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Elevating Print: How Embellishments Drive Growth, Value, and Brand Differentiation

Blog, Thought Leadership / Mark Weinstein

In an increasingly digital world, print is making an unexpected and exciting resurgence — not through volume, but through value. A recent Printing Impressions article and webinar, “Unleashing the Power of Embellishment,” brought to light what many of us in the industry have already seen firsthand: enhanced print isn’t just a trend — it’s a […]

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Why Domestic Printing is More Valuable Than Ever in the Era of Tariffs

Blog, Thought Leadership / Mark Weinstein

Over the past several years, the evolving landscape of global trade — especially the ongoing tariffs recently imposed on imports from China — has prompted businesses to rethink where and how they source their printed materials. While tariffs have made importing printed products from China less appealing, the shift toward domestic printing is about much

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Trade Show Planning Pays Off

Blog, Thought Leadership / Mark Weinstein

Trade show season is in full swing, and whether your company has one or 100 employees, trade shows and local events offer excellent opportunities for branding and sales. Yet, while most attendees only participate in one trade show per year, many vendors invest relatively little time in planning for that valuable opportunity — often leading

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7 High-ROI Print Marketing Strategies You Need to Know

Blog, Thought Leadership / Mark Weinstein

In the ever-evolving world of marketing, print remains a powerful tool for connecting with targeted audiences, building brand recognition, and driving sales. Whether you’re in retail, B2B, or any other industry, integrating print into your marketing strategy can lead to impressive returns on investment (ROI). At Graphic Village, we specialize in crafting high-impact print campaigns.

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Graphic Village Wins Big at the 2025 Print Excellence Awards

Awards, News / Mark Weinstein

At Graphic Village, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, innovative print solutions — and this year, our commitment to excellence has once again been recognized! Each year, Graphic Media Alliance hosts the Print Excellence Awards (PEA), honoring printers across Ohio, Michigan, and Northern Kentucky for their exceptional craftsmanship across 36 categories. The 2025 Print Excellence

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First Impressions: What Print is Saying About Your Brand?

Blog, Thought Leadership / Mark Weinstein

In a world where first impressions matter, the quality of your printed materials plays a crucial role in shaping how your brand is perceived. Whether you realize it or not, every brochure, business card, direct mail piece, or packaging component sends a message about your company’s attention to detail, commitment to excellence, and overall brand

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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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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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The Paper Preference: Staying Ahead of the Curve with Paper-Based Packaging

Blog, Thought Leadership / Mark Weinstein

While this legislation (called the Single-Use Plastic Ban) comes out of the United Kingdom, there is an important takeaway for U.S. brands. It is part of the larger trend in which companies are shifting away from plastics to paper in their packaging. That shift is happening in the United States, as well. Although not as

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Why Some Major Retailers are Bringing Back Printed Catalogs

Blog, Thought Leadership / Mark Weinstein

In today’s increasingly digital world, the power of print is making an exciting comeback, even in some of the biggest retail names. On October 30, NBC’s TODAY Show highlighted how brands like J. Crew and Neiman Marcus are returning to an “old-school” marketing strategy: printed catalogs. The shift is part of a larger trend

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