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Greetings! Weekly eLetter
The Latest Industry News, Advice & Tips! |
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Note from Suzanne |
Travel Freeze Sale: Buy One, Get One FREE on PCPI Professional Certification ProgramsWith this special offer of your choice of PCPI professional certification programs, we bring our self-study certification programs directly to your doorstep. Now through April 15, 2009 buy one program and get one FREE! There is no better time to become a Certified Print Buyer through PCPI today. When you buy one program, the second program of equal or lesser value is FREE. This offer is good for you and any individuals within your company for current PCPI members and non-members. Buy any number and type of PCPI certification programs (unlimited) by April 15th. Enter the promotional code of: APR15 on each course registration form to redeem this offer when purchasing one or more programs. Please note: Offer cannot be applied to past purchases or used in combination with other offers.
Back by Popular Demand: Concord Litho's Green FREE Cool Tool
This must-have kit from Concord Litho focuses on actionable information print buyers and designers should know when planning a green printing project. It contains fact sheets, templates, and a variety of production samples, from gift wrap, newsletters and product catalogs printed on heat-set web presses to unique greeting cards printed on large-format sheetfed presses with eco-friendly ink formulations. This kit also includes guides to developing a paper procurement policy, design rules and regulations for using various eco-certified paper logos, and more! This is one of my favorite Cool Tools that we have offered our members. It has the Suzanne Morgan stamp of approval.
Change in eLetter Distribution ScheduleWe've been extremely busy with the Print Oasis 2009 Print Buyers Conference & Exhibit coming up next month on May 17-19, 2009. So we have decided to release our eLetter every other week until mid-June. Our next issue will be distributed on Tuesday, April 21. But remember to check our website regularly as we are always adding educational resources and pertinent research. Print Oasis 2009 Print Buyers Conference Spotlight
Go wild on your last night at Print Oasis by witnessing Sonoran wildlife as you stroll the Exhibit Hall to find effective solutions to your print projects. See the Print Oasis Spotlight below to learn "hoo" might be attending the conference.
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
Bit Depth
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Add a Background to a PDF
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Paper Weights
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Press W to hide everything in InDesign
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New Quick Poll: Vote Now! |
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Has your company incorporated PURLS in its direct mail campaigns?
Print Suppliers:
Does your company offer PURLS as a service to your print clients?
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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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Ask the Experts |
Update Your Old Art Files  Occasionally we run across an old piece of vector artwork that won't display properly when placed onto a page layout document. Should we be updating these graphics?
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How to Save Money on Print Projects |
What advice would you give fellow print buyers on ways they can save on print projects in these tough economic times?"Planning, planning, and planning. In these economic conditions, it's even more important to get your print rep involved early in a project..."
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Print Oasis 2009: Spotlight #10 |
Wildlife Presentation at Print Oasis Print Buyers Conference & Exhibit
Snake, birds and print buyers - oh my! Be sure to stay until the end of our conference to take the fullest advantage of our sessions, networking and meeting with prospective solution providers. We'll mix business and pleasure with this fun wildlife presentation in the Exhibit Hall.
Get up close and personal with a magnificent demonstration of Sonoran desert wildlife. Go wild on your last night at Print Oasis viewing and learning about these fascinating creatures as you stroll the Exhibit Hall to find effective solutions to your print projects.
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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Cool Tools |
Be sure to order this must-have free kit from Concord Litho! This "Going Green" Idea Kit focuses on actionable information print buyers and designers should know when planning a green printing project. It contains fact sheets, templates, and a variety of production samples, from gift wrap, newsletters and product catalogs printed on heat-set web presses to unique greeting cards printed on large-format sheetfed presses with eco-friendly ink formulations. This kit also includes guides to developing a paper procurement policy, design rules and regulations for using various eco-certified paper logos, and more!
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Sponsor Spotlight |
The Xerox Graphic Arts Industry Business is leading the industry's transition from traditional printing to The New Business of Printing -- powerful digital technologies that enable just-in-time, one-to-one and "e" printing solutions. More than 1,500 Xerox Graphic Arts professionals worldwide deliver a portfolio of state of the art digital products, solutions and services that help their customers provide higher value document services and capture new business opportunities.
In addition to providing innovative hardware and software, the Xerox Graphic Arts Industry Business shares its market-leading digital printing knowledge to help customers increase their print volumes, profit and grow in The New Business of Printing.
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Job Bank |
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 |
"Spring has returned.The Earth is like a child that knows poems."
Rainer Maria Rilke
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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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