Reach Major Print Buyers at the Print Oasis 2009 Conference & Exhibit
ARLINGTON, VA—March 11, 2009—Print Buyers Online.com and PCPI will host their eighth annual Print Oasis 2009 Print Buyers Conference & Exhibit (www.printoasis.com) on May 17-19, 2009 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. This year’s conference will provide superior educational programming featuring actionable advice from top print buying pros focusing on "Beyond Surviving, Thriving with Print in Tough Times."
Suppliers are invited to conduct a year’s worth of business in just three days at the most targeted event in the industry. This conference targets major print production professionals that buy over $1 million a year in printing and companies that purchase over $35 million a year. Nearly 27% of attendees purchase over $4 million in print media services annually. Previous exhibitors have included printers, proofing companies, major technology firms and paper manufacturers.
“The downfall of the economy in 2008 and the beginning of 2009 have left our industry rattled and searching for ways to protect our companies and even our own jobs. As print buyers, marketers and production professionals, we’ve always had to focus on creating value and return on investment - but now it’s time to take it to a new level,” said Suzanne Morgan, President and CEO. “Print Oasis 2009 is a ‘can’t miss’ for major print buyers and their suppliers. While in the past, the focus on new technologies and industry speakers has had great value, our conference takes a whole new approach this year. What I believe will be most beneficial to our print buyer attendees in these tough times is hearing actionable advice from the trenches – from top print buyers and marketers. There’s no one better to help our conference attendees recover, restructure and build greater value in their organizations than production professionals who have achieved great success in these uncertain times.”
Exhibit fees start at $2,000 for a table-top exhibit (limited to 10 exhibitors) and $3,500 for standard 10’ x 10’ booth. Print Buyers Online.com is also offering its exhibitors the opportunity for year-round promotion by combining online sponsorship of its over 12,000 member e-community to include many effective ways of engaging major buyers of print media well beyond the conference and all year long. Benefits include customized marketing programs that are built based on sponsor goals and multiple opportunities to demonstrate their expertise in the form of tips, Q&As, articles, case-studies and more. Print Buyers Online.com also provides its online sponsors with tremendous exposure and a proven lead generation program. Details are available in the Print Oasis 2009 Exhibitors Prospectus: http://www.printoasis.com/media/PrintOasis2009_ExhibitorProspectus.pdf
Print Oasis 2009 exhibit times will be from Monday evening opening with an exciting reception and all day Tuesday, concluding with a Wildlife Presentation and attendee prize drawings in the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday night. Back by popular demand, compelling mini-educational sessions will take place in a special training center inside the Exhibit Hall providing attendees with a fun way to quickly learn the tricks of the trade while promoting traffic on the exhibitor floor. The Exhibit Hall has been specifically designed to be a true destination spot for attendees with many mini-educational seminars, networking events and meals being served in the space.
Repeat exhibitor, Caleb Tower, President of P3Software shared, “Print Oasis is a must-attend event! We feel the Print Oasis Print Buyers conference is the best educational conference for print buyers. We have been exhibiting at this show since its inception in 2002 because it gets results. Whether you're a buyer, reseller or supplier here's a chance to gain valuable, cost-saving advice directly from your peers that will unquestionably help you during these tough times.”
Booth location and event sponsorship opportunities are all determined on a first-come, first serve basis. Interested exhibitors are encouraged to contact Kimberlee Sautter, Conference Manager, today to guarantee the best spot at (703) 534-9305 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST or via email to ksautter@printbuyersonline.com. For more information about the conference, please visit www.printoasis.com.
About Print Buyers Online.com (PBO)
With over 12,000 print buyers whose member companies purchase more than $14 billion in annual print spend, PBO is the largest national network of print buyers. PBO provides consulting advice and educational services to print buying companies and print suppliers. PBO programs support a peaceable and profitable relationship between buying companies, printers and suppliers. In addition to providing valuable information, PBO is also a center that researches the needs and challenges of the print buying community. To join for free, visit www.printbuyersonline.com.
About Print Communications Professionals International (PCPI)
PCPI expands the services of PBO by offering robust education, resources and networking opportunities to help professionals who purchase print media provide greater value to their organizations. PCPI encourages best practices to enhance the buying and selling experience and promotes the exchange of information. The association also offers advanced certification for print communications professionals and their suppliers in Professional Print Production, Best Practices for Sustainability in Print and How to Buy Digital & Variable Data Printing. For additional information about PCPI membership, please visit www.pcpi.org.
