Slack Channel Reshuffle

| PERG News: October 2023 |

We encourage PERG members to stay active on PERG’s peer-to-peer Slack channels, which were recently streamlined and reshuffled to make them more user friendly. 

PERG offers the rental community channels for various types of communication. Looking for a subrental item (#who-has-it), a service technician looking for technical information (#tech_lens_tech, #tech_lighting_tech, #tech_camera_tech), selling used equipment (#used-gear-for-sale), or wanting to stay in the loop on possible fraudsters and theft events (#fraud_alerts-and-verifications). These are some of the PERG channels that give you a way to communicate immediately with peers. 

Want an invitation to join PERG’s Slack channel? Please contact the PERG Manager.

PERG Slack Channels

| PERG News: March 2023 |

Enjoy instant company-to-company communication channels for finding subrentals; giving alerts of scams, fraud, and theft activity; letting others know about new equipment you have available for subrental or used gear for sale; technical service discussions for lens techs, camera service techs, and lighting service techs, and more. 

SIGN UP HERE for an invitation. 

Note: These channels are available to professional, brick-and-mortar rental companies only. 

All you need is a (free or paid) Slack account and an invitation to access the PERG channels on Slack.

CHANNELS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE 

perg_general
PERG announcements, events, and general conversation 

fraud_alerts-and-verifications
Report scams; alert others to fraudsters; ask if others know a specific customer. 

FOR TECHS

tech_lens-tech
Lens service technician channel is for exchange of information among lens service technicians.

tech_camera-tech
Camera service technician channel is for exchange of information among camera service technicians.

tech_lighting-tech
Lighting service technician channel is for exchange of information among lighting service technicians.

tech_prep-tech
Prep tech channel is for exchange of information among camera prep techs. 

USED GEAR

east_used-gear-for-sale
Post used gear you have for sale. This channel is shared with companies in the eastern third of the U.S. 

central_used-gear-for-sale
Post used gear you have for sale. This channel is shared with companies in the central third of the U.S. 

west_used-gear-for-sale
Post used gear you have for sale. This channel is shared with companies in the western third of the U.S. 

FOR THE EASTERN U.S.

east_who-has-it
Find equipment that you need to subrent quickly from companies in the EASTERN third of the U.S. 

east_new-gear-for-rent
Let others know when you have a new piece of gear that is available for subrental in the EASTERN third of the U.S. You can post a photo if you want. 

FOR THE CENTRAL U.S.

central_who-has-it
Find equipment that you need to subrent quickly from companies in the CENTRAL third of the U.S.

central_new-gear-for-rent
Let others know when you have a new piece of gear that is available for subrental in the CENTRAL third of the U.S. You can post a photo if you want. 

FOR THE WESTERN U.S.

west_who-has-it
Find equipment that you need to subrent quickly from companies in the WESTERN third of the U.S.

west_new-gear-for-rent
Let others know when you have a new piece of gear that is available for subrental in the WESTERN third of the U.S. You can post a photo if you want. 

FOR CANADA

canada_who-has-it
Find equipment that you need to subrent quickly from companies in Canada.

canada_new-gear-for-rent
Let others know when you have a new piece of gear that is available for subrental in Canada. You can post a photo if you want.

FROM THE MANUFACTURERS

news_camera-lenses
This channel is for making announcements and promoting events. This includes product announcements, training events, networking/industry events, and so on.

news_lighting-grip
This channel is for making announcements and promoting events. This includes product announcements, training events, networking/industry events, and so on. 

THE RULES 

Keep it organized. You can nest responses by using “reply in thread”; so that equipment requests and conversation topics stay separated. 

Stay on Topic. Limit conversation to the topic of the channel. If the channel is for subrentals, it should be just requests and responses. For example, someone might post “Looking for Signature Zoom 16-32 mm. Preps 6/4, shoots 6/5-6/6, returns Friday 6/6. email me a name@rentalcompany.com." Someone who has the gear responds with a short “We’ve got it!” or even just a check mark or raised hand emoji for example. Then the parties reach out by phone or email to discuss terms.

Don't talk money. Pricing conversations must be taken elsewhere. For antitrust purposes, they must be held privately, and must not be held on the app. All discussions on Slack will be limited to those subjects that are permitted by the antitrust laws. Prohibited topics include prices charged, employee salaries, marketing plans and strategies, and current or future costs. Violations of the antitrust laws can have serious consequences for you and for our trade organization.

