{"id":3512,"date":"2019-01-18T15:56:17","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T20:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sinalite.com\/printersuccess\/?p=3512"},"modified":"2025-05-28T18:54:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T22:54:34","slug":"print-industry-social-media-profiles-you-should-be-following","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sinalite.com\/printersuccess\/print-industry-social-media-profiles-you-should-be-following\/","title":{"rendered":"Print Industry Social Media Profiles That You Should Be Following"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigating the social media world can be daunting in the vast printing industry, but it can also be highly rewarding. A good place to start is to follow the social media profiles of experts in the print industry. It helps you 1) stay in the know about what\u2019s happening in the industry and 2) network with other print professionals. You\u2019ll be making the most of your social media presence.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the top print industry social media profiles that we recommend you follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Print Industry on Twitter<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PrintChat?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@PrintChat<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PrintChat is not just a Twitter profile; it\u2019s a conversation that happens every Wednesday at 4 PM ET. The print related topics are new every week. You can see some past conversations by searching #printchat.<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PrintMediaCentr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@Print Media Centr<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the host of PrintChat, Print Media Centr regularly provides news and resources for print enthusiasts. They also share insights on print business and print marketing in their <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podcasts from the PrinterVerse<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PIConnects\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@PIConnects<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most printers know Printing Impressions, one of the most popular print industry magazines in the United States. Following them on Twitter helps you sift through what you want to read, and you can simply click on the link in the Tweet to read more.<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PrintAction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@PrintAction<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada\u2019s PrintAction Magazine has its own Twitter account, which presents their highly technical news in less intimidating Tweets and pictures. It\u2019s a good call considering how information-packed their website is.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also follow the companies that produce any software or CRMs that you use. That way you\u2019ll get updates if there are any service disruptions, updates, or solutions to issues.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to do a quick search on hashtags related to the type of printing your business does. The search results could yield Twitter conversations and influencers that inspire you or help you out. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Print Industry on LinkedIn<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/printing-industries-of-america\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print Industries of America<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn is meant to help professionals connect, so if you\u2019re looking for other print professionals in the US, following Print Industries of America is a good place to start.<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ca.linkedin.com\/company\/sina-printing-inc-?utm_source%3Dblog%26utm_medium%3Dps%26utm_campaign%3Dmarketing%26utm_article%3D068%26utm_content%3DSinaLite\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SinaLite<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn is also a great place to learn from experts in the industry. SinaLite is an example of a successful print business. Besides regularly posting updates of our blog, they also work as a wholesale trade printer who can help you print over 1,000 types of products.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn also has a feature called Groups. Joining a group is a great way to network with and learn from other print professions. Some popular print industry groups on LinkedIn include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print Production Professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market Your Printing Company<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print Industry Networking Group<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-Plant Print Professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print Strategist<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that you may need to request permission to join some of these groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Customers on Facebook<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to Facebook, you\u2019ll find it more beneficial to follow the social media profiles of your customers\u2019 businesses. There are two reasons for this. The first is because you can do some snooping to find out what they might need printing for. The second is because it helps foster a good partnership when you tag each other in photos or comments (e.g \u201cThank you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bob the Printer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for these beautiful sales banners!\u201d).<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for Facebook groups to join, we recommend a group like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1626068947659993\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Long Live the Print Industry<\/a>. There are also many local groups for small businesses, which is a good place to connect with potential customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Printing Hashtags on Instagram<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram is a highly visual social media platform. This means that printing companies and customers alike can get visual inspiration. Following hashtags of printed products that you offer (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/businesscards\/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#businesscards<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/yardsigns\/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#yardsigns<\/a>) can give you ideas for marketing your printing services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Part of Your Social Media Strategy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, your social media strategy should be about both giving and taking. Following social media profiles, joining groups, and doing social networking helps you build trust and increase your professional knowledge. They are cost effective learning opportunities to help you get ahead of your competitors and run the best printing business that you can.<\/span><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like this article? Share it on social media! 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