Second Annual Customer Engagement Program at Xploration® 15

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BCC Software, Crawford Technologies, HP and Transformations to Participate

Lutz, FL – February 17, 2015— Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced Elite sponsors Crawford Technologies, HP, and Transformations will once again be participating in Xplor’s Customer Engagement Program. Along with BCC Software, the Customer Engagement Programs are being held in conjunction with Xploration® 15.

Tweet: Xploration 15 Customer Engagement Program supported by @CrawfordTechInc @HP and @uluro_transfrm @BCCSoftware www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv #Xplor15

The events are being held April 13th, one day before the official opening of Xplor’s annual conference event. Each customer event will have its own curriculum and is only available to invitees of the respective company. Attendees of the Customer Engagement Program will also be attending Xploration® 15 as a guest of the sponsoring company.

“Based on the success of the Customer Engagement Program last year, our sponsors requested that we bring the program back to Xploration® 15,” said Skip Henk, EDP, President/CEO of Xplor International. “We also have a new participant this year, BCC Software.”

The participants and event details are as follows:

HP Customer Engagement – 8:00AM to 5:00PM (Salon C)

Crawford Technologies Forward 15 – 12:00PM to 5:00PM (Salon G)

Transformations Customer Conference – 1:00PM to 5:00PM (Salon F)

BCC Software’s PEAK Summit – 6:00PM to 9:00PM (Clementine)

Xploration® 15 is being held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive from April 14-16, 2015. Customer Engagement Program meetings, as well as pre-conference programs, will take place on April 13, 2015.

For questions about Xploration® 15, please contact Xplor Headquarters at +1-813-949-6710 or by email at register@xplor.org. To register, or for more information, please visit the conference website: www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv.

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a worldwide, not-for-profit professional association that consists of thousands of users and suppliers of the products and services that create, modify and deliver customized information using a wide variety of document technologies. The association provides educational products and programs for its members and the industry at large through conferences, meetings and annual events. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida, with affiliated offices around the world. Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Facebook: facebook.com/XplorInternational

Twitter: twitter.com/Xplor_Int @Xplor_Int

Xplor International Media Contact:

Chad Henk, EDA
Marketing Coordinator
+1-813-949-6171
Chad@xplor.org

3D Printing Takes Center Stage at Xploration® 15

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Top 20 Influencer in 3D Printing for 2014, John Biehler, to Deliver Keynote

Lutz, FL — February 3, 2015—Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced one of its two keynote presentations will be delivered by John Biehler, at Xploration® 15 being held April 14-16th at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Orlando, Florida. The presentation titled 30 Years of 3D Printing and Beyond (Yes, it’s been 30 years) will be on Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM. Attendees can register at: www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv

Tweet this: @JohnBiehler to present “30 Years of 3D Printing and Beyond (Yes, it’s been 30 years)” #Xplor15 www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv

John is a technologist, photographer, and 3D printing advocate who co-­founded 3D604.org in Vancouver, British Columbia. His book, 3D Printing with Autodesk 123D, was published in May 2014. John has been named a top 100 innovator in 3D printing for 2013-2014 and most recently was named in the top 20 of global 3D printing influencers.

“I saw John speak in Vancouver at a local Xplor event and was mesmerized by the technology and his presentation”, says Skip Henk, President and CEO of Xplor International. “I asked our Education Committee about including 3D printing in this year’s event and received a resounding “yes”.

Mr. Biehler will talk about the revolution of 3D printing, highlight the many applications of the technology, and share three key tactics you must execute to prepare for the revolution.

