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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.

Asukanet updates photo book editing software Updates 

Asukanet updates photo book editing software

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Asukanet Co., Ltd. has implemented a major update to its editing application “MyBookEditor” for its photo book service “MyBook,” releasing the new version “MyBookEditor5”. “MyBookEditor5” adopts a new application infrastructure optimized for modern environments. Along with a completely redesigned editing screen and the addition of a background transparency feature, it delivers a more intuitive and comfortable photo book production environment,... Read More
Michaels expands framing and same-day printing services New Products 

Michaels expands framing and same-day printing services

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Michaels Inc. is now offering same-day, larger-format fine art prints (up to 16×20) and more than 15 custom mat templates. Ir’a innovative 10-Minute Custom Framing service starts at just $29. The copmany is offering print sizes from 4×4 inches on up to 16×20 while you wait. This service remains a cornerstone of the same-day offerings, providing multiple frame finishes, 8×8... Read More
Kodak confirms breach following claims 2.2M records stolen News 

Kodak confirms breach following claims 2.2M records stolen

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Eastman Kodak Co. has confirmed a data breach after threat actors claimed to have stolen 2.2 million records, including internal corporate data and the personally identifiable information (PII) of customers, according to Security Magazine. The group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for the attack. While it is currently unknown how Kodak’s systems were breached, ShinyHunters has gone on a spree of... Read More
thINK Ahead 2026 to unite Canon production inkjet customers Events News 

thINK Ahead 2026 to unite Canon production inkjet customers

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thINK, an independent community of Canon production inkjet customers, announced the return of thINK Ahead 2026, taking place July 13–15, 2026, at The Boca Raton. Now in its 12th year, thINK Ahead has become one of the print industry’s premier inkjet user events, bringing together Canon production inkjet customers, partners, and industry leaders from across the Americas for three days... Read More
Myseum.ai, Scanon.ai sign letter of intent to form partnership Partnerships 

Myseum.ai, Scanon.ai sign letter of intent to form partnership

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Myseum.AI, Inc., a privacy-first agentic AI and social media technology company, announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent with Scanon.ai Systems, Inc. to explore a collaborative development partnership focused on co-developing and integrating Scanon’s current privacy-first artificial intelligence and computer vision capabilities into Myseum.AI’s flagship Picture Party platform. Additionally, the final agreement would include reciprocal revenue sharing for... Read More
Durst Group celebrates 90 years of innovation with the Durst NEXT Technology Festival in Brixen Events News 

Durst Group celebrates 90 years of innovation with the Durst NEXT Technology Festival in Brixen

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Durst Group will celebrate its 90th anniversary with the Durst NEXT Technology Festival this week at the company’s headquarters in Brixen, South Tyrol. Founded in 1936, Durst has grown from its roots in photographic imaging into a global company for digital production and industrial printing. Under the guiding idea “Our World is Printed”, the anniversary year reflects on the company’s... Read More
DZOFILM announces Octopus II Multi-Mount Lens Adapter & Marlin 1.4x Extender New Products 

DZOFILM announces Octopus II Multi-Mount Lens Adapter & Marlin 1.4x Extender

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DZOFILM launched the Octopus II Adapter and Marlin 1.4x Extender, providing greater flexibility, compatibility, and efficiency across a wide range of filmmaking applications, from short-form bloggers, content creators, livestreamers, and YouTubers to independent filmmakers, commercial media and advertising, and professional DOPs. Octopus II: 2nd Generation Multi-Mount Lens Adapter The new Octopus II is a highly versatile multi-mount lens adapter that... Read More
PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION 2026 draws more than 1,700 trade visitors Events News 

PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION 2026 draws more than 1,700 trade visitors

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With more than 1,700 trade visitors, the PRINT DIGITAL CONVENTION (PDC) 2026 set a new attendance record, cementing its role as a key meeting place for the printing, brand, and packaging community between drupa cycles. The organizers say the combination of a new venue, an expanded partner network, a hands-on experiential exhibition, and a high-calibre conference programme met with great... Read More
Asukanet Co. improves earnings, launches memory service for funerals Earnings reports New Products 

Asukanet Co. improves earnings, launches memory service for funerals

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Japan’s Asukanet Co., Ltd. reported earnings results for the full year ended April 30, 2026. The company reported consolidated net sales of ¥7.1 billion for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, a slight decline of 2.2% from the previous year, but achieved a sharp recovery in profitability. Net income was JPY 292.82 million compared to net loss of JPY 263.06... Read More
Pinterest marketing for photo businesses, with Julia Bocchese Marketing News 

Pinterest marketing for photo businesses, with Julia Bocchese

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The Dead Pixels Society Podcast host Gary Pageau interviews Julia Bocchese of Julia Renee Consulting, an SEO, AI search, and Pinterest consultant in Philadelphia, about how she shifted from corporate publishing and a travel photography site (plus a Viking Age history master’s) into nine years of SEO and Pinterest work. She explains Pinterest is closer to Google than social media because it’s a visual search... Read More
Viltrox launches AF 28mm F4.5 Chip L-mount lens New Products 

Viltrox launches AF 28mm F4.5 Chip L-mount lens

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Viltrox announced its new AF 28mm F4.5 Chip L, a full-frame autofocus pancake lens for L-Mount cameras. The lens combines an ultra-slim profile, exceptional lightness, and excellent portability. With the launch of the AF 28mm F4.5 Chip L, Viltrox further expands its L-Mount lineup. In addition to support for in-camera correction functions, the lens is optimized to work seamlessly with... Read More
Canon adds to web-fed production inkjet portfolio with ColorStream 7000 series New Products 

Canon adds to web-fed production inkjet portfolio with ColorStream 7000 series

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Canon U.S.A., Inc.,  announced the addition of the ColorStream 7000 series to its web-fed inkjet portfolio. The new range of presses has been designed to help meet the needs of customers operating in demanding production environments printing on standard offset uncoated and inkjet-treated paper. Developed on an advanced modern technology platform offering long-term serviceability, the series offers high efficiency for... Read More
RMetS Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 opens for entries Events News 

RMetS Weather Photographer of the Year 2026 opens for entries

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The world’s favorite weather photography competition returns today as the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) officially opens entries for the Weather Photographer of the Year 2026. Now entering its second decade, the competition invites photographers from around the globe to submit striking images that capture the power, beauty and impact of weather. It celebrates outstanding photography that showcases both dramatic weather... Read More
General Formulations introduces Quick-Split scored liner New Products 

General Formulations introduces Quick-Split scored liner

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General Formulations (GF), a leading global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive media, film, and laminates, is excited to introduce Quick-Split Scored Liner. Designed for speed, precision, and efficiency, Quick-Split Scored Liner is engineered to streamline installation and application workflows, enabling faster and more efficient application of stickers, decals, window graphics, and point-of-purchase (POP) displays. Quick-Split Scored Liner with universal 1.25-inch spacing easily... Read More
Popsa research reveals most smartphone photos are never revisited Feature Market research News 

Popsa research reveals most smartphone photos are never revisited

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Photo curation app Popsa recently conducted a survey among 8,000 consumers, revealing almost three-quarters of photos on smartphones are never seen again, due to overload and emotional complexity. Almost half actively avoid photos from certain periods of their lives – with past relationships and grief the biggest triggers. Almost half of the respondents feel more emotionally connected to memories after... Read More