ARLINGTON, Va. (December 18, 2003) — Print Buyers Online.com, a free educational e-community for print buyers, production professionals and their suppliers, will host its annual Print Oasis Conference & Exhibit on April 18 – 21, 2004. Print Oasis offers attendees an opportunity to discover how to reduce costs and turnaround times, learn about new and existing technologies, hear from others in the industry during the seminars and panel discussions, network with peers and update their paper library at the conference’s paper show. Print Oasis 2004 features more than 60 exhibitors, including printers, proofing companies, major technology firms and paper manufacturers. “There is always something to be learned in our line of work. The opportunities to apply new technology are so vast that you need to find out what works and what doesn’t work for your clients,” says Laura Hardy, vice president and production director at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, of last year’s event. “A conference like Print Oasis is a great way to do just that. Even if you leave with only one new idea, it’s well worth it. And, believe me, I left with a number of new ideas!” Print Oasis is the only independent conference focused on the needs and challenges of print buyers, specifiers and production professionals and will be held this year at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Fla., just 15 minutes from the Ft. Lauderdale airport. This ocean-front resort hotel also features two outdoor pools, championship golf and a European-inspired spa. Attendees will learn new skills, technology and practical business solutions from our expert speakers. A mix of peer-panel discussions and speakers will make the sessions enjoyable, lively and practical. Sessions include: • Why print media is still the most effective communication tool • How to control your company’s brand in print media and cross media promotions – a panel of brand managers discuss their successes and offer advice • Case studies of proven and effective print promotions • Trends in print buying – the latest updates and research from Print Buyers Online.com • Getting print predictability – learn about the industry standards that are available to help you communicate and evaluate your printers more effectively • Get advice from industry visionaries on your top opportunities “We’ve put together a strong panel of industry experts in order to provide our attendees with useful information they can apply in everyday situations,” notes Suzanne Morgan, founder of Print Buyers Online.com and the Print Oasis Conference. “We’ve also made sure to address the current topics and issues they’re most concerned with as well as provide opportunities for conference attendees to network and meet others working in the industry.” “The Print Oasis Conference was a great way to meet other professionals in the production field and the seminars were valuable and informative,” claims Cynthia Bittle, senior production coordinator at Delaware Investments. “I took away many useful ideas that I was able to put into practice immediately.” Cost for the three-day conference, including full conference with all sessions, exhibits, opening gala, resource binder, luncheons and continental breakfasts, is $499 per person before Jan. 31, 2004. After Jan. 31, cost for the conference is $699. Tickets are also available for the exhibits or the opening gala/paper show individually. For more information about the conference or to register, please visit the main conference page at www.printbuyersonline.com/printoasisconf.asp or call Print Buyers Online.com at (703) 534-9305 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. In addition to hosting the annual Print Oasis Conference, Print Buyers Online.com also offers free tools and resources to print buyers and others working in the industry, including expert advice, articles, tips and answers to member questions as well as the latest news and updates from around the industry.