Blogs

DPS Digital provides inspirational example

Jo Francis hails DPS Digital for its engagement with the Shaw Trust.

Make sure your bona fides can be found

Jo Francis finds some points of note in the unfortunate case of a long-distance print buyer.

Vail Simon Fox

Jo Francis reflects on recent events in Witham.

"The hair stood up on the back of my neck"

Jo Francis has a new book on her reading list, and reckons lots of print bosses should do likewise.

No need to lament over Littlewoods

Littlewoods has canned its catalogue. So what, says Jo Francis.

Brains to go with the brawn

Jo Francis has something of a brainwave at Fespa 2015.

Early lesson from Artisan failure

Jo Francis is sad, but unsurprised by news that Leicester's Artisan Press has gone into administration.

Can Walstead succeed as a cross-continental print player?

Jo Francis is intrigued by news of Brits going shopping in Spain.

If in doubt, print it out

Jo Francis says hoorah for Google's Vint Cerf, an unexpected champion of print.

S&O woes

Jo Francis ponders the aftermath of the Smith & Ouzman corruption trial.

Card critique results in reprint

Jo Francis has a funny turn upon receipt of a bad business card.

There's a lot to be learned from UNHAPPY customers

Jo Francis is refreshed and impressed to find a supplier willing to admit to having failed some of its customers

Saluting the brave printer of Charlie Hebdo

Jo Francis ponders events in France.

'Tis the season to be jolly

Jo Francis is surrounded by seasonal print, and she's very happy about it.

Print opportunities in e-commerce parcels

Chaotic Black Friday scenes did not find favour with Jo Francis, who finds better news for printers in another booming aspect of the Christmas shopping season.