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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
To contribute to a feature: Note the contribution deadline. Note the specifiedwriter and contact them directly via the information opposite. For newscontributions: Please contact the editor in the first instance. For enquiriesabout advertising in conjunction with certain features please contact amember of the sales team.
* 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 —[email protected]@signlinkeditor
Deputy Editor: Jo Golding —[email protected] @deputysl
Online Editor: Karis Copp —[email protected]@slonline_ed
Features team:Robert Fletcher —[email protected]: 0117 980 5048Mark Godden —[email protected]: 0117 980 5046 Brenda Hodgson —[email protected]: 0117 980 5045Harriet Gordon —[email protected]: 0117 9805 047 Sophie Jones —[email protected] Tel: 0117 9805 040 Harry Mottram —[email protected] Tel: 0117 9805 040
Sales team:Tel: 0117 960 3255Director: Chris Davies —[email protected]
Account Manager: Richard Tuck —[email protected]
Business DevelopmentManager: James Taylor —[email protected]
Sales Manager: Luke Stoneham —[email protected]
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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
Editorial: 0117 980 5040Sales: 0117 960 3255
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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