About Xploration® 15
Registration to the three-day event includes access to all of Xploration® 15’s 60+ educational sessions, panels, keynotes, general sessions, evening networking events, networking lunches and a breakfast on Thursday. For more information, or to register, please visit: www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv

About Xplor International
Xplor International is a worldwide, not-for-profit professional association that consists of thousands of users and suppliers of the products and services that create, modify and deliver customized information using a wide variety of document technologies. The association provides educational products and programs for its members and the industry at large through conferences, meetings and annual events. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida, with affiliated offices around the world. Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Facebook: facebook.com/XplorInternational

Twitter: twitter.com/Xplor_Int or @Xplor_Int

Xplor International Media Contact:

Chad Henk, EDA

Marketing Coordinator

+1-813-949-6171

Chad@xplor.org

New Print Media Centr Pre-Conference Program Debuts at Xploration® 15

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PrintMediaCentr to Feature Interactive Workshop Focused On Online Marketing Strategies For Printshops.

Lutz, FL —January 29, 2015—Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced a new pre-conference program presented by PrintMediaCentr as part of Xploration® 15 being held April 14-16th at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Orlando, Florida. The pre-conference program, titled Rescue Your ROI: Online Strategies for Offline Success, will take place April 13, 2015 from 10:00 to 4:00 PM. Attendees can register at: www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv.

Tweet this: @PrintMediaCentr debuts pre-conference workshop focused on marketing strategies for Printers at #Xplor15 www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv #rescueROI

PrintMediaCentr (PMC) provides topical information and resources to the global print and integrated marketing community. With over 100,000 followers across their channels, PrintMediaCentr has established itself as a major influencer in the industry.

This hands-on, interactive workshop will focus on online marketing strategies for printers to help drive awareness of their business, improve overall customer experience, and improve their ROI.

“This workshop is ideal for print organizations of all sizes looking to embrace best practices in online marketing, improve website traffic, quickly develop and execute campaigns, and implement a social media strategy,” says Deborah Corn of PMC. “Whether you’re an in-plant or commercial shop – in sales, marketing, or management – you will leave armed with the tools and information that you need to begin generating new leads and developing an effective plan sure to help rescue your ROI.”

The program will be presented by Deborah Corn, Joanne Gore, Marketing Director at Avanti, and Trish Witkowski, Chief Folding Fanatic at FoldFactory.com, who will cover messaging, social media, direct marketing, content marketing, and website dos and don’ts to help print shops increase their offline success.

“When Xplor was looking at offering a pre-conference focused on marketing strategies, the first person we thought of was Deborah Corn and Print Media Centr,” says Skip Henk, EDP, President and CEO of Xplor International. “She managed to gather a group of industry experts and put together a great program. Anyone looking to optimize their online marketing, improve web traffic, quickly develop and execute campaigns, or implement a social media strategy can’t miss this six hour event.”

Pricing

Attendance to the pre-conference program, which includes lunch and refreshments, is offered separately from the conference’s Platinum Passport. Registration for Rescue Your ROI: Online Strategies for Offline Success can be purchased separately for $100.00 USD.

This PMC workshop is being sponsored in part by Avanti (www.avantisystems.com) and Dex Imaging (www.deximaging.com).

About Xploration® 15

Xploration® 15 is the perfect blend of internationally-recognized education and networking events tailored to meet the business and personal needs of document and customer communication professionals. Registration to the three-day event includes access to 60+ educational sessions, panels, keynotes, general sessions, evening events, meals, and more. For more information, or to register, please visit: www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a worldwide, not-for-profit professional association that consists of thousands of users and suppliers of the products and services that create, modify and deliver customized information using a wide variety of document technologies. The association provides educational products and programs for its members and the industry at large through conferences, meetings and annual events. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida with affiliated offices around the world. Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/XplorInternational
Twitter: @Xplor_Int http://twitter.com/Xplor_int

Chad Henk
Xplor International
(813) 949-6170
chad@xplor.org

About Print Media Center

PrintMediaCentr.com provides topical information and resources to the global Print & Integrated Marketing community, with some fun in the mix! We engage with the largest global on-line Print and Integrated Marketing community through our site, social media channels, and weekly Twitter #PrintChat Wednesdays at 4PM ET. Connect with us to create customized promotions that generate leads and create awareness with our influential audience for your business, organization, events, product launches, services and more!

