About
Diversification has been a common trend in print for years, and as the industry and broader economy recovers many business owners will take a deeper look at diversification to future-proof their companies.

So, in this session we will be looking at what gives businesses the best chances of success when it comes to diversifying or adding new revenue streams, what are the common pitfalls, and what avenues represent the best opportunities – the big ideas or small step changes.

But is diversification your only option?

When the pandemic first hit, many firms quickly pivoted their businesses to ensure survival but as the economy reopens should businesses start to focus on their core offering rather than risk spreading themselves too thin as business activity ramps up? In fact, some have gone a step further and actually consolidated their offering to maximise productivity and margin and simplify their business model.

But which strategy is right for your business? While there's no one-size-fits-all answer, as the economy continues to recover this panel discussion will look at the pros and cons of diversifying your business model with new revenue streams or focusing on your core markets.

Our panel will share their own experiences and insights that will help you to frame the right questions. Hopefully arming you with the tools and information you need to make an informed decision about whether your company should stick or twist.

Learn About:
- What are some of the key diversification options for print businesses
- Dos and don'ts of diversification
- Dos and don'ts of consolidation
- How to bring your staff and customers on your journey
- What are the key skills required to maximise business agility
Presenters
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Mo Jogie
Head of creative and strategy at Morning Star Design
Mo is head of creative and strategy at MSD, a specialist design and training consultancy and a lecturer in Integrated Communication Design. During his distinguished career he has worked and consulted for a host of top international brands. A proud design activist, he is an administrator on AIGAfrica – a collaboration with AIGA New York and South African Graphic Designers and is also the founder of Creative Week and Design 20x20. He has served as Vice President of Ico-D as well as on the boards of Think, DSA and Cafe. He is a member of the International Society of Typographic Designers and the City and Guilds in London.
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Jason Hammond
CEO, The Delta Group
Since becoming chief executive of the one of the UK's largest wide-format groups four years ago, Jason has led a rebrand and redefined the business as a full end-to-end communications provider with a reputation for investing in the latest technology.
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Nicole Spencer
Managing Director, RMC Digital Print
As well as being MD of wide-format trade printer RMC, where Nicole led an MBO with her husband Richard, Nicole is also president of Fespa UK, the trade body of the UK's screen and digital wide-format printing industry.
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Mike Beese
Managing Director, DecTek
Print to the pandemic, DecTek specialised in the production of dome labels but has subsequently expanded its offering into new areas, including short-run packaging, supported with investment, to deepen its relationships with existing customers and win new clients.
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Paul Manning
Managing director, Rapidity
Paul has headed London-based Rapidity since leading an MBO with his brother Ben in 2014. A fan of diversification, as managing director of Printweek's reigning Company of the Year he knows a thing or two about running a successful business.
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Darryl Danielli
Editor - Printweek magazine
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