The State of Catalog Marketing: What’s Working in 2025
In an age dominated by digital media, printed catalogs have surprisingly held their ground and even gained new relevance in 2025. Major brands are returning to physical catalogs to cut through digital noise. For example, J. Crew reintroduced its iconic print catalog and Amazon launched a toy catalog to give consumers a tactile browsing experience […]
Why Industry Catalogs Still Reign Supreme in the Digital Age
In an era when almost everything is online, from shopping carts to customer service, it might seem counterintuitive to talk about the enduring value of printed catalogs. But for companies in the hobby, building and manufacturing space, the print catalog remains a cornerstone of customer engagement and product sales. Far from becoming obsolete, printed catalogs…
How High-Quality Print Drives Member Retention and Engagement
For professional and membership-based associations, member retention is everything. Recruiting new members can be costly and time-consuming, so keeping existing members engaged and committed is a key driver of long-term sustainability. While digital communications have become more prominent in recent years, high-quality print materials continue to play a critical – and often underutilized – role…
The ROI of High-Quality Printing
In today’s competitive business landscape, every investment must demonstrate its value. Print is no exception. While digital marketing and online content often dominate discussions, print continues to play a crucial role in brand recognition, customer engagement and revenue generation. For publishers and businesses alike, investing in high-quality printing is not just an expense – it’s…
The Hidden Costs of Cheap Commercial Printing
In today’s competitive market, publishers are constantly seeking ways to reduce expenses, particularly when it comes to printing costs. While the allure of the lowest price is undeniable, opting for the cheapest printing option can often lead to unexpected and costly consequences. This blog post will delve into the hidden costs associated with cheap commercial…
The Benefits of Choosing a Family-Owned Printing Partner
As a publisher, finding a skilled printing partner is key to your success. A good printer provides countless benefits; helpful tips for the design and pre-press processes, simplified distribution and a high-quality print product, to name a few. However, when working with a large printing company owned by private equity, it’s easy to feel like…
The Benefits of Choosing an American Printing Partner
As a publisher, choosing the right printing partner is crucial to the overall success of your publication or product. But with so many factors to consider, it can be difficult to narrow down the right choice. Thanks to the efficiency of transportation in the modern age, American publishers now have the option of working with…
The Switching Advantage: Why Businesses Choose Walsworth
There are plenty of reasons why it may be time to begin a partnership with a new printer. Price, schedule and expertise (or lack thereof) can play huge roles in your overall relationship with your printer. Over the years, many publishers have come to Walsworth looking for a fresh start, and thanks to our dedication […]
A New View of Magazine Cost Control
Cost control is a way of life in today’s publishing environment. Yet cost-saving efforts virtually always carry an element of bad news. And the worst news stems from cuts that make a publication less viable over the longer term. It’s especially painful when we’re experiencing a resurgence in magazines—particularly print versions. According to a May […]
Why You Should Onshore Your Book Production
The pandemic challenged book publishers as never before. The good news was book demand rose in many categories with people sheltering at home and seeking entertainment. The bad news was the increasingly global book manufacturing and distribution supply chain was severely challenged. Briefly, here’s what happened: Global labor shortage Global shipping issues Global paper shortage […]
