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April 12, 2010 I Volume 7, Edition 6
 
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Note from Suzanne

Suzanne Morgan
Note from Suzanne - April 12, 2010

Making a Difference: New Opportunities for Purchasing Print Media
9th Annual Print Oasis Print Buyers Conference & Exhibit
July 19 & 20, 2010 * National Press Club * Washington, DC
 
There's just three weeks left to save $100 by registering by April 30 - and  exhibitors save $500.
 
 
Print Oasis 2010 offers an opportunity of a lifetime. Come to our event in Washington, DC and learn the legislative issues that have a major impact on buying companies this year. In the past, the focus on new technologies and industry speakers has had great value, but our conference takes a whole new approach this year. You'll learn big picture issues that have a direct impact on your bottom line. You'll find out how networking is no longer the "soft and nice to have" skill that it used to be - you'll learn how it can save your job or help you find a new one. What I believe will be most beneficial to you in these tough times is hearing actionable advice from the trenches - from top print buyers and marketers. But what's exciting about this year is that we add a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn how congress works, how to educate your company on the salient issues that affect print prices and availability and actually give you the opportunity to petition Congress - we'll teach you how! Print Buyers Online.com is introducing legislation that gives tax breaks to companies that purchase sustainable print. We'll teach you how to protect your company and be a voice for your media communications.
 
Print Oasis 2010 Print Buyers Conference will be held in the heart of Washington, DC, right where the action takes place with trucking, postal, paper and media issues and more. Join us at the revered National Press Club for the conference that's fresh, smart, and completely on target for print buyers and printers alike. Learn strategies that you can immediately implement within your company and return from the conference with information that makes you a valued resource.
 
Have a lovely week!   
 

Industry News and Other Articles

INDUSTRY NEWS and OTHER ARTICLES
 
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Gorelick's Guide - Dick Gorelick's Recommendations For Print Buyers 

 

Paper Pricing

Recent developments do not augur well for paper prices, which many expect would drop due to decreased demand... 
 

Paper Availability

There is general agreement that paper prices will increase during the remainder of 2010 despite reduced demand. Mills have reduced production capacity. Now, some sources are predicting...

 

USPS Price Increases 

Many marketers are skeptical about recent remarks by Postmaster General John Potter regarding plans for an "exigent" rate increase next year that would exceed the rate of increase in the Consumer Price Index annual rate of inflation. Reason for the skepticism...



NEW JOB LISTING: Meredith Corporation Seeks Managed Print Services Sales Executive
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TIP OF THE DAY

 
OUR LATEST TIPS
 

Monday, April 12

Split gum envelope

 

Tuesday, April 13

Print Sales: old school vs. new school 

 

Wednesday, April 14

Save time on your projects 

 

Thursday, April 15

List Fonts in PDFs 

 

Friday, April 16

Select paper that is compatible with photos and illustrations 

 
Monday, April 19

Test Your Internet Speed 

 

Tuesday, April 20

Fluorescent ink, part 1 

 

Wednesday, April 21

Fluorescent ink, part 2 

 

Thursday, April 22

Comparing apples to apples 

 

Friday, April 23

Prompt Payment Yields Lower Prices

PRINT OASIS SPOTLIGHT #2
Making a Difference: New Opportunities for Purchasing Print Media
9th Annual Print Oasis Print Buyers Conference & Exhibit
July 19 & 20, 2010 * National Press Club * Washington, DC 
 
 
Here is the list of sessions for this year's conference:

·         Up to the Minute Status of Legislative and Regulatory Issues That Affect Print

·         How to Manage Branding Requirements Across Multiple Media

·         Project Management Software & Web-to-Print 4.0

·         Variable data Printing - Digital Printing - Where Are We Now?

·         Getting the Most from Direct Mail

·         Print Buyer Think Tank

·         Print: The Hot New Trends

·         Multi-Channel Marketing

·         Protecting Your Job: Networking for Success

·         How to Train Your Internal Staff About Print

                ·         Purchasing Sustainable Print 3.0
 
For more details about the sessions, view our conference agenda! 

Sponsor Spotlight

   
Xerox
 
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. 
 
 

PBO RESEARCH

 
Albert EinsteinCheck out the results of our latest Quick Poll survey and feedback from our members:
 

9% of PBO Print Buyer Respondents Use Paper from China/Indonesia

 

Printers Report That 43% of Their Customers Use Paper from China/Indonesia

 

Strategic Partners

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VOTE IN OUR NEW QUICK POLLS

 
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Print Buyers:

How often do you request FSC or SFI certified papers for your print projects?

 
Print Suppliers:

How often do your customers request FSC or SFI certified papers for their projects?

Notable Quotes
  

"Look and you will find it - what is unsought will go undetected."

- Sophocles

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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