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“I am both a print provider and a print buyer with over 35 years experience. PCPI has provided a forum for me to fulfill my quest to keep up with the state of the industry and all its changes while understanding better what motivates the universe of print buyers. It is a great and needed organization.”
Lee Watson, President, Aerios
Member Benefits
PCPI is the premier association dedicated to print buyers. PCPI offers robust education, resources and peer-to-peer information sharing opportunities to help professionals who purchase print media provide greater value to their organizations. Download printable version: PCPI Overview and Benefits Exclusive services for print buyers…
- Certification programs – the primary mission of PCPI is to develop and conduct certified training programs for major print media buyers and specifiers. Our professional certification programs not only significantly help major buyers understand the opportunities and benefits of using proven business practices and technologies, but also help establish a "best of breed" print buyer.
- PCPI Member Certificate and Welcome Kit – within two weeks of joining, you will receive an exclusive PCPI certificate that allows you to differentiate yourself from your peers and be recognized as a professional in your industry. You’ll also receive our Welcome Kit that includes your first PCPI Special Report and essential information on how to take advantage of our services.
- 20% Discount on PANTONE® Products – We are happy to now offer a 20% discount to PCPI members on important design and print buying tools through PANTONE®. Pantone, Inc. is recognized as a global authority of professional color communication standards for graphics, publishing, Web, color management and color identification.
- Free PBO Job Bank Listing ($249 Value) – Print Buyers Online.com has a Job Bank which is a wonderful tool to get the word out to print buyers about a job opening within your company. We are offering one free 60-day job bank listing to your organization for the purpose of recruitment of print buyer or communications professional to your company – a value of $249!
- Peer-to-peer information sharing – join our exclusive online member forum today and get advice from your peers
- Membership directory – available online. As a member, you’ll have control over which contact information, if any, you’d like to share with your peers and associate members. Note: Associate members will not have full-access to the directory.
- In-depth reports – our “Getting Color Right” Special Report, an 8-page advisory on color management, is the first in a series of special reports included in the annual membership fee
- Management tools – PCPI offers a number of management tools, such as sample job descriptions for print buyers, tips on how to manage, and suggestions for getting a raise.
- Member-only discounts – members receive up to 40% off of certification programs and over 10% savings on Print Oasis conference fees
- Case-studies – learn how industry leaders are leveraging their print purchases for increased response, reduced turnaround and workflow efficiencies
- Quarterly newsletter – get exclusive advice and educational information on the issues that affect print buyers (USPS, paper, consolidation of printers, etc.), plus technical education and business information that will help you deliver value to your organization
Other benefits for print buyers…
- Advance as a professional – PCPI offers opportunities for professional development that will help you stand out from your peers and elevate your reputation within your company.
- Deliver Value to Your Organization - With PCPI’s resources and networking opportunities, you’ll be able to deliver added value to your organization, helping save them time and money.
Exclusive services for Individual Associate Members…
Printers, print brokers and other industry suppliers may join our association as Associate Members only. In addition to receiving PCPI’s valuable educational materials, Individual Associate Memberships include the following:
- Talk to buyers in our “Mixers” forum – membership includes access to a special discussion board that allows buyers and suppliers to connect
- Affiliation status – use the PCPI member logo on your website to promote your affiliation with the only professional association for print buyers
- Note: Associate Members will not have access to all discussion boards. Some discussion boards will be “print-buyer only” oriented. In addition, we don’t distribute or sell the membership directory to Associate Members or others, unless a member has given express consent to share their information.
Exclusive services for our Associate Sponsor Members…
Printers, print brokers and other industry suppliers may join our association as Associate Members only. In addition to receiving the benefits listed above, Associate Sponsor Memberships include the following:
- Exclusive Promotion of Your Company – Associate Sponsor Memberships include the promotion of your company in the member Welcome Binder; company profile and links on our website; and inclusion in our exclusive online Member Directory.
- Talk to buyers in our “Mixers” forum – membership includes access to a special discussion board that allows buyers and suppliers to connect
- Affiliation status – use the PCPI member logo on your website to promote your affiliation with the only professional association for print buyers
- Opportunity to sponsor PCPI events and services – receive premier access to major buyers of print media services
- Includes access for two key people
- Note: Associate Members will not have access to all discussion boards. Some discussion boards will be “print-buyer only” oriented. In addition, we don’t distribute or sell the membership directory to Associate Members or others, unless a member has given express consent to share their information.
PCPI Annual Association Fees
NOTE: Print printers and suppliers to buying companies may only join at the Associate Member level.
All fees in US dollars
For Print Buyers:
Individual Professional Membership – $279 annual fee
Single memberships available for communications professionals, marketers, print buyers, designers, purchasing agents, marketing folks, directors, managers and others at companies that buy printing services.
Corporate Membership - $1,000 annual fee (includes 5 individual memberships; plus $175 each additional member)
Corporate memberships available for communications professionals, marketers, print buyers, designers, purchasing agents, marketing folks, directors, managers and others at companies that buy printing services.
For Print Suppliers:
Individual Associate Membership – $279 annual fee
Single memberships available for printers, suppliers, sales representatives, customer service representatives, brokers, industry consultants, printing industry associations, industry publishing, editorial and press companies, print management companies, and all others.
Associate Sponsor Membership - $1,200 annual fee (includes two individual memberships; plus $175 each additional member)
Sponsor members include printers, suppliers, sales representatives, customer service representatives, brokers, industry consultants, printing industry associations, industry publishing, editorial and press companies, print management companies, and all others. *Includes exclusive promotion of your company and opportunity to sponsor PCPI events and services.
PCPI Member Referral Program
We are pleased to offer PCPI members that refer a new member the choice of a $25 Amazon.com gift certificate or $25 discount off of a PCPI certification program of their choice or Print Oasis conference registration.
The current or new member must notify PCPI of their referral by phone at 703-534-9379 or send an email with subject line: “PCPI Member Referral Program” to membersolutions@pcpi.org within 30 days of the new member registration.
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