Photo Imaging CONNECT 2026 registration is open; get early bird tickets now! Events News 

Photo Imaging CONNECT 2026 registration is open; get early bird tickets now!

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Registation has opened for the Photo Imaging CONNECT (PIC) executive conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Casino and Resort, Las Vegas, NV., hosted by the Dead Pixels Society. Photo Imaging CONNECT serves as the premier executive networking conference for the photo/imaging sector. The conference unites industry leaders from printing, services, professional photography, technology, and retail for educational sessions and discussions. “After... Read More
The Dead Pixels Society announces Photo Imaging CONNECT, March 1-2, 2026 Events 

The Dead Pixels Society announces Photo Imaging CONNECT, March 1-2, 2026

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The Dead Pixels Society, the photo/imaging industry’s leading news source, announces the Photo Imaging CONNECT (PIC) executive conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Casino and Resort, Las Vegas, NV. Photo Imaging CONNECT (PIC) serves as the premier executive networking conference for the photo/imaging sector. The conference unites industry leaders from printing, services, professional photography, technology, and retail for educational sessions and... Read More
The IRS Has No Chill, But Your Receipts Should, with Tanya Lawrence Podcasts 

The IRS Has No Chill, But Your Receipts Should, with Tanya Lawrence

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Taxes drain more profit than most owners realize, and that single fact changes how we build, run, and sell a creative business. The Dead Pixels Society sits down with accounting expert Tanya Lawrence to map out the moves that protect cash today and increase valuation tomorrow—without drowning in jargon or guesswork. She starts with the foundation: Choosing the right tax treatment as... Read More
Why knowing your audience beats trend-chasing every time, with Jessica Adanich Marketing Podcasts 

Why knowing your audience beats trend-chasing every time, with Jessica Adanich

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What if the problem isn’t your logo, but the foundation under it? We sit down with brand strategist Jessica Adanich to explore how real positioning, consistent visuals, and honest storytelling turn a business from forgettable to first choice. Adanich’s journey from sculpture and glass blowing to leading marketing at Mace, then launching Design Pod Studio, sets the stage for clear, field-tested advice:... Read More
PPA launches PhotoVision streaming service Events New Products 

PPA launches PhotoVision streaming service

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Professional Photographers of America (PPA) announces the launch of PhotoVision on PPA.com, a curated, immersive content streaming platform for photographers of every skill level. The service is complimentary to all PPA members and available to non-members as a subscription service. PhotoVision on PPA.com provides access to: 2,500+ videos and tutorials on topics ranging from posing and lighting to business strategies... Read More
Minted reveals 2025 Holiday Card Trends: A return to vintage, folk, and heritage-inspired design Market research 

Minted reveals 2025 Holiday Card Trends: A return to vintage, folk, and heritage-inspired design

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Minted unveiled its 2025 Holiday Card Design Trends, highlighting a surge in vintage photography, modern folk illustration, and reimagined heritage patterns and preppy classics like toile, gingham, and stripes. Drawn from Minted’s global network of artists and millions of community votes, the 2025 Holiday Card Collection showcases designs that feel distinctly “analog”— warm, character-rich cards that favor storytelling and craftsmanship,... Read More
Best Buy reports comparable sales decline 2.7% Earnings reports News 

Best Buy reports comparable sales decline 2.7%

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Best Buy Co., Inc. announced results for the 13-week third quarter ended Nov. 1, 2025, as compared to the 13-week third quarter last year. “We are pleased to report better-than-expected sales and adjusted operating income rate for the third quarter,” said Corie Barry, Best Buy CEO. “Our comparable sales grew 2.7% as we continued to drive strong results across computing,... Read More
Printify, Printful, and Snow Commerce announce their new company name and platform: FYUL Acquisitions News Partnerships 

Printify, Printful, and Snow Commerce announce their new company name and platform: FYUL

