IPA, The Association of Graphic Solutions Providers • August , 2007

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- IPA Presents Premedia Leaders Luncheon
- Leaders' EBITA More Than Double Average
- IPA Case Study on "Thinking Green"
- IPA Summer Webinar Sale Ends Friday
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- Welcome new members

IPA Presents Premedia Leaders Luncheon
Join leaders of premedia enterprises at the forefront of innovation as they come together to share their vision of the future of graphic communications on Sunday, September 9, at 11:30 at Graph Expo. The luncheon is presented by IPA in cooperation with Graphic Arts Monthly. Panelists are Mike Dubose, chairman/CEO, Vertis Communications; Nicky Milner, vice president, Premedia Group, Transcontinental Printing; John Reilly, chairman, The CAPS Group; David Schawk, president/CEO, Schawk, Inc.; and Mary Lee Schneider, president, Premedia Technologies, RR Donnelley. Register >>

Leaders’ EBITDA More Than Double Average
The 2007 IPA Economic Study is set to be released soon. Results show that responding companies experienced sales growth in 2006 of only 1.3 percent, resulting in a slight decline in profitability. The most profitable companies continue to outperform the others, reporting EBITDA as a percent of sales of 39.0 percent—up from 37.6 percent in 2005 and 31.5 percent in 2004. The report is free to particiapting companies, $200 for members and $400 for non-members. Purchase the full report >>

IPA Case Study on "Thinking Green"
The first in IPA’s new case study program focuses on LAgraphico, Burbank, California, and how they have developed an environmentally friendly business—from premedia to printing. They have an online workflow to allow for a paperless workflow, a mobile soft proofing workstation to reduce the number of proofs output, more energy efficient LCD screens, and Intel-based Macs to reduce the number of workstations required.
IPA case studies are a new member benefit and avaialble to members only. Participation is open to both members and non-members. More >>

IPA Summer Webinar Sale Ends Friday
You only have a few days left to take advantage of IPA’s Summer Webinar Sale. From now until August 31, you can save 25 percent on your webinar orders. Considering JDF Certification or e-LEAN®? Need to move your customer service from good to great? Now’s the time to get the information you want and need at a discounted price. Purchase >>
Use SPECIAL PURCHASE CODE: SUMMER.

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IPA Welcomes New Members:

4 Sight Color Technologies
Plainview, NY

Dynagram
Quebec, Quebec, Canada

Neiman Marcus Direct
Irving, Texas

NE Journal of Medicine
Waltham, Massachusetts

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> Calendar

IPA Summer Webinar Sale Save 25% on Selected CDs through August 31. INFO

Premedia Leaders Luncheon at Graph Expo
September 9, 2007
11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Graph Expo
September 9-12, 2007
McCormick Place South
Chicago, Illinois

IPA Business Dev Conference
January 24-26, 2008
Camelback Inn
Scottsdale, AZ

IPA Tech Conference
April 22-24, 2008
Westin, Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois

> IPA Bulletin Articles Online:

Myth of Confrontation
Do You Dread Confrontations with Employees? by Bruce Tulgan
May/June 2007
Being a weak manager makes confrontation inevitable, whereas being a strong manager means confrontations rarely occur.

Your Customer’s Marketing Campaign, by Sid Chadwick
May/June 2007
The golden rule for becoming an effective part of your customer’s marketing plans: Treat their resources and time the way you would want your resources and time to be treated.

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Aug. 9, 2:00 p.m. EST

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