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👏 Congratulations to Martin Maynard and the InPublishing team on the success of the Celebration of Print feature.We’re d...
20/05/2026

👏 Congratulations to Martin Maynard and the InPublishing team on the success of the Celebration of Print feature.
We’re delighted to have supported this project and to see it resonate so strongly with the industry. Reaching over 5,200 publishing professionals is no small achievement.
This is a powerful reminder that print remains a highly effective medium, not just for storytelling, but for delivering real impact, engagement, and value for readers and partners alike.
At a time when the industry continues to evolve, it’s fantastic to see innovation in print thriving and being championed so well.
Great work Martin, and here’s to continuing to celebrate the strength and relevance of print. 📰✨

13/05/2026

🚴‍♂️ Get outside, get talking, feel better
Mental Health Awareness Week is a great reminder to pause, check in, and support one another. We’re proud to support The Printing Charity, whose work helps people across our industry access vital mental health and wellbeing support.
Looking after your mental health doesn’t have to be complicated - small steps can make a big difference:
✅ Get outside for some fresh air and movement
✅ Stay connected - even a quick chat can lift your mood
✅ Take regular breaks and give your mind time to reset
Let’s keep the conversation going - not just this week, but every week.

07/05/2026

Are print publications still worth it at exhibitions? Absolutely - and here’s why.
In a world dominated by digital noise, there’s something quietly powerful about a well-crafted publication at an exhibition. It doesn’t scroll away, get lost in an inbox, or disappear after 24 hours - it stays.
📘 Tangible = Memorable
Visitors might scan dozens of stands in a day, but a thoughtfully designed brochure, booklet, or magazine gives them something to hold onto - literally. It becomes a physical reminder of your brand long after the event ends.
🎯 Depth over distraction
While conversations on the stand are often brief, publications give you space to tell your story properly - your expertise, your case studies, your differentiators. It’s your chance to go beyond the elevator pitch.
🛍️ The “bag effect” is real
Exhibitions aren’t just about what happens on the day - attendees leave with bags full of information they didn’t have time to absorb. The best publications are the ones that make it home, get revisited, and earn a second look when there’s time and focus.
🤝 A natural follow-up tool
A strong publication doesn’t just inform - it supports ongoing engagement. Whether it’s passed around the office, referenced later, or used to spark further conversations, it extends your presence beyond the exhibition hall.
🎨 Brand perception matters
High-quality print communicates credibility. The design, finish, and content all contribute to how your brand is perceived - often subconsciously.
📊 Not instead of digital - alongside it
The most effective exhibitors aren’t choosing between print and digital - they’re combining them. QR codes, integrated campaigns, and follow-up journeys turn a simple publication into a gateway for deeper interaction.
The bottom line? Exhibitions are busy, loud, competitive environments. Publications cut through the noise in a way digital alone often can’t.
If you're investing in events, make sure you're giving people something worth taking away.

What’s the most memorable piece of print you’ve picked up at an event?

29/04/2026

Gloss. Silk. Uncoated.
In print publishing, finish isn’t decoration, it’s direction.
Gloss
High contrast. Maximum colour.
Best reserved for image-led catalogues and sections where impact matters more than dwell time. It demands attention; but rarely invites long reading.
Silk
The quiet middle ground.
Reduced glare, strong colour fidelity, and a smoother reading experience. A reliable choice for catalogues and publications that balance imagery with tech specs and detailed comment.
Uncoated
Where content leads.
No shine, no distraction. Just texture, readability, and restraint. Ideal for long‑form publications, creative content and editorial‑heavy work designed to be dwelt on, not skimmed.
Of course you can mix stocks to add differentiation to different sections of your publication. Just remember, try to stick to multiples of 16 to stay cost-efficient!
Choosing paper finish is a directional decision.
One that shapes how a publication is read, handled, and kept.
It's one of many layers and levels on which Print speaks to your audience.

