Jun 7, 2011 | The innovation blog
Tree of a kindThe world might have gone crazy over family trees but do you have a strategy tree? Sounds corny but it workd for McDonalds. At its simplest the tree starts with a question that defines your root purpose: why do you...
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Gleeks or geeks?If you chose one TV show as a guide to the future it would be Glee, not The IT Crowd. During the opening session of the global business forum at Fespa, Frazer Chesterman and Marcus Timson identified ten macro...
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Muscle boundInnovation is many things – a mantra, an imperative, a buzzword, a mystery but it is also a muscle you need to exercise. Why not get to know a different industry to explore a new way of thinking? Or share ideas with...
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When confusion killsHow clear is your website? If it’s not immediately exceptionally obvious who you are and what you do, many visitors will bounce back from your website within 30 seconds and never darken your home page again....
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Green doorWith the UK’s central government departments looking to reduce their CO2 emissions by 10% this year, printers may feel the need to join a network like ProcServe which has just gone into partnership with Planet...
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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.
