ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Staff at member companies of Xerox Corporation’s Premier Partners Global Network can now receive free premium membership to WhatTheyThink, a leading provider of news and analysis for the printing and publishing industries.  The membership is provided compliments of Xerox through an agreement with WhatTheyThink.

While basic membership to WhatTheyThink is free, premium membership is a $199 value that provides access to many additional news services, which are posted daily. They include:

• Expert commentary and analysis from leading industry experts.
• Special reports on emerging trends and industry events.
• Case studies that provide insight into real-world experiences.
• Audio charts on financial news and industry surveys narrated by Dr. Joe Webb, director of WhatTheyThink’s Economics and Research Center.

“Premium WhatTheyThink membership provides a great opportunity for our members to keep their entire staffs aware of the news, trends and expert opinions that are shaping the industry,” said Gavin Jordan-Smith, vice president, Premier Partners Global Network, Xerox Corporation. “With the slow economy accelerating the pace of change in our industry, a well-informed staff is a strategic asset.”

Staff at Premier Partner companies can sign up for their free premium memberships at the WhatTheyThink Web site by entering a special code, which is being made available to them through the Xerox Premier Partner Global Network.

Xerox and WhatTheyThink have partnered for several years to provide Premier Partners with industry news and commentary, including a customized weekly email news and premium content roundup.  Free premium memberships are one more value-add that expands the range of services that Xerox is able to provide to its Premier Partners.

About the Xerox Premier Partners Global Network

The Xerox Premier Partners Global Network of the world’s leading print providers has about 800 members from 48 countries and is dedicated to making its members successful with Xerox digital printing equipment. 

About WhatTheyThink

WhatTheyThink is the printing and publishing industry's leading media organization; offering a wide range of publications delivering unbiased, real-time market intelligence, industry news, economic and trend analysis, peer-to-peer communication, and special reports on emerging technology and critical events. WhatTheyThink also hosts webinars and live events that are timely and relevant o today's busy industry executives along with consulting and speaker services that leverage a talented pool of writers and industry analysts.

WhatTheyThink consists of flagship site WhatTheyThink.com, discussion forum site PrintPlanet.com, and industry blog PrintCEO.com.