Toni McQuilken

Writer, editor and tech geek making the world a better place by fixing one grammatical mistake at a time. Currently the Senior Editor for NAPCO's Print Group.

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The Future of Print is Data-Driven

4 days ago | piworld.com | Toni McQuilken

Data management and artificial intelligence (AI) have had a significant impact on many aspects, from personal interactions to business transactions — and the printing industry is no exception. Andy Paparozzi, chief economist at PRINTING United Alliance, notes that the impact hasn’t been confined to just one area either.
The Impact of AI & Data on Package Printing, Converting

1 week ago | packagingimpressions.com | Toni McQuilken

Anyone who isn’t familiar with data management and AI has probably been living under a very large rock of the past few years. There is no denying their impact on every aspect of our lives, from personal interactions, to business transactions. And the label and packaging industry is no exception. Andy Paparozzi, chief economist at PRINTING United Alliance, notes that the impact hasn’t been confined to just one area either.
Imagine AI 25 Live Opens Today in Las Vegas

1 week ago | packagingimpressions.com | Toni McQuilken

Imagine AI 25 Live kicks off today, May 28, in Las Vegas. The event, which explores the impact of AI across business sectors, includes a special focus on the printing industry — thanks to a dedicated workshop presented in collaboration with PRINTING United Alliance and sponsored by Heidelberg USA, Koenig & Bauer, and Print ePS.
Imagine AI 25 Live Opens Today in Las Vegas

1 week ago | piworld.com | Toni McQuilken

Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. The following article was originally published by Packaging Impressions. To read more of their content, subscribe to their newsletter, Packaging Impressions inBOX. Imagine AI 25 Live kicks off today, May 28, in Las Vegas.
Print Procurement in Action

2 weeks ago | inplantimpressions.com | Toni McQuilken

While it’s certainly the goal of any in-plant to produce as much work as possible in-house, the reality is that not every in-plant is equipped to handle every job type. So what qualifies a job as one that should go to an outside vendor? How are those vendors chosen? How does the process work? We talked to three different in-plants to get their perspectives on print procurement.
A Better Way to Market: RRD Launches Iridio

3 weeks ago | piworld.com | Toni McQuilken

This past April, RRD launched a new business division, called Iridio, to better manage the execution of omnichannel marketing campaigns. In a world where those who manage marketing campaigns are increasingly uninformed about the power of print, the goal of the new business unit is to meet them where they live, and help bring print and digital channels together in new and powerful ways.
Commentary: 5 Highlights from the National Postal Forum

1 month ago | inplantimpressions.com | Toni McQuilken

Last week, the National Postal Forum (NPF) met at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee, with the largest crowd it's seen in years. Around 3,000 people came to spend the week exploring trends in mailing and shipping, and dive into a wide range of educational sessions about getting the most out of mail and packages sent through the postal service. There was a lot to be excited about, and for the most part attendees were in high spirits.
Florida In-plant Finds Success by Embracing Innovation

1 month ago | inplantimpressions.com | Toni McQuilken

When it comes to in-plant operations that embrace innovation successfully, Seminole County Public Schools’ Print Solutions division stands apart. Based in Sanford, Florida, the in-plant is a self-sustaining operation that serves the entire county’s K-12 school system, with six full-time and two part-time employees running two eight-hour shifts per day. According to the operation’s manager, Christina McDonald, “The operation services the parent organization and is also open to the public.
Commentary: 5 Highlights from the National Postal Forum

1 month ago | piworld.com | Toni McQuilken

Last week, the National Postal Forum (NPF) met at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee, with the largest crowd it's seen in years. Around 3,000 people came to spend the week exploring trends in mailing and shipping, and dive into a wide range of educational sessions about getting the most out of mail and packages sent through the postal service. There was a lot to be excited about, and for the most part attendees were in high spirits.
How Smart Job Ganging Cuts Costs and Reduces Waste

1 month ago | printandpromomarketing.com | Toni McQuilken |Greg Muzzillo |Bob Saunders |Harriet Gatter

Ganging jobs — the practice of putting multiple jobs onto a press sheet — isn’t a new strategy for commercial print service providers (PSPs). But are PSPs getting the most out of every square inch of substrate printed and what are the implications if they’re not? The reality is, ganging jobs reduces waste considerably, in turn saving an operation a great deal in media costs.