Website: www.printmediacentr.com
Twitter: @PrintMediaCentr
Facebook: www.facebook.com/printmediacentr

Deborah Corn
Principal, Print Media Centr
info@printmediacentr.com

Xplor International and Acadami to introduce Electronic Document Body of Knowledge (BOK) Training Program at Xploration® 15

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Lutz, FL—January 22, 2015 —Xplor International, the worldwide association providing educational events and programs for its members and the industry at large, will be offering The Acadami Electronic Document BOK (Body of Knowledge) Production Workflow course, to Xploration® 15 full conference registrants at no additional charge as a co-located event. This is the first course in the Acadami Electronic Document BOK Program (also known as the Acadami EDBOK Camp).

Students who attend the entire course may take the final exam and, if successful, earn 20 Xplor Education Credits. They will also receive a complimentary copy of A Guide to the Electronic Document Body of Knowledge: First Edition.

Specific information regarding the co-located course, including how to register, is available at http://www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv.

The second course in the program, The EDBOK Document Lifecycle, and the third course, The EDBOK Transaction Document Practices, will be introduced in early May 2015.

About Acadami

Acadami Group Inc. provides training the transaction document production processes and workflow, based on Xplor’s Guide to the Electronic Document Body of Knowledge™. Their curriculum and course of study satisfy the requirements for Electronic Document Professional certification by Xplor International. They provide the industry with both public and customized training programs.

Acadami instructors are industry consultants with decades of experience and deep skill in all processes with the EDBOK Guide and are located in Europe, Canada, Australia and the US. All instructors have earned their Electronic Document Professional Certification, and five have earned their Master EDP level.

Xplor International awarded Acadami their most prestigious award in 2014, Xplorer of the Year. For further information, visit www.acadami.org

Acadami Media Contact:

William Broddy m-edp

Acadami Group Inc.

+1 905-252-1955

Wbroddy@acadami.org

About Xplor International
Xplor International is a worldwide, not-for-profit professional association that consists of thousands of users and suppliers of the products and services that create, modify and deliver customized information using a wide variety of document technologies. The association provides educational products and programs for its members and the industry at large through conferences, meetings and annual events. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida, with affiliated offices around the world. Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Facebook: facebook.com/XplorInternational

Twitter: twitter.com/Xplor_Int or @Xplor_Int

Xplor International Media Contact:

Chad Henk, EDA

Marketing Coordinator

+1-813-949-6171

Chad@xplor.org

“Keep on Pushing” Keynote by Three-Time Olympic Bobsledder Devon Harris

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Inaugural Jamaican Team Member and Inspiration for the Movie Cool Runnings

Lutz, FL — February 10, 2015—Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced their second keynote presentation will be delivered by Devon Harris at Xploration® 15 being held April 14-16th at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Orlando, Florida. The presentation titled Keep on Pushing will be on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Attendees can register at: www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv

Tweet this: Devon Harris, Three-Time Olympian and inaugural Jamaican Bobsled team member to deliver keynote at #Xplor15 www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv

Devon Harris was a member of the inaugural 1988 Jamaican bobsled team and captain of the 1992 and 1998 teams. He was one of the Olympians who inspired the 1993 Disney movie Cool Runnings.

“For the longest time I have wanted to bring in Devon as a keynote”, says Skip Henk, President and CEO of Xplor International. “I believe his message to ‘Keep on Pushing’ will really inspire our attendees. We thank Neopost for their keynote sponsorship allowing us to be able to bring Devon to Xploration® 15”.

With his story of a most improbable life, from a tropical island in the Caribbean, the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, all to the Winter Olympics and a blockbuster Disney film, Devon has certainly lived his dreams and he wants to help you live yours.

