Best Print Media Centrs Podcasts (2025)

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Packaging PrePro with Stephanie Doyle, Director of Design Implementation, HBX Branding 47:24

1M ago47:24

47:24

Stephanie Doyle, Director of Design Implementation at HBX Branding, joins Deborah Corn to discuss her approach to working with print vendors, educating creatives, navigating production timelines, and the evolving expectations around digital printing, customization, and sustainability. Mentioned in This Episode: Stephanie Doyle on LinkedIn: https://…

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Operation Gisela and the Power of Print with Robert McClements 23:08

1M ago23:08

23:08

Robert McClements joins Deborah Corn to discuss the story behind Operation Gisela: Echoes of a Sacrifice, how the project came together, and how print preserves memories, inspires connection, and leaves a lasting impact. Mentioned in This Episode: Operation Gisela: Echoes of a Sacrifice Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2KR3uj1gk4 Opera…

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Making It With Print: Creating Impactful Emotional Connection with Print 42:21

1M ago42:21

42:21

David Drucker, Noel Tocci, and Deborah Corn discuss how print creates emotional connections, how thoughtful design choices help tell compelling stories, underused colors that have an emotional impact, and how designers can create unique and memorable experiences through print. Mentioned in This Episode: Rodney Smith: https://rodneysmith.com/ The En…

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UKvUSA: What Print Customers Want 35:51

1M ago35:51

35:51

In this episode of UKvUSA, Deborah Corn and Matthew Parker discuss the customer value of speed and efficiency, self-service versus one-on-one conversation, showcasing print options to educate buyers, and why confidence is the cornerstone of customer loyalty. This conversation gets heated! Whose side are you on? Mentioned in This Episode: Matthew Pa…

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PrinterChat: Mitigating Tariffs and Trade Wars 44:20

2M ago44:20

44:20

Jamie McLennan, Will Crabtree, and Deborah Corn discuss the impact of tariffs and trade wars on the print industry, the vulnerabilities in their supply chains, proactive steps to protect margins, and how lessons from COVID can be a guide for preempting potential disaster. Mentioned in This Episode: Labelexpo: https://www.labelexpo-europe.com/ Jamie…

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Our Revels Now Are Ended 10:26

2M ago10:26

10:26

Howard Jacobson reflects on the radio essay, after almost two decades of A Point of View. With nods to Clive James, body-pierced baritones and with a plentiful supply of svelte notebooks, Howard explains why he believes the radio essay is 'more than words on paper'...why it captures the 'frolicsome spirit of truth'. And, Howard writes, 'at a time w…

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How History Begins Again 10:18

2M ago10:18

10:18

The celebrated American theorist, Francis Fukuyama, in his book 'The End of History and the Last Man' argued that US-style liberalism was the ultimate destination for all mankind, 'the final form of human government'. John Gray explains why he believes his prophecy has been turned on its head. 'As in the past, many human beings will live under tyra…

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Elbows Up: Canada v Trump 10:36

2M ago10:36

10:36

After Donald Trump proposed that Canada could be consumed as America's 51st State, Adam Gopnik reflects on his homeland's history with the United States and Canada's new-found patriotic toughness - and how it differs from nationalism. 'It’s is only a little startling, though very Canadian, to find the new motto 'elbows up' radiating everywhere in C…

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LIVE from Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 with Daniel Erni 25:44

2M ago25:44

25:44

Daniel Erni, CEO of Hunkeler AG, joins Deborah Corn to discuss Hunkeler Innovationdays, shifting technology trends, the growing emphasis on industry partnerships, investing in the next generation of print professionals, and CONNECTION! Mentioned in This Episode: Daniel Erni: https://linkedin.com/in/daniel-erni/ Hunkeler AG: https://hunkeler.ch/en/h…

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Leaning In to Social Media 10:40

2M ago10:40

10:40

Zoe Strimpel explains why she's decided to lean in to social media, and not worry about how much time she spends scrolling. Despite ongoing concerns about its impact on our brains, Zoe says she's personally found the algorithm benign, offering her endless information about food and cooking. "I have come to the conclusion that for a grown woman with…

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Tractors in Whitehall 10:18

3M ago10:18

10:18

As farmers prepare for another march at Whitehall in protest at the government's inheritance tax plans, Michael Morpurgo discusses the growing divide between city and countryside. 'The family farm, still at the heart of rural England,' writes Michael, 'is under threat, more than ever'. Michael reflects on how, during World War Two, we needed to pro…

