Why we are excited for Graph Expo – Part 2
So we had some fun thanks to Ryan at M-Bossed by making a video for his blog, but before we head off to Chicago I wanted to expand on the excitement list… 1. The Exhibitors Armed with my new digital camcorder I will be prowling Graph Expo row by row looking to share your […]
International Freelancers Day 2011: FREE Online Conference Sept 23
I attended this online conference last year, and immediately registered for this one as soon as I received the invite today. If you freelance in any way shape or form, I guarantee it’s worth checking out at least a few of the sessions if you cant watch them all. International Freelancers Academy is hosting […]
Lights, Cameras, Cue the QR Codes…. Action!
The subject of “added value” often comes up when discussing the usage of QR codes, and providing exclusive content certainly tops that list. Even though the campaign mentioned below is the FIRST of its kind and only being rolled out in NY and LA, it is still a good indication that Hollywood is starting to […]
LinkedIn's Pay to Play Customer Service Model
To paraphrase an old Saturday Night Live skit… LinkedIn has been “bery bery good to me.” My Print Production Professionals Group has grown to almost 21,000 members, and is securely with the top 500 of all 1,016277 and counting groups on LinkedIn. I am connected to almost 9,000 Print & Integrated Marketing Professionals; I have […]
Attend GRAPH EXPO FOR FREE – And More! LOTS MORE!
PrintMediaCentr invites you to attend GRAPH EXPO 2011 FOR FREE! This year’s theme “Embrace Technology” has never been more relevant to all of us in the Print & Integrated Marketing Industry. Recognizing that, GRAPH EXPO has expanded its offerings to include a new Marketing Pavilion (sponsored by Chicago AMA) and a host of Exhibitors servicing […]
Has Your Social Media Jumped The Shark?
It’s Shark Week so I have our little (sometimes huge) friends in grey suits on the brain. “Jumping The Shark” for anyone who does not know is an expression born from a stunt to increase the viewership of a TV show called Happy Days back in 1977 (see it here). Prior to that, usually a […]
Infographic: The Google Plus Cheat Sheet
If you have made the move to Google+, or are thinking about it, here are some handy tips. Related articles Excellent Google Plus Users Infographic! (trak.in) Twitter, Google+ and Facebook [infographic] (techtimely.wordpress.com) The history of Android in an infograph (vodafone.com.au) 5 Must Read Google+ Infographics (jamkib.wordpress.com) Fueding Social Network Facts – The Rise of Google […]
You are invited to join us in a new feature
On Tuesday, August 2nd, PMC will be launching our first newsletter! I’m not sure if “newsletter” is the correct descriptor as it seems so dry, and anyone who has had contact with me via PMC, my Linkedin Group or through social media channels knows that I dont do “dry.” So while I work on what […]
Job Seekers can now Apply with LinkedIn
Time to start updating your Profiles! If you are seeking employment, LinkedIn has released code for Job Posters to put on their sites for one click access to your information…
QR Scan Analytics Are Available
I am not endorsing this particular company (though this seems AWESOME), but in general if you arent using a QR code that generates this type of data you are missing out on the VALUE for your business. We talk so much about that VALUE for users – such as making sure there is some if […]
Vendor Spotlight 1/1 Interview with Jeff Sierra of BUDCO
This is the first in our new Vendor Spotlight 1/1 Interview Series! It is our goal to bring you information on companies that have added marketing technologies to their service offerings and share their transition stories. PMC is not endorsing the services or the companies that have asked to participate and their inclusion is for […]
What Printers Might Not Know About Print Buyers (but should)…
Two weeks ago I participated in #PrintChat – a weekly twitter discussion hosted by @QuadGraphics every Wed at 5pm ET. The topic: Choosing a Print Partner. QuadGraphics began posting questions such as: 1. Selecting a Print provider can be confusing, what should buyers and marketers look for? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of […]
