Packaging News You Can Use

By JoAnn Hines Packaging Diva © 2009

This is my 1^st attempt at creating a list of packaging people you should follow on Twitter. You may share this list with colleagues but please cite me as the source with the appropriate link please. Please let me know of anyone that may have been overlooked via Direct Mail to packagingdiva.

If you are interested in product packaging these are the peeps you should follow.

Some tweet more frequently than others but the all have packaging as a primary focus.

If you want to learn more about how to use Twitter to your advantage read How To Use Twitter For Packaging Professionals @ http://packaginguniversity.com/blog/?p=681

Top Packaging People on Twitter

BradShorr << http://twitter.com/BradShorr

Writer, business blog consultant, b2b content strategist, social media marketer, cartoon writer, avid reader >>

BrandPackaging << http://twitter.com/BrandPackaging

Elevating packaging in the marketing mix >>

ChooseGlass <<http://twitter.com/chooseglass

Glass is safe for you and the environment. What more could you want out of a package?

CMMonline << http://twitter.com/CMMonline

THE online portal for the Converting Community >>

CnvCurmudgeon << http://twitter.com/CnvCurmudgeon

Chief Editor of Converting Magazine and blog gist for The Converting Curmudgeon >>

cr8id << http://twitter.com/cr8id >>

Designcognition << http://twitter.com/Designcognition

Packaging Design &amp; Development Company – Specialists in NPD, cost saving, environmant &amp; Sustainability – your outsourced packaging solutions partner >>

EmilyLozano << http://twitter.com/EmilyLozano

Freelance Graphic Designer specializing in Print and Packaging. >>

Fredkzk << http://twitter.com/Fredkzk

vegetarian, do hot yoga, food expert, entrepreneur, tech, marketing, creating the 1st natural, kosher, vegan jello >>

GlobeGuard << http://twitter.com/GlobeGuard

Get eco friendly packaging – div. of Salazar Packaging. Let’s help the planet together, one box at a time. >>

Jhanegraaf << http://twitter.com/jhanegraaf

Marketing Business Development for Curwood, an innovative packaging company. Expertise and interest in Innovation, Packaging, Sustainability and Marketing >>

Lovelypackage << http://twitter.com/Lovelypackage

Lovely Package, the leading source for the very best that package design has to offer. >>

Nancyoverbury << http://twitter.com/nancyoverbury

designer&artist-addicted to news, fashion, Mac, writing, steampunk, horror, graphic novels, eco-business, handmade soap -searching for a perfect cup of tea >>

laineyd7 << http://twitter.com/laineyd7

Entrepreneur, many irons in the fire. Sharing ideas about marketing, positive thinking, Intercept Packaging for corrosion/static protection. Singing and music. >>

LaneCasteix << http://twitter.com/lanecasteix

Father, GF, almost GGF, advertising and package design, painting, drawing, Bible study, shooting, motorcycles, and now chickens – yes, chickens >>

LightningLabels << http://twitter.com/LightningLabels

Founder of Lightning Labels, the leaders in digital label printing and custom labels. >>

MillerCreative << http://twitter.com/MillerCreative

Branding and packaging designer that loves to smile and draw. Has a thing for chocolate and factoids. >>

Mvellandi << http://twitter.com/Mvellandi

Digital PR Pro and Intense Writer on Sustainable Product Development, CSR, and Brand Communications – (714) 609-6869. >>

NashvilleWraps << http://twitter.com/NashvilleWraps

The Leader in Eco-Friendly Gift, Retail and Gourmet Food Packaging – Click our website link above for our Free Catalog. >>

NYDesign << http://twitter.com/Nydesign

Design for participation. Obsessed hockey player/fan. >>

Packagedesign << http://twitter.com/packagedesign

thinking inside, outside, and all around the box. >>

PackagingDigest << http://twitter.com/PackagingDigest

For nearly 50 years, Packaging Digest has been the packaging industry’s best known, most trusted and most widely distributed information resource. >>

Packagingradar << http://twitter.com/Packagingradar

Passionate about packaging and its importance in the modern world. Marketing for packaging businesses. >>

