2016 Survey of MIS

PIA has completed the 2016 Survey of Management Information Systems, marking the eleventh consecutive year they have produced this free, useful guide for members. The survey results are compiled from questionnaires sent to MIS software vendors, documenting the functionality, cost, and other pertinent information for the vast majority of software packages. This year’s edition is the largest ever. The PDF is below

PIA is now in the midst of working on the 2016 Survey of Mailing Software and will have this ready to distribute to you by year end.

Scam Alert

Major Scam Operation Attacking Our Industry Locally

There is a fraudulent direct marketing agency headquartered in  Montreal & Toronto that has successfully scammed at least two PGAMA members in recent weeks.   They are operating a highly sophisticated scam and have been stealing from numerous vendors and thousands of consumers for over a year.  The names of the individuals will vary, the packages they are looking to mail will also vary, but the primary organization operates under Direct Response MKT and the “client" they represent is Global Media.

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New Member Benefit: Employers Choice Screening

Employers Choice Screening has been selected to provide employment background checks to all members of the Printing and Graphics Association MidAtlantic. Our legally compliant results help employers reduce workplace violence, theft, fraud, substance abuse and negligent hiring liabilities.

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