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Following last year’s announcement that Printful and Printify would merge, the two eCommerce merchandise companies and Snow Commerce (which Printful acquired in 2023) have officially launched FYUL, the new name for the single company that houses these brands. Pronounced ‘fuel’ – the name FYUL was created by joining the apex of the names Printify and Printful, to form a new brand name “that takes... Read More
GoPhoto announces agreement to acquire Capturelife Acquisitions 

GoPhoto announces agreement to acquire Capturelife

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Amsterdam-based GoPhoto LLC announced it has agreed to acquire Capturelife, a provider of digital photo delivery and engagement solutions. The move “strengthens GoPhoto’s commitment to delivering innovative experiences for consumers and businesses in the photography industry, expanding its capabilities in mobile-first photo sharing and digital content monetization,” the company said. The Capturelife platform enables businesses to seamlessly deliver photos and videos to... Read More
NRF: Thanksgiving weekend expected to draw largest number of shoppers on record Market research News 

NRF: Thanksgiving weekend expected to draw largest number of shoppers on record

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A record 186.9 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the consumer survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up more than 3 million total shoppers from the previous record of 183.4 million last year. “The holidays are an important part of many... Read More
PhotobookShop revives Momento brand in Australia Acquisitions News 

PhotobookShop revives Momento brand in Australia

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Australian Photography reports photobook brand Momento has been revived under new ownership, returning with updated technology, premium materials, and a renewed focus on travel photobooks. The well-regarded Momento closed in 2024 after 20 years in business; the new company launched in October 2025 after the brand name and website were purchased by Peter Thomas, owner of Melbourne printing supplier PhotobookShop, the... Read More
Vivid-Pix donating $100,000 to support Alzheimer’s awareness News 

Vivid-Pix donating $100,000 to support Alzheimer’s awareness

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Vivid-Pix, a leader in AgeTech that helps people relive and preserve memory, is supporting caregivers, individuals living with memory loss, and organizations that support those communities during National Family Caregivers’ and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Vivid-Pix is donating $100,000 in software, photo Reminiscence Therapy (pRT) education, and Memory Cards™ to senior centers, senior living communities, libraries, archives, museums, and related organizations across... Read More
How A Nightlife Photographer Invented A Proposal Planning Business In New York Podcasts 

How A Nightlife Photographer Invented A Proposal Planning Business In New York

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A musician’s tour, a borrowed camera, and a rowboat on Central Park’s lake: that’s the unlikely path that led Ash Fox from nightlife photography to building a full-service proposal planning studio in New York. This interview digs into how a niche chose her, why proposals feel more honest than weddings, and the exact steps that turn a fantasy location into... Read More
WhiteWall expands its WhiteWall Coffee Table Book range with 36 colored endpapers  New Products News 

WhiteWall expands its WhiteWall Coffee Table Book range with 36 colored endpapers 

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WhiteWall expands the endpaper choices of its WhiteWall Coffee Table Book to include 36 colored endpapers. The new colors are available for all formats and paper types of the WhiteWall Coffee Table Book. In the inkjet versions, the endpapers are printed on open-pored natural paper, characterized by a fine, matte texture that sets them apart from the content pages. For... Read More
CEWE confirms its 2025 annual targets with strong Q3 turnover Earnings reports News 

CEWE confirms its 2025 annual targets with strong Q3 turnover

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CEWE Stiftung Co. KGaA continues to grow its turnover in the third quarter and reaches a new high: Q3 group turnover grew by +6.1% to EUR 174.4 million (Q3 2024: EUR 164.3 million), while group EBIT reached an expected, seasonally typical Q3 level of EUR -0.4 million (Q3 2024: EUR -0.1 million). In the third quarter, CEWE invested the additional contribution margins... Read More
Insta360 introduces four premium videography bundles, including a mobile printer New Products 

Insta360 introduces four premium videography bundles, including a mobile printer

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Insta360 introduced four videography bundles for Insta360 Ace Pro 2, co-engineered with Leica. These kits add capability to the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 action camera, expanding its functionality beyond the action genre. One of the bundles includes a portable instant printer. The announcements: Xplorer Grip Pro Kit: This upgraded grip provides tactile 1–2× slide zoom, exposure control, quick mode switching,... Read More