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Xplor to Present Lounge & Learn Session at ISA International Sign Expo 2019

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Pat McGrew, M-EDP, of Keypoint Intelligence/InfoTrends to Deliver Session on Show Floor

Lutz, FL — February 26, 2019: Xplor International today announced that Pat McGrew, M-EDP, will deliver a Lounge & Learn session on the ISA International Sign Expo 2019 show floor on Wednesday, April 24th from 3:15 to 3:45pm. The title of the session is “The View from Xplor: The Converging Trends of Two Print User Communities.”

As much as the printing industries are segmented by technologies and user intent, today’s print shop is likely to be producing documents, commercial assignments, and wide format work under one roof or in partnership with like-minded partners. The convergence in the printing world means that all parties need to learn a bit more about the other areas to expand and partner successfully. In this talk, Pat will look at where the hot spots are in digital printing, where the crossover opportunities are, and offer some ideas on how to go after them.

“Pat is a recognized authority on all aspects of print, whether commercial, digital, wide format or transactional,” says Skip Henk, EDP, President/CEO of Xplor International. “Her broad background and years of experience in the industry make her the perfect person to speak about our converging worlds and particularly how we can learn from each other and create opportunities.”

For more information regarding XPLOR19, or to access the registration site, please visit www.xplor.org/xplor19. Questions should be directed to register@xplor.org or +1-813-949-6170 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (ET), Monday through Friday. Vendors interested in being a sponsor or exhibitor can contact Xplor HQ at +1-813-949-6170 or via email at sales@xplor.org.   

About Xplor International

Xplor International is a not-for-profit association that provides thought leadership to the customer communications industry. As a community, Xplor provides advocacy, education, training, mentoring and networking opportunities.

Our members are decision makers and recommenders who are involved in the conception, design, implementation, production and delivery of multi-channel client, member and customer communications. 

Xplor’s mission is to enhance organizational success and advance the careers of our members by providing research, publications, industry certification, professional development, web-based events, and conference programming. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida, with affiliated offices around the world. Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

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Xplor International Media Contact:
Chad Henk
Director of Marketing
+1-813-949-6171

“Industry Trends – A Changing CCM Landscape” Panel Announced for XPLOR19

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Lutz, FL — February 13, 2019: Xplor International today announced an industry trends general session panel set to wrap-up XPLOR19 as a part of the full-conference curriculum. XPLOR19 takes place April 23-25, 2019 at Mandalay Bay and the general session will be on April 25th at 4:30pm. Attendees can register for XPLOR19 here: www.cvent.com/d/vgq69b

“A Changing CCM Landscape” will feature Pat McGrew, M-EDP, of Keypoint Intelligence/InfoTrends as the moderator. She will be joined by Tim Cooper of NCP Solutions, Brian Cox of RR Donnelley, Christine Erna of CJE Consulting, and Joanne Gore of Joanne Gore Communications.

Technology is changing the customer communication space. From artificial intelligence, chatbots and communication ecosystems, these technologies are raising the customer experience bar. A unified customer journey plays a role although many companies are still challenged with mapping all of their customer touch points, including transactional documents. This panel will share their insights into the changing CCM landscape and what it means to your company and what to prepare for in the future.

“We will hear from our industry analysts early in the week, so we wanted to close the loop with an end user/industry consultant point of view,” says Skip Henk, EDP, President/CEO of Xplor International. “The panel will offer unique perspectives and insight as to what is happening today and what will drive CCM over the next couple of years. It’s sure to be a great way to end the event.”

For more information regarding XPLOR19, or to access the registration site, please visit www.xplor.org/xplor19. Questions should be directed to register@xplor.org or +1-813-949-6170 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (ET), Monday through Friday. Vendors interested in being a sponsor or exhibitor can contact Xplor HQ at +1-813-949-6170 or via email at sales@xplor.org.

About Xplor International
Xplor International is a not-for-profit association that provides thought leadership to the customer communications industry. As a community, Xplor provides advocacy, education, training, mentoring and networking opportunities.

Our members are decision makers and recommenders who are involved in the conception, design, implementation, production and delivery of multi-channel client, member and customer communications.

Xplor’s mission is to enhance organizational success and advance the careers of our members by providing research, publications, industry certification, professional development, web-based events, and conference programming. Xplor International has its worldwide headquarters in Lutz, Florida, with affiliated offices around the world. Further information is available at www.xplor.org.

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Twitter: twitter.com/Xplor_Int or @Xplor_Int

Registration Now Open for Keynote Breakfast Panel at Print 18

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“Disruption of an Industry: Print Technology, Re-engineering, and Workflow”

Lutz, FL— September 5, 2018: Xplor International today announced that registration is now open for their complimentary keynote breakfast panel during the Print 18 event. The panel will take place on October 1, 2018 from 8:30am to 11am CDT. Print 18 is September 30 – October 2, 2018 at McCormick Place South in Chicago, IL. Attendees can register for the complimentary breakfast panel here: http://www.cvent.com/d/5gqdlb.

This breakfast session is presented at no charge, thanks to our sponsors Canon Solutions America and Crawford Technologies. Space will be limited to the first 200 people who register.

The 2018 topic has expanded from the initial announcement of the Xplor breakfast panel and will now cover inkjet, re-engineering, and workflow as well as other print technologies.

The print industry is under ongoing disruption by technology and processes that allow legacy processes to be streamlined and communication distribution to be optimized based on customer preferences, legislative changes, and market opportunities.

