Impressions Xchange

Ashley Roberts welcomes Pete Kowalczuk, of Canon U.S.A., to discuss Canon’s restructuring into a unified Americas production print team. They are joined by and Dina Kessler of Kessler Creative to discuss how demand has shifted toward personalization, variable data, shorter runs, faster turnaround, and omnichannel marketing, driving investments in digital print, compatible finishing, and inserters.

On this episode of The Broadcast, host Gabby Houck sits down with lean expert Brian Van de Water, CEO of SPL Consulting. Throughout the conversation, Van de Water explains how lean translates beyond manufacturing into front-end processes like order processing, estimating, accounting, and sales, and how it helps identify waste such as motion, transportation, and waiting.

ACTExact, a carbon-negative UV flexo ink made with algae-based pigment, is now in commercial use, signaling a step forward in scalable, sustainable solutions for packaging. In this episode of Parlor Talks, we take a closer look at this ink.

She didn’t just change careers — she bought three businesses at once. In this episode of Her Imprint, Jolie Cypert shares how she went from practicing law to owning four FastSigns locations, building a business rooted in community, culture, and creativity. This is a conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, and taking the next step — even when you don’t have all the answers.

At Super Bowl 60, the team at Wasserman Live undertook the massive task of producing, managing, and installing graphics for the event. This episode features Toni McQuilken of NAPCO Media highlighting what it took to get the job done.

An extended cut of 5 Minute Mail, looking at the recent Congressional Hearing, USPS fuel surcharges, and what printers should be watching.

In this special podcast, we take you behind the scenes of the In-Print™ 2026 contest judging. Host Bob Neubauer talks with the judges as they are making decisions to find out what flaws they spotted and what impressive features caught their attention and led to pieces being chosen as winners.

She started in a building with nothing but a concrete slab and a lawn chair. In this episode of Her Imprint, Kristine Tamblingson shares how mentorship, curiosity, and saying yes to opportunity helped her build a career from the ground up in print and packaging. This is a conversation about leadership, growth, and why where you work matters more than the title you hold.

On this episode of the Impressions Xchange podcast, Denise Gustavson joins Ashley Roberts to discuss the Her Imprint podcast series, the Women's History Month annual series, and to chat about some things Gustavson has learned from other women along the way.

What does it take to double a print business — and cut your workforce in half at the same time? In this episode of Her Imprint, Tonya Spiers shares how she transformed Knight Abbey through automation, bold decision-making, and a relentless focus on efficiency and growth. This is a conversation about leadership, risk, and why standing still is not an option in print.

She didn’t plan a career in print — she found it. In this episode of Her Imprint, Taylor Preston shares how a chance moment led her into the sign industry, where she now installs graphics, coordinates projects, and navigates a role few women step into. This is a conversation about confidence, visibility, and carving out your place in an industry that doesn’t always expect you.

She didn’t just start a business — she built it from nothing at 20 years old. In this episode of Her Imprint, Charity Jackson shares how she turned uncertainty into a 30-year career in the sign industry, found her niche in vehicle graphics, and proved that women belong in every part of manufacturing. This is a story of grit, growth, and not waiting for permission.

Adriane Harrison, Denise Gustavson, Gabby Houck, and Toni McQuilken discuss their experiences as women covering an often male-dominated industry, and share how the industry has changed.

She started as a temp receptionist — and built a career she never planned. In this episode of Her Imprint, Amanda Nicassio shares how curiosity, adaptability, and a people-first mindset helped her grow into a leadership role in print. This is a conversation about confidence, connection, and knowing you belong — even when you didn’t expect to be there.

She didn’t plan a career in print — but she grew into a leader because of it. In this episode of Her Imprint, Crystal Savage shares how she stepped into her brother’s business, learned the industry from scratch, and became the operational and strategic force behind its growth. This is a conversation about confidence, evolution, and leading even when you don’t have all the answers.

She didn’t just start a business — she rebuilt one. In this episode of Her Imprint, Linda Fox shares how she purchased a struggling print studio during COVID, navigated major life changes, and turned it into a growing wide format business. It’s a story of resilience, reinvention, and learning to lead with confidence.

Direct mail isn’t dying — it’s evolving. In this episode of Her Imprint, Susan Foley, CEO of Diamond Envelope, shares how her family business produces more than a billion envelopes a year while embracing innovation, AI, and new tactile technologies that keep mail relevant in a digital world. It’s a conversation about leadership, legacy, and why manufacturing still offers powerful career opportunities.

Print is no longer just ink on paper. In this episode of Her Imprint, Lidia Latrowski shares how her creative background in fashion and photography evolved into a leadership role at Duggal Visual Solutions — where print, digital, fabrication, and immersive experiences come together. It’s a conversation about confidence, creativity, and how technology is redefining what print can be.

Ashley Cooney didn’t just step into leadership at Hudson Printing — she earned it. From working in bindery to managing production and eventually becoming COO, Ashley shares how learning every part of the print floor helped her lead with confidence, accountability, and respect. This episode of Her Imprint explores family business, leadership growth, and why teamwork is the backbone of print success.

In this Women’s History Month episode of Parlor Talks, Terri-Lynn Levesque of Royal Containers reflects on her packaging career, AICC leadership experience, mentorship, and the skills and opportunities shaping the next generation of industry leaders.