{"id":1769,"date":"2019-07-17T08:20:02","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T08:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpme.ac.uk\/?page_id=1769"},"modified":"2019-07-17T08:21:26","modified_gmt":"2019-07-17T08:21:26","slug":"cardenpark","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.acpme.ac.uk\/index.php\/cardenpark\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheshire 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_slider admin_label=&#8221;Fullwidth Slider&#8221; show_arrows=&#8221;on&#8221; show_pagination=&#8221;on&#8221; auto=&#8221;on&#8221; auto_ignore_hover=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; remove_inner_shadow=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;default&#8221; background_size=&#8221;default&#8221; hide_content_on_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; hide_cta_on_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; show_image_video_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;off&#8221; 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border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] [\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_accordion admin_label=&#8221;Accordion&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] [et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;IN A NUTSHELL\u2026&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>#ACPMEConf18 was a\u00a0memorable few days.\u00a0The programme was crammed with relevant CPD training, engaging speakers, active participation, fun social events, valuable networking, relevant supplier engagement and something to ensure every delegate returned to their office re-energized, bursting with ideas and feeling part of a supportive network.\u00a0 Read more below.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;DAY ONE \u2013 MON 4 JUNE&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Welcome and tribute to Steve Marlow<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">As folk took their seats, Monday morning started with a tribute to our dear friend and colleague Steve Marlow. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">We shared fond memories as we reflected on being \u2018Marlowed\u2019. Then, as Steve would have wanted, it was on with the show. Our Chair, Simon Hampton-Matthews opened the conference formally and introduced the first of our terrific speakers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\">Dave Birss \u2013 \u2018What the F**K is creativity?\u2019<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Brandishing an electric guitar, a blues slide and harmonica, Dave Birss kicked off with a memorable keynote that attempted to demystify the ubiquitous and often misplaced word \u2018creativity\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Creativity. Is it a noun? The ad industry call ads \u2018the creative\u2019. Folk that make ads \u2013 they\u2019re \u2018Creatives\u2019. i<\/span><span class=\"s1\">s it an adjective? OMG she\u2019s so \u2018creative\u2019!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Dave debunked the idea that it\u2019s an innate gift that some people have and others don\u2019t. Running around with oversized Post-Its, he had us thinking about how creativity is a process and how it takes hard work \u2013 far from the misconceived realm of tormented geniuses effortlessly picking masterpieces from the air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">He looked at how amazing humans (that\u2019s all of us) have made all-sorts from the beginning of time \u2013 even the dog \u2013 and he shot holes in ineffective practices like \u2018brainstorms\u2019 that stifle rather than enable ideas and how \u2018disruption\u2019 is a concept we should forget about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Whizzing through his career in advertising, music and writing, Dave used his musical instruments to demonstrate how structure can be enabling: first generated, repeated, developed iteratively, embellished and crafted just like ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">We looked at ways to tackle problems in different ways and how to get our minds into the right place to come up with ideas by feeding them properly \u2013 most ideas involve recombining existing ideas and improving upon them (we\u2019re not plagiarists). Dave left us feeling more able to develop productive creative habits and ready to tackle the world \u2013 one step at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Our international guests<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The lucky task of following Dave\u2019s performance fell to our overseas visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">First up, was returning <\/span>Association of College and University Printers (ACUP+)<span class=\"s1\"> Treasurer, Bob Donahue. Bob skimmed through his last 12 years as Director of Purchasing, Mail and Printing Solutions at Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio \u2013 offering a wealth of tips to ensure university in-house print facilities are \u2018Fit for the Future\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Next up was John Myles, VP of the Network of In-house Print Professionals Australia (NIPPA) and Imaging Device Project Manager at Sydney TAFE University. John discussed sustainability and the importance of expertise in data security, as well as the importance of having clear business cases that demonstrate the many benefits and value in-house provide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Creating impactful video for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">social media: a masterclass<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Jonathan Walters, team manager of award-winning digital professionals within Loughborough University\u2019s Marketing and Advancement department presented the first session of Monday afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">With examples of old videos and modern best practice, Jonathan plotted his personal career alongside key developments in the rapidly changing world of online video \u2013 from the time consuming and low resolution world of the late 90s media encoders and bit rates, to a summary of today\u2019s most influential social media platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Among the tips were considerations of channel specific video orientation (I confess I didn\u2019t know Instagram shot portrait video), the fundamental importance of knowing why you\u2019re shooting video at all, effective content creation and even how his team successfully recruited for staff recently \u2013 by setting interviewees a fast-turnaround practical movie making test using iPads.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Planning for future success<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Lifetime Honorary member of ACPME and former Director of Media Services at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Duncan Hurst, followed briefly, about the information pack produced for ACPME members.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">The papers focus exclusively on topics that will directly benefit print managers and their teams to deliver true value for money and, equally important, help them demonstrate their strategic value to their university managers. They also include information for members who may suddenly find themselves under threat of being outsourced.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Diversification into flatbed<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">The final delegate session on Monday saw in-house entrepreneur Ian Wilcox,\u00a0 Print Centre Manager at the University\u00a0 of Southampton, share how his team\u2019s large format business has grown through investment in commercial flatbed equipment. