Photo Imaging CONNECT brings together industry executives for industry connections and more Events News 

Photo Imaging CONNECT brings together industry executives for industry connections and more

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The Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, held March 16-17, in Las Vegas, Nev., brought together more than 40 industry executives to network, share insights and explore the future of the photo/imaging industry. In a special partnership with WPPI, the Dead Pixels Society held an executive-level conference to bring together various sectors of the photo/imaging industry to discuss trends, opportunities, new technologies, and more in... Read More
Amaze’s upgrades Linktree integration News Updates 

Amaze’s upgrades Linktree integration

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Amaze announced a significant upgrade to its Linktree integration, allowing creators to select which products to feature, creating a seamless shopping experience that aligns perfectly with their current marketing campaigns. This upgrade is a reflection of Amaze’s belief that the journey to becoming amazing is ongoing, empowering creators to take control of their growth and storytelling with every product they... Read More
B&H Photo buys Manhattan office property for $150 Million Investments News 

B&H Photo buys Manhattan office property for $150 Million

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B&H Photo has acquired a Manhattan office property for $150 million through an entity called SV333 Realty, records from the New York City Department of Finance show. According to a report from PincusCo, Brookfield Properties originally paid $255 million for the 10-story asset in 2018, representing a more than $100 million loss for the developer. While Manhattan particularly has seen a... Read More
Fujifilm debuts FUJIFILM GFX100RF, the first FUJIFILM GFX system fixed-lens mirrorless digital camera New Products 

Fujifilm debuts FUJIFILM GFX100RF, the first FUJIFILM GFX system fixed-lens mirrorless digital camera

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FUJIFILM North America Corp. announced the *FUJIFILM GFX100RF mirrorless digital camera, the first fixed lens camera in the history of the GFX System. FUJIFILM GFX100RF is expected to be available late April 2025 at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $4,899.95 USD and $6,999 CAD. The camera weighs only 735g (1.62 lbs), making it the lightest GFX System camera ever... Read More
Entourage Yearbooks announces 2024 Next Generation Grant recipients News 

Entourage Yearbooks announces 2024 Next Generation Grant recipients

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Entourage Yearbooks announced the 2024 Next Generation Grant recipients. Spearheaded by CEO Elias Jo, this initiative aims to narrow the resource gap in schools by offering financial assistance to institutions lacking the necessary resources to provide educational opportunities to their students. The 2024 grant cycle saw unprecedented applicants, demonstrating a widespread need for support in educational endeavors. Entourage also received... Read More
Fujifilm survey: Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say viewing old photos brings happiness and calm News 

Fujifilm survey: Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say viewing old photos brings happiness and calm

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., partnered with clinical psychologist and mental health expert Dr. Lauren Cook to unveil findings from Frame of Mind, a new survey highlighting the profound impact photography has on emotional well-being. With more than 3 in 4 respondents agreeing that looking through old photos brings them happiness and calm, the survey, commissioned by Fujifilm, underscores the idea... Read More
Less Hopeful, More Engineered: A Fresh Look at Marketing ROI, with John Watson Podcasts 

Less Hopeful, More Engineered: A Fresh Look at Marketing ROI, with John Watson

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What if the marketing strategies draining your budget could be transformed into systems that actually generate profit? In this eye-opening conversation with John Watson, founder of Accrue Marketing, we uncover the costly mistakes most businesses make with their marketing efforts and the straightforward solutions that can revolutionize your approach. Watson’s journey from data analyst to marketing coach began when he repeatedly found... Read More
CYME announces Peakto CONNECT with Peakto 2.3 for cloudless media access News Updates 

CYME announces Peakto CONNECT with Peakto 2.3 for cloudless media access

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CYME announced a new feature for Peakto 2.3, it’s media manager for the Mac: secure remote access to photos and videos stored locally. With Peakto Connect, users cab access their media across multiple devices, without uploading their content to the Cloud. Peakto Connect establishes an encrypted internet connection (local or public), allowing users to securely access Peakto and its cataloged content... Read More
Circana: Week-to-week fluctuations in consumer spending and pockets of change reflect uncertainty Marketing 

Circana: Week-to-week fluctuations in consumer spending and pockets of change reflect uncertainty

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U.S. consumers demonstrated their uncertainty through weekly ups and downs in discretionary retail spending in February, even as the overall results depicted stability. In the combined four weeks ending March 1, 2025, overall retail sales demand was flat compared to the same time in 2024, with 1% dollar growth, according to Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. While... Read More
Viltrox announces AF 135mm F1.8 LAB Z lens New Products 

Viltrox announces AF 135mm F1.8 LAB Z lens

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Viltrox announced the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB Z, a full-frame large aperture telephoto autofocus lens for Z-mount. Viltrox’s self-developed Quad HyperVCM motor technology ensures rapid, precise focusing. The $899 lens achieves resolution at F1.8 full aperture to faithfully capture sharp, true-to-life detail, with the option of dreamy bokeh. Viltrox’s patented Quad HyperVCM motor technology significantly enhances thrust conversion efficiency, enabling... Read More
NRF: Census retail sales data shows consumers are ‘Aapprehensive’ Despite ‘Healthy’ Economic Fundamentals Market research News 

NRF: Census retail sales data shows consumers are ‘Aapprehensive’ Despite ‘Healthy’ Economic Fundamentals

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Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau showed modest month-over-month retail sales growth in February amid consumer worries over inflation and Washington policy decisions, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Lower-than-expected consumer spending in the first couple of months of the year likely reflected payback for very strong spending in the fourth quarter and weather-related events since... Read More
Kodak reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results Earnings reports News 

Kodak reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results

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Eastman Kodak Co. reported fourth-quarter consolidated revenues of $266 million, compared with $275 million for Q4 2023, a decrease of $9 million or 3 percent, but a gross profit of $51 million, compared with $47 million for Q4 2023, an increase of $4 million or 9 percent For the full-year, consolidated revenues were $1.043 billion, compared with $1.117 billion for... Read More
Jostens names Chaparral Academy of Technology as the first-place winner of Jostens Epic School Revamp grand prize package Marketing News 

Jostens names Chaparral Academy of Technology as the first-place winner of Jostens Epic School Revamp grand prize package

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Jostens announced Chaparral Academy of Technology in Fontana, Calif., as the first-place winner and recipient of the second annual Jostens Epic School Revamp grand prize package, valued up to $150,000. Chaparral Academy wins a thorough consultation with Jostens SchoolMark services to revitalize its overall identity, culture, and climate. They will also attend the 2025 Jostens Renaissance Global Conference and enjoy... Read More