2010 Editorial CalEndar

JANUARY • Cover Story on a Leading Commercial Printing Company• 2010 “Hot Print Markets” Forecast• Emerging From the “Great Recession”• Key Legislative Issues for 2010

Ad Closing: December 8 Ad Materials Due: December 15• PODi 2010 Application Forum, January 25-27, Las Vegas, NV

FEBRUARY• Cover Story on a Finishing Specialist• UV and Hybrid UV Offset Printing Advantages • Digital Finishing Options• Are Trade Binders A Dying Breed?

Ad Closing: January 12Ad Materials Due: January 19• Graphics of the Americas, February 25-27, Miami, FL

• PIA Presidents Conference, February 28-March 4, Scottsdale, AZ

• PRINT UV 2010, March 7-10, Las Vegas, NV

MARCH• Cover Story on a Direct Mail Printing Specialist • Maximizing Postal Discounts with IMB, CASS, PAVE, Mail.dat, etc.• The Printer’s Role in Cross-Media Campaigns

Ad Closing: February 9Ad Materials Due: February 16• National Postal Forum, April 11-14, Nashville, TN

APRIL

• Cover Story on a Digital Printing Specialist• Growth of Ink-Jet Printing Applications• Integrating MIS to Drive Productivity• Sales Compensation Plans for Digital JobsAd Closing: March 9 Ad Materials Due: March 16 • On Demand Conference & Expo, April 20-22

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MAY• Cover Story on a Leading Web/Sheetfed Offset Printing Company• Outlook for Merger and Acquistion Activity• Impact of E-Readers (i.e., Kindle) on Print

Ad Closing: April 13Ad Materials Due: April 20• WOA Offset & Beyond Conference, May 16-19, Baltimore, MD • IPEX 2010, May 18-25, Birmingham, England • MFSA Annual Conference and Mailing & Fulfillment Expo,

June 2-5, Charleston, SC

JUNE• Cover Stories on Thriving Small Commercial/Quick Printers• Will You Be a Printer When You Retire?• Tools for Salespeople: Direct Communications/Blackberries

vs. CSRs/Web-to-PrintAd Closing: May 11Ad Materials Due: May 18

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Joe Metzger (foreground) and Tom Metzger pose in the Metzgers Education Center.

MattersMetzgers Printing + Mailing remains on the cutting edge by offering a full complement of cross-media services in conjunction with offset and variable data digital color printing.

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JULY• 2010 Master Specifier Buyers’ GuideThis annual directory serves as the commercial printing industry’s only comprehensive guide to available products and services. It features complete product specifications and photographs of prepress, pressroom, postpress and mailing equipment, software and consumables. Ad Closing: June 12 Ad Materials Due: June 19

AUGUST• Cover Story on a Leading Commercial Printing Company• Preview to GRAPH EXPO 2010• New Product Reference Guide • Equipment Financing: Is the Bank Running Your Business?

Ad Closing: July 10 Ad Materials Due: July 17• GRAPH EXPO 2010, October 3-6, Chicago, IL

Official GRAPH EXPO 2010 Pre-Show PlannerThe Pre-Show Planner provides a complete rundown of exhibitors, special show floor areas, hotel and seminar information to maximize the time attendees spend at the show. It is mailed in advance to all pre-registrants (names provided exclusively by the GASC, the show’s organizers) and other VIP visitors. The Pre-Show Planner also includes the exclusive New Product Reference Guide.

Ad Closing: July 17 Materials Due: July 24• GRAPH EXPO 2010, October 3-6, Chicago, IL

Official GRAPH EXPO 2010 Onsite Show Directory Published in partnership with the Graphic Arts Show Co., the GRAPH EXPO 2010 Show Directory & New Product Reference Guide is used onsite at McCormick Place by all attendees to navigate the largest industry trade show held in the Americas. Ad Closing: July 27 Materials Due: August 3• GRAPH EXPO 2010, October 3-6, Chicago, IL

SEPTEMBER • GRAPH EXPO 2010 Show Issue • Profiles of Printing Impressions/RIT Printing Industry

Hall of Fame Inductees • 2010 Gold Ink Award Winners

Ad Closing: August 10 Ad Materials Due: August 17• GRAPH EXPO 2010, October 3-6, Chicago, IL • Gold Ink Awards and Hall of Fame Gala, October 4, Chicago, IL • SGIA Expo, October 13-15, Las Vegas, NV

OCTOBER• Cover Story on a Leading Commercial

Printing Company • GRAPH EXPO 2010 Post-Show Coverage • Color Management and G7 Certification Ad Closing: September 14 Ad Materials Due: September 21

NOVEMBER• Cover Story on a Leading Commercial Printing Company • Greening of the Printing Industry • Save Money Through Energy Efficiency • Successful Web-based Printing Operations

Ad Closing: October 12 Ad Materials Due: October 19

DECEMBER• The Printing Impressions 400

& Who’s Who in PrintingNow in its 27th year, the Printing Impressions 400 provides the most comprehensive ranking of the Top 400 printers in the United States and Canada based on annual sales volume.• Outlook for Key Print Markets in 2011 • Fast-Track Companies on the PI 400Ad Closing: November 13 Ad Materials Due: November 20

CONTINUING COVERAGE:• Articles on Vertical Markets That Buy Print• Sustainability and “Green” Environmental Practices• Diversification Opportunities Beyond Ink-on-Paper

Show Directory andNew Product Reference Guide

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EDITORIAL STAFF:Mark Michelson, Editor-in-ChiefErik Cagle, Senior EditorChris McLoone, Managing EditorMark Smith, Technology EditorJulie Greenbaum, Associate EditorNoel Jeffrey, West Coast Editor

COLUMNISTS:Harris DeWese on SalesCary Sherburne on MarketingMargie Dana on Print BuyersVincent Mallardi on Hot Print Markets

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SPECIAL REPORT: 2009 Outlook for Key Market Segments

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