Print Media Centr’s show-and-tell event, Project Peacock Print Fair, will be held at The Ivy Room in Chicago, Illinois, on August 1, as the roadshow dedicated to showcasing innovation and opportunities in print marketing in an interactive, educational and informal atmosphere continues its journey.

Partners joining forces with Project Peacock Print Fair in Chicago include: Agfa Graphics, the Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech), Brand Print Americas, Canon Solutions America, Domtar Paper, Great Lakes Graphics Association, Konica Minolta, MGI, PRINTING United/BRAND United, Sappi North America, Xeikon and Xerox, with media sponsorship from Printing Impressions and Target Marketing.

Project Peacock Print Fair provides a unique opportunity for its partners to communicate with print buyers, creatives and marketers from brands and agencies. Project Peacock partners involved in the first two Print Fair events, held in New York City and Dallas respectively, have paid tribute to how it allows them to give back to the print community, informing and educating customers on the myriad of possibilities print offers in a relaxed, social setting.

The Print Fair philosophy is unlike a traditional trade show or conference, with a strong focus on education and knowledge development as opposed to sales. Partners provide impartial information and advice directly to the creatives at the heart of print marketing, and ensure they have the tools to drive success and get the most out of print technologies.

Dawn Nye, Solutions and Services Marketing Manager for Project Peacock partner Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, says: “This is fulfilling a big need in the industry, to be able to talk to the designers and agencies and educate them on what is possible, because they don’t know. Once they see it, they say, ‘We can do this!’ and that’s why I come; it’s an education for the industry and helps build relationships. It’s not a big show with lots of equipment and noise, it’s just talking about what they do and what we do.”

Deborah Corn, Intergalactic Ambassador to The Printerverse at Print Media Centr and the founder of Project Peacock, adds: “Our Print Fair partners have really stepped up to make their interactions with Peacock attendees as meaningful as possible. They are discussing the specific needs of each attendee, and how their technology can fit in to improve, enhance and in some cases even replace the way they are currently executing their print projects. It’s a unique engagement opportunity that is driving print and paper sales as well as new partnerships through each event. Everyone wins!”

The event takes place from 6-9pm, beginning with a cocktail hour that includes keynotes from Project Peacock founder Deborah Corn and Chief Folding Fanatic at FoldFactory.com, Trish Witkowski. Attendees will be given the opportunity to discover and explore what the Project Peacock partners have on display, with a wealth of samples demonstrating how paper, print and finishing applications can elevate their print marketing materials to new heights.

Project Peacock Print Fair Chicago is FREE for print customers. Printers and service providers are welcome to attend for $45 to benefit Graphic Communications students.

Register for the event at projectpeacock.printmediacentr.com.

Following the Chicago event, the next Project Peacock Print Fairs will be taking place in Los Angeles on September 12, and Toronto on November 7. Registration for these upcoming events is open. In 2020, Project Peacock Print Fair locations are set to include Miami, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Portland, as well as continuing to spread its wings internationally with visits to Mexico City and London.

To learn more about Project Peacock and its partners, watch Project Peacock Peeks videos and get information on upcoming events, visit projectpeacock.printmediacentr.com

To discuss Project Peacock partnerships, please contact [email protected].

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Peacock Long and Prosper!

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About Print Media Centr

Print Media Centr provides printspiration and resources to our vast network of print and marketing professionals through online content, event support and coverage, and Podcasts From The Printerverse. Print Media Centr also works with printers, suppliers and industry organizations to help them create meaningful relationships with customers, and achieve success with their social media and content marketing endeavors. Visit printmediacentr.com and connect with The Printerverse.

About Project Peacock

Print Media Centr launched Project Peacock in 2017 as a roadshow-and-tell for ad agencies, brands and corporations to share the new possibilities available with digital toner, inkjet and wide-format printing. After meeting with more than 800 print buyers and creatives over two years, in 2019 Project Peacock expanded to offer an on-demand video series and a Print Fair that travels with industry partners to vibrant event spaces across the US, with international events launching in 2020. Visit projectpeacock.printmediacentr.com for information about our programs and how you can become a partner.