy month of events in October, starting
with a fabulous time at Print 19 in Chicago on October 3rd-5th.
But even with the show being so great, it was somewhat of a
bittersweet occasion, as I have led Graphic Arts to McCormick
Place every fall for the past 20+ years. The spirit in Chicago is
special, and we will miss the wonderful people we meet and
the great friends we made throughout the years.
The many nights we shared together at the Standard Horizon
parties at Buddy Guy's Legends were unforgettable, and I
would like to thank all who made this possible, especially Don
Dubuque for his warm welcome each year. I would also like to
thank Jodie Hayes and her team at Association for PRINT
Technologies, for their endless support throughout the years.
Highlights from Print 19 can be found on pages 32-33.
Next in October, we visited Dallas, Texas for the inaugural
PRINTING United show from the 23rd to 25th… and it was a
wonderful experience! As I walked through the massive halls
of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center, I was encouraged by the
The energy and excitement at industry gatherings had been
fading in recent years, but I am excited to have witnessed an
industry regeneration in Dallas. For those with any notion that
print is a dying medium, I urge them to attend PRINTING United
next year in Atlanta, Georgia, where things are set to be even
Bigger, Better and Bolder than they were this year in Dallas!
You can see highlights from PRINTING United on pages 20,
22, 23 and 24.
Also be sure to check out Diana Varma's lead story titled,
Trust Me, which is a fascinating read for all professionals looking
to lead their teams into greatness as 2019 concludes. I would
also like to welcome two new writers, Laura McLoughlin and
Christine Laperriere. Their articles are both must-reads, and
can be found on page 31 and page 34 respectively.
We are also pleased to announce the 2020 Editorial Calendar
is now available. I am excited about the direction our editorial
department is heading, and look forward to providing focused
content for our faithful audiences to enjoy. Please inquire with
any questions, as a member of our team would love to speak
with you.
Stay positive and stay
focused.
Joe Mulcahy
Publisher, Graphic Arts Magazine
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