About Xploration® 15

Registration to the three-day event includes access to all of Xploration® 15’s 60+ educational sessions, panels, keynotes, general sessions, evening networking events, networking lunches and a breakfast on Thursday. For more information, or to register, please visit: www.cvent.com/d/l4qklv

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a worldwide, not-for-profit professional association that consists of thousands of users and suppliers of the products and services that create, modify and deliver customized information using a wide variety of document technologies. The association provides educational products and programs for its members and the industry at large through conferences, meetings and annual events. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida, with affiliated offices around the world. Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Facebook: facebook.com/XplorInternational

Twitter: twitter.com/Xplor_Int or @Xplor_Int

Xplor International Media Contact:

Chad Henk, EDA

Marketing Coordinator

+1-813-949-6171

Chad@xplor.org

Xplor Announces Annual Conference Event, Xploration® 15

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Xploration® 15 to be held April 14-16, 2015 in Orlando, Florida

Lutz, FL — May 13, 2013: Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association today announced the dates and location for their 2015 annual conference. Xploration® 15 will take place April 14-16 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Florida.

Tweet this:

@Xplor_Int returns to Orlando for Xploration 15, April 14-16, 2015 ow.ly/wO4YS #Xplor15

The conference will bring together leading edge end users and suppliers for two and a half days of education, networking, and a vendor forum. End users, analysts, consultants, industry experts, and vendors will share best practices, trends, and the latest in customer communication technology.

“Based on our survey of our 2014 conference attendees, we decided to return to the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive.” says Skip Henk, President/CEO of Xplor, “In addition to our return to Orlando, we have moved the event back to mid-April.”

For customer communication professionals, this is a great opportunity to attend educational sessions, expand your network, and find solutions.

Interested in becoming a speaker? Be on the lookout for our Call for Presentations coming soon. Additional information will be posted on the Xplor website as it is finalized, so please check back often.

Questions should be directed towards Xplor International at register@xplor.org or by phone at +1-813-949-6170, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT), Monday through Friday.

Vendors interested in being an event exhibitor or sponsor should contact Xplor’s Director of Sales, Deborah Green, at +1-770-444-3845 or via email at deborahgreen1@earthlink.net.

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a worldwide, not-for-profit professional association that consists of thousands of users and suppliers of the products and services that create, modify and deliver customized information using a wide variety of document technologies. The association provides educational products and programs for its members and the industry at large through conferences, meetings and annual events. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida, with affiliated offices around the world. Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

Facebook: facebook.com/XplorInternational

Twitter: twitter.com/Xplor_Int or @Xplor_Int

Xplor International Media Contact:

Chad Henk, EDA, MDP

Marketing Coordinator

+1-813-949-6171
Chad@xplor.org

EDP Certification Program

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Electronic Document Professional® (EDP) is an industry designation awarded to qualified individuals who have demonstrated broad knowledge of and experience in digital communications – whether in print, over internal networks, or online – from document creation to distribution.

Turning electronic documents, the heart of modern corporate communications, into effective communications is the work of professionals. EDP certification ensures that the recipient has demonstrated excellence by a thorough examination of his or her work, business ethics, and overall contributions to the industry through a rigorous evaluation process.

The top-ranked benefits cited by EDP-designated professionals include:

Recognition and respect by industry peers
Personal sense of accomplishment and validation of expertise
Career-based credibility as an individual and for a company with demonstrated credentials
Belonging to a networked community of subject matter experts
Incentive for continued education and knowledge sharing

2015 Annual Conference

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Xploration® 15 is the perfect blend of internationally recognized education and networking events tailored to meet the business and personal needs of document and customer communication professionals. Join us in a casual Florida setting and be prepared to share your experiences, learn from others, and have a bit of fun!

Join us for:

– 60+ Educational Sessions
– Daily Networking Events
– 35+ Industry Partners in the Vendor Forum
– Motivational & Industry Keynotes
– acadami’s EDBOK 101 Track
– Optional Pre-Conference Courses

Don’t take our word for it . . . listen to our attendees!

