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Roadmap 2016Key market predictions for the year aheadBy Brendan Perring

Sign BuyersWe look at the check list shaping the decisionsof the biggest accounts By Robert Fletcher

Trophex Preview A look at the show dedicated to etching,engraving, and personalised products By Jo Golding

Time-saving ToolsWe look at kit that can help you save precioushours on every job By Sophie Jones

Traditional Techniques We investigate the way‐forward for artisanbusinesses By Brenda Hodgson

Vehicle Wrap HorizonsWe analyse if demand for full‐wraps is growing By Brendan Perring

Direct to Textile PrintingA look at the latest equipment andopportunities on offer By Brenda Hodgson

Digital Signage SoftwareA review of the most innovative systems By Jo Golding

Sign-making in the 1980s A lookback to the most pivotal decade in oursector By Mark Godden

Printwear and Promotion PreviewA look ahead to the event dedicated to garmentdecoration By Robert Fletcher

FESPA Digital and ESE Preview * (Jan 11th)We investigate this diverse and comprehensiveinternational show By Robert Fletcher

Breaking into Digital Signage How to overcome this sector’s barrier to entryBy Harriet Gordon

Environmentally-friendly SignsDoes being green equal better sales? By Jo Golding

Router and Cutter Tooling Advice from the industry’s key providers By Brendan Perring

Digital Signage Expo PreviewThe lowdown on all the latest products and trendsBy Brenda Hodgson

Sign and Digital UK Preview A sneak peek at the educational areas of thismust‐attend event By Robert Fletcher

Flatbed ApplicatorsA review of the latest innovations on offerBy Brendan Perring

Direct-to-Object PrintersAnalysis of these desktop profit drivers By Jo Golding

ISA Sign Expo PreviewWe get under the hood of this megalithic tradeshow By Harriet Gordon

Etching and Engraving The opportunities and kit driving this sector By Sophie Jones

Sign-letter Trade Supply Why do fewer and fewer businessesmanufacture in‐house? By Harry Mottram

Rigid Material Innovation – Part 1We hear from suppliers of core sign‐makingstaples By Mark Godden

Digital Signage HardwareAnalysis of the most advanced technology onthe market By Brenda Hodgson

Sign and Digital UK 2016A look at what lies behind the scenes of this rock‐solid event By Brendan Perring

Sign Laminating SystemsA rapidly evolving sector, we check out what isnew By Brenda Hodgson

Flexible Material Innovation – Part 1 A thorough review of the core products on themarket By Jo Golding

Entry-level Wide-format Flatbed A thorough review of the latest kit on themarket By Brenda Hodgson

Direct-to-garment PrintingAdvice on how to break into this lucrative niche By Harry Mottram

Sign-writing Analysis of this sector’s growth and future By Harry Mottram

Wide-format Roll-to-Roll – Part 1Analysis of true entry‐level systems and theirlimitations By Harriet Gordon

FEATURES LIST 2016

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* PLEASE NOTE the differing contribution deadline for these features in bracketsas they are shared between SignLink’s sister publication Print Monthly

JAN Publication date: Dec 23rd Deadline for contributions: Nov 23rdAd copy deadline: Dec 11th

FEB Publication date: Jan 27thDeadline for contributions: Dec 21stAd copy deadline: Jan 15th

Editorial and online newsdesk:Tel: 0117 9805 040Editor: Brendan Perring —editor@signlink.co.uk@signlinkeditor

Deputy Editor: Jo Golding —deputy_ed@signlink.co.uk @deputysl

Online Editor: Karis Copp —online_ed@signlink.co.uk@slonline_ed

Features team:Robert Fletcher —rob@linkpublishing.co.ukTel: 0117 980 5048Mark Godden —mark@linkpublishing.co.ukTel: 0117 980 5046 Brenda Hodgson —brenda@linkpublishing.co.ukTel: 0117 980 5045Harriet Gordon —harriet@linkpublishing.co.ukTel: 0117 9805 047 Sophie Jones —Sophie@linkpublishing.co.uk Tel: 0117 9805 040 Harry Mottram —Harrym@linkpublishing.co.uk Tel: 0117 9805 040

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APR Publication date: Mar 23rdDeadline for contributions: Feb 22ndAd copy deadline: Mar 11th

MAR Publication date: Feb 24thDeadline for contributions: Jan 25thAd copy deadline: Feb 12th

MAY Publication date: Apr 15thDeadline for contributions: Mar 21stAd copy deadline: Apr 8th

Sign Illumination TechnologyThe latest advances under the microscope By Sophie Jones

Trade Print EconomyAnalysis of the runners and riders in this sector By Robert Fletcher