22/04/2026

Ever wondered how we get ink on paper?
It turns out it’s not about carving or raised letters at all.
Modern printing relies on offset lithography — a clever process where the image and non‑image areas live on almost exactly the same flat surface. The magic happens because they behave differently at a microscopic level.
Some parts of the plate love oil‑based ink and repel water.
Other parts love water and repel ink.
First, water coats the non‑image areas. Then ink rolls across the plate and sticks only where it’s supposed to. That ink is transferred to a rubber blanket, and finally pressed onto paper.
The height difference between image and non‑image areas? Just 2–3 micrometres — thinner than a red blood cell. Yet that tiny contrast is enough to produce sharp, repeatable prints at high speed.
Because these surfaces are doing all the work, checking plate quality before printing is crucial. A plate that’s even slightly off can affect ink coverage, image clarity, and cost thousands in wasted prints.
Flat plate. Tiny physics. Big results. 🖨️✨

15/04/2026

Publication Spotlight
We Are Makers is a reminder that independent publishing thrives when clarity, restraint, and purpose lead the process.
Printed on uncoated stock to prioritise readability and longevity, this publication was produced with one clear objective: to create something worth spending time with — and worth keeping.
For publishers, editors, and brand teams, projects like this underline why print continues to hold value. Not as a volume play, but as a deliberate, considered medium where material choices, binding, and finish directly support editorial intent.
At The Manson Group, we work closely with independent publishers to ensure the production decisions serve the content — not the other way around.
Because strong publishing isn’t about scale.
It’s about substance.

02/04/2026

🚴‍♂️ It's a big week for !

Chris Wills is zooming around Australia on a Lime Bike, while Ian takes delivery of his new Trek Bicycle at the Factory and rushes it to the bike shed to keep it looking pristine.

It's our eleventh bike added to the Green Commute Initiative and Ian even went for a Manson blue colourway! 🌱

Another step forward for health, reducing congestion, and fighting pollution!

25/03/2026

🌱✨ Glow‑up loading…
We’ve taken a little patch of factory verge and turned it into a future wild meadow! 🌼🐝
Right now it’s just soil and big hopes… but soon it’ll be buzzing, blooming, and full of tiny winged visitors. 🦋💛
Stick around for the transformation — nature’s about to put on a show. 🎬🌿

18/03/2026

We’re once again included in the Publishing Partners Guide this year by InPublishing
It’s packed with organisations supporting publishers across the industry, and we’re delighted to be featured among them.
Take a look at the full guide here: https://zurl.co/TrMoS

11/03/2026

🌿 Print Is Reusable. Digital Is Duplicated.

What happens to carbon footprint after your publication is created?

When a printed publication is created, its carbon footprint is front loaded.
Whether 1 person reads it, or 30 people browse it —
👉 the emissions don’t increase.

Print reading does not add additional emissions beyond production.

A printed publication can be:
browsed repeatedly
shared in a household
passed hand to hand
revisited over weeks
…all with no extra energy use.
Print has fixed lifecycle emissions and no ongoing “usage-phase” carbon.

Browsing Digital ≠ Zero Emissions
Digital browsing isn’t free.
Every scroll, tap, and page load consumes:
🔌 server power
📡 data transmission energy
📱 device energy
This means digital publications have a cumulative carbon footprint.
Digital browsing generates ongoing energy demand from servers, networks, and devices.

Sharing Makes the Difference
When a printed publication is shared →
➡️ Per reader carbon LOWERS
(because the footprint is fixed and divided)
When a digital publication is shared →
➡️ Total carbon INCREASES
(each view triggers new energy use)
Digital: new energy use per view.
Print: no usage phase emissions.

Why This Matters
Publications aren’t “one and done.”
They’re browsed, handled, annotated, shared, and kept.
Print supports this behaviour naturally.
Digital multiplies its footprint as interaction grows.

Real Sustainability Comes From Reuse
Reuse is the quiet superpower of print.
One publication → many readers → lower overall impact.
Digital cannot match this — its footprint grows with every click.

Our Approach
We specialise in short run, high quality publications designed to be:
✔ read
✔ shared
✔ kept
✔ reused
Because sustainability isn’t just about materials —
it’s about how people actually browse.

04/03/2026

Print is at its best when it’s personal....
We recently had Dayhike join us in St Albans for the final stage of their magazine print, and they shared a piece of feedback that genuinely made our day:

“When we printed our launch issue, we saw the attention to detail and care they put into the work. Now on Step 2, that relationship with the team has deepened. ”

That’s exactly what we aim for. Yes, we love the craft of print — the detail, the finish, the final bind — but we also love getting to meet the people behind the projects. The conversations, the ideas, the laughs, even the long drives… it all becomes part of the story.
In a world where everything can be done behind a screen, it feels good to do things a little more naturally.
A big thank you to the Dayhike team for the trust, the collaboration, and the energy you bring every time you walk through our doors.
We appreciate you. 🙌

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