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Digital signage boosts OOH advertising
Rapidly changing digital screens in high streets and transport networks can reach more customers.
Sportswear and the circular economy
We spoke to Paul Foulkes-Arellano, founder of Circuthon, a circular economy consultancy, and a keynote speaker at this year’s Sportswear Pro conference, where he discussed innovations in sportswear material.
7 ways AI will transform the printing industry
We are only just beginning to understand the numerous ways AI can help printers. From automation to sustainability, we take a look at 7 key ways you can utilise AI for your business.
New sustainable materials at Sustainability Spotlight
Sustainability Spotlight returned by popular demand to FESPA Global Print Expo last month in an exhibit curated by The Good Factory.
Sportswear Pro: building ‘Brand Me’
After the success of the inaugural Sportswear Pro last month, we spoke with panellist and personalisation expert James Lawrence-Jones about the most exciting revelations at the event.
From LCD to micro LED – looking towards the future of signage
Explaining the display technologies and new flexible uses of non-printed signage.
What is the future of AI?
What will artificial intelligence (AI) look like in 20 years’ time? There are two views: one positive and one deeply pessimistic.
After ISO 14001: Imageco and its journey to maximum sustainability
In January 2021, we spoke to Imageco Managing Director Nathan Swinson-Bullough about his company’s initial steps towards sustainability. Now, two years later, we determine how the firm’s journey in sustainability has progressed.
Bringing sustainability to self-adhesives
We speak to Steve Lister, Chair of the new Self-Adhesive Industry Sustainability Action Group, about how the plastics sector is coming together for a vital cause.
Unblocking the personalisation pipeline
Personalisation expert James Lawrence-Jones shares his thoughts on the future of mass customisation.
Printing the future: promoting the print industry to young people
Paulo Dourado of FESPA’s Portuguese Association Apigraf speaks about tackling recruitment and retention issues in the print sector.
Future leaders of printing: the view from Australia
Nigel Davies, President of FESPA Australia, discusses recruiting and retaining young people in the print industry.
Tackling the challenges of recruitment in print in Croatia
Club FESPA Online spoke to Dag Knepr, President of FESPA Hrvatska (Croatia), about the challenges of convincing educators and young people that print is a good career choice – and some reasons for optimism.
Generation Next: how FESPA UK is attracting new talent
Club FESPA Online spoke to Jay Burfield, Creative Co-ordinator at FESPA UK and Head of the Next Generation Committee, about the struggle to recruit and retain young printers, and why this is essential for the industry to prosper.
First impressions: engaging young people in print careers
Why is youth engagement so critical to a healthy and agile print industry?
Goodbye to plastics? The limitations of fibre-based packaging
Fibre-based packaging could be the solution to the world’s plastic pollution crisis but has its own constraints.
Augmented reality: bringing print to life
US-based design lab Amplifier uses art to ‘amplify’ the message of its social change partners. Now, with augmented reality, it is marrying the worlds of traditional print and smart technology.