A respected voice of the industry for more than 25 years and award winning journalist, Bob has stayed on top of developments and trends in the quick and small commercial printing industry since becoming editor of Quick Printing in 1988. In 1995 he received the NAQP Industry Award of Distinction. He applies his knowledge and abilities toward guiding and shaping the editorial content for every aspect of the Cygnus Graphics Media Group.
Articles by Bob
Political Views: Printers Speak Their Minds
by Bob Hall
Created: May 1, 2013
On June 4, Printing Industries of America and NPES will hold their annual...
Can Nanography Challenge Offset in the Color Arena?
by Bob Hall
Created: April 1, 2013
Landa’s research in nanotechnology—which also includes other areas...
Wide-Format is Wide Open for Small Commercial Printers
by Bob Hall
Created: March 1, 2013
With digital workflow the norm, increasing interest in becoming marketing...
Digital Color Presses Continue to Gain Ground
by Bob Hall
Created: February 1, 2013
It’s hard to ignore the inroads that have been made by digital color...
2013 State of the Industry Report
by Bob Hall
Created: January 1, 2013
“Many companies are excelling because they recognize that there’s still...
Sustainably Yours…Now and Forever
by Bob Hall
Created: December 1, 2012
With or without formal certification programs, printers are increasing...
Direct Mail Packs a Big Punch
by Bob Hall
Created: November 1, 2012
With a nod to Mark Twain, rumors of the demise of direct mail have been...
2012 NAQP Awards: Honoring Our Industry's Leaders
by Bob Hall
Created: October 1, 2012
NAQP has announced the recipients of the 2012 slate of awards, including...
Digital Substrates Enter a New Dimension
by Bob Hall
Created: September 1, 2012
The range of digital substrates continues to expand, opening new...
Rockin' the QR Codes: Force or Fad?
by Bob Hall
Created: August 1, 2012
Use QR codes to add value, or don't use them at all.
Sustainability Certification: Is it the Right thing to Do?
by Bob Hall
Created: July 2, 2012
Sustainability is one of those feel-good issues that most people are for...
Who is Buying Your Printing?
by Bob Hall
Created: July 1, 2012
Finding good customers isn't easy. It helps to know where to look.
Finishing in the Digital Age
by Bob Hall
Created: June 1, 2012
Today’s digital jobs, no matter how long or short the run may be...
Ink Prices Stay Fluid
by Bob Hall
Created: April 30, 2012
Why are ink prices so high and on the rise? Raw material costs have a lot...
Offset Trends: Tying up the Package at drupa
by Bob Hall
Created: April 12, 2012
Packaging is one of the more attractive growth areas for printers of all...
Make Print Personal
by Bob Hall
Created: April 1, 2012
Simple or complex, help your customers get the most out of their print...
HP Indigo Warms Up for drupa
by Bob Hall
Created: March 19, 2012
Members of the industry press recently gathered in Tel Aviv, Israel, to...
Wide-Format Adds a New Dimension
by Bob Hall
Created: March 1, 2012
Quick and small commercial printers are showing an increasing interest in...
Print Buyers – Can't Live With Them, Can't Live Without Them
by Bob Hall
Created: February 20, 2012
Printers and print buyers often have a love/hate relationship. For every...
Is CTP Still in the Digital Mix?
by Bob Hall
Created: February 1, 2012
Small commercial printers rely on CTP for quality and continued ROI.