PHILADELPHIA — October 10, 2016 — Well-known industry journalist Denise Gustavson has joined NAPCO Media as special projects editor for the Printing & Packaging, and Publishing Group, which includes packagePRINTING, Printing Impressions and In-plant Graphics magazines, among other brands. Gustavson was formally editorial director for SouthComm — specifically the brands Printing News (formally Quick Printing), Wide-Format & Signage and Inkjet’s Age.
With more than 18 years of experience in the sign and commercial printing markets, Gustavson has in-depth knowledge of the issues, challenges and technologies of the visual communications and graphic arts industries. During her career, she steered and implemented major brand updates for three industry publications; coordinated successful multi-year award programs with the top sign franchises; and for seven years managed the Graph Expo Show Daily, which featured a complete multi-channel approach including print, digital editions, online website content/microsite, social and video. Gustavson also managed a team of more than 20 contributors, columnists and staff to support the three print publications, various enewsletters and a portal website.
“NAPCO Media has been ahead of the curve with our adoption and development of events, digital strategies and other successful programs to fulfill our clients’ marketing needs,” says Mark J. Subers, president/CRO of NAPCO Media’s Printing & Packaging, and Publishing Group. “Denise will be a key factor to the continuing evolution of our brands and support of our clients.”
Based out of her office on Long Island, Gustavson can be reached by email at dgustavson@napco.com and by calling (215) 238-5096.