NBM - Business-to-Business Media & Events

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Publications

NBM’s business-to-business publications connect those who know with those who want to know. Subscribers to each receive access to best-in-class printed and digital publications, eNewsletter on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the latest products and technology updates, podcasts, educational videos, and other online content.

GRAPHICS PRO

GRAPHICS PRO is the all-in-one powerhouse industry source for the combined graphics industries: awards and personalization, apparel decorating, and sign and digital graphics. GRAPHICS PRO also publishes special reports, special sections and extra issues, including: START HERE, Custom Gift Annual, Interiors, WRAPS, Team Sales Report, Hot Graphics Report, The Sublimation Report, Direct-to-Substrate Report, LookBook, and The Laser Engraving Report.

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WRAPS

Published in mid-May — and tied into the annual WRAPSCON event at GRAPHICS PRO EXPO — this special edition of GRAPHICS PRO magazine is the comprehensive resource for vinyl wrap professionals.

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START HERE

Powered by GRAPHICS PRO and GRAPHICS PRO EXPO, START HERE is an annual publication dedicated to providing valuable start-up information for graphics professionals looking to expand or branch out in their business. START HERE is the beginner’s roadmap to success in signage, digital graphics, apparel decorating, and recognition and personalization.

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Events

Formerly THE NBM SHOW, GRAPHICS PRO EXPO (GPX) is built for graphics professionals, entrepreneurs, suppliers, and distributors. GPX covers the following disciplines, and more: signmaking, wide-format printing, screen printing, embroidery, apparel decoration, sublimation, awards, engraving, specialty graphics, custom gifts, and personalized products.

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About Us

National Business Media, Inc. (NBM) is a Colorado-based, privately-owned media company founded in 1985. We proudly produce high-quality print publications, online and in-person events, eNewsletters, podcasts, videos and other multi-media initiatives with a focus on business-to-business connections.

Mission Statement: To be a fundamental, essential, and significant asset to every single person we serve, and to continuously connect those who know with those who want to know.

Core Values: Respect, Credibility, Purpose, and Value.

Meet Our Management Team

With many decades of combined experience in the B2B media space, the National Business Media management team is dedicated to the success of its employees, advertising partners, and audience…

Bob Wieber

CEO & Owner

Founder, CEO and owner since 1985.

Dave Pomeroy

President

Dave Pomeroy

A veteran at NBM, Dave was named President in 2019 after serving as Publisher of several titles and Vice President of Publishing & Markets since 2013. Dave has nearly 30 years of experience in B2B media.

Kori Gonzales

Vice President / Finance

Lori Gonzales

Kori earned her CPA license in 1994. Kori has over 35 years of experience in accounting and auditing with over 30 of those years at National Business Media.

Lori Farstad

Vice President / Audience & Events

Lori Farstad

Lori started her career in publishing in 1987 at Conde’ Nast Publications, Inc., home to Glamour, Vogue, and Conde’ Nast Traveler, among other titles. Lori was named Vice President in 2015 after serving as Director of Audience since 2008. Lori has over 25 years' experience in B2C and B2B media.

Regan Dickinson

Vice President / Content

Regan Dickinson

Regan has extensive experience in newspapers (when newspapers were a thing), magazine publishing, advertising, public relations, and marketing. At National Business Media, Regan has been an Executive Editor, Publisher, and Director of Content.

Wolf Butler

Director of Technical Services

Wolf is responsible for NBM’s computer and network systems and Cloud resources. He has been a computer, AV, and electronics enthusiast for over 40 years. He started in IT at NBM in 1994 and has had a variety of roles, including End-User Support, Database Manager, Audio-Visual Manager, Sysadmin, Webmaster & Web Applications Developer.

Jackie Ramsier

Director, Event Operations

Jackie Ramsier

Jackie started her career in event management in 2009 and landed at NBM in 2013. She earned her CEM from the International Association of Exhibitions and Events five years later. With more than 10 years of experience, Jackie remains focused on the details of event operations.

James “Ruggs” Kochevar

Director of Sales, GRAPHICS PRO

James "Ruggs" Kochevar

Ruggs has been with NBM since 2003, serving as an advertising and expo sales consultant and as the Publisher of several titles since 2010. With over 32 years of sales experience, his specialty is business development.

Karen Lasky

Director, Audience Data Services

Karen Lasky

Karen was named Director in 2015 after serving as a Data Specialist since 2006. Karen and her team are responsible for over 800,000 pieces of data. If you are lucky, you may get to hear her say, “We are only as good as our data,” and we agree.

Linda Cranston

Creative Department Manager

Linda Cranston

In addition to managing NBM’s Creative Department, Linda Cranston is the art director for GRAPHICS PRO magazine. She has over 30 years with NBM, working as art director for several titles. Prior to that she worked designing ads for newspapers.

Sandy Maes

Support Services Manager

Sandy Maes

Sandy Maes devoted ten years coordinating advertising materials for Printwear and Promowear magazines, until moving into her current role managing the sales CRM system, along with leading each brand’s sales support team.

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