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The Design Gap

Digital printing has been quietly advancing behind the scenes for years, but at some point, the industry, and printers (I’ll share in the blame!) stopped trying to educate designers and design students about the full breadth of capabilities offered in…

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President’s Blog: 2020 Dayton Calendar

[From time to time, Oregon’s President, Judd Plattenburg, provides commentary for the Oregon blog about the state of the business, industry, and community affairs.] So, I’ve wanted to do a project like this for a while: A book that showcased images…

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Oregon's Summer Cutler And Artist Ali FitzHarris
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Oregon's Summer Cutler and artist Ali FitzHarris
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Ali, her mom Terri, and Oregon's Judd Plattenburg at the YWCA Women of Influence Luncheon
Oregon's Summer Cutler And Artist Ali FitzHarris Ali, Her Mom Terri, And Oregon's Judd Plattenburg At The YWCA Women Of Influence Luncheon

Being yourself can lead to great things: Ali FitzHarris

[The story below is a follow-up to a post we wrote three years ago about local artist Ali FitzHarris. We were thrilled to get a chance to catch up with Ali this past week!] Being yourself can lead to great…

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The First Keynote Speaker At DSCOOP, Chris Barez-Brown
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The first Keynote Speaker at DSCOOP, Chris Barez-Brown
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The closing keynote speaker, Johnny Cupcakes, was an absolute trip. He had started 16 businesses by the time he reached his 20s and told great stories.
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Clint Runge of Archrival. Archrival specializes in working with and understanding the youth mindset (millennials, Gen X, Gen Z and younger). He talked about the markers that set generations apart and some good reasons why each group thinks the way it does. Another hint -- if we learn to manage them well, younger workers can be phenomenal producers.
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Mark Potter, who publishes Canvas magazine and runs a content producing firm (Conduit), urged printing companies to think and act like media companies. He believes in using content creation as a sales tool versus sending out an old-fashioned sales force.
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Judd with Alon Bar-Shany, VP and Head of the Indigo Division (See Judd's conversation with Alon in the sidebar)
The First Keynote Speaker At DSCOOP, Chris Barez-Brown The Closing Keynote Speaker, Johnny Cupcakes, Was An Absolute Trip. He Had Started 16 Businesses By The Time He Reached His 20s And Told Great Stories. Clint Runge Of Archrival. Archrival Specializes In Working With And Understanding The Youth Mindset (millennials, Gen X, Gen Z And Younger). He Talked About The Markers That Set Generations Apart And Some Good Reasons Why Each Group Thinks The Way It Does. Another Hint -- If We Learn To Manage Them Well, Younger Workers Can Be Phenomenal Producers. Mark Potter, Who Publishes Canvas Magazine And Runs A Content Producing Firm (Conduit), Urged Printing Companies To Think And Act Like Media Companies. He Believes In Using Content Creation As A Sales Tool Versus Sending Out An Old-fashioned Sales Force. Judd With Alon Bar-Shany, VP And Head Of The Indigo Division (See Judd's Conversation With Alon In The Sidebar)

President’s Blog: Mindset is Everything

A Mindset to Win In business, mindset is everything. I didn’t always believe that, but the longer I survive as a business owner, the more I recognize how true it is. For the last 10-15 years, the printing business has…

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Seen At Dscoop 2019: The Indigo Helps Create Customizable Children's Books With Personalization.
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Seen at Dscoop 2019: The Indigo helps create customizable children's books with personalization.
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Seen at Dscoop 2019: "Sleeking", basically printing digital foil, courtesy of the HP Indigo
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Seen at Dscoop 2019: The HP Indigo allows up and coming breweries to print small label batches for new brews.
Seen At Dscoop 2019: The Indigo Helps Create Customizable Children's Books With Personalization. Seen At Dscoop 2019: "Sleeking", Basically Printing Digital Foil, Courtesy Of The HP Indigo Seen At Dscoop 2019: The HP Indigo Allows Up And Coming Breweries To Print Small Label Batches For New Brews.

President’s Blog: Collaborating with the Creative Community & Thoughts from DSCOOP Edge

Last week, we worked with our good friends at The Contemporary (formally the Dayton Visual Arts Center) to create invitations for their 25th annual art auction. To celebrate this silver anniversary, they wanted something really special and collaborated with LMG…

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The HP Indigo 5600
Indigo 5600
The HP Indigo 5600
Liquid Ink, Not Dry Toner
Liquid Ink, not dry toner
Indigo Print Engine
Indigo Print Engine: This press has offset capabilities, like plates and a blanket, but combines digital capabilities, like variable data printing
The HP Indigo 5600 Liquid Ink, Not Dry Toner Indigo Print Engine: This Press Has Offset Capabilities, Like Plates And A Blanket, But Combines Digital Capabilities, Like Variable Data Printing

President’s Blog: A Level Playing Field

[From time to time, Oregon’s President, Judd Plattenburg, provides commentary for the Oregon blog about the state of the business, industry, and community affairs.] The HP Indigo not only revolutionized digital printing, it helped smaller companies compete with the big…

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Targeted Direct Mail for Nonprofit Organizations

The number-one priority for any nonprofit is advancing their organization’s mission. The number-one challenge? Ensuring donations continue to come in so that they can continue their work. There are so many worthy causes out there, and many demands on your…

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THERE IS NO PERFECT PICKLE

Some of the best marketing advice you’ll ever hear? “There is no perfect pickle. There are only perfect pickles.” Odd? Yes. Relevant? 100%. Let us explain: As marketers, and as human beings, we can be a bit…self-involved. We put the…

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