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Greetings! Weekly eLetter
The Latest Industry News, Advice & Tips! |
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Note from Suzanne |
PCPI Members to Receive 10 Case Studies
If you are a member of PCPI, you are qualified to receive over fifty pages of detailed interviews with Print Oasis 2009 speakers. These unique case studies will provide actionable ideas from top print buyers across the U.S. and Canada. Check out our new "Top Print Buyers Speak Their Minds" section below for a sampling from Linda Dickinson of Meridian-Chiles.
New Job Listing
In this tough economy, it is always encouraging to see a great job opening for an experienced print buyer. See our Job Bank section below to learn about the opening at Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, who is looking to add a new member to their dynamic team.
It's Not Too Late to Register for Print Oasis 2009!
Come to the conference to learn actionable advice from top print buying pros focusing on "Beyond Surviving, Thriving with Print in Tough Times." See our Print Oasis Spotlight and "Top Print Buyers Speak Their Minds" sections below to see why you won't want to miss this timely conference.
For SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFERS contact Kimberlee Sautter, Conference Manager, at 703-534-9307 or ksautter@printbuyersonline.com. Further discounts are offered for current PCPI association members and two or more attendees from the same organization. Conference and registration information is available here.
Discounted Room Rates About to Expire
Our cut-off date to book rooms at our discounted group rate of $239 for single or double occupancy is April 27, 2009. For more information, visit our Print Oasis site. Online reservations are now available at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.
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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
Get a Unique Effect on a Limited Budget
Tuesday
Tricks to Printing Multiple Pages
Wednesday
Forgo the Logo?
ThursdayWhen reviewing proofs, don't forget...
Friday
Varnished and Coated: Use quickly when imprinting on pre-printed sheets
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New Quick Poll! |
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PBO wants to know!
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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 |
Identify Fonts with Your iPhone
"I understand there's a website that will identify a scanned sample of type. But taking a scanner on location isn't convenient, and scanning product packaging isn't easy. Is there a portable solution?"
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Top Print Buyers Speak Their Minds |
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"Print buyers should keep in mind that they are in a service job, which means they are there to make others look good. This can be a hard philosophy to wrap your head around, but it is critical to view it this way."
Print Production Supervisor, Meridian-Chiles
PCPI members will receive a copy of the interview from which this quote was taken - plus nine other case studies with our speakers. To receive this wealth of advice from industry experts, go to www.pcpi.org to join or renew your membership. | |
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Print Oasis 2009: Spotlight #11 |
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Sunset Serenade with Live MusicTuesday, May 19, 2009 - 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Network beneath a sunset sky as flames from our fire illuminate the night. Achieve some of your greatest moments when you think outside of the ballroom and enjoy Arizona's signature elements fire, water, earth and sky. Wind down from the conference by listening to great live music while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and cocktails with your new found friends. This is a grand way to end a memorable conference! 
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.
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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 |
Foster Printing Service specializes in providing a complete solution for all of your quality print and digital needs. From custom print products, reprints, and ePrints, to design services to mailing services - Foster is the leader in the industry. Foster's expertise encompasses every scope of the print industry. Our qualified personnel, uniquely designed workflow and printing technology work together to provide our customers the highest quality products available. For more information, visit www.fosterprinting.com or call 800.382.0808 to speak to a knowledgeable sales representative today!
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Job Bank |
New! Print BuyerJoin our growing company! Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, makers of Natural American Spirit products, is currently seeking a Print Buyer to join our marketing operations team. This person will be responsible for project management of print jobs to ensure on-budget quoting, production quality and on-time delivery.
In addition, this person will manage the relationships with all print vendors, brand managers, designers and agencies. Other responsibilities will include being the first level legal compliance of all marketing materials for our brands. The person selected will also assist with FDA documentation, presentations and implementation.
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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"'Tis better to live your own life imperfectly
than to imitate someone else's perfectly."
Elizabeth Gilbert
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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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