Some of the disruption is in print technology with the rise of inkjet, the expansion of EP, and the ability to print on more substrates at higher speeds with more color.  At the same time, some of the disruption comes from workflow automation opportunities that allow for legacy document re-engineering as well as automation that leads to operational efficiencies.

Join us at PRINT 18 as Pat McGrew, Senior Director at Keypoint Intelligence, shares her perspective on the industry and engages our vendor panel to share their thoughts on where the industry is, what the future holds, and how their offerings are bringing success to their customers.

When:  October 1, 2018
Where: McCormick Place South, Chicago, IL – S105abc
Time: 8:30 AM-11:00 AM CDT
Registration Fee:   Complimentary (Registration Required)

Questions and requests for additional information can be directed to Xplor Headquarters via phone at +1-813-949-6170 or via email at info@xplor.org.

About Xplor International
Xplor International is a not-for-profit association that provides thought leadership to the customer communications industry. As a community Xplor provides advocacy, education, training, mentoring and networking opportunities.

Our members are decision makers and recommenders who are involved in the conception, design, implementation production and delivery of multi-channel client, member and customer communications.

Xplor’s mission is to enhance organizational success and advance the careers of our members by providing research, publications, industry certification, professional development, web-based events, and conference programming. 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
Director of Marketing
+1-813-949-6171
Chad@xplor.org

 

Xplor to Once Again Host Keynote Breakfast Panel at Print featuring Keypoint Intelligence – InfoTrends

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Inkjet: Disruption of an Industry

Lutz, FL— June 20, 2018: Xplor International today announced that they will host a complimentary keynote breakfast panel during the Print 18 event, September 30 – October 2, 2018 at McCormick Place South, Chicago. The panel will take place on October 1, 2018 from 8:30am to 11am CDT. Registration will be open in the early part of July.

Inkjet technology has proven to be one of the most disruptive innovations within the printing industry over the last 20 years. It has evolved with significant improvements in print quality, range of media, speed, workflow, as well as reductions in operational costs across applications and market segments. As a testament to how influential inkjet has been in the market, Keypoint Intelligence – InfoTrends forecasts that inkjet will account for 58% of the 871 billion impressions expected to be printed on production digital printing equipment in 2021.

Join us at PRINT 18 as our panel of inkjet users share their experiences with the technology. They will share best practices in determining what to print, selecting a system, optimizing workflows, and other considerations when making the investment!

This sponsored breakfast session is presented at no charge, thanks to our sponsors. Space will be limited to the first 225 people who register. Additional sponsorship opportunities remain open for the event. For more information on becoming a sponsor, please contact Deborah Green, Director of Sales, at +1-770-444-3845 or deborahgreen@xplor.org.

When:  October 1, 2018
Where: McCormick Place South, Chicago, IL
Time: 8:30 AM-11:00 AM CDT
Registration Fee:   Complimentary (Registration Required)

Registration will open in early July and will be accessible from the Xplor website (www.xplor.org). Questions and requests for additional information can be directed to Xplor Headquarters via phone at +1-813-949-6170 or via email at info@xplor.org.

About Xplor International
Xplor International is a not-for-profit association that provides thought leadership to the customer communications industry. As a community Xplor provides advocacy, education, training, mentoring and networking opportunities.

Our members are decision makers and recommenders who are involved in the conception, design, implementation production and delivery of multi-channel client, member and customer communications.

Xplor’s mission is to enhance organizational success and advance the careers of our members by providing research, publications, industry certification, professional development, web-based events, and conference programming. 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
Director of Marketing
+1-813-949-6171
Chad@xplor.org

Sold-out Minneapolis Xploration Tour is a Huge Success

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The One-Day Event Blended Education and Networking in the Most Unique Format to Date

Lutz, FL – November 20, 2017 – Xplor International today announced that the Xploration Tour in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 15, 2017, sponsored by NEPS, was a huge success.

The Xploration Tour is designed to provide educational programming, information, and networking opportunities to members as well as industry professionals across North America.

The one-day event featured an industry analyst overview by Matt Swain of Keypoint Intelligence – InfoTrends, three educational sessions including Lindsay Milne, VP of Marketing for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and a panel discussion featuring the day’s speakers. Registration also included a unique opportunity for an offsite facility tour at Venture Solutions as well as an invitation to view the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA game from the owner’s suite. Everything was courtesy of our city sponsor, NEPS.

“The event was truly unique and has set the bar high for our future tours”, says Chad Henk, Director of Marketing for Xplor International. “Not only was the education fantastic, but the venue and hospitality from everyone in Timberwolves facility was phenomenal. Be sure to check out the event photos on the Xplor website to see what you missed!”

The tour will kick off 2018 on February 13th in Atlanta at the Pinnacle Data facility. For the most up-to-date information, including registration when available, visit www.xplor.org.

For information on becoming an Xploration Tour sponsor please contact Deborah Green, Director of Sales, at +1-770-444-3845 or email deborahgreen@xplor.org

About Xplor International
Xplor International is a not-for-profit association that provides thought leadership to the customer communications industry. As a community Xplor provides advocacy, education, training, mentoring and networking opportunities.

Our members are decision makers and recommenders who are involved in the conception, design, implementation production and delivery of multi-channel client, member and customer communications.

Xplor’s mission is to enhance organizational success and advance the careers of our members by providing research, publications, industry certification, professional development, web-based events, and conference programming. 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
Director of Marketing
+1-813-949-6171
Chad@xplor.org