Bound for Success : 3rd Edition

Industry Leaders You Should Follow:

Megan Dickman: CEO & Publisher of The Business News and the head of Dickman Media Group, has an eclectic background from classical studies to entrepreneurship and shares her innovative approach to news, focusing on integrity, community impact, and the evolving landscape of media.

Lou Aronica : Publisher at The Story Plant Lou shares his unexpected career journey from aspiring educator to publishing industry veteran including key moments, like his pivotal role in reviving the Star Wars franchise through novels, where he learned the strategic and passionate approach required to honor such a legacy.

Maya Payne Smart : Author of Reading for Our Lives, Maya discusses her transformative journey from journalism to becoming a passionate advocate for childhood literacy.

Each edition of Bound for Success will feature industry leaders with a world of experience and knowledge to help you on your journey.

We've had the privilege of speaking to many of these leaders on our Leadership Interview Series. You can find many incredible bits of wisdom in the interviews and clips we post here: www.seawayprinting.com/leadership-interview-series

The Niche Media Conference: A Few Key Takeaways

It was an honor to participate in the recent Niche Media Conference in Chicago hosted by Ryan Dohrn .

Here are a few quick takeaways from this outstanding event.

• The event offered profound insights into niche magazine publishers' stories and diverse backgrounds, showcasing incredible opportunities to deliver significant value within specialized markets.
• There is incredible buzz around AI with discussions centered on its power to drive efficiencies, save costs, and augment capabilities without additional overhead.
• The conference reaffirmed the unmatched value of face-to-face interactions in building connections, learning, and growth. These in-person conversations offer opportunities to build relationships that can't be replicated online.

Worth Checking Out:

E-Books Still No Match for Printed Books: Anna Fleck of Statista shares some interesting data on e-books and printed books.

The Importance of Small(ish) Book Publishers: Kristen McGuiness writing for Literary Hub discusses the rise of independent book publishers and their significant role in the publishing industry.

Exploring the History of Color Charts: Online art magazine Colossal shares some great images from Anne Varichon's book that delves into the rich history and evolution of color charts.

Constantly Improving: Seaway Printing New Facility Update

?? As we head into summer, we’ve made remarkable progress on our new facility. This development represents not just an investment in our future, but a commitment to our clients, who depend on us to bring their visions to life.

A HUGE thank you to our amazing partners for their invaluable support throughout this journey.

We look forward to having our entire team relocated and operational in the new facility by the end of May.

Stay tuned for more updates as we step into this exciting new chapter!

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SEAWAY PRINTING IS PLEASED TO WELCOME KAY GIANNONI TO OUR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM

?? Seaway Printing is delighted to announce the newest addition to our business development team, Kay Giannoni . Kay brings over 20 years of experience across sales, business development, marketing, and print buying.

Kay holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications from UW-Milwaukee, which complements her strong professional skills in fostering client relationships and executing strategic marketing initiatives. Her depth of experience and innovative approach are poised to enhance our business development efforts, helping to maintain and expand our presence in the market.

We are excited to have Kay on board and confident that her contributions will be instrumental in our continued growth and success. Please join us in warmly welcoming Kay to the Seaway Printing family.

Thank You!

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The Seaway Printing Team