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">It was abundantly clear in-house teams<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>have an enormous opportunity to expand large format services\u2013 to improve their service to their institutions and to save very considerable funds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;DAY TWO \u2013 TUES 5 JUNE&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">AGM and Platinum suppliers <\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Tuesday opened with the AGM, followed by our 2018 Platinum suppliers (Antalis, EBB, EFI, HP, Konica Minolta and Sharp) <\/span>who had the opportunity to tell us about their latest news in a quick-fire session.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The GDPR opportunity <\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Mark Davies, Managing Director of Whistl (Doordrop Media) Ltd was next to take to the stage. In a fact-filled hour, Mark presented compelling data to show how GDPR legislation is already having a positive impact on the redirection of marketing budgets towards traditional printed Direct Mail. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Mark talked us through facts like how Direct Marketing requires a lower burden of proof to demonstrate legitimate interest, how it remains opt-out post GDPR \/ e-Privacy directives and how it offers the widest reach of any marketing channel. The message was compelling: the truth is almost half of digital advertising is not seen at all. The trend away from digital only campaigns is likely to continue \u2013 print is far from dead. His PowerPoint is available to all delegates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Thinking Effectiveness\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u2013 helpful and hindering thoughts and t<\/span><span class=\"s1\">he Go M.A.D. Thinking Results Framework\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u2013 the key ingredients to success <\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Either side of lunch we enjoyed a stimulating session from Julie Measures of Go M.A.D. Thinking. Using a series of quick quizzes, open discussion and tying each other in knots with string (more accurately trying to untie ourselves), Julie introduced a solution-focused thinking methodology to enable delegates to make more of a difference. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">We looked at having strong reasons for doing things, defining clear goals, planning priorities before taking action, having the self-belief that we can, and will, make a difference, the importance of involving others, taking personal responsibility, taking action and measuring results.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">By applying the Go M.A.D. Thinking Framework quickly within the session we were able to see how better thinking may well accelerate our results, improve productivity and enable change. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">This was one of several sessions that left delegates clamouring for the books.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How to promote like a ninja<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\">Back by popular demand, following presentations in 2015 and 2017, Tony Harmer brought <span class=\"s1\">off-the-wall <\/span>energy, tips and humour to the last of Tuesday\u2019s sessions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Tony, an Adobe Certified Expert and Instructor, demonstrated the interoperability within Creative Cloud and enthused about the integration of mobile tools into design workflows to accelerate production.\u00a0<\/span>With live demos, Tony revealed a handful of the time-saving additions within familiar applications including PhotoShop (such as focus-based selection) and introduced brand new software (like Adobe Spark that can apply Instagram-like effects across whole documents in seconds). He revealed how gestures are being incorporated into interfaces, described how AI is set to transform the way we use software and showed the power of the Adobe CC Library to manage assets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The hour flashed by in a blur of wizardry as Tony moved seamlessly from app to app with the swipe of a finger. Before we knew it, our Awards judge was wishing everyone good luck for the evening\u2019s awards.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\">ACPME Creative and Print Awards<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On the second evening, the ACPME Creative and Print Awards marked the pinnacle of the ACPME year. There were more submissions than ever before. Resplendent in penguin suits and glamorous gowns we applauded each others\u2019 excellent work and celebrated those judged to be this year\u2019s category winners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;DAY THREE \u2013 WED 6 JUNE&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Colour management masterclass <\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\">Jan Edgecombe from Revolution Digital kicked-off the final morning at Dunston Hall with a practical session using the Roland VG540, Versaworks and ColorGate RIPs. Delegates were shown how to save time and cost while increasing quality. Jan gave a rapid-fire masterclass in RIP settings for images and graphics, file settings for Adobe software, media profile choices and their effects on output quality, how to save ink and printer process control.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">The art of brilliance<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\">Sometimes events just fizzle towards a close as tired delegates drift away. Not #ACPMEConf18. Dr of Happiness \u2013 yes, you read that right \u2013 Andy Cope delivered a hilarious closing keynote that sent us home super-charged. Side-splittingly accurate in his irreverent observations about how we choose to live our lives and carrying serious messages about the choices we make everyday. The Doctor from Derby was simply brilliant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The session was crammed full of inspiring advice, anecdotes, funny stuff and big questions that got us pondering how we each have the power to transform our lives and the lives of the folk that surround us.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">It might seem flippant to say we could all do well to remember that positive attitudes get positive results and that deciding to be the best version of us we can be will transform our lives. Andy showed us, with scientific evidence and without a hint of preachy-ness, that positive thinking is the single most important factor that separates the happiest and most successful 2% of the population from those who choose to walk around with the weight of the world on their shoulders, who stress about how **** Mondays are on Sunday night, who run around like blue-arsed flies worried about how important they appear and who dream about the joy of retirement. What if there\u2019s no pot of gold over there at the end of the rainbow? What if we\u2019re standing on the rainbow right now?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Andy explained how \u2018shine\u2019 can leak out of us and \u2018infect\u2019 those around us if we let it. We\u2019ve probably never squirmed at the thought of what folk eating sarnies at our own funerals might recall of us on the day we\u2019re dispatched. Andy\u2019s probably right though. It\u2019s unlikely to be \u2018Wow!\u00a0 He owned loads of stuff\u2019 or \u2018She rolled out an impressive MFD fleet\u2019, rather what kind of people we were. If we shine during our 4,000 week gig (average life expectancy), we will not only enjoy radiant lives, but enable others to shine and stand a pretty good chance of lighting up our own funerals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The queue to purchase Andy\u2019s books, rather than check out of the hotel, spoke for itself. Andy had nudged us persuasively towards rediscovering our energy, happiness and purpose.