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It’s difficult to truly have your finger on the pulse of an industry as expansive as the sign industry. There are many different lanes and avenues in this market, a left turn toward digital signage will leave you in a land completely different from a right turn toward channel letters. And don’t forget about the […]

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The March digital edition of Sign Builder Illustrated is now live. Learn about some dynamic new tech hitting the market, boost your branding with some book recs and get the story behind some great LED scoreboard installations. ISA’s David Hickey details how they work with city planners to make things better for shops. Signarama’s A.J. […]

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Kōr Visual Group‘s Scott Cutcher joins SBI’s Alex Marcheschi in a new video interview series, “Sign Stories,” to discuss the Trump Tariff’s effects on the signage industry and more. Cutcher brings decades of signage experience to the table and has seen the industry fluctuate and overcome challenges, from the 2008 financial crisis, to COVID and […]

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Mimaki USA announced the Tx330-1800 and Tx330-1800B direct textile inkjet printers that offer versatility for producing bespoke and on-demand custom textile printing on a wide variety of fabrics. The printers will be exhibited for the first time at Japan Shop, March 4-7, 2025, in Tokyo, and in the Mimaki USA booth 3536 at the ISA […]

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The tallest residential building in Milwaukee, known as The Couture Milwaukee, recently added a 101-foot-long 10 mm EMPIRE™ Exterior LED video platform from SNA Displays. Used primarily for digital-out-of-home (DOOH), the display is mounted under a walkway leading to the luxury apartment building that overlooks Lake Michigan and the Summerfest grounds in the historic Third […]

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Nine out of every ten employees say they want to work for a more meaningful culture. People want to feel like they are a part of something bigger than themselves; they want to feel appreciated, valued, and cared for. In the midst of so much angst, division and uncertainty in the world that seems out […]

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Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, 3D milling machines, dental mills and other advanced digital technologies, has appointed Eric Zimmerman, a sign and graphics veteran with more than 25 years of related experience, as its new Director of Global Market Research.  In this newly created position, Zimmerman will collaborate […]

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Thinking about starting your own sign business? In this episode of Behind the Signs, hosts Joe and Liz Aranella break down the essentials of launching a successful sign shop! From registering an LLC, choosing the right equipment, and finding your niche, to avoiding common pitfalls—this episode is packed with expert advice. – How do you […]

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In developing a sales strategy, one size does not fit all. You must customize your strategy to the specific requirements of the account because each business opportunity is different. The personalities from one account to another will be different. The needs and problems facing each business will be different. And the buying process at each […]

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STAHLS’ is excited to announce the Stahl Family Scholarship for 2025, marking five years of empowering entrepreneurs and schools with cutting-edge heat printing technology. Since its launch in 2020, the scholarship has awarded over $100,000 worth of equipment to 37 winners, helping small businesses and educational programs turn their dreams into reality. In 2025, STAHLS’ […]

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