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Trade Watch: Potential 25% Canada Surcharge and What It Means for Publishers
A proposed 25% surcharge on certain goods is currently under consideration as part of ongoing trade tensions. As of now, magazines are not included in the surcharge list. However, Canada has released an expanded list of products that would be subject to a 25% surcharge starting March 25 if U.S. surcharges on Canadian goods are not lifted. In that expanded scenario, magazines would be included
USPS July 2026 Rate Changes: What You Need to Know
USPS has proposed a mid-July price adjustment, with industry expectations pointing to an average increase in the 4% to 6% range for Market Dominant products. For publishers and mailers, this means continued upward pressure on postage costs—and more frequent pricing shifts throughout the year.
Next-Level Perfect Binding Is Coming to Schumann Printers
Something big is coming to the Schumann Printers bindery, and it is designed to change how your projects move from press to finished piece. This summer, we are installing a new Müller Martini Publica Pro 15, a perfect binding system built for high-speed production, precise control, and the kind of consistency long-run work demands.
Schumann Printers Named a Top Workplace 2026
Schumann Printers has been named a Top Workplace for 2026, an honor that continues to hold deep meaning for our team.
The award is part of a partnership between the Wisconsin State Journal and Energage, recognizing top workplaces across the greater Madison area. It is driven entirely by employee feedback gathered through a confidential third-party survey, measuring what truly defines a workplace: feeling respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Why Your Alumni Publication May Outperform Your Next Email Campaign
When inbox fatigue is real, print shows up differently. For many institutions, digital outreach has become the default method of staying connected with graduates after commencement. Email newsletters, social media updates, and online giving platforms allow teams to communicate quickly and at scale. But speed does not always translate to connection.
Love Isn’t an Algorithm — Neither Is Print
Valentine’s Day is built on connection, intention, and emotion — the very things that don’t live inside an algorithm. In a marketing world increasingly shaped by automation, optimization, and AI-driven decision-making, it’s worth pausing to recognize what still drives real results: human connection. Print continues to play a powerful role because it’s tactile, thoughtful, and designed to be experienced, not scrolled past.
Saddle Stitch or Perfect Binding? How to Choose What’s Right for Your Publication
For magazine, directory, journal, and alumni publishers, binding can feel like a small production detail — until it isn’t. The binding you choose affects how your publication is read, how long it’s kept, how it mails, and how your brand is perceived.
Schumann Printers Celebrated as a 2025 Business of the Year Finalist
On Thursday, Dec. 11, at Monona Terrace, Schumann Printers was proud to attend the In Business MadisonBusiness of the Year Awards, where we were recognized as a 2025 Business of the Year Finalist in the Family Business category. The event brought together businesses from across Wisconsin’s Capital Region to celebrate organizations and leaders who are making a meaningful impact in their industries and communities. It was a great opportunity to connect with fellow business leaders and to recognize the finalists and winners whose work continues to strengthen our region.
Schumann Printers Named Workforce Inclusion Champion by Green Valley Enterprises
At Schumann Printers, we believe a strong workplace is built on inclusion, opportunity, and mutual respect. We’re honored to be recognized as a Workforce Inclusion Champion by Green Valley Enterprises, a division of Opportunities Inc, for our ongoing commitment to inclusive employment.
USPS 2026 Tactile, Sensory, Interactive Promotion: A Quick Guide for Publishers
Print stands apart because it can be touched, felt, and experienced. In 2026, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is rewarding mailers who lean into those strengths through the Tactile, Sensory, Interactive (TSI) Promotion, which offers a 5% postage discount on qualifying mail.
SPI’s Collaboration with MagLiteracy to Grow Literacy Nationwide
Recently, we had the privilege of partnering with MagLiteracy.org, an incredible national organization committed to increasing literacy by getting new and recycled magazines into the hands, homes, and hearts of readers who have limited access to reading materials. Their work fuels curiosity, confidence, and lifelong learning — and we’re honored to be part of it.
USPS 2026 Postal Outlook: January Changes & July Projections
Staying informed about upcoming USPS price adjustments is essential for planning your 2026 budgets and mailing strategies.
Postal Playbook: October Winner!
See the Postal Playbook’s October Winner of the Trivia Timeout.
Keep Your Mailing List Clean in 2026 — and Save Big
Maintaining a clean and accurate mailing list isn’t just best practice — it’s one of the smartest ways to save on postage and printing. According to the USPS, undeliverable mail costs U.S. businesses more than $20 billion every year, and up to 15% of marketing mail never reaches its intended recipient due to outdated or inaccurate addresses.
Postal Playbook: September Winner!
See the Postal Playbook’s September Winner of the Trivia Timeout.
Canada Post National Strike: What SPI Customers Need to Know
Schumann Printers is committed to keeping our customers informed of developments that may affect your business. Our international delivery partner, International Delivery Service (IDS), has shared the following important update regarding mail service to and from Canada.
Paper Price Hikes Sweep the Market: What You Need to Know
As fall approaches, three of the industry’s biggest paper suppliers have announced price increases across a wide range of grades and finishes. Here’s a clear look at who’s raising what, and when it takes effect.
SPI Passport Summer Tour Wrap-Up: Stops 3 & 4
Our inaugural SPI Passport Summer Tour took teammates, families, and friends on a journey across Wisconsin to celebrate the people who make SPI special. At each stop, participants collected Passport stamps for entries into our grand-prize drawing at the SPI Fall Social Event—while discovering new communities and creating memories along the way. As summer draws to a close, we’re thrilled to share a look back at our final two stops.
Your Brand. Everywhere.
At Schumann Printers, we’ve always believed that print is powerful. The feel of a well-crafted publication in hand, the permanence of ink on paper—these experiences connect brands with their audiences in a way nothing else can. But today’s readers move seamlessly between a magazine, a tablet, and a phone. That’s why we developed X Digital—to extend the impact of print and give your audience more ways to engage with your content.
Schumann Printers Celebrates 2025 Roosevelt Paper Scholarship Recipients
We’re delighted to share that children of our SPI teammates have been awarded the prestigious Roosevelt Paper Scholarship this year. This recognition celebrates the hard work and aspirations of our teammates’ families and underscores the positive impact of our industry partnerships.