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June 10, 2009 I Volume 6, Edition 16
 
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Note from Suzanne

Suzanne Morgan
Print Oasis Update #1
Thanks to all of you - attendees and exhibitors - that made our 8th annual Print Oasis Print Buyers Conference such a success. Yes of course, as we expected, our attendance was down due to the economy (I don't know about you but I'm getting tired of saying those last four words!). But for me, I enjoyed this Print Oasis the most by far. The concentration on the print buyer case studies was the most meaningful benefit we could have delivered this year. And the advice was rock solid. Perhaps due to the financial hardships that most of us have dealt with, we all seemed to bond even more strongly than usual. I'm really proud of our community and feel lucky that we can come together in this way. More Print Oasis news in the next eletter...
 
Over 70 Pages of Case Studies from Top Print Buyers
If you haven't yet joined PCPI, now is a great time to do so. New members instantly receive 70 pages of case studies from ten top print buyers. We've just released this special report that's chockfull of great advice. This is perfect for those of you that missed the Print Oasis Conference last month, as each featured print buyer was also a speaker at Print Oasis. PCPI membership is loaded with additional value. Check out what we offer for just $279 per year: www.pcpi.org 
 
Buy One Get One Free on PCPI Certification Programs Now Through June 30!
We're not posting this special offer on the PCPI website, so take note here! Don't miss this limited time offer now through June 30 - if you buy one certification program, you get one FREE! Certification programs include:
  • NEW!  Best Practices for Sustainability in Print
  • Professional Print Production
  • How to Buy Digital & Variable Data Printing
To redeem this offer:
  • Buy one program and 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 June 30th.
  • Enter the promotional code of:  JUN30 on each course registration form to apply this offer when purchasing one or more programs.
Free New Cool Tool!
Be sure to order our new Cool Tool, The Magic of Metalessence, Unique Coatings and Intelliscent!, free from Intelligencer Printing. See more details below. Also, if you haven't yet ordered Concord Litho's free "Going Green" Idea Kit - be sure to do so now as the offer expires next week. Cool Tools
 
Have a lovely week!
 
 

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Tip of the Day

 
Turn Your iPod or Desktop Monitor into an Interactive Color Wheel
 
Tuesday
  
 Acid vs. Alkaline Papers 
 
Wednesday
 Color Disagreements During Press Checks
 
Thursday
 
Color is Emotional
 
Friday
 Ease of doing business 
 

New Quick Poll!

 
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Gorelick's Guide

Written by Dick Gorelick, President
Graphic Arts Sales Foundation
 
 
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Top Print Buyers Speak Their Minds

 
Kate Hawker"Part of the reason we've been successful going green is that everybody in the organization has adopted sustainability as part of their job.  This effort comes from every level and every seat within the organization.  Our staff takes pride in our values and in finding greener ways to accomplish our goals."  
 
Kate Hawker
Senior Director, Planning & Information
Society for Neuroscience
Washington, District of Columbia USA

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.

New Cool Tool!

The Magic of Metalessence, Unique Coatings and Intelliscent! 
 
Be Brilliant on your next project with Metalessence™ from Intelligencer! Order the Metalessence™ User's Guide to utilize this exciting technology!

Metalessence™ is an entirely new way to print a virtually limitless number of custom metallic colors with a brilliance that makes your printed piece stand out! Metalessence™ is a process developed by Intelligencer and inspired by our clients' desire to achieve the extraordinary in metallic colors. The Metalessence™ User's Guide will help you make the most of this unique technique by taking the guess work out of the specification and design process. We can even proof your Metalessence™ project making it easy to judge the look and press performance with confidence.
 

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Sponsor Spotlight

 
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Pictorial Offset Corporation, the leader in addressing environmental issues affecting commercial printing for over 25 years, is the largest privately-owned, single-facility commercial printer in the United States.

Family-owned since 1938, Pictorial is one of the nation's fastest growing commercial printing companies, serving many of the Fortune 500 corporations.  Pictorial Offset Corporation is the first commercial printer of its kind in the world to earn dual quality and environmental compliance accreditations of the International Standards Organization (ISO 9002: 1994 and ISO 14001:1996); to be both Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain-of-custody certified and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) chain-of-custody certified; and to become carbon-neutral by way of re-forestation via the Conservation Fund.  

Pictorial Offset was named "2005 Printer of the Year" by Printing News Magazine and was recently elected into the United States EPA National Environmental Performance Track Program. In 2007, Pictorial Offset was honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, with the highest Environmental Award for demonstrating outstanding commitment to protecting and enhancing the environmental quality in our region. To learn more about Pictorial Offset Corporation, please visit: 
 

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Notable Quotes
 
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
 
Maya Angelou

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.

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