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XPLOR20 to Feature General Session Panel to Kick Off Second Day of Event

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Lutz, FL – February 11, 2020 – Xplor International has announced that XPLOR20 will feature a general session panel to kick off the day on Wednesday, April 15.  The session titled The Evolution: Reshaping the Customer Experience will feature five industry experts on customer experience.  XPLOR20 will take place April 14-16, 2020 at the TradeWinds Island Grand in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Attendees can register here: www.cvent.com/d/wyq4q8.

Hosted by industry marketer and Xplor International Association Board of Directors Vice Chair Joanne Gore, Founder of Joanne Gore Communications, this event involves four other industry experts including:

  • Brian Cox, Senior Director, RR Donnelley
  • Scott Draeger, M-EDP, VP of Customer Transformation, Quadient
  • Matt Swain, Managing Director & Practice Lead, Communications Consulting, Broadridge
  • Linda Woodward, VP Strategic Accounts, Hatteras Inc./FocusOne

This panel covers how customer experience has taken center stage over the last several years. Technologies such as Analytics, Augmented Reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)/Bots, just to name a few, are reshaping the ever-evolving interaction with consumers.

This event will answer questions such as how will these technologies create a better customer experience? What is the value proposition? Is the perfect customer experience achievable?

Our panel of experts will talk about the CX evolution, what it means for your company and how these technologies can enhance your company’s position and grow your bottom line.

“I am very excited to announce this special panel featuring such an all-star group of participants,” says Skip Henk, President and CEO of Xplor International. “The amount of knowledge about the customer experience that these individuals bring is sure to leave you with fresh ideas and something amazing to take away from the event.”

The panel takes place Wednesday, April 15th at 8:30 am ET.  For more information regarding XPLOR20 or to access the registration site, please visit www.xplor.org/XPLOR20. Questions should be directed to Xplor HQ via email at events@xplor.org or by phone at +1-813-949-6170, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET), Monday through Friday.

Vendors interested in exhibiting should contact sales@xplor.org or visit the exhibit site at www.cvent.com/d/9yqfx0.

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 Announces Fourth Annual Communication Design Competition

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Xplor Ryerson and Cal Poly University Chapters to Participate

Lutz, FL – January 29, 2020 – Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced their fourth annual Communication Design Competition. The contest is open to Xplor University Chapter students and is created to challenge students and promote real life application development, while having a bit of fun.

Sponsored by Quadient, the winning team will be recognized at XPLOR20 in St. Pete Beach at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort and Conference Center, April 14-16, 2020.   

Tweet this: #XPLOR20 Communication Design Competition has been Announced! Participants include @XplorRyerson and @CalPoly. Sponsored by @Quadient http://bit.ly/2GDpfUo

Teams will be challenged to redesign an ordinary, bland utility statement making it more functional, aesthetically pleasing and expanding its purpose to include making the communication a marketing opportunity. It is the responsibility of the team to research and determine how to integrate various options and enhancements while redesigning the statement into a final submission.  The statement needs to be accessible via print, web and mobile. 

“Each year the students continue to amaze. Their extensive research, creativity and innovative approach have impressed our panel of judges over the years. We look forward to seeing this year’s entries,” says Skip Henk, President and CEO of Xplor International.  “Special thanks to Quadient, who has sponsored the competition since its inception four years ago. Their support and generosity allow Xplor to recognize the next generation of professionals and enable members of the winning team to attend the conference and present their winning design.”

Winners are selected based on their team’s presentation and explanation of the redesign to a panel of judges. Along with a cash prize, the winning team will be presented a plaque at XPLOR20 during the awards ceremony on April 14th.  Each member on the team will receive a complimentary full-conference pass and the opportunity to present their design to XPLOR20 attendees in a 25-minute educational session.

For more information regarding XPLOR20, or to access the registration site, please visit www.xplor.org/xplor20. Questions should be directed to Register@xplor.org or +1-813-949-6170. 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.

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

Industry Leader Renews Support of Xplor

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Longtime Xplor Supporter Quadient Renews Gold Elite Sponsorship

Lutz, FL – January 21, 2020 – Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced that Quadient will once again support the Xplor Elite Sponsorship program as a Gold sponsor.

