Fresh Off The Press Newsletter

Fresh Off The Press

Welcome to the fourth issue of Fresh Off the Press of 2023. We are excited to bring our new and returning readers the latest news at SPI and in the publishing, paper, & postal industries. We wish everyone a Happy New Year!

SPI News

Schumann Printers Acquires New UV Coater from Graphic Systems Services

Schumann Printers is excited to announce the acquisition and installation of a new Graphic Systems Services Model-38’’ Stationary Universal UV Coater featuring three OXYTECH SYSTEMS UV lamps on our M-1000 5-unit press. . .

Tis the Season to Be Jolly: A Look Back at Our Holly Jolly Holiday Week

The holiday spirit has been in full swing at Schumann Printers during our annual Holly Jolly Holiday Week. Each day brought its own unique festivities, laughter, and togetherness among our team. Let's take a brief look at the highlights of this merry week!

Publishing Industry News

2023: The Year of Niche Media, Misinformation, Podcasts and AI

At MX3, we wrote and talked a lot about the rise of niche media, the future of third-party cookies in ads, and the decline of scale in 2023. And did we mention artificial intelligence? 2023 has, after all, been declared “The Year of Generative AI”. . .

Gen Z in the Workplace: A Primer for Publishers

As the next generation of workers, Gen Z is poised to significantly shape the future workplace with their unique attitudes and perspectives. These attitudes primarily revolve around ethics, transparency, and authenticity – values that . .

New Year, New Challenges: Here Are Some The Ad Industry Face

One of the most controversial and notable technologies will become obsolete in 2024. But it seems that most in the advertising industry are ready to move on.

“Please RSVP for the farewell party,” . . .

Paper Industry News

Towards Circularity: Facilitating Circular Business Models within the FSC Framework

The global demand for forest-based products is anticipated to increase by a third by 2035, and quadruple by 2050. This escalation is fueled by population growth, urbanization, and the cross-industry drive towards net-zero. . .

Total U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Decreased 16 Percent in Nov 2023

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its November 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 16% in November compared to November 2022. . .

E-readers Were Supposed to Kill Printed Books. Instead, they're Booming

When e-readers like the Amazon Kindle burst onto the scene, showing up next to menorahs and under Christmas trees in the early 2000s, they were predicted to bring about the death of the print book — and maybe the independent bookstore too.. . .

Postal Industry News

How To Create a USPS Business Customer Gateway Account

If you don’t have a USPS Business Customer Gateway (BCG) Log On – below are the steps to create one. . .

Registering for the

Upcoming USPS Promos and Incentives

Learn how to register for the upcoming USPS Promotions and Incentives.

Tactile, Sensory and Interactive

Personalized Color Transpromo

Emerging Technology

Reminder: New USPS Prices Take Effect on Jan 21, 2024

Price changes will take effect Jan. 21, 2024. The new rates include a 2-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp, from 66 cents to 68 cents. . .

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