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Greetings! Weekly eLetter
The Latest Industry News, Advice & Tips! |
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Note from Suzanne |
Time is Running Out: Don't miss the Early-bird Special!
The deadline to take advantage of $100 off registration for the Print Oasis 2009 Print Buyers Conference & Exhibit is March 31, 2009. Yes, budgets are tight, but you simply cannot afford to miss this conference! Visit www.printoasis.com for more information or to take advantage of this discount before it expires.
New Job Listing for Purchasing and Operations Manager
A new purchasing or circulation professional is needed at the NYC/Grand Central location to buy all subscription and billing promotional materials for Smithsonian and Air & Space magazines. For details, visit our Job Bank section below.
Print Oasis 2009 Print Buyers Conference Spotlight
An adept problem solver, Mary Lou Schaefer has over 18 years experience in Marketing - 15 of them in Production. Armed with boundless energy, a passion for print, and a solid understanding of all aspects of production - including photographic, electronic and print - Mary Lou has built an impressive production repertoire. Her successful collection of product launches, new initiatives, process development, corporate reports, ads, campaigns, newsletters, publications, and loyalty programs are a testament to her aptitude and skill. See the Print Oasis Spotlight section below to see why you should attend her dynamic session.
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 |
Monday
Color Communication
Tuesday
Who's Linked to Your Site?
Wednesday
Imprinting on Pre-printed Sheets
Thursday
Copper Gravure Friday
Take Time to Keep Track
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New Quick Poll: Vote Now! |
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How important is a printer's collateral material in identifying them as a prospective supplier?
Print Suppliers:
How important do you think a print buyer views a printer's collateral material in identifying them as a prospective supplier? |
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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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Gorelick's Guide |
Written by Dick Gorelick, President,
Graphic Arts Sales Foundation
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Print Oasis 2009: Spotlight #9 |
 Session:
Speaker: Mary Lou Schaefer, Production Specialist, The Co-operators General Insurance Company
Date: Monday, May 18, 2009, 2pm
As Production Specialist for the Co-operators General Insurance Company, Mary Lou Schaefer oversees the workflow of an internal ad agency that produces print, electronic, TV and radio campaigns for a group of affiliated companies, over 600 agencies across Canada, as well as internal clients, in two languages. Come to this presentation and learn:
· how an internal agency can be leveraged to provide print solutions
· how to work with a printer to develop an online store
· how to purchase customized sales tools, POP materials and trade show units
· how to achieve cost savings through print on demand
· how to meet sustainability goals and reduce warehouse space
Fluent in both digital and offset solutions, Mary Lou teaches you how to achieve flexible, cost-effective and customized solutions while meeting budgets and deadlines.
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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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
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Job Bank |
New! Purchasing and Operations Manager
Purchasing or circulation professional needed at NYC/Grand Central location to buy all subscription and billing promotional materials for Smithsonian and Air & Space magazines. The Purchasing and Operations Manager will develop and manage buying schedules, analyze resulting costs, and identify cost saving opportunities. Additional responsibilities include ABC statements, list rental operations, and assisting Fulfillment and Planning Directors.
Direct Mail Production Manager
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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"Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck."
Dalai Lama |
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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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