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Greetings! Weekly eLetter
The Latest Industry News, Advice & Tips! |
September 29, 2008 I Volume 4, Edition 31
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Note from Suzanne |
Suzanne Morgan Presented "Print Buyer Trends" Webinar
Last week, I presented the "Print Buyer Trends" webinar for Xerox Premier Partners, where attendees learned what print buyers now want from their solution providers.
I am proud to say Xerox has been our partner since Print Buyer Online.com's inception in 2000 and I was honored to speak on such an exciting topic.
PCPI Certification Programs: Deep Discounts for You and Your Co-workers When You Buy 2 or More (Mix & Match)!
Buy 2 or more PCPI professional certification programs now through October 10, 2008 and save $50 off of each! There is no better time to become a Certified Print Buyer through PCPI (www.pcpi.org) today.
You and your co-workers can mix & match from the following certification courses now available:
Redeeming your discount is as easy as 1-2-3:
1. This offer is good for you and any individuals within your company.
2. Buy any number and type of PCPI certification programs for your organization (unlimited) by October 10th.
3. Enter the promotional code of: BUY2 on each course registration form to apply a $50 discount to each.
Please note: Offer cannot be applied to past purchases or used in combination with other offers.
New Job Listings!
Stop by our Job Bank below to check out the newest listings from McMurry and Masterworks. McMurry is seeking a Director of Production in Sarasota Springs, NY and Masterworks needs an experienced Direct Mail Specialist in Poulsbo, WA.
FSC-US Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Government
This week, we have included a letter from the President of the Forest Stewardship Council - US to FSC certification holders sent September 23, 2008, reprinted in our Going Green section. It is FSC-US's first-ever legal action in their 10-year history. The letter explains why FSC-US undertook this action and why it matters to all of us who value our planet. As this is directly related to our industry, I encourage you to read it in its entirety.
Have a lovely week!
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PCPI is the premier association dedicated to print buyers.
Visit www.pcpi.org to learn how you can immediately benefit from our educational and peer-to-peer information sharing services.
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Tip of the Day |
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Monday
Smoother Blends & Drop Shadows in PDFs
TuesdayVariable Line Screens
Wednesday
Instantly See Previous View in Acrobat
Thursday
Additive Colors
Friday
Converting Paper Basis Weight to Grams
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Going Green |
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Breaking News: Letter from President of the Forest Stewardship Council - US to FSC certification holders sent September 23, 2008, reprinted in its entirety.
FSC-US filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Government, the first-ever legal action in our 10-year history...
Additional Features
- Walk the Walk with Us
- sustainABLE Printing Tips
- Low Impact Living Tips
- Sustainability Resources
- Inspirational Quotes
Click the ladybug to delve into our educational resources for buying print in a sustainable way!
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New Articles |
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New papers and tools help customers reduce the environmental impact of printing. | |
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Sponsor Spotlight |
About CCI
Commercial Communications Inc. (CCI), founded in 1982, is a world leader in document and information distribution solutions. We seamlessly integrate powerful, web-to-print applications, print-on-demand, traditional offset printing, electronic delivery, vendor-managed inventory programs and variable information solutions around your entire information distribution process. This enables you to provide the most current and accurate information in the most cost-effective manner to all stakeholders when, where, and how they need it.
CCI's core competencies include:
* Black & White and 1-6 color printing including finishing and kitting
* Print on Demand (black & white and color)
* Complete preflight and prepress support
* Complete lifecycle desktop publishing capabilities
* CD-ROM & DVD creation and duplication services
* Fulfillment (inventory management and reduction)
* Information Distribution (electronic and hardcopy mailing/shipping)
* eBusiness Products & Solutions
For more information, view our complete profile at: http://www.printbuyersonline.com/CCI.asp. |
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Job Listings |
New! Direct Mail Specialist
Poulsbo, WA. Fast growing agency seeks a candidate who has 2+ years experience in print production, data services and postal codes for direct mail.
New! Director of Production
Sarasota Springs, NY. McMurry seeks individual to lead a team of professionals who are the backbone of its print procurement, prepress, and workflow processing.
Traffic Coordinator
Erickson Retirement Communities is looking for an outstanding Traffic Coordinator to work in our corporate in-house advertising department in Baltimore, MD.
Print Production Manager
Experienced candidate sought in Northern Virginia for pre-press and production, estimating, cost analysis, scheduling, quality control and invoice review.
Sr. Buyer/Manager, Print & Packaging
New Albany, OH. Abercrombie & Fitch seeks Print & Packaging Senior Buyer/Manager, who will work with both internal teams and external suppliers to foster beneficial business relationships for the procurement of non-merchandise paper related goods for each of its brands.
Senior Print Production Buyer
Virginia Beach, Virginia. Nexus Direct, one of the fastest growing companies on the East Coast, is looking for a Senior Print Production Buyer.
Visit our Job Bank for more details or to learn how easy it is to list on our e-community! |
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Cool Tools |
How Green is Your Print Shop?
A new, free brochure from Xerox Corporation provides 10 Tips to Manage Your Print Facility More Efficiently for a "Greener" World!
This must-have kit from Concord Litho focuses on actionable information print buyers and designers should know when planning a green printing project.
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Notable Quotes |
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"Our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."
William Shakespeare |
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About Print Buyers Online.com |
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Print Buyers Online.com provides free, quality education, solutions and resources to print buyers, production professionals, marketers and their suppliers. We encourage best practices and promote the exchange of information between buyers and suppliers in a non-sales environment.
In addition to providing valuable information, PBO is also a center to understand the needs and challenges of the print buying community. Our community supports a peaceable, profitable relationship between print buyers, printing companies, and all other industry suppliers.
Enjoy!
Suzanne Morgan
CEO & Founder
Print Buyers Online.com, Inc.
info@e-pbo.com
703-534-9305
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