ISSUE 260August / September 2025 Publishing director Page Tuck Production Ben Mallon Contributors Rob Fletcher, Michael Walker, Sam Roberts, Jude Corless Contact Editorial: 0117 980 5040 Sales: 0117 960 3255 Production: 0117 980 5041 Accounts: 0117 980 5042 Find us online www.signlink.co.uk Socials All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or any information storage or retrieval system without the prior consent of the publisher. The views expressed by contributors to SignLink magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher or editorial team and Link Publishing Ltd. takes no responsibility for any errors that may have occurred. The publisher also accepts no responsibility for the advertising content, including any error, omission or inaccuracy therein. Calls may be recorded for training purposes. Link Publishing Ltd. retains the right to publish and re-publish any images or information sent to the publication. Link Publishing Ltd, Unit G, Link House, Britton Gardens, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 1TF Editor David Osgar david@linkpublishing.co.uk Accounts Jan Thomas jan@linkpublishing.co.uk Sales manager Tim Hall tim@linkpublishing.co.uk Graphic designer Ben Mallon ben@linkpublishing.co.uk Accounts Kathryn Quinn k.quinn@linkpublishing.co.uk Office therapist Skye SignLink SignLinkMagazine printmonthly_signlink Printed on Sappi Magno Satin from EBB Paper CBP00015512002182040 MEET THE TEAM VIDEO COVERAGE Scan the QR code to watch our video coverage over on our SignLink YouTube channel Multimedia journalist Jonathan Pert jonathan@linkpublishing.co.uk Sales executive Lucas Naylor lucas@linkpublishing.co.uk SignLink SignLinkMagazine printmonthly_signlink 6 email: editor@signlink.co.uk Issue 260 - August / September 2025 Hello and welcome to SignLink August/ September! This edition is our biggest of the year (and the biggest issue I’ve ever worked on), which is all thanks to the debut of The Sign Show this September (23rd to 25th) at the NEC in Birmingham. As our preview edition, this SignLink is packed with all the information you’ll need for navigating the show, planning your time, and organising your list of must-see exhibitors. I’m really excited to attend this year’s show, especially as SignLink will be the official media partner of the entire show. When I started with the magazine, the office kitchen was filled with mugs for The Sign Show 2020, which for obvious reasons, didn’t happen. After taking the time to build back up, this year feels perfect to launch this event as it coincides with the continued popularity of wide-format print but also gives a space to celebrate signage like neon, built-up letters, and vehicle wrapping. SignLink will be at the show to cover all the latest news and releases, as well as capture all the talking points and highlights on the show floor via our video platform, in conjunction with our sister publication – Print Monthly. Make sure to come say hello at our stand (P70) where you’ll be able to see more of what we do and the coverage we provide! Outside of The Sign Show there is plenty to dive into in this packed issue including more spotlights on some of the emerging talent we have in the signage and wide-format industries. This issue sees the return of Adventures in Sign Painting with Sam Roberts who has used this edition to shine a light on many of the young signpainters across the country creating beautifully handcrafted signage (page 45). We also have this edition’s Fresh Perspectives article (page 57) which comes from digital content and marketing executive at Hybrid Services, Jude Corless. In her article, Corless highlights how her mindset has changed since delving into the world of wide-format print and how she continues to progress in the industry. On top of all this we also delve into 30 years of FASTSIGNS UK (page 49), seek advice on how to market a signage business (page 64), and speak to many of the trade signage providers in the industry (page 74). Happy reading and see you at The Sign Show 2025! EDITOR S NOTE When the Very Displays girls sneak off to the display showroom to read the latest edition. [L to R] Beatrice Spencer and Kirsty Corcoran. Get featured in our next edition by emailing editor@signlink.co.uk WHERE ARE YOU READING SIGNLINK?
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