Blogs

When life's a blur, stay focused

Inspirational words from ProCo's Jon Bailey make a powerful point about how important it is to find the time to take stock.

Facebook and the power of print

Jo Francis says that it is super-significant that online giant Facebook has turned to old media to get an important message across.

Awesome news from Awesome Merch

Jo Francis is delighted to chart the progress of a home-grown promotional print specialist with big ambitions.

Polestar pension debacle casts shadow over Johnston plans

Jo Francis reckons the Pensions Regulator will be taking a long hard look at the Johnston Press proposals in light of previous events at Polestar.

GDPR opportunity knocks

Jo Francis sees opportunities aplenty for print amid the scramble for GDPR compliance.

Print needs positive owners

Jo Francis reflects on the end of an era as St Ives exits print.

Gender pay gap report: 'could do better'

The new reporting requirements have shone a light on an uncomfortable truth for the printing industry overall.

Passport row rumbles on

Jo Francis wonders whether the ongoing row over the UK passport printing contract is a fine example of free trade, or an egg-on-face decision for the government and its supposed industrial strategy.

Sad story at Stones

Jo Francis observes that optimism is not enough. Today's printing industry requires astute business people running the show.

Above and beyond

Jo Francis takes off her mittens to salute the efforts of printers striving to keep going amid snow chaos, and hopes customers will be suitably appreciative - and understanding.

For the want of a paper bag

Jo Francis is frustrated that many retailers are not offering an obvious alternative to single-use plastic bags.

Here's to a can-do kind of year

Jo Francis is boosted by the power of a positive attitude.

Christmas cards: reassuringly expensive

Less can be more when it comes to the print spend of sought-after millennials.

PrintWeek opens doors!

Let it blow - Jo Francis has a brass instrument in mind as she contemplates the power of... PrintWeek.

Postcard from North Norfolk

Jo Francis visits The Great British Seaside and ponders the future for postcards.