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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.

MHP Technology introduces a low-cost automation solution for canvas stretching: SB StretchBasic New Products 

MHP Technology introduces a low-cost automation solution for canvas stretching: SB StretchBasic

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MHP Technology, a leader in automated canvas stretching, is introducing the SB StretchBasic, a new solution for cost-efficient production automation. The machine bridges the current wide gap between manual manufacturing and high-end industrial equipment. The SB StretchBasic has been specially developed to offer maximum precision with minimum investment costs. MHP effectively covered the high-volume canvas production segment with the launch... Read More
NRF: Import Cargo Volume Expected to Remain Below 2025 Levels Despite May-June Bump Market research News 

NRF: Import Cargo Volume Expected to Remain Below 2025 Levels Despite May-June Bump

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Import volume at major U.S. container ports is expected to remain below last year’s levels into early fall despite a skewed year-over-year bump in May and June, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “The numbers show a year-over-year increase for the next two months, but that’s only because of the sharp... Read More
FotoNation, SEMFIVE announce collaboration for development of TriSilica perceptual AI chip family using Samsung Foundry Investments Partnerships 

FotoNation, SEMFIVE announce collaboration for development of TriSilica perceptual AI chip family using Samsung Foundry

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FotoNation Ltd., a Galway, Ireland-based perception recognition company, and SEMIFIVE Inc., a leading global provider of custom AI semiconductor solutions, announced a strategic collaboration agreement under which SEMIFIVE will lead turnkey development for TriSilica, FotoNation’s ultra-low-power perceptual AI chip family. TriSilica is an ultra-low-power, compact-footprint perceptual AI silicon platform designed to support multimodal sensor inputs, including audio, mmWave, spectral, infrared,... Read More
Nikon announces 2026 Nikon Tour stops, doubling the number from 2025 Events News 

Nikon announces 2026 Nikon Tour stops, doubling the number from 2025

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Nikon Inc. announced the evolution of the Nikon Tour, unveiling a new slate of stops and enhanced programming as part of the brand’s continued commitment to bringing creatives together through in-person experiences and community-driven learning opportunities. As part of the expansion, the Nikon Tour will double its number of stops in 2026, reaching 10 cities across the U.S. to connect... Read More
Professional Photographers of America appoints Angela Kurkian as Chief Executive Officer People on the Move 

Professional Photographers of America appoints Angela Kurkian as Chief Executive Officer

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Professional Photographers of America (PPA) announced the appointment of Angela Kurkian, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding long-time executive David Trust. Kurkian has been a member of the PPA team for more than a decade, having previously served as the organization’s Director of Education and Deputy CEO. Trust is retiring after 28 years of service to the organization.... Read More
Zazzle settles copyright suit with font designer News 

Zazzle settles copyright suit with font designer

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Online personalized products retailer Zazzle has settled a lawsuit concerning the use of a copyrighted font, resolving claims that the company exceeded the permissions granted under a licensing agreement with the designer. Judge Beth Labson Freeman dismissed the case last Thursday after the parties notified the US District Court for the Northern District of California that they had settled. Nicky Laatz... Read More
Insta360 parent company Arashi Vision reports solid growth Earnings reports 

Insta360 parent company Arashi Vision reports solid growth

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Arashi Vision Inc., the Chinese camera and imaging technology company behind the consumer brand Insta360, reported first-quarter earnings results for the period ended March 31, 2026. For the first quarter, the company reported sales of CNY 2,481.23 million, up from CNY 1,355.03 million a year ago. Net income was CNY 84.62 million compared to CNY 176.35 million a year ago. Basic earnings... Read More
Viltrox debuts on-camera accessory flash Vintage Z2 TTL New Products 

Viltrox debuts on-camera accessory flash Vintage Z2 TTL

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Viltrox launched the Vintage Z2 TTL, an ultra-compact on-camera flash. The pocket-sized flash weighs 52g. The flash folds down, while still attached, for streamlined mobility and storage. Whether folded or extended, the Z2 maintains smooth visual continuity with the camera, appearing as a natural extension of the camera body. The Vintage Z2 TTL has an MSRP of $35.99 / €36.99... Read More
MYPICTURE UK survey finds mums value meaning over formula on Mother’s Day Marketing 

MYPICTURE UK survey finds mums value meaning over formula on Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day gifting in the UK may be shifting away from formula-led purchasing and towards gifts that feel more meaningful, according to a new directional survey published by MYPICTURE UK and The Customization Group. The survey combined responses from a follower survey and Instagram polls, creating a directional sample of 100 respondents across six questions and three age groups. While... Read More
FYUL partners with TrusTrace for supply chain compliance Partnerships 

FYUL partners with TrusTrace for supply chain compliance

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Sweden’s TrusTrace, a leader in supply chain traceability and compliance, announced a strategic partnership with FYUL, the on-demand merchandise platform representing Printify, Printful, and Snow Commerce, to build supply chain visibility and compliance infrastructure across its global manufacturing network. Built to make on-demand commerce work at scale, the company operates across a broad network of suppliers and manufacturing facilities worldwide. As... Read More
Hasselblad announces 70 finalists for Hasselblad Masters 2026 Events News 

Hasselblad announces 70 finalists for Hasselblad Masters 2026

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Hasselblad Inc. announced the 70 finalists of the Hasselblad Masters 2026. Established in 2001, the Hasselblad Masters is among the world’s most prestigious professional photography competitions. The 2026 competition welcomed entries across seven categories: Landscape, Portrait, Street, Architecture, Art, Wildlife, and Project // 21. One winner in each category will be awarded a Hasselblad X2D II 100C camera, two XCD... Read More
Use AI to improve productivity and enhance customer relationships Member only 

Use AI to improve productivity and enhance customer relationships

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The yearbook and volume photography world runs on speed, consistency, and repeatable processes, which is why AI for photography business operations is suddenly more than hype. In a recent episode of The Dead Pixels Society Podcast, Gary Pageau talked with Elias Jo, CEO of Entourage Yearbooks, about how yearbook production has shifted from a slow, high-friction craft into a workflow... Read More
MAC Group and MPEX Distribution join forces to form Godox USA Partnerships 

MAC Group and MPEX Distribution join forces to form Godox USA

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MAC Group and MPEX Distribution announced the formation of Godox USA, unifying Godox Flash, LED, and light-shaping products, as well as accessories, under one sales, marketing, and distribution organization led by MAC Group. Launched May 1, 2026, Godox USA brings together the complete Godox lighting ecosystem: flash, LED, wireless control, light-shaping tools, and related creative accessories; under one U.S.-based website... Read More