No ads, except on the designated channel. Manufacturers and dealers are welcome to participate in the tech channels providing information but are not permitted to use those channels for sales. We reserve a separate channel for announcements about products and events called news_camera-lenses and news_lighting-grip.

PERG Slack Channels

| PERG News: February 2023 |

We are pleased to announce that PERG will host a suite of company-to-company rental-oriented channels on Slack. There is no cost, and they are available to all professional rental companies. 

Slack channels have proved extremely useful for finding equipment for subrentals; giving alerts of scams, fraud, and theft activity; letting others know about new equipment you have available for subrental or used gear for sale; and for technical discussions. Kudos to the individuals who grew the existing workspace to the vital and efficient system that it has become and will remain.

Without wishing to step on the toes of any other channels, PERG’s Slack channels are intended to expand the idea to more geographic areas and provide a service that is inclusive, neutral, unaffiliated, and long term. We welcome your input to make the channels a greater value to your business.

All you need is a (free or paid) Slack account and an invitation to access the PERG channels on Slack.

SIGN UP HERE for an invitation. 

Note: These channels are available to professional, brick-and-mortar rental companies only. 

The app is available in mobile and desktop versions that are synced. It is intuitive to use. Even if you have not used Slack before, you will pick it up in no time! Slack Quick Start Guide. 

PERG now hosts the following channels: 

fraud_alerts-and-verifications
Report scams; alert others to fraudsters; ask if others know a specific customer. 

news_camera-lenses
This channel is for making announcements and promoting events. This includes product announcements, training events, networking/industry events, and so on.

news_lighting-grip
This channel is for making announcements and promoting events. This includes product announcements, training events, networking/industry events, and so on. 

FOR TECHS

tech_lens-tech
Lens service technician channel is for exchange of information among lens service technicians.

tech_camera-tech
Camera service technician channel is for exchange of information among camera service technicians.

tech_lighting-tech
Lighting service technician channel is for exchange of information among lighting service technicians.

tech_prep-tech
Prep tech channel is for exchange of information among camera prep techs. 

USED GEAR

east_used-gear-for-sale
Post used gear you have for sale. This channel is shared with companies in the eastern third of the U.S. 

central_used-gear-for-sale
Post used gear you have for sale. This channel is shared with companies in the central third of the U.S. 

west_used-gear-for-sale
Post used gear you have for sale. This channel is shared with companies in the western third of the U.S. 

FOR THE EASTERN U.S.

east_who-has-it
Find equipment that you need to subrent quickly from companies in the EASTERN third of the U.S. 

east_new-gear-for-rent
Let others know when you have a new piece of gear that is available for subrental in the EASTERN third of the U.S. You can post a photo if you want. 

FOR THE CENTRAL U.S.

central_who-has-it
Find equipment that you need to subrent quickly from companies in the CENTRAL third of the U.S.

central_new-gear-for-rent
Let others know when you have a new piece of gear that is available for subrental in the CENTRAL third of the U.S. You can post a photo if you want. 

FOR THE WESTERN U.S.

west_who-has-it
Find equipment that you need to subrent quickly from companies in the WESTERN third of the U.S.

west_new-gear-for-rent
Let others know when you have a new piece of gear that is available for subrental in the WESTERN third of the U.S. You can post a photo if you want. 

FOR CANADA

canada_who-has-it
Find equipment that you need to subrent quickly from companies in Canada.

canada_new-gear-for-rent
Let others know when you have a new piece of gear that is available for subrental in Canada. You can post a photo if you want.

There are just a few important rules everyone must follow. 

1. Keep it organized. You can nest responses by using “reply in thread”; so that equipment requests and conversation topics stay separated. 
2. Stay on Topic. Limit conversation to the specific topic of the channel. If the channel is for subrentals, it should be just requests and responses. For example, someone might post “Looking for Signature Zoom 16-32 mm. Preps 6/4, shoots 6/5-6/6, returns Friday 6/6. email me a name@rentalcompany.com." Someone who has the gear responds with a short “We’ve got it!” or even just a check mark or raised hand emoji for example. Then the parties reach out by phone or email to discuss terms.
3. Don't talk money. Pricing conversations must be taken elsewhere. For antitrust purposes, they must be held privately, and must not be held on the app. All discussions on Slack will be limited to those subjects that are permitted by the antitrust laws. Prohibited topics include prices charged, employee salaries, marketing plans and strategies, and current or future costs. Violations of the antitrust laws can have serious consequences for you and for our trade organization.
4. No ads, except on the designated channel. Manufacturers and dealers are welcome to participate in the tech channels providing information but are not permitted to use those channels for sales. We reserve a separate channel for announcements about products and events called news_camera-lenses and news_lighting-grip.

