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Arandell Corp. announced that James Ford has joined the New Business Development Sales Team. In this position, Ford will be responsible for new client acquisition and client consultation in areas of marketing strategy, quality and color improvements, paper, print production and postal optimization. Ford will report to Stephen Sanfelippo, Arandell’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Jim is a highly reputable sales leader in the print industry with experience in effectively managing customer needs across multiple print facilities,” said Sanfelippo. “He will be instrumental in helping us introduce accounts to the expanded capabilities enabled by our new Kentucky facility and strategic partnerships. I am confident that his passion and abilities will help move Arandell to the next level of success.” Click Read More below for additional information.

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company announced the relaunch of its suite of global creative services under a new name: Alchemy by RRD℠. This relaunch aims to reinforce RRD’s commitment to elevating brand experiences through its creative augmentation and customized brand activation services. As one of three pillars that make up RRD GO Creative℠, Alchemy by RRD is a global creative studio and branding partner that can provide localized, personalized content and design across all touchpoints. The remaining pillars that form RRD GO Creative are Smart Work Solutions (AI-enabled solutions to digitize business processes) and The_Loft@RRD (a collaborative, data-driven innovation hub to advance long-term strategies). The creative solutions and services that make up Alchemy by RRD include: Branding execution and adaptation; Video and motion graphics; Strategic content development and editorial services; Web and microsite design and development; Digital marketing and marketing automation; Immersive and interactive experiences; E-learning services; Accessibility

In support of the important work underway to advocate for the advancement of diverse talent in the creative industry, Quad is contributing $25,000 to a scholarship program at the Brandcenter at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), a two-year full-time master’s program dedicated to developing the next generation of creative talent. The Brandcenter at VCU is among the preeminent advertising and design programs in the country, and Quad’s donation will directly support the Brandcenter & Rising Endowed Scholarship, which provides need-based assistance to diverse students looking to make an impact in the fields of advertising, marketing, branding and communications.