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">It\u2019s no coincidence text messages went around the following morning about how delegates had jumped out of bed and fist-pumped the air in celebration of not waking up with toothache \u2013 one of Andy\u2019s tips to ensure everyday starts with a positive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>That\u2019s how #ACPMEConf18 left folk feeling. Recharged, lucky to have great friends across the UK and genuinely\u00a0more \u2018Fit for the Future\u2019<\/b> <span class=\"s3\">\u2032<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;THE GREAT EXHIBITION&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The members of the ACPME express their sincere thanks to our platinum and silver sponsors (below) for exhibiting and\/or sponsoring activities during our conference. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The exhibition marquee was overflowing with products and services that were of direct interest to our delegates \u2013 the purchasing decision makers from the university creative and print sector. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We hope the networking allows\u00a0our suppliers to develop and grow\u00a0their business and look forward to welcoming\u00a0them to #ACPMEConf19 at Carden Park in Cheshire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acpme.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/logos.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acpme.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/logos.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.acpme.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/logos-300x78.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acpme.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/logos-768x201.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item] [\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#2ea3f2&#8243; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; inner_shadow=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|0px&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_1=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Here&#8217;s what a few\u00a0delegates had to say about ACPMEConf19\u2026<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; inner_shadow=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=&#8221;Testimonial&#8221; author=&#8221;Sam Holt&#8221; job_title=&#8221;Design &amp; Print Team Leader&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; quote_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; use_background_color=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; company_name=&#8221;Wakefield College&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">What an amazing conference!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Well organised, fantastic location, great speakers\u2026\u00a0What more can I say?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As a new member from an FE College I wasn\u2019t sure what to expect but the conference certainly exceeded any expectations I had.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">I have come away with so many new ideas and made great new contacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A huge thanks to everyone involved, see you next year in Cheshire!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=&#8221;Testimonial&#8221; author=&#8221;Rona McNicol&#8221; job_title=&#8221;Customer Account Coordinator, Graphics &amp; Print Services&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; quote_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; use_background_color=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; company_name=&#8221;University of Stirling&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Although a newcomer to the conference, I knew from others that it would be a very welcoming environment. I can only say I found it to be just that and more \u2013 a very friendly and open environment with people happy to share ideas. The scheduled talks were both inspiring, and on a more practical level, also useful, and the marquee was also a good place to be, with sponsors happy to answer questions. Good company, food and wine \u2013 came home happy and motivated!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=&#8221;Testimonial&#8221; author=&#8221;Jacqueline Turner&#8221; job_title=&#8221;Facilities Service Manager&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; quote_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; use_background_color=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f5f5&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; company_name=&#8221;Glasgow Caledonian University&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For being a newbie to the conference I would like to thank you for welcoming me to the group. The event was well organised; the pictures are amazing that captured the essence of the event.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">I got a lot out of the event with the speakers and exhibitors.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Will be in touch soon to arrange visits to see similar facilities\u2026\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Thanks again Jacqueline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#2ea3f2&#8243; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; inner_shadow=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_2=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_2=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Interested in exhibiting at conference and\u00a0sponsoring the ACPME Awards?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Take a closer look at our\u00a0conference packages for suppliers. It&#8217;s\u00a0a unique opportunity to meet\u00a0heads of service, creative and print managers and their key operational staff in one location. Discover more\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acpme.ac.uk\/index.php\/exhibit\/\">here<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; global_module=&#8221;116&#8243; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; inner_shadow=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_row global_parent=&#8221;116&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_2=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_2=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_text global_parent=&#8221;116&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Find out more<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_text global_parent=&#8221;116&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>To advertise in\u00a0our magazine, &#8216;Pages&#8217;, please contact\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Darren Lewis, Communications Officer: 07872 417028 | <a href=\"mailto:comms@acpme.ac.uk\">comms@acpme.ac.uk<\/a><a href=\"mailto:apmecomms@gmail.com\">\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>To discuss membership or annual conference please contact\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Jennie Mort, ACPME Administrator:\u00a001527\u00a0893675 |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:admin@ACPME.AC.UK\">admin@acpme.ac.uk<br \/>\n<\/a>Contact address: Seven Elms, Dark Lane, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire B96 6HB<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:admin@ACPME.AC.UK\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Or feel free to contact members of our Board <\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Details\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acpme.ac.uk\/index.php\/your-board\/\">here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"s1\">The Association of Creative and Print Managers in Education, a not for profit private company, limited by guarantee.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Registered in England and Wales No. 10244428. 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