PackFutur << http://twitter.com/PackFutur

Thoughts on the future of packaging by Leading Futurists LLC principals Jennifer Jarratt and John Mahaffie. >>

PackGuru << http://twitter.com/PackGuru

Environmental packaging designer committed to increasing sales through brand aware packaging. Family and workaholic. >>

PackagingDiva << http://twitter.com/PackagingDiva

Packaging diva, pundit, guru, expert, spokesperson extraordinaire who solves problems, launches brands and makes your products sell. Try joann@packagingdiva.com. >>

PackNews << http://twitter.com/PackNews

Packaging News is the UK’s leading industry magazine and website. >>

packaging_pro << http://twitter.com/packaging_pro

Freelance packaging design and development specialist, consultant, project manager, entrepreneur, owner-MD of Design Cognition – family man, cyclist and sailor. >>

packagingWorld << http://twitter.com/packagingWorld

The Business of Packaging. >>

ProgressLuv2Pak << http://twitter.com/ProgressLuv2Pak

A global leader in the packaging industry, selling custom and stock product with a commitment to the development of green packaging solutions. >>

Popsop << http://twitter.com/Popsop

Брендинг, маркетинг, дизайн упаковки. >>

Pulpinfo << http://twitter.com/Pulpinfo

Freelance Consultant:: You request, we source. >>

RetailPackaging << http://twitter.com/RetailPackaging

Retail packaging experts, with a passion for helping small businesses & entrepreneurs grow. We would love to hear how you use packaging in your business. >>

srdgroupinc << http://twitter.com/SRDgroup >>

Strategic – Responsive – Design… For Brands that Captivate, Motivate, Resonate!

Thedieline << http://twitter.com/Thedieline

The World’s #1 Package Design Website. >>

Tnasolutions << http://twitter.com/tnasolutions

is a global leader in the food packaging and processing industry, supplying turnkey solutions and single systems to customers around the world.

TricorBraun << http://twitter.com/TricorBraun

Rigid packaging design, development & sourcing experts (authored by S Fenton, Dir. of Marketing). >>

UVitec << http://twitter.com/UVitec

We manufacture high quality inks and coatings. Call us: 1-800-478-6330. >>

Vegware << http://twitter.com/Vegware

Eco-friendly disposables for food service and packaging, made from annually renewable or recycled materials. All our products are biodegradable or compostable. >>

WorldOfPrint << http://twitter.com/WorldOfPrint

The only daily worldwide trade magazine for graphic arts, packaging, newspaper and large format/signage and speciality printing. >>

People Who Tweet A Lot About Packaging

ActionBag << http://twitter.com/ActionBag

Retail Packaging and Promotion Experts. >>

ADesignInMind << http://twitter.com/ADesignInMind

Freelance Graphic Designer/Student of Design/Lover of Typography. >>

Automation_AGV << http://twitter.com/Automation_AGV

SPMS is a Strategic Project Management Solutions consulting, specializing in industrial automation projects and material handling systems optimization. >>

BaerDesignGroup << http://twitter.com/BaerDesignGroup

Baer Design Group is creative agency that gives brands the joy of gaining market share- updates from our staff and president Lisa Baer 1- 888-541-1144

BevNETcom << http://twitter.com/BevNETcom

BevNET.com official feed. Energy drinks, botted water, functional drinks, and other beverage industry news, stats, and happenings. >>

BrandSquare << http://twitter.com/BrandSquare

Schawk is a provider of brand point management, enabling companies of all sizes to connect their brands with consumers to create deeper brand affinity. >>

CapsuleDesign << http://twitter.com/CapsuleDesign

An experience design firm that’s actually experienced. Packaging, logos, naming, business systems and sensory design. >>

Coroflot << http://twitter.com/Coroflot

portfolios and jobs for creative work. >>

Debbiedefreece << http://twitter.com/Debbiedefreece

Entrepreneur, Mindful business practitioner/consultant, Founder & President of award-winning design/photo agency. >>