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Print the Legend 10:27

3M ago10:27

10:27

Tom Shakespeare explores the pitfalls of dramatised history and its influence on real life - but confesses to his own minor role in rewriting the past. "We turn to stories when the reality we desire fails us," he writes, "but if the legend is not based in fact, then history is in deep trouble, and so are we all." Producer: Sheila CookSound: Peter B…

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The Joy of Archives 10:03

3M ago10:03

10:03

From sacks of correspondence belonging to a well known author to archives from the Battle of Waterloo (and the odd wooden leg), Sara Wheeler reflects on the joys of Britain's personal archives. 'I have loved almost every day I have ever spent in an archive,' Sara writes, 'and not just because dead people are so easy to get along with.' But she fear…

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UKvUSA: Don't Use These 10 Words in 2025 37:20

3M ago37:20

37:20

In this episode of UKvUSA, Deborah Corn and Matthew Parker discuss overused, outdated, or misleading terms in the print industry that should be retired in 2025, why these terms no longer serve the print industry effectively, and how clearer, customer-focused communication can help printers stay relevant and competitive. Mentioned in This Episode: E…

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Making It With Print: Tips for Pushing Print Design to the Next Level 43:42

3M ago43:42

43:42

David Drucker, Noel Tocci, and Deborah Corn discuss their most innovative print projects, design-partner trust, practical advice for enhancing print design through collaboration, exploring new techniques and materials, attending industry events, leveraging partnerships to create impactful print products in 2025, and printed projects on their bucket…

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Geese, Aristotle and Migration 10:50

3M ago10:50

10:50

Walking along the muddy tracks of the River Ouse near her home a few days ago, Rebecca Stott reflects on migration. She contemplates the lives of the Canada geese that frequently fly over her home, as well as Aristotle's own studies of bird migration - and his extraordinary life as a migrant - while considering the historic links between the migrat…

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The Overwhelm 10:29

4M ago10:29

10:29

The 'overwhelm' - noun, not verb - has been around 'since at least 1596', AL Kennedy discovers. She looks at the reasons why the word is making a comeback - and she has some advice for those who also feel lost in 'the overwhelm.' Producer: Adele Armstrong Sound: Peter BosherProduction coordinator: Gemma Ashman Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith…

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On Hyperbole 10:23

4M ago10:23

10:23

Remember the days, Howard Jacobson implores us, when we got on fine with 'very'? Today, Howard argues, 'very’ is not ‘very’ enough for the times we live in.' In its place, 'incredible' and other supersized words, spreading 'verbal chaos.' Howard reflects on the dangers of over-inflated language, 'where words prance about without their clothes, shou…

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No Limits to Success with Lori Anderson, International Sign Association 33:44

4M ago33:44

33:44

Lori Anderson, President and CEO of the International Sign Association, joins Deborah Corn to discuss her transformative industry leadership, what to expect from this year's upcoming Sign Expo, ISA's various workforce initiatives and advocacy work, and her outlook for 2025. Mentioned in This Episode: Lori Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ander…

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Trump, Washington and America First 10:53

4M ago10:53

10:53

As Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, Mark Damazer reflects on America's leadership in the world. Eavesdropping on a focus group recently, Mark tells us that the country's leadership was seen as 'a burden and a luxury - and a luxury they wanted to do without.' 'There was a time when large chunks of the world were grateful for Americ…

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On a Gloomy Moment 10:35

4M ago10:35

10:35

In deepest, darkest January, Adam Gopnik muses on light and dark. Adam reminds us that - from the natural world of the ghost moth to the politics of today's America - although we live in a 'gloomy moment' we can 'adjust our eyes to the gloom.' 'Every little bit of light we make,' writes Adam, 'in every decent thing we do and every indecency we refu…

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The Best I Can Do 10:02

4M ago10:02

10:02

Sara Wheeler explains why every week for several decades - despite knowing nothing about art - she has called in to London’s National Gallery to look at the same two paintings. 'This habit of mine,' writes Sara, 'started by accident when I moved to London forty years ago' when she first set eyes on Botticelli's 'Portrait of a Young Man' and van Eyc…

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On Resolutions 10:46

5M ago10:46

10:46

Megan Nolan rediscovers a childhood diary with her first New Year's Resolutions. She was fascinated and appalled, she says, by what she read:. The final resolution, underlined, read simply 'be a better person!' These days, Megan looks on self-improvement in a rather different way - less an attempt at perfection and more 'an attempt to courageously …

