How Educational Publishers Benefit From Flexible Printing
Educational publishing rarely follows a simple, predictable path. Enrollment changes. State standards evolve. Districts request customized editions. Supplemental materials need updates. Core programs may require thousands of copies at launch, followed by smaller replenishment orders throughout the school year. For large-scale educational publishers, these demands cannot always be managed effectively with a one-size-fits-all production strategy. The […]
Balancing Print Costs and Learning Outcomes: Where Educational Publishers Can Save
Educational publishers face a difficult balancing act. Curriculum materials must be affordable to produce, yet they also need to be clear, durable and effective in real classrooms. When budgets tighten, reducing the quality of the final product can create new problems. A workbook that falls apart before the end of the school year or a […]
Paper Market Update: Fuel Costs Add Pressure Heading Into 2027
After a period of relative stability in paper pricing, rising transportation costs are creating a new variable for print buyers to watch heading into 2027. Industry experts have identified elevated diesel costs as an emerging cost pressure, leading several North American paper manufacturers to introduce fuel surcharges. Depending on the supplier, current surcharges generally range from $20 to $25 […]
USPS Update: No Jan. 2027 Rate Increase, Fuel Surcharge Changes Coming
Good news: organizations planning direct mail, catalogs and publications will get some pricing stability to start 2027. The U.S. Postal Service will not implement a January 2027 price increase for market-dominant mail, which includes First-Class Mail, Marketing Mail and Periodicals. According to Midland, the next rate hike is set to hit in July 2027, and they predict we’ll see […]
International Print Day 2026: How Print Brings Ideas to Life
There is something special about seeing an idea become real. A story becomes a book. A close-knit community is celebrated in a regional magazine. A collection of photography, illustrations or information becomes something people can hold, share and keep. That transformation is at the heart of International Print Day 2026, celebrated on Oct. 21. This year’s theme celebrates “the proven […]
How an Expert Print Partner Works Within Your Budget
A tight print budget can make a project feel like an exercise in compromise. You know what you want the finished piece to accomplish, but you also have a firm number you cannot exceed. The challenge is figuring out how to bring the two together. That’s where an experienced print partner makes a difference. Instead […]
What Reliability Really Looks Like When Choosing a Print Partner
Choosing a new print partner is a significant decision for any trade publisher. Your printer becomes responsible for one of the most visible parts of your publication: turning months of editorial planning, advertising sales and design work into a finished issue that reaches readers as expected. That means reliability is about much more than producing […]
USPS Urges PRC to Move Forward on Ratemaking Reform
The U.S. Postal Service is urging the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to move forward with the next phase of its review of the Market Dominant ratemaking system. The outcome could affect mailers and future postage costs. In an Oct. 1 filing, USPS asked the PRC to consider its proposal for more pricing flexibility. USPS says […]
Five Signs Your Trade Publication Has Outgrown its Current Print Provider
Growth is a good problem to have. But as your publication grows, the printing relationship that worked a few years ago may not work as well today. Maybe your circulation has increased. Your editorial calendar has become more demanding. Advertisers are asking for more creative options. Or, maybe your team has simply reached the point where coordinating […]
Why Print Still Matters for Specialized B2B Publications
Publishers serving specialized industries face a familiar question: What role should print play when readers have more ways than ever to get information? Email newsletters, websites, social media and other digital channels make it possible to distribute content quickly and keep readers connected between issues. But for a trade publication, delivering information is only part […]