Design_Sponge << http://twitter.com/Design_Sponge

design blogstress. >>

Dexigner << http://twitter.com/Dexigner

Delivering design related news, events, competitions, and resources, Dexigner is the leading online portal for designers. >>

Ecoconsumer << http://twitter.com/Ecoconsumer

Tom does environmental public education for King County – presentations, media stuff, etc. – and has fun doing it! >>

Erich_D_Moor << http://twitter.com/Erich_D_Moor

President of MPS, Inc. Integrated Marketing – Print Sourcing Services. I provide efficient solutions and cost saving options for SMB Owners, Marketers, Buyers. >>

Evaledesign << http://twitter.com/Evaledesign

package designer + stationery + paper goods + crafter + blogger >>

FoodBizDaily << http://twitter.com/FoodBizDaily

International Business News for the Food and Beverage Industry >>

GreenApe << http://twitter.com/GreenApe

eco designer working on transition, climate &amp; carbon, sustainability, environment, million minds, business efficiency. 4 kids, 3 cats, 4 chickens, dog &amp; >>

kelbo23 << http://twitter.com/kelbo23

A forward-thinking and enterprising Operations and Sales Manager with demonstrated expertise in contract manufacturing, strategic planning, total quality manage>>

landor_dot_com << http://twitter.com/landor_dot_com

Updates on branding and design from across the globe and the Web. Currently tweeted from San Francisco by Larry Green, Web Director (@boycaught) + friends. >>

MegLG << http://twitter.com/MegLG

I’m a trade mark lawyer and recovering packaged goods marketer. I help keep other people from stealing your ideas. >>

Onlinepackaging << http://twitter.com/Onlinepackaging

Online Packaging Shop is all about offering good quality products, at competitive prices, to everyone. >>

PackageHandling << http://twitter.com/PackageHandling

Packaging Handling Distribution Material Handling Forklifts Equipment Conveyors Corrougated Boxes Bubble Wrap Films Rolls Custom Retail Packaging Warehousing. >>

PackWiz << http://twitter.com/PackWiz

Sales and marketing professional in the packaging industry. >>

Scottdyvig << http://twitter.com/Scottdyvig >>

sksBottle << http://twitter.com/sksBottle

Online supplier of plastic and glass bottles, jars, metal containers and closures for your packaging needs. >>

SportsProducts << http://twitter.com/SportsProducts

I have been in fitness for 10 yrs. Lets tweet about the best sports and fitness products out there. >>

TaigaCompany << http://twitter.com/TaigaCompany

Sustainability Consultants for business, life, environment. >>

thejournal_RA << http://twitter.com/thejournal_RA

Executive Editor of The Journal from Rockwell Automation and Our Partners, award-winning magazine that educates manufacturing automation professionals >>

Timlaughslast << http://twitter.com/timlaughslast

Southeast account manager… but the best moments of my life are spent being a husband, dad, and runner. >.

International Packaging People (not in English)

EmbalagemMarca << http://twitter.com/EmbalagemMarca

Tudo sobre o mercado de embalagens. >>

PackagingSpain << http://twitter.com/PackagingSpain

Blog sobre Packaging en España: noticias, lanzamientos, agencias, diseñadores. >>

Packaging Jobs

Getpackaginjobs << http://twitter.com/GetPackaginJobs

Packaging jobs, careers and community site.

Packaging People Who Tweet Only About Their Products

BayouSome << http://twitter.com/bayousome >>

NashvilleWraps << http://twitter.com/NashvilleWraps

The Leader in Eco-Friendly Gift, Retail and Gourmet Food Packaging – Click our website link above for our Free Catalog. >>

PackagingDepot << http://twitter.com/PackagingDepot

Packaging and Shipping, Discount International Rates, Quality Choice Convenience >>

Packaging Store <http://twitter.com/packagingstore >>

PackagingSupply << http://twitter.com/PackagingSupply

business owner, family man, sports nut, rock music aficionado >>

Promostarpack << http://twitter.com/Promostarpack

STARPACK provides creative and environmentally sensitive promotional products, packaging and apparel custom designed to promote your business effectively. >>