NATPE recognizes the scope of influence its membership wields. Leveraging that influence, NATPE has formed cost-saving partnership with a variety of trade service providers and retailers eager to include this select community among its customer base. And the association continues to explore new discount partnerships to further enhance the benefits of NATPE Membership. Following is a list and description of the vendors currently participating in NATPE’s Discount Partnership program. CateringBobby Weisman Caterers NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor Credit & CollectionsNCO Financial Services NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor Financial PlanningMerrill Lynch Our financial planning service, which includes a hardbound review of your investment allocation, retirement planning, estate planning, tax planning and net worth analysis, ordinarily runs for $1000. We will reduce that fee for all participants to $250. It is an extensive review of all aspects of one’s financial picture. For any account opened in excess of $500,000, we will offer the financial planning service free of charge. NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor InsuranceMedia/Professional Insurance M/PI is pleased to partner with NATPE to offer their members a comprehensive liability insurance program with very broad coverage at extremely attractive rates - 10% premium credit for NATPE members in good standing. Coverage is available for a wide range of productions including Reality TV shows, documentaries and Infomercials. Coverage provides protection for claims of defamation, libel, slander, invasion of privacy, infringement of copyright and trademark and a variety of other potentially devastating and costly production related legal exposures. Contact us below to obtain a descriptive brochure about NATPE’s Media Liability Insurance program or visit our website: www.mediaprof.com and click on the NATPE association page. NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor
Click below for more infomration or visit our website at www.tmib.com. For new clients, a thorough review and analysis of your existing insurance program is included at no charge. NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor Media/Production ServicesPreferred Media Half the battle in maximizing profits in any media organization is knowing exactly what media assets you have. We provide this solution through our systems and services to deliver the information you need, when you need it. This includes real-time worldwide web-access to inventory for perusal and ordering of material over the web. Services include worldwide climate-controlled storage facilities, inventory management of media assets, real-time inventory access via the World Wide Web, distribution, and advertising spot management. NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor
Our services include: Full on-line & off-line capabilities (AVID, Final Cut Pro, Quantel); Ready standard definition shows for transfer to HD; Portable Final Cut Pro Editing systems; graphics & Effects Compositing featuring After Effects & Paintbox; Blue & Green screen matte work including wire removal; Rotoscoping, Film Look, CD/DVD & Still Transfers; Real-time Texting & Color Correction; and Analog & Digital Conforming of video to broadcast standards / QC. NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor SmartJog SmartJog provides a global distribution and file transfer platform to facilitate the entertainment industry transition to digital. From DVD/VHS screeners to Digibeta masters, SmartJog replaces physical logistics with electronic intermediation and digital asset management, and interfaces with client systems to enable tape-less workflows. New members to SmartJog will not only take advantage of this unique offer, but they will also be connected to over 3,000 industry professionals in over 60 countries. With offices in Paris and Los Angeles, SmartJog ensures constant supervision and integrity of its service.
TeleVersions has the capacity and technology to prepare and distribute your program with speed and reliability at a price that is competitive with today's market. We believe that our service, quality, and flexibility are all key traits that encourage the long-term relationships we seek. Additional discounts are available, based on volume. Please call today to discuss how we can be of service. NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor
NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor PR/MarketingCurrent PR NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor
Entertainment Communications Network, Inc. (ECN) ECN maintains a proprietary database of over 120,000 media contacts and can guarantee information delivery through various mediums, including voice, text messaging, email, fax, the internet and direct mail. For 17+ years, ECN has built systems, and distributed and collected information for over 75 ad agencies, buying services, TV, radio and cable networks and syndicators. NATPE members who become ECN clients are eligible for a 10% discount on all services purchased during their first 12 months. Current ECN clients who are NATPE members may claim an annual, free EVoice broadcast with any purchased fax or email broadcast. For more information visit www.ecnmedia.com. NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor
As the biggest provider of Station Incentive Merchandise for trade in the U.S., we offer broadcast stations and cable companies the unique ability to trade airtime for merchandise. We have over 155,000 items on our website. Register to win $1,000 in logo merchandise for your station there. We specialize in creating high-end gifts for your most valued clients. We are exclusive distributors for brand names like; Cutter & Buck, Tommy Hilfiger, Port Authority and Ping. We provide one-stop shopping for all of your station’s client gifts, event merchandise, sales dept incentive prizes and employee recognition awards. We also design and produce retail and viewer promotions for your station. NATPE Members get a $100 gift certificate for signing up for our station” trade for merchandise” program. NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor
Three 20 minute or two 30 minute sessions by phone or in person …$200 Completely confidential (nondisclosure agreement available if desired) BIO: NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor
Whether our clients are executives working on the new launch of a television property, a licensing and merchandising product or producing a new program, we create effective strategic gameplans to help our clients springboard into action. Our services include corporate and individual coaching; group and team coaching; experiential hikes; and assessments. NATPE members enjoy a 20% discount on all services. Be the next success story! Call 877-826-8901 or e-mail info@mindlightgroup.com to find out more about our complimentary session. NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor
NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor Koehler + Co. Printing Brokers NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor
NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor PublicationsSpecial Discounts for NATPE Member Subscriptions!
