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Wide-Format Weekly (1/15/26)

This week on the Wide-Format Weekly, a recent podcast episode tackles how print service providers are actually using AI; we look at the intersection of AI and art; why optimizing finishing in your wide-format shop is essential; Mark Hahn of Graphic Arts Advisors opened a value assessment bootcamp for printing and graphic communications owners; and we explore how other print shops get over their biggest bottlenecks.

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Wide-Format Weekly (1/15/26)
January 15, 2026 at 2:22 pm

This week on the Wide-Format Weekly, a recent podcast episode tackles how print service providers are actually using AI; we look at the intersection of AI and art; why optimizing finishing in your wide-format shop is essential; Mark Hahn of Graphic Arts Advisors opened a value assessment bootcamp for printing and graphic communications owners; and we explore how other print shops get over their biggest bottlenecks.

Strong at the Core
January 15, 2026 at 2:02 pm

Great cultures are built by great managers. Investing in your leadership may be one of the most impactful decisions you make this year.

Lessons Learned from Recent A.I.-focused Research Study
January 14, 2026 at 12:44 pm

Lisa Cross, principal analyst for Alliance Insights, the research wing of PRINTING United Alliance, shares three key lessons learned from interviews conducted with PSPs currently using A.I. in their operations.

SpeedPro Chicago Loop Hosts Veteran Leaders Roundtable to Better Support Veterans
January 14, 2026 at 10:25 am

SpeedPro Chicago Loop — a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business — hosted an intimate roundtable of 12 respected veterans and community leaders for a candid conversation on how to better support Chicago’s veteran population. The event hosted local veteran advocates and included an appearance from Rahm Emanuel.

Breaking Through Bottlenecks
January 14, 2026 at 10:16 am

PSPs often invest in new equipment and talent to fuel growth, but the true limit might be hidden in plain sight: inefficient workflows.

Top Tech Alliance Members Are Watching
January 12, 2026 at 12:52 pm

From new equipment to emerging innovations, Alliance members share the printing tech they’re most excited about right now.

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