PRINTING United Alliance Shines Spotlight on Women in Print this March

PRINTING United Alliance, the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, proudly announces its commitment to celebrate and honor the contributions of women in the printing industry through its latest Women in Print Alliance initiatives and planned content across Alliance media channels, including the third year of a special dedicated podcast series on its Impressions Xchange podcast. Follow Women in Print Alliance resources and activities at: https://womeninprintalliance.org/.

Women in Print Alliance: Reflecting on the Past While Moving Forward

Throughout the month of March, Women in Print Alliance continues its year-round mission of attracting, advancing, and advocating for women in the print industry – while also taking a moment to reflect on past lessons from women leaders in the print community.

On LinkedIn, follow #WomenMakingPrintHistory to recognize and learn from the contribution of women to the printing industry through a month-long social media campaign on LinkedIn. Women in Print Alliance is excited for its LinkedIn channel to serve as a platform for women leaders, educators, innovators, and rising stars to exchange dialogue and engage with their peers. The popular Women in Print Alliance newsletter also serves to educate and inspire women in the industry. This free publication is open to all women working in print at any role or stage of their careers.

In 2024, Women in Print Alliance will offer even more ways for women in the industry to connect, including at the annual Women in Print Alliance Luncheon at PRINTING United Expo. This year’s luncheon will be held on September 11 in Las Vegas where another sell-out event is expected.

Also on the horizon is a brand new membership opportunity for individual women and for companies to deepen their commitment to, and elevate, their experiences in Women in Print Alliance. The new, paid membership option will include a mix of virtual and in-person benefits, with programming focused on topics like career development, executive leadership, and work-life balance. Follow Women in Print Alliance on LinkedIn or subscribe to the newsletter to learn more and be the first to know when the new membership opportunities launch.

“What’s exciting about the history of women in print is that it’s truly a ‘living history,’” says Lisbeth Lyons Black, director, Women in Print Alliance. “There’s a genuine desire I observe daily by women up and down the career ladder and across the spectrum of the printing industry to share information, lessons, and experiences from their personal career journeys with one another.

“There’s a sense of pride in what women have pioneered and accomplished in print – and the month of March is a wonderful time to honor those strides, while at the same time there’s a real motivation to grow the presence and impact of women throughout the industry. Women in the print community want to learn from the past – and then knock the future out of the park.”

Special Women in Print Podcast Series and Content Spotlight Women in Printing

For the third year in a row, Alliance media brand Printing Impressions will present a special podcast series hosted by Denise M. Gustavson, editorial director of media brands for the Alliance, honoring women in the printing industry. Each week, women in the industry will share their stories of triumphs and challenges, and thoughts on the future of printing.

“I’m so thrilled to be able to host this special podcast each year highlighting the remarkable women in our industry,” says Gustavson. “The third annual podcast series for Women's History Month is not just inspiring—it's a powerful reminder of the diverse talent driving innovation in printing. Each episode is a deep dive into the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of women making their mark on the industry.”

To view the complete podcast schedule and access podcast episodes, visit: https://www.piworld.com/podcast/impressions-xchange/.

Other Alliance media brands have many interviews and conversations planned. Each week in March, Wide-Format Impressions will feature women in the wide-format print industry. The March Apparelist podcast will host special guest Carleen Gray, CEO of GroupeStahl North America. In a series of profiles in Print and Promo Marketing, Elise Hacking-Carr will be highlighting the women in the promotional products market. In-Plant Impressions’ Kalie VanDewater will be interviewing the women who run two of the largest in-plants in North America. Packaging Impressions is taking to social media with a series of interactive polls, with special dedicated prompts to encourage dialogue amongst women in the industry.

Be sure to follow along and engage throughout Women’s History Month across all Alliance channels.

Engage with Alliance Communities
To learn more about Women in Print Alliance, visit: https://womeninprintalliance.org/. To join PRINTING United Alliance and take advantage of its numerous member-exclusive resources, visit: www.printing.org/membership.

About PRINTING United Alliance
PRINTING United Alliance is the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, comprised of the industry’s vast communities. The Alliance serves industry professionals across market segments with preeminent education and training via iLEARNING+, workshops, events, research, government and legislative representation, safety, and environmental sustainability guidance, as well as resources from our leading media brands – Printing Impressions, Packaging Impressions, Wide-format Impressions, In-plant Impressions, Apparelist, and Print+Promo Marketing. A division of PRINTING United Alliance, Idealliance is a global leader in standards training and certification for printing and graphic arts operations across the entire industry supply chain.

PRINTING United Alliance also produces the PRINTING United Expo, the most influential days in printing. The expansive display of technology and supplies, education, programming, and services are showcased to the industry at large, and represents all market segments in one easily accessed place.