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Greetings! Weekly eLetter
The Latest Industry News, Advice & Tips! |
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Note from Suzanne |
Book Recommendation
Derek Smith, a nationally renowned speaker on the powerful links between the environment and the paper, print and graphic design industries, just released his new book entitled Enviropal.
I highly recommend this book, which is an overview of the impact of print on the environment and what buyers and their printers can do to make better choices to lessen their impact on the environment. See our Going Green section below for detailed information on the book - and don't miss Derek Smith's dynamic presentation at our upcoming Print Oasis 2009 conference May 17-19.
Print Oasis 2009 Print Buyers Conference Spotlight
We all know that solid presentation skills can be pivotal for print sales professionals, but this also holds true for print buyers and marketers. Your ability to command an audience determines your persuasiveness when presenting important advice and information needed for enterprise decisions.
At Print Oasis 2009, communications consultant Nadine Pellegrino will teach you the skills you need to present yourself with clarity and confidence. See the Spotlight section below for more information on this informative session you won't want to miss.
Have a lovely week!
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PCPI is the premier association dedicated to print buyers.
You will find robust education, resources and networking opportunities to help professionals who purchase print media provide greater value to their organizations.
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Tip of the Day |
Converting Paper Basis Weight to Grams
Tuesday
Easy Remote File Access, Anywhere in the World
Applying Ink Theory to Uncoated Paper
Thursday
Put Your Logo on Stamps
Friday
The Virtues of Vinegar
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New Quick Poll: Vote Now! |
Print Buyers:
How often do you request FSC or SFI certified papers for your print projects?
Print Suppliers:
How interested are your clients in selecting papers that have a chain-of-custody certification (such as FSC or SFI)?
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PBO Research |
Check out the results of our latest Quick Poll survey and feedback from our members:
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Going Green |
The exploding environmental market has had a major impact on paper and print and has brought with it a new language and terminology. For management, sales and procurement people, this has meant a new world of knowledge and opportunity, forestry certification, carbon neutral printing, old growth forests, environmentally friendly paper and print, and many other new facets of the paper and printing industries.
Finding answers and getting a clear understanding of the terms and the new market is essential. In Enviropal's 200 + pages, all of this vital information is made available in easy to understand chapters on this fascinating subject. Written by Derek Smith, the leading speaker on these matters in the USA and a lifelong member of the Paper and Printing Industries, the book is clear, concise and packed with relevant information about unlocking this new market. For more information on how to order your copy,
contact DerekSmith@paperleardership.com.
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Ask the Experts |
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 Answered by Jay Nelson, Editor and Publisher, Design Tools Monthly
Question:
QuarkXPress exports PDF files with weird names. Rather than simply naming the file the same as the document, it adds "_Layout 1" to the name. We're getting tired of renaming those PDFs -- is there any way to change it permanently?
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Print Oasis 2009: Spotlight #7 |
 Session: Essential Presentation Skills for Print Buyers
Speaker: Nadine Pellegrino, President, Nadine Pellegrino Executive Presentations
Date: Sunday, May 17
Communications consultant Nadine Pellegrino shows you how to advance in your own company (or secure opportunities elsewhere) by mastering the essential tools and skills needed to be an effective presenter.
Come to this intensive and learn how to present in a clear, confident and capable manner. You'll learn how to gain command over the jitters, quickly structure a persuasive presentation and delivery skills that will make your voice heard. These skills also help you protect your job by allowing you to communicate your value to your company. For details, visit the Print Oasis 2009 Full Conference Agenda.
From May 17-19, the 2009 Print Oasis Print Buyers Conference & Exhibit features over 30 seminars, sessions and events specifically for print buyers, marketers and production professionals. Visit www.printoasis.com for conference agenda or Register online now! |
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Sponsor Spotlight |
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Heidelberg -- The World's Leading Partner to Printers and Print Buyers
Heidelberg is the world's leading solutions provider to the print media industry with more than 19,000 employees in 170 countries. Headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, the company manufactures sheetfed press systems as well as prepress and postpress components, software and consumables for all printing applications as well as training, financial services and equipment service support.
Heidelberg has the largest manufacturing and support network in the industry with production facilities in six countries and 250 sales offices worldwide providing more than 200,000 customers with service and knowledge. Heidelberg printers are leaders in producing printed materials with the highest consideration for quality and excellence.
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Job Bank |
Creative Direct Response, a growing, well-established, full-service direct marketing company, located in Bowie, Md., seeks an experienced production manager to execute all production responsibilities for our nonprofit clients' direct mail programs. Duties include bidding print, imaging and mailshop; proofing and quality control, including the proofing and editing of copy; maintaining communications with all suppliers and maintaining client files.
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Notable Quotes |
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"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life."
Winston Churchill |
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About Print Buyers Online.com |
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.
703-534-9305
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