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This week's business curated articles:
• Facebook Misused Your Info & They Owe You $$
• Upgrade Procrastination Costs Money
• Eliminate Middle Managers
• The Risks of Generative AI
• Deadly….Neglect
• Hey Wide-Format PSPs, Are We There Yet

Upgrade Procrastination Costs Quality and Money
Upgrading print-related technology can be costly. However, the cost of upgrading may remain the same whether you upgrade sooner or later. The cost of inefficient and outdated technology is unrecoverable and increases over time, leading to decreased quality and productivity. This discussion reviews options for analyzing upgrade costs and implementation options.

Eliminate Middle Managers In Lean Times?
Eliminating middle management as a cost-cutting opportunity in lean times could be a mistake. Another possibility is reevaluating their capacity to enhance profits by increasing production efficiency. Those middle managers can be your company’s profit acceleration linchpins by reimagining their roles and providing specific skills training. This discussion offers more insight.

Facebook Misused Your Info & They Owe You $$
Claim your share of the $725,000,000 Facebook class action settlement by August 25. Facebook allowed Cambridge Analytica unauthorized access to your demographic data in the 2016 election, and now they owe you $. If, between 2007 and 2022, you lived in the USA and used Facebook, you qualify. The more accounts you owned/managed, the more $ you are eligible for. Details here>>>

The Risks of Generative AI in Your Print Business
Generative AI is a new technology that has the potential to revolutionize your print business. However, it also has the potential to cause anxiety among workers who fear losing their jobs to artificial intelligence. The article discusses the legal and ethical implications of generative AI and provides tips on how to overcome anxiety related to this new technology.

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Developing the Business
Deadly….Neglect…?
At a recent CEO Peer Group Meeting, a spirited discussion included the lack of planning to replace experienced, retiring, top-performing legacy Sales Reps. This portends a troubling future for any organization and its leadership.

Hey Wide-Format PSPs, Are We There Yet?
Let's address a pattern I observe in many printing companies: Sales Reps selling one-way – meaning -- if they sell offset, they don't sell wide-format, nor do they want any part of it. I don't find this acceptable, do you?

"When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around." ~ Willie Nelson

Dr. Jerry Waite
Dr. Jerry Waite has now retired after decades of service to students at the University of Houston. During his time at the university, Dr. Waite transitioned the old graphic arts department to become a full cross-media digital media studies program. Through Dr. Waite’s leadership the Digital Media dept now occupies a new campus and is recognized as one of the university’s fastest-growing programs.

Terry Bentley
Terry Bentley, of Konica Minolta Business Solutions, has been promoted to Area Vice President, Industrial & Production Print.

Peter Andrich
Peter Andrich, the CEO of Koenig & Bauer (IT), has been appointed as the new CEO of its subsidiary Koenig & Bauer Flexotecnica.

Jordi Giralt
Jordi Giralt is the new CBO for the German finishing company KAMA.

Rory James
Rory James has been promoted to National Director of Industrial Print at Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

John Eustis
John Eustis has been promoted to Senior Vice President of U.S. Group Procurement at Toray Industries (America), Inc.

LinkedIn’s "Print Industry Thought Leaders" Group
An excellent information resource for Print Professionals.

Good News Outside of Print:

College Athlete Donates Plasma to Afford School Is Shocked
Struggling to pay his tuition Zack Conti was donating plasma to help pay his bills at EMU. Brian saw something special in the grind and work ethic of his partner on the offensive line that made Brian push harder to have his o [offensive]-line brotherhood's back. Read how Brian shocked his teammate with his kind gesture.

Additional News

o eProductivity Software and Picsart Team Up to Bring World-Class eCommerce

o Fiery DFEs Power Flagship RICOH Pro C9500, Redefining Digital Print Performance

o Square 9 Softworks’ Kristin Bernor Joins American Marketing Association

o PRINTING United Alliance Continues to Expand Exclusive Member Benefits

o OPA Celebrated 77th Independence Day

o XSYS to Demonstrate Printing Innovation for a Brilliant Future at Labelexpo 2023

o HPPL Boosts Production Efficiency with Heidelberg Suprasetter

o Lintec Presents New Labelstock Innovations

o Labelexpo Europe 2023 Unveils Brand New Flexible Packaging Feature

o More than Just Online

o Konica Minolta Presents AccurioLabel 400

o Driving Digital: HEIDELBERG and Gallus Showcase New Product Triple Header

o Konica Minolta Announces Major Enhancements to its Line of High-speed Digital Color...

o Xeikon to Release ECO Toners for CHEETAH Technology

o Epson Wins 2023 Red Dot Design Awards Across Five Product Lines for Design Distinction...

o Kodak Reports Second-Quarter 2023 Financial Results

o Impact Printing Boosts Uptime, Versatility with Versafire EP from HEIDELBERG

o Roland DG TrueVIS MG Series UV Printer/Cutters Now Support One-Pass

o Konica Minolta Partners with Epson America to Meet Customer Demand for Robust Scanning...

o PRINTING United Alliance and Franchise Services, Inc. Announce Partnership

o ACTEGA To Bring High Quality, High Impact ECOLEAF Metallization Technology

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