PERG Slack Channels

| PERG News: January 2023 |

We are pleased to announce that PERG will host a suite of company-to-company rental-oriented channels on Slack. There is no cost, and they are available to all professional rental companies. 

For several years now, some of the rental companies in Los Angeles have utilized real-time communication between companies on apps like Slack. These channels have proved extremely useful for finding equipment for subrentals; giving alerts of scams, fraud, and theft activity; letting others know about new equipment you have available for subrental or used gear for sale; and for technical discussions. As a trade association, PERG seeks to expand the idea to more geographic areas and make the service inclusive, independent, and long term. 

 PERG now hosts the following channels: 

fraud_alerts-and-verifications
Report scams; alert others to fraudsters; ask if others know a specific customer. 

news_camera-lenses
This channel is for making announcements and promoting events. This includes product announcements, training events, networking/industry events, and so on.

news_lighting-grip
This channel is for making announcements and promoting events. This includes product announcements, training events, networking/industry events, and so on. 

FOR TECHS

tech_lens-tech
Lens service technician channel is for exchange of information among lens service technicians.

tech_camera-tech
Camera service technician channel is for exchange of information among camera service technicians.

tech_lighting-tech
Lighting service technician channel is for exchange of information among lighting service technicians.

tech_prep-tech
Prep tech channel is for exchange of information among camera prep techs. 

USED GEAR

east_used-gear-for-sale
Post used gear you have for sale. This channel is shared with companies in the eastern third of the U.S. 

central_used-gear-for-sale
Post used gear you have for sale. This channel is shared with companies in the central third of the U.S. 

west_used-gear-for-sale
Post used gear you have for sale. This channel is shared with companies in the western third of the U.S. 

FOR THE EASTERN U.S.

east_who-has-it
Find equipment that you need to subrent quickly from companies in the EASTERN third of the U.S. 

east_new-gear-for-rent
Let others know when you have a new piece of gear that is available for subrental in the EASTERN third of the U.S. You can post a photo if you want. 

FOR THE CENTRAL U.S.

central_who-has-it
Find equipment that you need to subrent quickly from companies in the CENTRAL third of the U.S.

central_new-gear-for-rent
Let others know when you have a new piece of gear that is available for subrental in the CENTRAL third of the U.S. You can post a photo if you want. 

FOR THE WESTERN U.S.

west_who-has-it
Find equipment that you need to subrent quickly from companies in the WESTERN third of the U.S.

west_new-gear-for-rent
Let others know when you have a new piece of gear that is available for subrental in the WESTERN third of the U.S. You can post a photo if you want. 

FOR CANADA

canada_who-has-it
Find equipment that you need to subrent quickly from companies in Canada.

canada_new-gear-for-rent
Let others know when you have a new piece of gear that is available for subrental in Canada. You can post a photo if you want.

All you need is a (free or paid) Slack account and an invitation to access the PERG channels on Slack.

SIGN UP HERE for an invitation. 

Note: These channels are available to professional, brick-and-mortar rental companies only. 

The app is available in mobile and desktop versions that are synced. It is intuitive to use. Even if you have not used Slack before, you will pick it up in no time! Slack Quick Start Guide. 

There are just a few important rules everyone must follow. 

1. Keep it organized. You can nest responses by using “reply in thread”; so that equipment requests and conversation topics stay separated. 
2. Stay on Topic. Limit conversation to the specific topic of the channel. If the channel is for subrentals, it should be just requests and responses. For example, someone might post “Looking for Signature Zoom 16-32 mm. Preps 6/4, shoots 6/5-6/6, returns Friday 6/6. email me a name@rentalcompany.com." Someone who has the gear responds with a short “We’ve got it!” or even just a check mark or raised hand emoji for example. Then the parties reach out by phone or email to discuss terms.
3. Don't talk money. Pricing conversations must be taken elsewhere. For antitrust purposes, they must be held privately, and must not be held on the app. All discussions on Slack will be limited to those subjects that are permitted by the antitrust laws. Prohibited topics include prices charged, employee salaries, marketing plans and strategies, and current or future costs. Violations of the antitrust laws can have serious consequences for you and for our trade organization.
4. No ads, except on the designated channel. Manufacturers and dealers are welcome to participate in the tech channels providing information but are not permitted to use those channels for sales. We reserve a separate channel for announcements about products and events called news_camera-lenses and news_lighting-grip.