Rigid Material Innovation – Part 2A review of the creative, exotic, and colourfulkit on offer By Mark Godden

Accessible SignageThe clever technology supporting disability By Jo Golding

Sign-making Routers The machines that are defining this bedrocksector By Brenda Hodgson

Soft Signage We review the most innovative products in thissector By Brendan Perring

Ink Technology A look at the latest solvent, latex, and UVsystems By Robert Fletcher

Laser Cutters Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses ofthis technology By Harry Mottram

Vehicle Wrapping Vinyl We analyse this diverse sector and its specialityoptions By Robert Fletcher

Mid-field Wide-format Flatbed The workhorse technology that is driving theindustry By Brendan Perring

Flexible Material Innovation – Part 2A look at speciality media such as windowgraphics By Robert Fletcher

Point-of-Sale How to break into this highly competitive niche By Harriet Gordon

Wall and Floor Graphics Analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of thelatest products By Jo Golding

Management Information SoftwareAnalysis of whether this technology is of real benefit By Brenda Hodgson

Wide-format Roll-to-Roll – Part 2 Advice on highly‐productive systems and theirpotential By Brendan Perring

Flatbed Knife Cutters The pros and cons of this technology and itslatest systems By Robert Fletcher

Screen Printing What does the future hold for this oncedominant technology By Jo Golding

CAD/CAM SoftwareIn‐depth analysis of the latest platforms By Sophie Jones

Digital Signage HardwareThe latest systems on the market for bothnetworked and standalone applicationsBy Brenda Hodgson

Wide-format Hybrid The ins and outs of machines that can printflatbed and roll‐to‐roll By Harry Mottram

Neon Signage Renaissance A look at the trends and legislation affectingthis sector and analysis of its futureBy Jo Golding

High-volume InkjetThe business arguments for investing in this kit By Harriet Gordon

High-value Print ProductsA look at how to stretch profit margins to their limit By Brendan Perring

SGIA PreviewOne of the world’s biggest sign events, weconsider if it is worth the trip By Robert Fletcher

Vinyl CuttersA staple of sign‐making since the early 80s,what does the future hold?By Brenda Hodgson

The Print Show 2016 Preview An in‐depth look at the highly valuable contentprogramme of this event By Harriet Gordon

Trade Supply Finishing We map out this sector and its key players By Brenda Hodgson

LED Digital SignageThe newest innovations from this lucrative fieldBy Robert Fletcher

British Sign Awards Preview A look ahead to this new annual initiative andwhy you should get involvedBy Brendan Perring

VISCOM Preview (July 11th)With shows in Italy, France, and Germany, weinvestigate this key event seriesBy Jo Golding

Colour Management SoftwareThe systems that can give you the perfect profile By Mark Godden

Sign-letter FabricationThe equipment, know‐how, and tools you needto bring it in‐house By Jo Golding

The Print Show We investigate how the event could help sign‐makers diversify By Brendan Perring

Exhibition and Pop-up Stand SystemsAn in‐depth look at the technology rising to thetop in this sector By Robert Fletcher

Euro Trophex PreviewA look at how this show could help youdiversify your offering By Brenda Hodgson

Augmented Reality Has this clever technology lived up to its billing?By Jo Golding

3D PrintingAdvice on this sector’s revenue generatingpotential By Sophie Jones

Key Growth Sectors An investigation into the best profit generatingproducts By Harriet Gordon

LED Lighting SystemsAn investigation into the latest cutting‐edgeadvances By Brenda Hodgson

Architectural Signage An investigation into a rapidly evolving area of the industry By Robert Fletcher

Sign-making Tapes and Adhesives How the right tape could make a sign‐makersreputation By Brenda Hodgson

Digitally Diversified We speak to those that have transitioned intousing digital signage By Brendan Perring

Franchise Models The strengths and draw backs of joining one of the big three By Jo Golding

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JUN Publication date: May 25thDeadline for contributions: Apr 25th Ad copy deadline: May 13th

JUL Publication date: Jun 22ndDeadline for contributions: May 23rd Ad copy deadline: Jun 10th

AUG Publication date: Jul 27thDeadline for contributions: Jun 27th Ad copy deadline: July 15th

NOV Publication date: Oct 19thDeadline for contributions: Sep 19thAd copy deadline: Oct 7th

DEC Publication date: Nov 23rdDeadline for contributions: Oct 24thAd copy deadline: Nov 11th

SEP Publication date: Aug 24thDeadline for contributions: Jul 25thAd copy deadline: Aug 12th

OCT Publication date: Sep 21stDeadline for contributions: Aug 22ndAd copy deadline: Sep 9th

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