Paper Market Update Sept. 2026: How Changing Demand Affects Paper Costs
The North American paper market is heading into the fall with an interesting challenge. While demand patterns continue to evolve across many print segments, paper pricing and availability haven’t necessarily become easier for print buyers to navigate. According to the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), U.S. printing and writing paper shipments were 9% lower […]
Why a True Printing Partner Is Impossible to Replace: Walsworth’s Perspective
A recent article from Printing Impressions, “What Makes a Printing Company Impossible to Replace?” argues that the most successful printing companies are not necessarily the lowest-cost providers. Instead, they become indispensable by combining consultative expertise, proactive communication, workflow efficiency and exceptional customer service. The article suggests that printers who consistently solve problems and simplify operations […]
Jacob Gordon Named General Manager of Walsworth – Marceline
MARCELINE, MISSOURI [Aug. 31, 2026] — Walsworth, one of the nation’s leading printing companies, has promoted Jacob Gordon to General Manager of its printing facility in Marceline, Missouri. He will assume the role on Aug. 31 and succeed David Sevits, who will officially retire this fall after 22 years with the company. Gordon joined Walsworth […]
The Important Role of Local Magazines in a Digital World
We live in a world where information is available instantly. News breaks on social media, businesses communicate through email and consumers can access nearly unlimited content from their phones. Digital platforms have transformed how people discover information, but they have not eliminated the need for local magazines. In fact, city and regional publications continue to […]
What Makes Local Magazines Attractive to Advertisers?
For advertisers, the challenge is not simply reaching an audience. It is reaching the right audience in an environment that encourages trust, engagement and action. While national and international publications can offer broad exposure, local magazines provide advantages that are difficult to replicate on a larger scale. City and regional magazines occupy a unique place […]
The Role of City/Regional Magazines in Promoting Local Tourism
Tourism is often associated with state travel campaigns, destination marketing organizations and major advertising initiatives. Yet some of the most effective tourism promotions happen much closer to home. City and regional magazines, visitor guides and other local publications play a vital role in shaping how people perceive a destination and inspiring them to visit. Whether […]
What Makes a Local Magazine Worth Displaying?
In an age when readers are surrounded by digital content, a printed local magazine still has something powerful working in its favor: physical presence. A well-crafted city or regional publication can become more than something people read once and recycle. It can earn a place on a coffee table, in a waiting room or on […]
Why Offset Printing Still Matters in the Age of Digital Inkjet
Digital inkjet has earned its momentum. In the State of the Production Inkjet Market 2026 report from Printing Impressions, the author points to production inkjet’s ability to reduce workflow friction as a major reason the technology is expected to keep growing over the next decade. The guide also notes that inkjet is gaining ground as […]
The Answers to the Most Important Print Buying Questions in 2026
Print buying has become more complex than simply comparing quotes and approving files. Today’s print buyers are balancing production methods, inventory levels, sustainability goals, mailing requirements and long-term program performance. Asking the right questions is an important first step, but understanding the answers is what leads to smarter decisions. At Walsworth, we work closely with […]
What You Gain When You Move From Vendor to True Print Partner
For many publishers and print buyers, choosing a printer starts and ends with a quote. Price matters, of course. So do schedule, quality and capacity. But when print is central to your brand, your revenue or your reader experience, the relationship should not stop at production. A vendor completes a job, but a true print partner helps […]