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A Jolly Good Pud 10:32

5M ago10:32

10:32

Mary Beards reflects on what really lies behind our attachment to Christmas ritual and tradition. In a special edition of A Point of View, recorded in Mary's kitchen as she prepares her Christmas puddings, she ponders 'why those of us who aren't particularly wedded to the idea of tradition for the rest of the year, fall hook, line and sinker for it…

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Driving Results and Relevance for Print with Dave Baldaro, XMPie 42:18

5M ago42:18

42:18

Dave Baldaro, Marketing Operations Manager and Chief Product Advocate at XMPie, joins Deborah Corn to discuss the nuance of customization and personalization in print, how XMPie empowers printers of all sizes to enhance customer engagement and profits, and we recap three case studies where printers incorporated data-driven marketing, workflow autom…

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UKvUSA: 5 Tips to Survive in 2025 33:55

5M ago33:55

33:55

In this episode of UKvUSA, Deborah Corn and Matthew Parker discuss trust and authenticity, simple sales strategies, preparing for environmental challenges, and navigating 2025 price increases effectively with customers. Mentioned in This Episode: How To Stop Print Buyers Choosing On Price: https://profitableprintrelationships.com/how-to-stop-print-…

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PrinterChat: Wrapping Up 2024 47:40

5M ago47:40

47:40

Jamie McLennan, Will Crabtree, and Deborah Corn discuss highlights from their year, lessons learned from overcoming challenges, the role of innovation and resilience in growing their businesses, and strategies for improving workflows and preparing for success in 2025. Mentioned in This Episode: DMR - Digital Output magazine: https://digitaloutput.n…

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Finding Your Print Tribe with Shane Golder 29:20

5M ago29:20

29:20

Shane Golder, Founder of Print Tribe, joins Deborah Corn to introduce Print Tribe, how it supports sales professionals, the free resources it offers, and why fostering collaboration is crucial for driving success in the print industry. Mentioned in This Episode: Shane Golder: https://linkedin.com/in/shanegolder/ Print Tribe: https://www.theprinttri…

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Monster Soup 10:27

5M ago10:27

10:27

With water companies reeling from criticism over sewage discharge and rising bills, Stephen Smith squelches through London's watery underworld. 'Descending into London's Victorian sewers', Stephen says, 'is like spelunking through the layers of the city's history, and reminds you that problems over water and sanitation have been the norm rather tha…

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A baby's-eye view of the world 10:03

5M ago10:03

10:03

Zoe Strimpel on the joys of seeing the world through the eyes of her 9 month old daughter. 'Where previously I would barely have noticed them,' Zoe writes, 'I now size up trees from below in terms of buds, leaves, colour, height - and how all of these may look to my little lady viewed from her pram or carrier in which her neck swivels constantly li…

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Keeping Print in the Family with Jon and Harrison Bailey 37:48

6M ago37:48

37:48

Jon Bailey, CEO at Precision Proco, and Harrison Bailey, owner of The Smart Elephant, join Deborah Corn to discuss how Precision Proco is bridging the gap between print media and digital media, whether automation enhances or kills creativity, how younger entrepreneurs are shaping the industry, and why embracing the misperception of print is vital f…

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House Clearing 10:32

6M ago10:32

10:32

Rebecca Stott ponders the task of clearing her Mum's house, and the enormous difficulty of dismantling the things her mother loved and that Rebecca remembers her buying from bric-a-brac and antique shops. 'The beauty of the objects in my mother's house exists in her artistry,' writes Rebecca, 'the way she had placed some of them so that the evening…

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The Print Report: Innovate and Connect at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 with Daniel Erni 34:08

6M ago34:08

34:08

Daniel Erni, CEO of Hunkeler AG, joins Deborah Corn and Pat McGrew to discuss the 2025 Hunkeler Innovationdays event Feb 24-27 in Lucerne Switzerland, the unique opportunity it provides for printers to explore cutting-edge equipment and software solutions, connect with industry experts and colleagues, and why HID truly stands out as a 'must-attend'…

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How RFID is Driving the Future of Label Printing with Remy Janco, Janco Press 49:40

6M ago49:40

49:40

Remy Janco, Vice President at Janco Press, joins Deborah Corn to discuss how RFID is transforming label printing and supply chain management, what you need to know to get started, and why investing in this technology could be crucial for label printers and the future of their business. Mentioned in This Episode: Remy Janco: https://linkedin.com/in/…

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