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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

Xplor International to Co-Locate with ISA International Sign Expo 2019

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Two Organizations Expand Their Event Relationship

LUTZ, FL – November 29, 2018 – XPLOR19 and ISA International Sign Expo 2019 will co-locate in Las Vegas, bringing together the worldwide electronic document systems industry with the sign, graphics and visual communications industry. This marks the first time in 12 years that Xplor has been on the West Coast.

Xplor International and ISA have partnered for the past few years in educational sessions to help their members see where the two industries intersect. But 2019 will mark the first time that the two have co-located their complete events.

Both will be held in April at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. XPLOR19 will be April 23-25 and the ISA Sign Expo will be April 24-26, with a pre-conference day on April 23.

“We have been excited to work with Xplor these last few years, and look forward to deepening our relationship in 2019,” said Lori Anderson, ISA president and CEO. “It is clear that there is overlap from both an attendee and exhibitor standpoint, so the co-location makes it easier and more beneficial for all. More importantly, though, this provides an opportunity for each of our respective attendees to explore where synergies exist.”

Xplor’s conference and vendor forum brings together end users, analysts, consultants and industry experts who share the best practices and trends in customer communications and digital documents. XPLOR19’s unique single-ballroom configuration is designed to maximize exposure to conference attendees and drive booth traffic. The XPLOR19 vendor forum is limited to 40 exhibitors. ISA International Sign Expo typically features more than 600 exhibitors and 20,000 attendees representing the breadth of the sign, graphics and visual communications industry.

“The overall excitement about this event has been overwhelming,” said Skip Henk, Xplor International’s president and CEO. “There is a lot of technology and information at the ISA Sign Expo that will be of interest to our members and vice versa. Bringing XPLOR19 and ISA International Sign Expo 2019 to one location will increase the likelihood that sign companies, printers, in-plant executives and end users will need to leave the office only once to attend a show that has it all.”

To learn more about XPLOR19, visit www.xplor.org/XPLOR19. To learn more about ISA Sign Expo, visit www.signexpo.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

About ISA International Sign Expo
ISA International Sign Expo is the on-premise sign and visual communication industry’s largest expo. Held each spring, the event features the latest products that showcase the breadth of the sign and visual communications industry along with education and networking events. The event has been named to the Trade Show News Network’s List of Top 250 Trade Shows and ranked in the Top 100 Largest Events by Trade Show Executive three consecutive years. Learn more at www.signexpo.org.

About International Sign Association
The International Sign Association (ISA) strives to be the leader in shaping and developing the sign, graphics, and visual communications community worldwide.

Xplor International to Sponsor Session at Upcoming ISA Event

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Wide Format: Using Data to Increase Profit and Create Opportunity

Lutz, FL — March 21, 2017: Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced that they will be hosting an educational session, targeted to wide format printers, at the upcoming International SIGN EXPO 2017 being held in Las Vegas April 19-22, 2017.

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The session titled, “Wide Format: Using Data to Increase Profit and Create Opportunity” will focus on the opportunity for wide format printers to grow their market by using data-driven design techniques used by transaction printers and direct mailers. The session, presented by Pat McGrew, M-EDP, CMP of InfoTrends, a division of Keypoint Intelligence, and sponsored by Xplor International, will focus on how to apply the use of data to the sign, graphics, and visual communications industry.

“We are excited about working with the International Sign Association in Las Vegas this year. They are great people to work with and I believe Pat’s presentation will present new opportunities for the wide format industry.”, says Skip Henk, President and CEO of Xplor International, “Beyond Las Vegas, we are collaborating on ways ISA and Xplor can work together as we both see a great deal of opportunity.”

Pat McGrew, M-EDP is the Director of Production Workflow Services at InfoTrends, a division of Keypoint Intelligence. She has an extensive background in data-driven customer communication and production printing with offset, inkjet and toner. Ms. McGrew is the co-author of 8 industry books, editor of A Guide to the Electronic Document Body of Knowledge, writer in the industry trade press, and a frequent speaker at industry events around the world.

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

About SIGN EXPO 2017
For nearly 70 years, ISA International Sign Expo has been breaking records in exhibit sales and attendance. Join 20,000 colleague and explore the nearly 600 knowledgeable suppliers who come together at this always exciting event. For further information, please visit http://signexpo.org/.