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July 29th, 2009; 2:00-3:00 PM EDT
During this Webinar, participants will discuss end customer perspectives on quality, improvements in digital presses as well as some of the tools utilized to achieve high fidelity quality and various applications where quality is a critical factor in print production.

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Go Vertical… It May Be Your Competitive Differentiator!

Special Report by Barb Pellow

The competitive landscape of the print industry is often harsh and unforgiving. One of the greatest challenges facing a company is attempting to win in a tough economy where competitors have a position in the market that includes pricing power, brand recognition, and a satisfied customer base.

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