Here's what's covered in today's "Hotline:"
  • PRINTOBERFEST: Print + Social Media = 3
  • Does your sales staff offer a compelling VALUE proposition?
  • DFW Golf Feedback Request
  • Is your PrintACCESS listing up to date? 

     


PRINTOBERFEST inspires print & social media opportunities in DFW!

Our PRINTOBERFEST event in Dallas attracted a crowd to view the GRAPHEX Best of Category and Best of Show Print winners. It was a great night to network, learn about new programs and think about what pieces you've produced this year that could win. Start collecting 3 samples from anything produced in 2016. Judging will take place in February. 

Our guest speaker, Landon Ledford with Double L Brands intriqued the crowd with the topic "Print + Social Media = 3".  Thinking about how print can drive social media and vice versa with geofencing, near field communication & more led the discussion on ways to increase revenue utilizing these options. Image what the future could offer!



Can your sales team assess a clients' needs and build a compelling VALUE proposition??

Join us for our sales training program and learn how to create and use success stories in case studies, testimonials & white papers. There will be 6 different case studies, for 6 companies, that include 6 different solutions to share.  
A list of job titles will be presented and attendees will learn how to build a compelling value proposition for selling to each. They will transition from how to do a needs assessment to creating the best relevant pitch into supporting that position with the best case study. Objectives for attendees are to add to their skill set and add tools to differentiate themselves from competitors.
SEATING IS LIMITED. REGISTER TODAY!
Nov 1st - Lenexa, KS - tinyurl.com/piaLGkc
Nov 2nd - Austin, TX - tinyurl.com/piaLGAustin
Nov 3rd - Dallas, TX - tinyurl.com/piaLGdfw
DFW Golf Tournament Feedback Needed!

If you attended the DFW Golf Tournament we want to hear what you think!

Just click on the link below and let us know what you liked or would want changed. We WANT to hear from YOU!


Is your 
PRINTACCESS 
listing up to date?

Did you know PIA MidAmerica provides an online searchable database called PrintAccess for buyers to search for printers and other related services in our area? Our optimized search engine is robust and helps connect clients with our members! There are 240 key search words to help them connect with you! With 12,000 monthly users and your individual listing they can connect with YOU directly. As a member, you have a login and can update your listing with equipment, products and services. 

We are getting ready to publish a print version. PLEASE update your listing TODAY to be sure the most accurate information is listed! Below is a link to the site. For questions contact B.J. at [email protected]


PIA MIDAMERICA
free for members to post job openings and list equipment, etc. 
Upcoming Programs

October 19
KC LEAN
Kaizen Events Discussion
presented by: Mike Niedenthal with MAMTC
Register at:  tinyurl.com/KCLEANOct19

October 25
TELEHEALTH Savings Program Webinar
Quick Takes Tuesday
FREE for members - sponsored by EFI

November 1, No vember 2,  November 3
"Mastering the Consultative Sale" 
Onsite Seminar + 2 onlie courses + book
presented by Leslie Groene
Nov 1   - Lenexa, KS - register at: tinyurl.com/piaLGkc
Nov 2 - Austin, TX - register at:  tinyurl.com/piaLGAustin
Nov 3 - Dallas, TX - register at:  tinyurl.com/piaLGdfw 

November 8
KC Young Print Execs
Hallmark Tour
Lawrence Plant
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Register at:  tinyurl.com/KCYPENov8

November 10
DFW LEAN in Action
ABCO Facility Tour
Register at:  tinyurl.com/DFW-LEAN-ABCO

November 15
State of the Union following the Election Webinar
Quick Takes Tuesday
Presented by: Lisbeth Lyons, VP of Goverment Affairs at Printing Industries of America
Noon - 1:00 pm
FREE for members - sponsored by EFI

November 16
Paper School - Springfield, MO

November 17
PIA Major Medical Webinar
IxSolutions
FREE for members - sponsored by EFI

December 3-6
Color Conference 2016
Phoenix, AZ

December 13
Paper & Packaging National Checkoff Campaign Webinar
Quick Takes Tuesday
Noon - 1:00 pm
FREE for members - sponsored by EFI

January 12
DFW LEAN in Action

March 12-15
2017 President's Conference

March 20-22
TAGA Annual Technical Conference
Houston, TX

April 2-5
Continuous Improvement Conference
Pittsburgh, PA

Visit our Event Page to learn more about these programs, plus much, much more.

PIA MidAmerica | (800) 788-2040 | www.piamidam.org
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