Editorial Calendar

JANUARY/FEBRUARY

Ad Closing Date Ad Materials Due Publication Date
Jan. 8, 2025 Jan. 16, 2025 Feb. 10, 2025
Topics Bonus Distribution
Buyers Resource Guide Edition
• Market Focus: Sustainability/Recyclability Advantages for IML/IMD and Direct-to-Object Decorating
• Process Highlight: Pad Printing
• Technology: Plasma vs. Flame Treatment for Plastics
Plastec West 2025, PTXPO 2025

APRIL/MAY

Ad Closing Date Ad Materials Due Publication Date
April 1, 2025 April 8, 2025 May 5, 2025
Topics Bonus Distribution
• Market Focus: Decoration Options for Plastic Packaging
• Process Highlight: Hot Stamping Foils/Heat Transfers
• Technology: Automation for IML/IMD and Secondary
Decorating Processes
Plastec East 2025; Plastic Product Decorating Summit 2025

JULY/AUGUST

Ad Closing Date Ad Materials Due Publication Date
July 3, 2025 July 11, 2025 Aug. 1, 2025
Topics Bonus Distribution
• Market Focus: Printing Inks for 3D Plastics
• Process Highlight: Digital Decorating Processes (Inkjet and Laser Etching)
• Technology: Decoration of Additive Manufactured Parts
PRINTING United 2025, PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025; Plastic Product
Decorating Summit 2025

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

Ad Closing Date Ad Materials Due Publication Date
Sept. 30, 2025 Oct. 7, 2025 Oct. 31, 2025
Topics Bonus Distribution
• Market Focus: 2026 Outlook for Decorated Plastics
• Process Highlight: In-Mold Decorating/Labeling
• Innovation: 2025 IMDA Awards
• Technology: Label and Film Options for IML/IMD
Plastec 2026, PTXPO 2026

 

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