ResearchPricewaterhouseCoopers PricewaterhouseCoopers is giving NATPE members a 20% discount on several great resources: Gloal Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2006-2010 (includes Global
Overview) Global Entertainment and Media Outlook, 2006-2010 Global Overview
OR your choice of any of the 14 individual segments available in PDF
format For those who don't want as much detail, we suggest purchasing the Global Overview which provides top-level global analyses and 5-year growth projections for the 14 industry segments or you may also purchase any of the 14 individual segments in PDF format. For a look inside the publication please take a look HERE. For additional information and to place your order, CLICK HERE. VIP BUYERS – email marketing@natpe.org for your EXTRE-SPECIAL DISCOUNT.
All NATPE members will receive the following discounts: NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor
TVtracker.com serves over 250 major entertainment and media companies including ABC, BBC, Channel 4 (UK), FOX, NBC, UPN, WB, Fremantle Media, Granada, Buena Vista International TV, Magna Global and Warner Bros. Domestic Television, among others. To take advantage of this valuable offer simply visit http://www.tvtracker.com/plans.php. Enter the promo code: "natpe2005" when prompted during the sign up process. Retirement ServicesTaurus Financial & Insurance Services LLC ShippingNATPE Members Ship For Up To 25% Less Tax Refund RecoveryFortisTCS, LP - Recovery of US Federal/State Tax Credits & Benefits
NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor TechnologyKatharion Anti-Spam Solutions NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor
As a benefit to NATPE members, I-3 will provide a free consultation for qualified organizations to help answer strategic or technical questions related to Internet technology. For instance: What are the implications for media companies given the growth in Internet bandwidth and in peer-to-peer file sharing? What are some "best practices" for managing web site contents in a cost-effective manner? How will the advent of the wireless Internet affect a company's online strategy? How can an organization leverage its online presence to benefit its traditional communications, and vice versa? Regardless of the questions posed by a given organization, I-3 will provide an objective analysis, based on substantial experience with both strategic and technical issues. If your company is interested in better leveraging the Internet to meet your business goals, please take advantage of the free consultation. NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor Nine Systems Nine Systems has designed an end-to-end streaming solution specifically for Broadcasters that will help you get your television content on the web in most hassle-free way possible. Click on the link below or call 1-800-906-9394 today to find out about our special offer for all NATPE members and to get signed up for a demonstration of Stream OS at NATPE 2006. NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor TranscriptionBrocato Transcription NATPE Members Only: Get More Information / Contact This Vendor Various Other ServicesThe Industry Card THE INDUSTRY CARD provides great special discount benefits and privileges at over 1,800 restaurants, attractions and merchants including the popular movie ticket discounts. You'll never pay full price again! New Industry Card alliances include Kinko's, where Industry Card members now receive 20% off purchases and services at all Los Angeles County Kinko's locations. And just in time for ski season, you'll receive huge discounts on lift tickets at resorts in Mammoth, Lake Tahoe, Big Bear and Utah. For more details or to join online, visit www.theindustrycard.com/natpe or call THE INDUSTRY CARD at 818-906-2302. To join by mail, send name, address, telephone, e-mail, credit card # and expiration date to: Entertainment Industry Discounts Program, 15720 Ventura Blvd. #607, Encino, CA 91436. Make checks payable to E.I.D.P. for $45 per membership and note that you are a NATPE Member.
If you have any questions or would like your company to participate in the NATPE Preferred Vendor program, please contact Jon Dobkin at 310-453-4440, extension 252, or jd@natpe.org. |
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to NCO’s solutions to improve your bottom-line income through
improved cash flow and reduced enterprise-wide costs. A publicly held
industry leader (Nasdaq: NCOG), NCO has been providing innovative
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NCO Commercial Services offers: Third-Party Collections; Outsourcing
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and other specialized services. Send us a message to learn more about
what we can offer you as a member, including preferred rates and services.
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With
more than 90 years of experience, Merrill Lynch is a leader in wealth
management services. Our clients are among the top 1% of the wealthiest
individuals and families, with $1.4 trillion in U.S. Private Client
accounts. Our resources and state-of-the-art technology may be customized
to address almost any financial situation.
Founded
in 1979, Media/Professional Insurance is one of the world’s
leading media liability underwriting and claims management firms.
For
over 100 years Tegner-Miller Insurance Brokers has been a leader in
providing insurance to professionals. With our large array of markets,
we can recommend a business insurance program to meet all of your
insurance goals. Our first commitment is always to our clients, not
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At
Preferred Media, storage of media assets has been our specialty for
over two decades. We are proud to continually protect, store and serve
major studios, networks, cable channels and production companies.
