Graphic Village

We’re delighted to announce that Thalia Hansen-Stuart has joined us as our new Production Associate. Welcome, Thalia! We’re excited to have you join the GV team!

Last month, we kicked off ‘Employee Appreciation Week’ at Graphic Village, celebrating our amazing team’s dedication and hard work. Last week, we kept the good vibes going by recognizing some major employee milestones with a special luncheon. Our leadership team even rolled up their sleeves to prepare the meal! It was our way of saying thanks and showing just how much we value each member of our GV family.

Join us in welcoming Martin Antrobus to Graphic Village! We’re excited to announce Martin as our newest Small Press Operator. Welcome aboard, Martin! We’re thrilled to have you with us.

We want to thank all the guests who joined us for our second ‘GV Print Innovation Labs: A Mastery Series’ event last night – “Data Dynamics: Mastering Direct Mail Strategies!” Hosting everyone, providing tours, and sharing insights on direct mail was a privilege. Special thanks to the AdClub Cincinnati and the AIGA Cincinnati for their support. Our attendees explored key USPS guidelines, effective mail design, list optimization, and cost-saving postage strategies. Mark your calendars for our next event on August 15: “Finishing Touches: The Art of Embellishments, Folds, and Die-Cutting.”

In a digital world, print continues to stand strong! Explore the benefits of reading on paper—better focus, deeper connections, and lasting impact. Elevate your brand with the timeless appeal of printed media.

Reading Print Produces Results: Why Reading on Paper Still Matters - Graphic Village Discover why print media still matters in our digital age. Research highlights the unique benefits of reading on paper, from promoting deep, focused reading to enhancing memory and emotional connections. Learn how print can capture attention, stimulate emotions, and create lasting impressions in you...

Print continues to rock in 2024! Introducing the new Rolling Stone magazine! Discover how bigger stories, exclusive fonts, and a grittier, tactile feel are encouraging readers to slow down and engage more deeply with their award-winning journalism, photography, and bolder design.

Rolling Stone's Magazine Makeover: Bigger and Bolder Than Ever Rolling Stone has redesigned its print magazine. Here are the highlights

Struggling with self-doubt in your creative journey? Discover how to cultivate self-belief, learn from setbacks, and define success on your own terms. Empower your creative confidence today!

How to become more confident as a creative Feeling like a fraud? We share the community's best tips to help you embrace your unique voice, trust your process, and view challenges as opportunities. As a creative professional, your work is...

Thank you to all the guests who turned out for our first ‘GV Print Innovation Labs: A Mastery Series’ event last week – “Print Perfect: Prepress and File Prep Unleashed”! It was a privilege hosting everyone, providing tours, and sharing valuable content. Special thanks to the AAF Cincinnati and the AIGA Cincinnati for their support. Our attendees explored top prepress techniques, ensuring high image quality, mastering color accuracy, and prepping layouts for flawless print production. Don’t miss our next event on July 18: “Data Dynamics: Mastering Direct Mail Strategies.”

Print is making a comeback! Companies like Wayfair and Amazon are embracing print catalogs to stand out in the digital age. Tangibility and focus are key as print reclaims its power for brand-building.

The Revenge of Print As an industry we spend a lot of time worrying about paper deselection, and rightly so. But lately, I seem to hear more about companies that had previously decided to get out of paper and are now back with paper.

This week, we pulled out all the stops for Employee Appreciation Week at Graphic Village! After all, one day just isn't enough for expressing team gratitude.

Monday kicked off with a delicious pancake breakfast and other hearty morning vittles. Tuesday and Wednesday kept the good vibes rolling with a variety of daytime treats. But the highlight? Thursday’s tasty feast from the Blue Ash Chili food truck!

A huge shoutout to Team GV for all your hard work and dedication. You’re the heart of our success!

Exciting news! Spin magazine is back in print after 12 years! Founder and original editor Bob Guccione Jr. returns with a fresh vision, aiming to restore its journalistic integrity. First issue drops August 29, with quarterly editions to follow. Print happens!

'Spin' Rolls Out: Bob Guccione, Jr. Returns With First Print Issue In 12 Years "Spin" will appear as a quarterly with quality journalism and design.

Traditional media still has a place in modern marketing. Explore why it, including print, remains crucial and how it complements digital marketing efforts.

Why traditional media is still so important in a digital world - MediaCat It’s about how you use traditional and analogue with digital

Excited to announce that Patrick Bennett is the newest member of our Materials Handler and Receiving team. Welcome, Patrick! We’re thrilled to have you aboard.