“Xplor provides the roadway for me to create business alliances. For me, I am the only one in my company who does what I do. Being around ‘Birds of a Feather’, helps me make the right choices for my company. Xplor, one year, gave me answers to take home a $500 million dollar savings to my company! That being said, I was nominated employee of the year, that year!” – Gene

General Session

“This was the first time I attended an Xplor conference and was extremely pleased with the event. The variety of educational sessions gave me the ability to see different viewpoints and ideas on how we could reorganize some of our processes. I enjoyed the panel discussions and the passion and knowledge the members expressed in their views.” – Diana

“It was as if two of the presentations were written just for my company’s situation. My company sent four people new to Xplor and all came away with ideas they can apply within their lines of business. They realized their challenges are not unique, that other companies and the vendors have ideas and solutions to overcome those challenges. The networking sessions and unscheduled networking opportunities are invaluable. The connections and friendships made, and ideas shared will help me be more successful leading change in my company.” – Ken

The ALS Challenge … Creating a Movement

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If anyone ever doubted the power of social media you only have to look at the success of the ALS Ice bucket challenge. To date they have raised $79.7 million dollars significantly more (over 4x) than the $19.4 million in total contributions the ALS association received during the year that ended January 31, 2013.

Watching this phenomena unfold reminds me of a Ted video I watched four years ago on “How to Start a Movement”  A movement takes a leader, the first follower, second follower, more followers (more people less risky) … and it must be public.

The ALS challenge has all the components a leader, early participants and tens of thousands of followers. But is there more to it? Why did this turn into a social media bonanza?

ALS is no doubt a great cause but there are a lot of great causes. However, this campaign was the perfect storm. Take a great cause, couple it with a interactive media that reaches 500+M people, throw in the opportunity to do something a bit off the wall AND share it with your friends …. you have a movement. Successful marketing is about creating a movement. No matter what the channel(s)

Has your company created a marketing movement?

Since Xplor International is the association for the electronic document industry AND we think ALS is a great cause we are going to donate $5.00US to each of the first 300 people (up to $1500) who share their ALS video on the Xplor International Facebook Page – have some fun and help raise more money for ALS!

Here is my ALS challenge video: Screen Shot 2014-08-26 at 12.48.11 PM

Donate to ALS: http://www.alsa.org/

Until next time …. Get wet!

 

Describing The World B.G. (Before Google) Can Seem Unbelievable!

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The other day my son and I were having a discussion about the similarities between dolphin and mahi mahi. It came to a point in the conversation where he asked me a question and I quickly had to admit I did not know the answer, a real downer for a father. Immediately he took out his cell phone and “Googled” it getting an almost instantaneous answer to his question.
Looking at me quizzically he asked “what did people do before google?” I smiled and said “you went to the library or if you were fortunate enough looked it up in your home encyclopedias. “ (His eyes began to cross)

He was 16 when “the last entry for Encyclopedia Britannica in book form” was announced. However I was excited to share my knowledge of life before Google as I went into my story about how after high school I sold the Encyclopedia Britannica’s. How expensive they were and that you received a beautiful wood bookcase when you bought them. And, every year you could purchase the update volume to keep your information current. I also laughed at how short my career was with one sale, to my parents. (I still have the books in my attic)

At this point he was in full “are you kidding” mode, eyes crossed and asking questions like; What if it was not in the encyclopedia? (You go to the library) What if it is something trivial that you don’t want to spend the time to look up? (Then you didn’t.)

Our discussion shifted to the “value” of Google. Being antagonistic I took the diametrically opposite opinion of my son. He claimed Google gave people instant access to information allowing people instant knowledge, very good points. I however argued Google can be inaccurate in many cases unlike an encyclopedia. It is contributing to the demise of face to face social interaction. It over complicates our lives introducing minutia in an already complicated world. Case in point, did learning about the difference between dolphin and mahi mahi change your life?

As far as the difference between a dolphin and mahi mahi.

The common English name of dolphin causes much confusion. This fish is not related to the marine mammals also known as dolphins (family Delphinidae). Additionally, two species of dolphinfish exist, the common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) and the pompano dolphin (Coryphaena equiselis). Both these species are commonly marketed by their Pacific name, mahi-mahi.

Don’t believe me? Google it!