Contact: Ashley Lenz, PIAG VP Marketing & Communications
Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia
Phone: 770.433.3050 | 800.288.1894
alenz@piag.org
"Marketing 2020: The New Print Horizon"
Launches Revolutionary Year for
The Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia
SMYRNA, Ga.-- January 23, 2012 -- Last week, The Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia (PIAG) hosted more than 70 association members and guests for an annual business meeting and conference held at its offices in Smyrna, Georgia. The event, themed "Marketing 2020: the New Print Horizon," marked the beginning of a transformative year for the association with the unveiling of a new and innovative plan to increase the ROI of PIAG membership as well as the induction of the 2012 Board of Officers & Directors led by Chairman Pat McBride of Envision Printing, LLC.
"As we celebrated the beginning of a new year with many of our members last week, we also announced PIAG's 3-pronged approach to increase the value of membership for every one of our members in 2012" explains PIAG President Randolph W. Camp. "First, we are creating a stronger buying power benefits program to save each member at least the cost of his or her dues investment, making membership an easy decision. Second, we're developing programs like The Loop, an online portal connecting Georgia with quality visual media providers, to help increase the sales and profits of our members. Finally, we recognize that each of our members is faced with making the shift from "Print Service Provider" to "Marketing Service Provider," so we'll also focus on providing tools and education to help them diversify themselves while at the same time working towards diversifying the member base to ensure a strong, sustainable association for years to come."
The business meeting was especially significant for all involved with PIAG because the board of officers and directors, elected by the membership, governs the association with an all-volunteer commitment of their time and talent.
The following individuals were inducted to the 2012 PIAG Board of Officers and Directors:
2012 PIAG Executive Board of Officers
Chairman - Pat McBride (Envision Printing, LLC)
Chairman Elect - Kent Tucker (Tucker Castleberry Printing)
1st Vice Chairman -- Dan Siewert (ProGraphics Communications)
Vice Chairman -- Fred Braswell (Columbus Productions, Inc.)
Vice Chairman -- Scott Tuggle (Graphic Communications Corp.)
Immediate Past Chairman - Bill Cole (Tri-C Enterprises)
PIA National Board of Directors -- Norvin Hagan (Geographics, Inc.)
2012 PIAG Board of Directors
Joe Luranc (PrintWave)
Mike Rehg (RGI)
Andy Shulman (Standard Press)
Ronny Norman (Wikoff Color Corp.)
Ron Lanio (Bennett Graphics)
Keith Sullivan (Sull Graphics)
Kip Thomas (Henry & Co.)
Beau Carriere (Gutenberg)
Lee Carr (Service Technologies)
Mark Rhodes (ElandersUSA)
Chad Scott (Scott Lithographing)
Attendees also enjoyed tabletops from the meeting's sponsoring companies and afternoon presentations by Daniel Dejan of Sappi Fine Paper, Lisbeth Lyons of Printing Industries of America Government Affairs, and a panel of high level marketing experts, including: Thomas Harpointner of AIS Media (moderator); Louis Sawyer of Brunner; Ellen Lewis of IBM Interactive; Sue Friesen of Broadspire; Sanarr McLaughlin of InterContinental Hotel Group; and Ed Farley of Unisource. In addition, 2011 PIAG Chairman Bill Cole (Tri-C Enterprises) shared his experiences as a leader of the association and joined members in recognizing the entire 2011 PIAG Board for their outstanding service.
About The Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia
Since 1894, The Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia (PIAG) has been dedicated to advancing the success of Georgia's printing and imaging industry. Working together with Printing Industries of America, the world's largest graphic arts trade association, PIAG provides training, resources, and a voice of advocacy on both a state and national level. For more information about PIAG visit www.piag.org.
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