Creatives with a growth mindset take risks, experiment, and bounce back from setbacks. They see failure as part of the journey to mastery. How can you embrace failure and turn it into growth and success? Check out these expert strategies.

How to embrace failure and turn it into a creative superpower When things go wrong, it's not the end of the world. In fact, it could be the start of something fabulous. Yes, working in the creative industries is fun and glamorous. But at the same time, this...

“I think what’s cool is there’s this whole subset of people out there—and they like film, they like farm-to-table restaurants, they really like vinyl records—that really like physical media. And those are my kind of people, and those are the people we want at the Gazette. We don’t need any more subscribers. We don’t need any more advertisers. We’re perfectly content right where we are. And yet, here we are, still growing, four years in.”

–Mike Rogge

Welcome to the Great Outdoors — Magazeum A conversation with Mountain Gazette owner and editor Mike Rogge — THIS EPISODE IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FRIENDS AT LANE PRESS

Welcome to Graphic Village, Joey Costanzo! We’re thrilled to announce Joey as our newest team member, bringing expertise as a Junior Data Programmer. Join us in giving Joey a warm GV welcome!

We’re thrilled to announce the newest addition to the GV team — Tony Sanzere! Welcome to the team, Tony! Thrilled to have you aboard as our newest Account Executive.

In line with the old adage, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” Graphic Village may not have any Jacks, but we certainly value balance. This week, amidst our bustling activities, we carved out time for celebration. Commencing with a heartfelt nod to our GV Moms on Monday, followed by a Customer Service Appreciation Lunch later in the week to laud our exceptional CSRs. And in a delightful twist, a spontaneous putting competition unfolded on Wednesday afternoon, adding a touch of fun to our busy schedule. Kudos to Team GV for infusing a little whimsy into our workdays – with us, there’s never a dull moment!

It’s all about reducing frowns! While not entirely printing-related, Steve Wozniak’s graduation speech unveils a simple formula for happiness: finding joy in everyday moments and cherishing connections with others. This story not only sheds light on happiness, but also offers valuable insights into collaboration and teamwork dynamics. Creatives, especially younger ones, often take criticism personally. Woz's formula, however, can alleviate this by emphasizing the importance of personal connections and finding joy in the creative process itself. Discover how Woz’s wisdom can guide teams towards success, fulfillment, and a healthier perspective on criticism!

Steve Wozniak Just Shared His Formula for Happiness in a Graduation Speech, and It Couldn't Be Simpler The Apple co-founder cited his working relationship with Steve Jobs and a simple math equation while advising graduates on how to be happy in business and life.

Unlock the power of print in your marketing strategy with corporate magazines! Discover how printed publications are redefining engagement, credibility, and audience connections.

Unlocking the Power of Corporate Magazines: Elevate Your Multichannel Marketing Strategy - Graphic Village Discover the resurgence of print media and the strategic value of corporate magazines in today's digital age. Explore how personalized content, authenticity, and community appeal elevate multichannel marketing strategies, driving audience engagement and fostering lasting brand connections.

Welcome, Ed Levett, our newest Production Associate at Graphic Village! Excited to have you on board!

Join us in welcoming Rita Yeager to the Graphic Village team! Excited to have you on board as our new Production Associate. Your skills and enthusiasm will be invaluable as we continue to redefine the power and possibility of print!

“By embracing a punk ethos, brands equip themselves with an armor of authenticity, allowing them to remain tough and resilient. In this way, they don’t just market their products; they fight against the homogenization and corporatization of their spaces…”

Punk Marketing: Why Brands Need to Burn the Rulebook In the gritty back alleys of the punk scene, rebellion isn’t just a lifestyle — it’s a necessity.

Welcome to the team, Tammy Packard! Thrilled to have you aboard as our newest Digital Bindery Operator at Graphic Village. Your expertise and dedication are invaluable as we continue to innovate in the world of print.

Exciting News! Tracy Arnold has been promoted to CSR Team Lead! Effective May 1, Tracy will be stepping into the role as backup for Julie Bailey, our Manager of Customer Service. She’s a true asset to the CSR department and we couldn't be prouder. Congrats, Tracy!

Join us in extending a warm welcome to Avery Sherman, our newest Production Associate at Graphic Village! Avery brings a wealth of enthusiasm and dedication to our team, and we’re thrilled to have him on board as we continue to innovate and excel in the world of print.