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"More than a decade in, the thINK community has proven itself to be a vital resource to those on the leading edge of print, a place where they can share resources and grow better together. If you’re new here, welcome. You’re going to love it."

 

— Tonya Powers, Senior Director of Marketing, Canon Solutions America

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Hi there,

 

This issue of thINK's monthly newsletter is packed with resources to ignite your most innovative thinking and fuel your 2025 planning. 

 

And speaking of 2025, we want your input! What do you want to see from thINK in the coming year? This is your community, so let us know!

Lori Messina
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President of Access Direct

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The State of the Book Industry

BRAND NEW INDUSTRY REPORT

The State of the Book Industry

 

This newly published industry report from NAPCO Research and The Book Manufacturers’ Institute utilizes a variety of data sources and interviews with book industry experts to provide an in-depth look at the latest economic impacts, supply chain status, labor market trends, and printing technology advancements impacting the book manufacturing industry.

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Featured Market Research Report

FEATURED MARKET RESEARCH

Transactional and Marketing Communications: A Customer Perspective

 

Recent Keypoint Intelligence research sheds light on the way consumers from different generations react to messages received via print and digital channels. This report explores statistics from multiple Keypoint Intelligence studies and recommends how this data can help service providers develop and implement more effective campaigns.

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Featured thINK Academy Class

FEATURED thINK ACADEMY LIVE CLASS

Artificial Intelligence and the Printing Industry

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 | 2PM EDT

 

Print service providers are using AI technology to cut down on waste, speed up production times, provide customization, and streamline operations. In this session, experts and your peers will discuss some of the ways AI will revolutionize the print industry. Topics include smart layouts, press monitoring and adjustments, workflow automation, automated die cut algorithms, target marketing, and security.

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MTAC Meeting Recap

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August 2024 MTAC Meeting Recap

 

The Mailers’ Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) is a venue for the USPS® to share technical information with mailers — and for mailers to interact with the Postal Service’s executive leadership team. Canon Solutions America production inkjet customers and thINK members Dina Kessler, President, Kessler Creative, and Scott Williams, General Manager of Operations, Impact, attended the August 2024 MTAC meeting and shared their notes.

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Liberty Creative Solutions

thINK MEMBER EXPERIENCE

Liberty Creative Solutions: Driving Inkjet Print Excellence Through Industry Insight

 

“At LCS, we believe continuous education and leadership development are essential to delivering exceptional value," said Jeannette Guilfoil, Director of Operations, Liberty Creative Solutions, Inc. "As members of thINK, we access in-depth knowledge and actionable insights through flexible, on-demand training tailored to the diverse needs of our team. This, combined with the robust print industry research, keeps us at the forefront of industry trends and developments." Learn more about how LCS is leveraging their thINK membership to deliver exceptional results to customers.

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Free Google Paid Search Program

DID YOU KNOW?

Free Google Paid Search Program

 

Did you know that as a Canon Solutions America production inkjet customer, you can participate for free in the Google paid search program to generate leads for your business?

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thINK is an independent community of Canon Solutions America production inkjet customers, solution vendors, and print industry experts, and Canon Solutions America is a proud executive sponsor. Led by some of the most successful inkjet service providers in the country, it provides a forum for members to network, gain knowledge, discuss common challenges, and share best practices. For more information, visit thinkforum.com.

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