The Xplor Elite Sponsor program, launched in 2006, supports year-round educational programming to Xplor members and the industry as a whole. The program also provides funding for the Xplor Member Scholarship program launched in 2010, providing university scholarships for Xplor members and their immediate families.

As part of the sponsorship, Quadient will once again play a prominent role in supporting the upcoming XPLOR20 conference being held April 14-16 in St. Pete Beach, Florida, which includes the annual design competition between Xplor University Chapters.

“Quadient has been part of the program since its inception in 2010, first as GMC Software, and then Quadient,” says Skip Henk, Xplor’s President and CEO. “Their continued support is a testament to their commitment to the Xplor community and the industry as a whole.”

Those interested in learning more about the Xplor Elite Sponsorship Program should contact Skip Henk, at Xplor HQ, directly at +1-813-949-6170 or email him at skip@xplor.org.

If you are interested in learning more about the upcoming XPLOR20 event visit: http://www.cvent.com/d/wyq4q8

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

XPLOR20 to Feature New ‘Ask the Expert’ Sessions

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Lutz, FL – January 14, 2020 – Xplor International has announced that a new type of session called ‘Ask the Expert’ will be added to the XPLOR20 conference agenda.  XPLOR20 will take place April 14-16, 2020 at the TradeWinds Island Grand in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Attendees can register here: www.cvent.com/d/wyq4q8.

Tweet this: @Xplor_Int announces new #XPLOR20 session type coined ‘Ask the Expert’! These sessions are designed to be an interactive Q&A driven by you, the attendee. This year’s annual event takes place April 14-16, 2020 at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort (@TWResorts) in St. Pete Beach, FL http://bit.ly/2NspxRV 

Known as The Customer Communications Conference, the two-and-a-half-day event brings together end-users, analysts, consultants, industry experts and vendors who will share the latest best practices and trends in the customer communications industry.

This year’s event will feature a new session type called ‘Ask the Expert.’  These 20-minute lightning sessions are designed to be an interactive Q&A driven by the attendees where they can ask any questions directly to vendors in the community.

Each of the XPLOR20 exhibiting companies will host a 20-minute session where attendees will quickly learn how they help their clients and will be able to get their expert advice on how to solve some of the challenges facing their organizations.

Attendees are encouraged to sit in on as many sessions as possible to make the most of the vast amount of experience available from these industry professionals.

“This new type of session is sure to be informative and interactive, giving attendees extra insight on solving problems that they see every day,” says Skip Henk, President and CEO of Xplor International. “Hearing about issues that other companies are experiencing can help you solve your own company’s challenges more quickly and efficiently.”

For more information regarding XPLOR20, or to access the registration site, please visit www.xplor.org/XPLOR20. Questions should be directed to Xplor HQ via email at events@xplor.org or by phone at +1-813-949-6170, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET), Monday through Friday.

Vendors interested in exhibiting should contact sales@xplor.org or visit the exhibit site at www.cvent.com/d/9yqfx0.

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

Registration Now Open for XPLOR20 in St. Pete Beach

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Lutz, FL – December 17, 2019 – Xplor International has announced that the agenda is being finalized and registration is now open for their annual conference. XPLOR20 will take place April 14-16, 2020 at the TradeWinds Island Grand in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Attendees can register here: www.cvent.com/d/wyq4q8.

Tweet this: @Xplor_Int announces #XPLOR20 registration is open and the agenda is being finalized for the April 14-16, 2020 event which will be held at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort (@TWResorts) in St. Pete Beach, FL http://bit.ly/2YUM5iN

Known as The Customer Communications Conference, the two-and-a-half-day event brings together end-users, analysts, consultants, industry experts and vendors who will share the latest best practices and trends in the customer communications industry.

For the 2020 conference, we are going back to basics where many Xplorers say the ‘best years’ of Xplor’s modern conferences were.  The event is being held at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort in sunny St. Pete Beach, Florida.

The conference program features five areas of focus, each with a unique blend of general and breakout sessions that address best practices and processes driving the CCM industry. The five focus areas include Compliance, Customer Experience, Data, Security and Technology.

