INDUSTRY NEWS

Pausing with a Poem – Magic in the Air - Freeman Claire Price writes about her new poetry book

28 JULY 2025

The poems in this book seek to capture moments of magic I have experienced, encouraging the reader to stop and ponder. They invite a pause in our hectic lives to remember that existence is not always defined by visibility, nor significance by permanence. An insight, a musing, a vibe, a natural phenomenon, a spiritual presence, a flash of mystery, divine timing – all are described in these poems.

Two Sides Global Anti-Greenwash Campaign

22 JULY 2025

Two Sides Global Anti-Greenwash Campaign: Over 1,320 Organisations Removed Misleading Anti-Paper Statements

Two Sides has now challenged over 3,000 organisations worldwide found to be making misleading environmental claims about paper. As a result, more than 1,320 organisations have removed or amended unsubstantiated statements, such as “Go Green – Go Paperless” or “Choose e-billing and help save a tree.“

The rise in greenwashing is often driven by economic pressures, with many organisations shifting customers from paper-based communications to digital platforms to reduce their costs. Unfortunately, this transition is frequently accompanied by deceptive environmental messaging that misleads consumers into believing digital is a more sustainable option.

Award win by James Ross Consulting at the Consultancy Awards 2025

16 JULY 2025

Why Packaging Optimisation Matters in 2025

The Worshipful Company of Stationers & Newspaper Makers has long championed excellence across print, publishing, packaging, and communications. While much attention in recent years has focused on digital transformation and content innovation, a new frontier is emerging that deserves equal recognition: packaging as a strategic business tool.

The recent award win by James Ross Consulting at the Consultancy Awards 2025 is more than just a milestone for a UK packaging consultancy. It is a signal of where the industry is headed. Their platform, PackDevPro, is helping global clients reduce carbon emissions, cut supply chain costs, and improve packaging performance - all by applying sophisticated data analytics to what was once considered a static, tactical function. Notably, the company’s director, Ross Collins is a Liveryman of the Stationers Company, further strengthening the connection between innovation and the institution.

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN BECOMES AN HONORARY FREEMAN AND LIVERYMAN OF THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF STATIONERS AND NEWSPAPER MAKERS

15 JULY 2025

On Tuesday, 15 July  The Queen was cloathed in the livery of the Stationers’ and Newspaper Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company for the communications and content industries, in recognition of Her Majesty’s work for literacy. 

At an historic ceremony at Stationers’ Hall, the Master of the Stationers’ Company, Doug Wills, cloathed Her Majesty in the gown of the livery. 

Applications for the Society of Young Publishers (SYP) and The Publishing Post’s First Chapter Award are now open for early-career professionals

14 JULY 2025

Following the success of the inaugural First Chapter Award last year, the Society of Young Publishers (SYP) and The Publishing Post have opened applications for a second year running.

The First Chapter Award celebrates the determination and passion of early-career publishing professionals, open to those within the first five years of their career within the publishing or book-related industries. Notably, the award aims to celebrate a wide range of roles within the industry; publishing hopefuls, volunteers, booksellers, freelancers, librarians, early-career publishing professionals, students, BookTok influencers, and anyone else involved in the publishing community are encouraged to apply.

Marbled Paper - This talk will explore the eastern origins of the art and its reception in places like England.

10 JULY 2025

Marbled paper, with its mesmerising swirls and intermingling colours, was first introduced to western Europe around 400 years ago and was met with great admiration and curiosity. This talk will explore the eastern origins of the art and its reception in places like England. Using examples from Guildhall Library's own collection, we will look at some of the classic marbling styles and consider the use of paper marbling in bookbinding and beyond. Join Mary Penman to learn more.

In-person: For access to the event, please use the Aldermanbury entrance to Guildhall Library/The London Centre.

Online via YouTube: Event link to be sent to attendees 24 hours prior to the talk.

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