Watch this free webinar hosted by Printing SA on 26 November and be inspired by the panel of experts to thrive, disrupt and elevate digital print. Printers need to focus on marketing to be more customer-centric. Focusing on the experience and information customers have about their digital print services and solutions is key to increasing the bottom line.

There are a few boxes to tick when it comes to digital printing, and this webinar will help you focus on growing your digital print business. Attend the webinar and get a one hour free consultation (virtual or face-to-face) with any one of our panellists, valid until 31 January 2021.

The webinar will be chaired by Abisha Katerere, Head of Marketing and B-BEE Specialist at Printing SA. Katerere brings with him nearly 15 years of experience in marketing and branding spanning across the hospitality, fast-moving-consumer-goods (FMCG), public sector and entertainment industries, having worked as Brand Manager and Marketing Manager for companies such as SAB&T BEE Services, Nexia SAB&T Auditors and Accountants and Plan B Marketing and Advertising. A natural-born communicator, public speaker and presenter, Katerere has considerable experience with a never-ending passion for new media and networking.

From development of business strategies to relationship building and client engagement, Katerere has a deep understanding of traditional and emerging media landscapes as well as what it takes for brands to succeed. Big picture thinking, strong networking skills, enthusiasm and sense of humour are combined with dedication, a keen entrepreneurial spirit and a solid understanding of online and live activations. The former student of Griffith University holds a business and marketing degree.

Panellists:

Jean Lloyd, Owner, Jean Lloyd Consulting

A digital technology specialist with decades of experience, Lloyd is a results-driven international business leader that has lived and worked abroad, holding positions on various boards of well-known global technology brands. She is instrumental in introducing new digital technologies into many countries and markets, contributing to its year-on-year growth and success. Lloyd advises on end-to-end digital solutions, specialising in industrial inkjet technology.

A trusted independent advisor for equipment suppliers, Lloyd has also successfully assisted hundreds of printers and brand owners across the globe in their business transformation and offers a range of specialist consulting services focused on industrial inkjet presses, print head technology and production print toner equipment. She is a digital print evangelist that is very passionate about the industry and the opportunities it creates.

Tertius Van Eeden, Managing Director of Print On Demand

Van Eeden has been a serial entrepreneur since the age of 16. He has 20 years of experience in the print industry and has pioneered the path for digital across the country for many of print’s big names. Van Eeden acquired Print on Demand five years ago and has turned it into the gold standard for inkjet printing in South Africa, once again being the visionary behind the shift from stockholding to Print on Demand and Book of 1. He is a trusted advisor to publishers on what the future of print will look like and how to leverage the tech stack of Print on Demand to thrive in the new world.

Vanessa Wilson, Owner and Publishing Director of Quickfox Publishing & Owner of Publisher.co.za, an independent online bookstore

Wilson has worked as a production specialist for SA’s largest educational and academic publishers, and for the past 13 years has been helping authors and companies publish their books independently – locally and internationally. A trained graphic designer-turned-publisher, she has also worked in design agencies, pre-press companies, and owned her own digital press. She co-authored two bestselling titles, and is principal author of ‘Publish Like A Pro: The Complete Guide to Successful and Profitable Self-Publishing’. She has extensive experience with global POD platforms, and straddles the fence as both a print consumer and a reseller via print management services. She runs publishing workshops and regularly consults with businesses and authors to help solve their publishing, POD, ebook and distribution needs.

Kylie Lloyd, Cross Media Marketing & Web2Print Business Development Manager at Remata Print & Communication

Lloyd is an experienced marketing resource with a demonstrated history of working in the Retail and Fast Food industry. She passionately tackles the Graphic Arts field with an active interest in variable data and omnichannel integration. She is skilled in tactical approaches, brand awareness development, data-driven solutions, analytical thinking and creative engagement. Strong networking professional with a focus on streamlined print and digital strategies, while always keeping the bigger picture in mind.

Date: Thursday, 26 November 2020
Time: 11am-12pm (SAST)

Register here for the webinar.

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