Preferred Media is offering NATPE members six months free climate-controlled
storage. This offer is only good for a limited time to new clients
coming into Preferred Media, so act now. Price based on an eighteen-month
storage contract. 
Suite
16 Post is pleased to offer NATPE members (who are not already our
clients) 25% off of our rate card and give a one-time offer of 50%
off a full day of editing just to see how great your experience will
be with our team! We specialize in delivering network quality shows
and promos as well as material for DVD and corporate clients. Because
of our experience, proprietary interfaces and high-end systems, we
are delivering faster and more cost effectively than other conventional
systems and post facilities. 
TeleVersions
is proud to be a preferred vendor for NATPE members. We are one of
the largest, independently owned broadcast service groups in the Midwest.
All new NATPE members will receive an additional 5% discount off of
the following services: Component and Serial Digital Conversion and
Duplication in all Formats; VEIL and AMOL Sigma encoding; Closed Captioning,
Tagging, Translations and Subtitles; MPEG Compression for CD, DVD
and all popular A/V File Formats; DVD Authoring; CD and DVD Duplication
and Replication; WEB TV; Transmission via Satellite, Fiber Optic and
Telestream and Same Day Turnaround (call for availability).
At
Victory Studios (formerly APS) we take pride in providing a friendly,
professional atmosphere where clients work closely with us to achieve
High Definition excellence. We've been in the HD business for a long
time and can make the experience amazingly easy, both technically
and financially. Whether it's simply the highest quality HD down conversions,
file transfers or the entire process of finishing in HD, you'll claim
Victory when you work with us. As a NATPE member you will receive
10% discount off your first order of High Definition services including
downconversions, file transfers and online editing.
Our
name says it all. We’re current, contemporary and plugged-in.
Check out our website for more details at www.currentpr.com. We have
extensive backgrounds in the communications business, which is reflected
in PR and marketing services offered under three distinct divisions
of the company: CurrentCom, CurrentPR, and CurrentEvents. Current
Communications will offer a one hour consultation and a PR proposal
to qualified NATPE members.
Entertainment Communications Network, Inc. (ECN) provides and develops innovative communications solutions for advertising, entertainment and media companies who need to contact and maintain communications with clients, customers, media outlets and end users.
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MindLight
Group is a coaching and consulting company partnering with creatives
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individuals and organizations to sever the limiting patterns that
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dreams. 
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and professional members receive 40% off new subscriptions to Daily
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your NATPE membership. (Note: this discount is not applicable to subscription
renewals.)
E-Poll
is a leader in consumer market research for the Entertainment Industry.
Numerous broadcast and cable networks call on us for our innovative
approach to challenging issues. We specialize in concept/title testing,
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and tracking studies. E-Poll provides innovative market research solutions
for nine of the top 10 global media companies.
NATPE
has partnered with TVtracker.com, the television industry's premier
source for competitive television development and programming, to
bring its members a valuable offer. NATPE Corporate and Professional
members are now eligible for a 10% discount off of standard single-user
and multi-user plans.
NATPE
has teamed with DHL Express (formerly Airborne Express) to offer members
savings of up to 25% on express shipping. Members can save no matter
where they ship - around the state, around the country or around the
world. Program highlights include guaranteed delivery, dedicated member
support, complete internet shipping, and much more! There are no commitments
and no contracts necessary to participate. Just call 1-800-MEMBERS
(1-800-636-2377, 8 am - 7 pm ET) and identify yourself as an NATPE
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Your
company has probably overpaid federal and state taxes year after year.
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has not taken advantage of substantial tax credits, benefits and incentives
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provides highly effective, proven, outsourced anti-spam and anti-virus
solutions for businesses that are completely independent of the email
system in use. As a result, there's no software or hardware to install
at the server or at the workstations, nor are there any ongoing maintenance
requirements. Katharion is pleased to offer NATPE members an extended
60-day free trial of our hassle-free anti-spam services. Simply click
on the link below, or call 1-866-NO-SPAMM (and mention "NATPE" to
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Internet
Integration, Inc. ("I-3") is a leading Internet application development
firm based in Los Angeles, California. In business since 1995, the
company offers technical development, graphic design, and strategic
consulting services to help businesses expand their market reach and
reduce costs through intelligent use of technology.
Nine Systems helps today's best-known companies broadcast audio and video over the Internet and wireless easily, affordably and reliably. Nine Systems' Network of Networks is an industry-first system that routes all types of rich media through the company's Content Delivery Network (CDN) and across other top-tier CDNs to guarantee robust and reliable delivery worldwide. Stream OS is the company's suite of configurable rich media management and delivery tools that enable audio and video streaming, live event broadcasting, web conferencing and the anytime sale of rich media content. Nine Systems serves more than 200 of today's most successful businesses including NATPE, Hallmark Entertainment, The Golf Channel, the NBA, CinemaNow, CBS SportsLine and Starz Encore.
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to the generosity of FTD, NATPE members now receive 20% off orders
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