Jul 3, 2013 | The innovation blog
Ever made a presentation and felt that you didn’t, to lapse into Louis Walsh X Factor parlance, really nail it? Who hasn’t? Tom Peters has given more presentations than most of us and has been kind enough to share...
Read MoreJul 2, 2013 | The innovation blog
Tawnya Starr is the president of an American company called PrinterPresence that makes money by helping printers improve their websites. So when she says too many printers apply to a “do it cheap” mentality online, she is hardly a disinterested party. Unfortunately, she also happens to be absolutely right. Her stats suggest that 76% of print customers look online before spending – and that’s why she recommends that printing websites enable buyers to design, personalise, proof and place their order without having to make a phone call.
Read MoreJul 2, 2013 | The innovation blog
Many bosses say they want innovation, Harvard Business School professor Rosabeth Moss Kantor observes, but “operate by a set of hidden principles designed to prevent innovations from surfacing or succeeding.” You can find her nine ways to kill innovation using the link below, but three struck me as particularly pertinent.
Read MoreJul 2, 2013 | The innovation blog
“If I had an hour to save the world,” Albert Einstein once observed, “I would spend 59 minutes defining the problem and one minute finding solutions.” And yet, as Stephen Shapiro points out in the European Business Review , most businesses, as they strive to be innovative, do the exact opposite – and fail spectacularly. Shapiro cites the example of a UK bank which did the traditional thing that companies do when they want to innovate but don’t know why or how – asked staff for suggestions to improve the business.Â
Read MoreFeb 18, 2013 | The innovation blog
“You must offer all sorts of value beyond the literal merchandise. Being big will not save you.”Â
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Where?
Hall 20, NEC Birmingham
What is it?
Printwear & Promotion LIVE! is the UK's leading exhibition for the garment and promotional product decoration industry.
The 2026 event saw more than 120 exhibitors showcase the very latest bits of garment decoration equipment and blank garments to thousands of visitors.
Key players from across the marketplace, including Gildan, Roland DG, Fruit of the Loom, Resolute, UPM Metamark, and Stahls’ UK, have already signed up to exhibit.
If you are looking to diversify in 2027, this is one exhibition you should not miss out on!
www.thesignindustryawards.co.uk
Where?
National Conference Centre, Birmingham
What is it?
The Sign Industry Awards, presented by Sign Update, celebrate excellence in the visual communications sector by honouring past achievements, present innovations, and future advancements. These awards recognise outstanding suppliers, sign makers, and individual traders in sign making, digital printing, and visual communications.
Where?
Messe Munich, Germany
What is it?
FESPA Global Print Expo is Europe’s leading exhibition for screen, digital and wide-format printing, textile printing, and signage.
Discover the latest technology, materials, and applications across print, personalisation and signage. You’ll experience live demonstrations, get hands-on with the latest tech and get your business ahead making new connections at networking events. It’s the perfect chance to explore how print is evolving. Co-located with the European Sign Expo, WrapFest and Textile it features product launches, live demonstrations, expert talks, and competitions like World Wrap Masters. With a strong focus on business growth, automation, and investment-ready buyers, the expo is an essential platform for professionals seeking the latest print solutions and industry trends.
Whether you’re a print service provider, a brand owner, or a creative professional, see the future of print coming to life at FESPA 2027. Secure your place at the heart of print innovation.
