Why Print Needs Curiosity to Thrive

Megan O'Reilly, co-owner of Pitch Black Printing Company, joins the show to share how a venture that began with band T-shirts grew into fine art reproduction, commercial printing, merch, and a community space.

Lizz Riedy, STAHLS', joins the Apparelist podcast to discuss how decoration methods, promotional products, and successful campaigns all go hand-in-hand.

Dana Schumacher, chief growth officer at QRG, shares insights on print and promo and how to create that sales unicorn who can sell both.

Toby Whitmoyer, CCO at S&S, discusses growth opportunities in apparel decorating, the refreshed look for S&S, and how the company is positioning itself as more than a blanks partner.

Explore the growing connection between print and promo — and why tangible, human-centered experiences matter in an increasingly digital world.

Throughout the episode, the co-hosts swap trade show stories, share advice for first-time attendees, and play a ridiculous “trade show survival draft” game.

Josh Ellsworth, CRO at STAHLS', previews PRINTING United Expo while digging into the bigger shifts shaping apparel decoration right now.

From a mix of industry headlines, a reflection on why failure can be a useful teacher, and an interview with print industry veteran Colin Sinclair McDermott of The Online Print Coach, Theresa Hegel and Cassie Green bring the heat in the August 2026 episode.

Ford Bowers, CEO of PRINTING United Alliance, shares his deep industry expertise on current trends, technological convergence, and the impactful shifts shaping the printing landscape.

Adriane Harrison, VP of human relations consulting, PRINTING United Alliance, joins the July 2026 episode of Threads of Change to discuss how to address sensitive HR issues.