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Smarter Training, Stronger Workforce

In this episode, Rebecca Marquez returns to share strategies for tackling the workforce crisis in manufacturing. From smarter operator training and AI insights to intuitive machine design and OEM coll...

6 Aug 202515min

[EXHIBITOR EDITION] The Attendee’s Playbook: How to Plan for PACK EXPO Like a Vet

In this episode, PACK EXPO Veteran Robby Martin shares practical advice on when and how to start show prep, how exhibitor outreach can make or break a connection, and why personalization beats mass em...

30 Jul 202516min

E-Commerce Isn’t Slowing Down—Can Packaging Keep Pace?

In this episode from Through the Line, a new PMMI Media Group podcast, Packaging World Chief Editor Matt Reynolds talks about the evolving e-commerce landscape and its impact on packaging – exploring ...

16 Jul 202527min

[EXHIBITOR EDITION] PACK EXPO Las Vegas and the Push Toward Greener Machines

PMMI’s Director of Custom Research, Rebecca Marquez, joins the pod to discuss how sustainability is transforming packaging machinery—from adaptable equipment to consumer and regulatory pressures. She ...

2 Jul 202512min

Navigating Trade Shows as Women in Manufacturing

As part of our Learning Circle series, Amber Miller of PMMI Media Group hosts a special Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network conversation on how women in manufacturing can get the most ou...

25 Jun 202518min

Tariffs, Inflation and the Economy Explained

In this episode, Lauren unpacks today’s economic trends — from tariffs and inflation to labor challenges — and why ITR remains optimistic about future growth. Plus, what businesses should know about a...

11 Jun 202515min

[EXHIBITOR EDITION] FREE Invites, Big-Time ROI: What You Need to Know

Mary Johnson, a veteran marketer at Amcor, discusses how her team leverages PACK EXPO’s Customer Invite Program (CIP) and a multi-channel strategy to drive booth traffic, track engagement, and energiz...

4 Jun 20259min

Testing the Limits of Sustainable Packaging: How to Build the Perfect Package

In this episode, Joel Fischer from AMETEK MOCON discusses how consumer demand is driving sustainable packaging innovations like compostable papers and bio-fillers. He highlights industry collaboration...

28 Mai 202511min