6 email: editor@signlink.co.uk Issue 266 - August | September SignLink SignLinkMagazine printmonthly_signlink ISSUE 266 August | September 2026 Publishing director Page Tuck Production ATG Media Contributors Michael Walker, Colin Sinclair McDermott, Molly Jackson, Sam Roberts Contact Editorial: 0117 980 5040 Sales: 0117 960 3255 Production: 0117 980 5041 Accounts: 0117 980 5042 Socials Find us online www.signlink.co.uk 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 Koru Media 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. Koru Media Ltd. retains the right to publish and re-publish any images or information sent to the publication. Koru Media Ltd. Unit G, Link House, Britton Gardens, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 1TF Editor David Osgar david@linkpublishing.co.uk SignLink SignLinkMagazine printmonthly_signlink MEET THE TEAM VIDEO COVERAGE Scan the QR code to watch our video coverage over on our SignLink YouTube channel Hello and welcome to SignLink August/ September! Just like the many summer festivals, holidays, and events taking place across the UK, this edition is fully packed thanks to the myriad of news, opinions, and features we have lined up. One significant reason for the bigger edition is this year marks the second outing of The Sign Show following its successful launch last year. After attracting over 5,000 visitors last year across both The Sign Show, and the co-locating Print Show, both events will welcome visitors from across signage, print, and their associated industries. Last year was a fantastic opportunity for the team here at SignLink to showcase all that we offer our followers, and the industry as a whole, as we got the chance to undertake three days of fascinating talks and interviews on the Print Monthly and SignLink stand. This year will be no different and will be the perfect chance to chat to many industry professionals, and report live from the show floor via LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and the recently launched Print Monthly Podcast. As well as several pages of show news, there's plenty in this edition which will be useful before and after the show. In the Sign Show Preview, Rob Fletcher gives an overview of all the features and major exhibitors present on this year's show floor. Over in Adventures in Sign Painting (page 51), Sam Roberts has a nice show tie-in with an interview with David Mearns, who talks all about his history in the industry ahead of his return to Traditional Sign-Making Masterclass at this year’s exhibition. Elsewhere in this edition’s Fresh Perspectives (page 47), Molly Jackson, who made a big impression at last year’s Sign Show – appearing across multiple panels, podcasts, and interviews – talks about about her experience in the industry and the importance of nurturing young talent in print and signage. Along with all of this we of course have our usual selection of features and specials, deep diving into advice and knowledge that can help you in the world signage and wideformat print, before or after The Sign Show. So, happy reading, and I hope to see you at this year’s show! EDITOR S NOTE A great chance to catch up with two rising stars – Libby Clifford from Make it Happen [R], and Nathan Mclauchlan - Welsh from MTWO [centre] - at the Printing Charity's Rising Star Awards 2026 Want to be featured in our next issue? Email: editor@signlink.co.uk SPOTTEDAT RISING STAR AWARDS 2026! Watch Online Printedon Sappi Magno Satin from EBB Paper CBP034244 Accounts Jan Thomas jan@linkpublishing.co.uk Features writer Rob Fletcher rob@linkpublishing.co.uk Accounts Kathryn Quinn k.quinn@linkpublishing.co.uk Commissioning editor Jonathan Pert jonathan@linkpublishing.co.uk Sales Page Tuck page@linkpublishing.co.uk Sales executive Billy Milne billy@linkpublishing.co.uk
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