For more information regarding XPLOR20, or to access the registration site, please visit www.xplor.org/XPLOR20. Questions should be directed to Xplor HQ via email at events@xplor.org or by phone at +1-813-949-6170, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET), Monday through Friday.

Vendors interested in exhibiting should contact sales@xplor.org or visit the exhibit site at www.cvent.com/d/9yqfx0.

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

First Timer Recognition Program Open for XPLOR20

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The Program Provides Complimentary Conference Registration to Qualified Applicants

Lutz, FL – December 3, 2019 – Xplor International, the association for the Customer Communications Industry, today announced the return of the First Timer Recognition Program for their upcoming annual conference, XPLOR20, that is being held April 14-16, 2020 at TradeWinds Island Grand in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Interested attendees can find additional information and details at www.xplor.org/XPLOR20.

XPLOR20 is a two-and-a-half day industry event, the perfect blend of 40 educational sessions, panel discussions, networking and general sessions all focusing on the latest trends and best practices in the CCM industry. In addition to educational sessions, the event also includes a vendor forum, a breakfast, lunches and evening networking events

Tweet this: @Xplor_Int will once again be offering FREE conference passes to qualifying applicants through the First Timer Recognition Program. See if you qualify and join me at #XPLOR20 at @TWResorts on St. Pete Beach! http://bit.ly/35VoX5Z

Since 2016, the First Timer Recognition Program has provided over 250 conference passes, valued at $1,099 each, to end-user attendees to introduce them to Xplor’s world-class educational forum. Xplor will once again recognize qualified first-time attendees by providing them with a complimentary full-conference pass and an open invitation to see what Xplor is all about. The complimentary conference pass entitles the recipient to attend all Xplor educational sessions, general sessions, vendor forum and networking events.

“Our First Timer initiative is an integral part of the conference program. New attendees bring with them new perspectives and challenges that benefit the event and stimulate discussion,” says Skip Henk, President and CEO of Xplor International. “It also provides first-time attendees the opportunity to experience Xplor education, hear case studies and industry experts as well as the latest industry trends while expanding their professional network.”

To qualify, applicants must not have attended an annual conference over the last 5 years, be employed by an enterprise or end-user company, and stay at the host hotel. Hotel rooms can be secured through the Xplor block at the group rate of $199 (plus tax), which includes the resort fee. Interested parties must apply by March 20, 2020. The number of complimentary registrations is limited to (50) and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. You can apply here: www.cvent.com/d/9hq77s

For more information regarding XPLOR20, or to register, visit www.xplor.org/XPLOR20. Questions should be directed to events@xplor.org or +1-813-949-6170.

Vendors interested in being an exhibitor or sponsor should contact sales@xplor.org or +1-813-949-6171.

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 International Announces 2020 Conference Dates & Location

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XPLOR20 will be in St. Pete Beach, FL from April 14-16, 2020

Lutz, FL — September 4, 2019: Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today announced the dates and location for their 2020 annual conference. XPLOR20 will take place April 14-16, 2020 at the TradeWinds Island Grand in St. Pete Beach, Florida.

Tweet this: @Xplor_Int announces #XPLOR20 dates of April 14-16, 2020 which will be held at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort (@TWResorts) in St. Pete Beach, FL http://bit.ly/2luvXF7 

Known as The Customer Communications Conference, the two-and-a-half day event brings together end-users, analysts, consultants, industry experts and vendors who will share the latest best practices and trends in the customer communications industry.

“We are going back to basics and back to the location that many revere as the ‘best years’ of the modern Xplor conferences,” says Skip Henk, President/CEO of Xplor International. “We are very excited to be back at the TradeWinds and focusing on the intimate feeling of family and networking at our 2020 annual event.”

Xplor’s conference is known for its educational sessions and networking. The 2020 event will again continue that tradition. Participants can attend educational sessions during the day while networking at lunches and evening events.

Interested in speaking at XPLOR20? Look out for our Call for Presentations in the next few weeks. Additionally, you can send an email to events@xplor.org to be notified once we are accepting applications. Vendors interested in exhibiting should contact sales@xplor.org.

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

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