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From Pixels to Print: Why Young Designers Should Think Beyond the Computer Screen

Blog, Thought Leadership / Mark Weinstein

During a recent conversation with a local design and branding colleague, a key point emerged: young designers often fail to fully grasp the immense value that print applications can bring. While they excel at creating beautiful PDFs or sleek digital concepts, many overlook how the physicality of print—especially with substrates and finishing techniques like folds, […]

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Celebrating Growth: Graphic Village Ranks 118 on the “2024 Printing Impressions 300”

Blog, News / Mark Weinstein

We are proud to share that Graphic Village has climbed to #118 on the prestigious 2024 Printing Impressions 300 list, an achievement that underscores our steady growth and commitment to excellence in the commercial printing industry. This marks a significant leap from #133 in 2023 and an even more remarkable rise from #166 in 2022.

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Does Your Data Answer the Right Questions?

Blog, Thought Leadership / Mark Weinstein

Whether through direct mail or email, in-store signage, or highway billboards, the most effective marketing is tailored to your target audience. Recently, HubSpot compiled a list of questions to help you target your messaging with laser focus. Let’s look at seven of them. Am I targeting the right audience? Target audiences can shift and change.

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Revitalize Capital Acquires LPK, Expanding Its Brand and Design Portfolio

Acquisitions, Blog, News / Mark Weinstein

In a significant move within the Greater Cincinnati business community, Revitalize Capital, the Blue Ash-based private equity firm and parent company of Graphic Village, has acquired LPK, a renowned local design firm that grew into a global branding powerhouse. The acquisition, finalized on December 31, 2024, marks Revitalize’s 21st acquisition and its first since the

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2025’s Best U.S. Creative Escapes: Where Inspiration Meets Exploration

Blog, Thought Leadership / Mark Weinstein

Creativity is a universal hunger—a yearning to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. For Creatives—designers, artists, architects, writers, chefs, and musicians—this hunger fuels their work, often sparked by travel. Travel is more than just an escape from the daily grind; it’s a journey into the vast expanse of creativity. It teaches us to see the

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How Positive Messaging Can Elevate Your Brand

Blog / Mark Weinstein

In a world flooded with uncertainty and unrest, consider something radical: Embracing positivity! Themes centered around kindness, compassion, and optimism resonate with today’s consumers. Here are five strategies to infuse positivity into your print and digital designs. Incorporate Uplifting Visuals: Select images that convey strength, security, and success. These visuals create a sense of well-being

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AI and Print Content: A Winning Combination

Blog, Thought Leadership / Mark Weinstein

In the ever-evolving world of content creation, artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have made waves in digital marketing. Often, the buzz centers around AI’s potential in digital channels—email, social media, and websites. However, while AI can quickly generate large volumes of content, it has specific limitations for digital, where search engines emphasize originality, depth,

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GV Expands Capabilities with the Acquisition of AAA Laminating & Bindery!

Acquisitions, Blog, News / Mark Weinstein

Graphic Village (GV), is pleased to announce its acquisition of AAA Laminating & Bindery (AAA). AAA is a Fairfield, Ohio-based company recognized for its excellence in laminating and bindery services. This acquisition underscores Graphic Village’s commitment to providing a broad range of high-quality print and finishing solutions to its clients. The acquisition of AAA Laminating

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Graphic Village and BHDP Architecture Collaborate to Enhance Easterseals Redwood’s New Campus

Blog, News / Mark Weinstein

Graphic Village is proud to announce our recent collaboration with BHDP Architecture in developing a stunning series of environmental graphics for Easterseals Redwood’s newly renovated campus in Walnut Hills. This project, which included both development and installation, showcases our commitment to creating impactful visual experiences that enhance an environment. The graphic material utilized in this

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Creative Harmony: Rick Rubin’s Insights with Debbie Millman on ‘Design Matters’

Blog / Mark Weinstein

When you think of Rick Rubin, the first thing that might come to mind is his unparalleled influence on the music industry. With a career spanning decades and an artist roster that includes names like Adele, Johnny Cash, the Beastie Boys, and Jay-Z, Rubin’s impact is undeniable. Yet, as he reveals in his 2023 interview

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