Happy summer! The Cannata Report proudly introduces our 2025 YOUNG INFLUENCERS! They are all 38 or under: one is 24! Another is a 33-year-young president. Four of our Young Influencer finalists this year represent independent, office technology dealerships; two work for OEMs; and one is on the finance/leasing side of the business. As our still new Editor-in-Chief Mark Vruno astutely asks, is the term young influencer itself an oxymoron? We think you know our answer . . .
Mark also shares a Q&A with Adriane Harrison, the chief people person at PRINTING United Alliance, who explains what dealers should be doing to attract (and retain) younger employees. In a fun twist, he asks five past Young Influencers about channel trends such as AI, DX, and social media. Additionally, in her Outside the Box installment, Petra Diener examines how digital natives are influencing and transforming our industry across seven critical dimensions.
Contributor Scott Cullen interviewed a trio of seasoned dealer owners, who lend historical perspective by recalling their career paths in the office technology space. Scott also highlights some progressive, Konica Minolta early career and leadership programs that are shaping employee futures. And finally, our latest CR Connect-Dealer Tour (sponsored by U.S. Bank) spotlights Doceo, which is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania). Celebrating its 20th year in business, the $25 million dealer aspires to quadruple its revenue.
Other issue highlights include:
- This month’s “Japanese Headlines” look at May earnings reports from nine multifunction printer OEMS and financial impact of U.S. tariff policies.
- In “Coffee with Carol,” Carol Cannata talks Girls Who Print with Kelly Mallozzi.
- Our popular CLICK photo section highlights recent Pulse Technology and TD SYNNEX events.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions, issues, or comments. We welcome your feedback as we strive to provide you with the best reporting and analysis of the industry. Enjoy the issue!
CJ Cannata
President & CEO
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