Australian printers are invited to share their passion for print on social media sites to get print trending for International Print Day (IPD) tomorrow October 18.
IPD is hosted by Print Media Centr, a collective of print and print media enthusiasts who bring relevant and topical information and resources to the print and marketing community.
Last year the IPD hashtag on Twitter last year was trending with 30 million timeline deliveries and organisers are hoping to get a bigger digital turnout this year.
Print Media Centr says there are many ways for students and artists, printers and their supply chain partners to participate. During IPD share your work, your favourite print samples and applications or simply share a moment with fellow enthusiasts using the hashtag #IPD17. Interact and network with the global print community to share your love of print.
LIA Qld is hosting an IPD event inviting its members to celebrate the talent and capabilities of its industry. During the evening LIA QLD will be showcasing a number of local print samples, and the organisation encourages attendees to bring their own. The event is at Fuji Xerox offices in South Brisbane starting at 5.30pm.
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Deborah Corn, principal at Print Media Centr says, “Print is an evolving technology with a proud history and a vibrant future. PrintUX represents The Print Experience as related to print’s role in the world, print’s role in our lives, and the industry’s role in providing the tools and technology to manifest imagination through the printing process. We are expecting to see printers, designers, marketers and entrepreneurs connecting throughout the day sharing samples and stories of great print – plus ideas, suggestions and opportunities to collaborate.”
One such collaboration is through #PrintChat, taking place at 4PM ET (*9PM GMT) on October 18. This community endeavour attracts influencers from across the sector, discussing products and services, multi-channel marketing and dreams for a future of print. On this occasion, it will represent the pinnacle of a visionary day of smart, print-related sharing.
Corn says, “There are no limits to what can happen on International Print Day. If you have been thinking of inviting customers or students in to see your shop, why not do it on International Print Day? It is the perfect excuse to blend fun with being informative and there are no boundaries as to what you can do.”
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