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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.

Australia’s PhotobookShop to pay $39,600 fine for misleading influencer reviews News 

Australia’s PhotobookShop to pay $39,600 fine for misleading influencer reviews

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced online photobook business Tomsem Consolidated Pty Ltd., trading as PhotobookShop, has paid $39,600 in penalties after the ACCC issued it with two infringement notices for alleged misleading influencer reviews it posted on Instagram. The investigation into PhotobookShop began when an influencer reported concerns to the ACCC about a written agreement PhotobookShop presented... Read More
Snapbar rebrands Studio Headshots function as Scale Headshots News 

Snapbar rebrands Studio Headshots function as Scale Headshots

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Snapbar, the former photobooth company turned AI-powered experiential imaging company, has rebranded its Studio Headshots offering to Scale Headshots. According to a post by founder Sam Eitzen, the move was a recognition of how the headshots business, which spun off from its Snapbar platform, is a separate function. Scale Headshots is a self-service platform for managing professional company headshots. Team members... Read More
NRF forecasts 4.4% annual retail sales growth with new economic model Market research News 

NRF forecasts 4.4% annual retail sales growth with new economic model

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The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecast that retail sales in 2026 will grow by 4.4% over 2025 to $5.6 trillion, based on a newly enhanced forecasting approach developed in partnership with Oxford Economics, one of the world’s leading independent economic advisory firms. The announcement was made during NRF’s sixth annual State of Retail & the Consumer virtual event, which examines... Read More
Panasonic debuts travel-size LUMIX ZS300 New Products 

Panasonic debuts travel-size LUMIX ZS300

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Panasonic announced the $899 LUMIX ZS300 pocket-sized digital compact camera designed for travelers. The LUMIX ZS300 combines a powerful 15x optical zoom with a 1.0-type BSI CMOS sensor to deliver clear, detailed images even in challenging lighting. Its LEICA-certified lens covers a 24–360mm focal range. The high-sensitivity sensor minimizes noise in nighttime scenes, preserving natural brightness and fine detail at... Read More
GotPhoto integrates with AirStudio Partnerships 

GotPhoto integrates with AirStudio

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GotPhoto has announced that it has partnered with AirStudio to bridge the gap between back-office logistics and front-end sales. AirStudio acts as an operational hub for contracts, staffing, and scheduling, integrating with GotPhoto as the engine for marketing, online ordering, and fulfillment. Together, they form a connected ecosystem that eliminates manual handoffs and prevents errors, the company says. The Integration... Read More
Nikon, NYC SALT extend partnership to help student artists Partnerships 

Nikon, NYC SALT extend partnership to help student artists

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 Nikon Inc. announced the renewal of the brand’s long-standing partnership with NYC Salt, an organization that creates opportunities in the visual arts and pathways to college and careers for underserved New York City youth with diverse backgrounds. The multi-faceted partnership includes mentorship, financial support, equipment donations, and access to the latest mirrorless Nikon cameras and lenses. Nikon has also unveiled... Read More
CEWE achieves 2025 financial goals, raises dividend for the 17th consecutive time Earnings reports News 

CEWE achieves 2025 financial goals, raises dividend for the 17th consecutive time

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CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA presented its results for the 2025 financial year and its outlook for 2026 at its annual press and analyst conference on March 26. CEWE closed the 2025 financial year with increases in revenue and earnings: With Group revenue of €864.5 million (2024: €832.8 million; +3.8%), CEWE achieved a figure at the upper end of its... Read More
Picaboo launches New Personalized Blankets, Magnets, and Yard Signs – High-Quality Gifts New Products News 

Picaboo launches New Personalized Blankets, Magnets, and Yard Signs – High-Quality Gifts

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Picaboo announced the launch of three personalized product categories: custom blankets, photo magnets, and yard signs. The Arctic Fleece Blankets transform photos into soft, cozy home accents perfect for gifts, celebrations, or everyday comfort. Picaboo’s custom photo magnets allow customers to showcase favorite snapshots in vibrant, durable formats ideal for fridges, lockers, and workspaces. Meanwhile, the newly introduced personalized yard signs offer a... Read More
Photo Imaging CONNECT: Hans Hartman explores exit strategies and M&A trends in the photo industry Events News 

Photo Imaging CONNECT: Hans Hartman explores exit strategies and M&A trends in the photo industry

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At the Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, industry analyst Hans Hartman of Visual 1st delivered a thought-provoking presentation on a topic many entrepreneurs eventually confront: how and why companies in the photo and video industry get acquired. Drawing on years of experience advising startups and technology firms, Hartman outlined the evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions and offered practical insights for... Read More
After shedding PlanetArt and Devices, Claranova shows a net profit Earnings reports 

After shedding PlanetArt and Devices, Claranova shows a net profit

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After spinning off PlanetArt to management and divesting itself of devices to focus on its imaging software business, Claranova improved its operating margin and recorded a positive net result while keeping its debt under control for the first half of fiscal year 2025-2026, in line with its commitments, the company said. Half-year revenue was impacted by external factors (currency exchange... Read More
AI/AR imaging company Perfect Corp. evaluating options to go private News 

AI/AR imaging company Perfect Corp. evaluating options to go private

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Perfect Corp., the company offering AI and AR powered solutions to beauty, fashion, photo and video creative industries, announced its board of directors has formed a special committee consisting of three disinterested, independent directors, namely Philip Tsao, who will serve as the chairman of the Special Committee, Chung-Hui (Christine) Jih and Meng-Shiou (Frank) Lee, to evaluate and consider the preliminary... Read More
WaldoPro introduces AI Bib, race number recognition for Running, Cycling, and Motocross Photography New Products 

WaldoPro introduces AI Bib, race number recognition for Running, Cycling, and Motocross Photography

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WaldoPro, the AI-powered workflow platform for volume photographers, today announced the release of Bib and Plate Number Recognition, a new feature that automatically identifies runner bib numbers and plate numbers for motocross. The technology enables photographers covering running races, cycling events, triathlons, and motorcycle racing to instantly organize, match, and deliver photos to participants with dramatically less manual work. Race photography presents a unique operational... Read More
Fujifilm introduces instax mini 13 instant camera New Products 

Fujifilm introduces instax mini 13 instant camera

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., Imaging Division, introduced the instax mini 13 instant camera. Following in the footsteps of the popular instax mini 12 instant camera launched in 2023, mini 13 brings a fun, playful new look and feel with its soft, sculpted shape. Fujifilm’s instax mini 13 instant camera will be available in Dreamy Purple, Frost Blue, Candy Pink, Lagoon... Read More
Photo Imaging CONNECT: European photo trends – physical media holding strong Events Market research 

Photo Imaging CONNECT: European photo trends – physical media holding strong

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At the Photo Imaging CONNECT 2026 conference, Jeremy Wills, principal analyst of Futuresource Consulting, provided some insights into the European photo print market via prerecorded video. Despite years of predictions about the demise of print, the European photo imaging market tells a very different story. Here’s a recap of some of the highlights. For more information about the presentation, contact... Read More
How Dale Farkas Built a Photo Lab that Endured for 50 Years Podcasts 

How Dale Farkas Built a Photo Lab that Endured for 50 Years

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A photo lab is a lot more than chemistry, scanners, and printers. It’s a discipline. In this episode of the Dead Pixels Society podcast, we are joined by Dale Farkas of Dale Laboratories in Hollywood, Florida. He lays out the principle that quietly separates labs that last from labs that fade: the difference between quality and quality control. Great prints are not an accident, and... Read More