A fresh voice for a major industry alliance as Print Island brings its growing platform to bear on the programmes that matter most to print professionals worldwide
Print Island, the fastest-growing print media platform and the channel that proudly identifies itself as the Spotify for Print, may only be a baby in terms of its age, but it is already making serious noise across the global print industry. Print Island announces a new Alliance Communications Initiative with PRINTING United Alliance, North America's most powerful printing trade association.
The initiative will see Print Island develop and deliver a structured, ongoing communications programme designed to amplify awareness and engagement across the Alliance's most important member-facing offerings.
"This is a further sign that what we are trying to do with Print Island is becoming hugely important to the industry in getting their message across to the next generation of printers. Print Island's goal to become the Spotify for Print is working!"
Rich Askam, Co-Founder, Print Island
PRINTING United Alliance produces one of the world's most exciting and innovative printing trade shows, PRINTING United Expo, which draws tens of thousands of visitors annually to North America from around the world. The event covers apparel, general commercial print, wide format, signage and display, labels and packaging, in-plant, and so much more. In 2025, it introduced its first PRINTING AI pavilion, addressing essential AI topics for modern print shops. Beyond the trade show itself, PRINTING United Alliance delivers award-winning products and services that create real value for members. This partnership reflects its commitment to educating, nurturing, and developing the industry and its people, helping navigate an ever-changing and economically turbulent landscape.
What the Initiative Covers
The initiative will deliver consistent, structured programming across multiple pillars to printers around the world, including, but not limited to:
iLEARNING+
With dozens of the industry's best e-learning courses and certifications, iLEARNING+ is the most comprehensive education product in printing. Print Island will help connect a wider audience of professionals with the platform, whether they are building credentials, mastering new skills, or breaking into the industry for the first time.
G7+ Certification
G7+ Expert Certification is the industry standard for consistent colour reproduction and print quality. Print Island will communicate the value of certification to print professionals, helping them understand the direct impact on production efficiency, cost savings, customer satisfaction, and alignment with global print standards.
PRINTING AI
Artificial intelligence is transforming every sector, and print is no exception. Print Island will support the Alliance in communicating its suite of AI solutions, assessment services, and adoption guidance to members looking to harness the shift and stay ahead of the curve.
Membership and Alliance
Being a member of PRINTING United Alliance means more than accessing exclusive tools, training, and connections. It means standing behind the organisation that stands up for you. Print Island will help carry that message further, championing the Alliance's role as the voice, the community, and the force that keeps print moving forward.
“We are excited to be working with Print Island, a new and influential voice in the printing industry that continues to highlight the growing appetite among printers to expand their knowledge of best practices and emerging technologies,” says Ford Bowers, CEO, PRINTING United Alliance. “Building on our increasing collaboration through areas like the Expo, the Alliance is pleased to amplify its extensive solutions through Print Island’s platform that help PSPs learn and move their businesses forward with relevant programs and services suited to today’s evolving landscape.”
About Print Island
Print Island is the fastest-growing print media platform, delivering news, interviews, and event coverage to a growing global audience of print professionals. With a mission to become the Spotify for Print, Print Island connects brands, suppliers, and communities across the industry through compelling, platform-native content. It may be only a baby in terms of age, but it is already making serious noise.
About PRINTING United Alliance
PRINTING United Alliance is the most comprehensive member-based printing and graphic arts association in North America, comprised of the industry’s vast communities. The Alliance serves industry professionals across market segments with preeminent education and training via iLEARNING+, workshops, events, research, government and legislative representation, safety, and environmental sustainability guidance, as well as resources from our leading media brands – Printing Impressions, Packaging Impressions, Wide-format Impressions, In-plant Impressions, Apparelist, and Promo Impressions. The Alliance is also a global leader in standards training and certification for printing and graphic arts operations across the entire industry supply chain.
PRINTING United Alliance also produces PRINTING United Expo, the most influential days in printing. The expansive display of technology and supplies, education, programming, and services are showcased to the industry at large, and represents all market segments in one easily accessed place.