Madison Advisors Returns to Xplor Conference to Share CCM Insights

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Half-Day Pre-Conference Event Helps Kick Off Xploration® 15

Lutz, FL —February 24, 2015—Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced that the Madison Advisor’s Pre-Conference Intensive will once again be part of Xplor’s Annual Conference, Xploration® 15, April 14-16, at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive in Orlando, Florida. The pre-conference program will take place April 13, 2015, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.

Tweet this: @Madison_Advisor Pre-Conference Intensive again returns to Xploration® 15 in Orlando, Florida #Xplor15

Madison Advisors provides thought leadership, strategic consulting, and market research to clients in the customer communications management (CCM), electronic delivery, and print industries. Their industry-neutral expertise enables end-user organizations, service providers, and vendors to achieve their strategic objectives around transactional customer communications and publishing services.

This year’s pre-conference program will feature three sessions that include:
• Archives: Not Just for Documents Anymore
• Measuring What Matters: Dashboards and KPIs
• Minding Your Print & Queues: Job Scheduling, Tracking & Optimization

Pricing
Attendance to the Madison Advisors pre-conference program is not included with the conference’s Platinum Passport. However, attendees can purchase this pre-conference program during the registration process for Xploration® 15. For Xplor Members, the cost is $200 USD and non-members, $225 USD.

About Xploration® 15
Xploration® 15 is being held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive from April 14-16, 2015. 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.

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.

A limited number of exhibit spaces are still available. Vendors interested in becoming an exhibitor or event 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: @Xplor_Int

Xplor International Media Contact:
Chad Henk, EDA
Marketing Coordinator
+1-813-949-6171
Chad@xplor.org

About Madison Advisors


Madison Advisors, an advisory firm, exists to advance the print and electronic communications objectives of Fortune 1000 companies. The company’s analysts provide advisory services for a range of content delivery strategies, particularly those addressing enterprise output technologies and customer communications. Through short-term, high-impact engagements (measurable in days or weeks, not months), Madison Advisors offers expertise and advisory services that directly help clients achieve hard and specific return on investment (ROI) related to their enterprise output goals and objectives. The company’s analyst team has an extensive background in the enterprise output industry, enabling Madison Advisors to offer its clients unique, objective perspectives and unparalleled guidance for their print and electronic communications initiatives. For more information about Madison Advisors, visit the company’s web site at www.madison-advisors.com or call (817) 684-7545.

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