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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.

Perfectly Clear launches Retouching 2.0 retouching engine New Products 

Perfectly Clear launches Retouching 2.0 retouching engine

Imaging technology company EyeQ Imaging announced Retouching 2.0 which uses advanced science and artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize images pixel by pixel, delivering results that match what the human eye naturally perceives, the company says. The new imaging suite offers tools for automatic color correction, retouching, cropping, and more, designed to streamline workflows and elevate image quality. The company says... Read More
Moment introduces Mobile II Lenses New Products 

Moment introduces Mobile II Lenses

Smartphone accessory maker Moment has redesigned its accessory lens lineup to accommodate today’s larger camera sensors and higher-resolution phones. The Mobile II lens has been redesigned from the ground up with more glass, improved sharpness, and even more character, the company said. The new lens lineup includes a SuperTele 240mm, its longest-reaching smartphone lens ever. Designed for modern periscope cameras, it brings distant... Read More
GoPro updates MAX2 360 camera firmware News Updates 

GoPro updates MAX2 360 camera firmware

GoPro, Inc. announced a significant new firmware update for its MAX2 360 camera that delivers a suite of professional image quality improvements and expanded creative controls. The firmware introduces a new Maximum Bitrate setting, enabling MAX2 to record up to 200Mbps — a major step forward in image quality for content creators and athletes who demand the best. Higher bitrates reduce... Read More
Zeno360 AG earns Pinnacle Award for Zeno Mount Industria M6 Events New Products 

Zeno360 AG earns Pinnacle Award for Zeno Mount Industria M6

Zeno360 AG, a leader in print finishing technology, has received the 2026 Pinnacle Product Award for the Zeno Mount Industria M6, an achievement in print finishing and automation. The Pinnacle Awards are the printing industry’s most respected recognition for breakthrough hardware, software, and technology, honoring solutions that redefine quality, capability, and productivity. The Printing United Alliance sponsors the awards. The Zeno Mount Industria M6... Read More
NRF: Summer events fueling consumer spending Market research 

NRF: Summer events fueling consumer spending

Travel and mid-year promotions make summer a key spending season for consumers and retailers, but this year stands out with more opportunities than usual to celebrate, connect and spend. From the 2026 FIFA World Cup to America’s 250th anniversary, the calendar is packed with events bringing people together, according to NRF Chief Economist and Executive Director of Research Mark Mathews.... Read More
Leica launches Leica SL3-P New Products 

Leica launches Leica SL3-P

Leica Camera Inc., has launched the Leica SL3-P, the brand’s most comprehensive full-frame camera to date, alongside the innovative Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH. and APO-Macro-Elmarit-SL 100 f/2.8 lenses. The Leica SL3-P is for retail price $6,690.00. At the heart of the SL3-P’s features are a new 44-megapixel sensor and a new hybrid autofocus system. The BSI full-frame sensor provides an ideal balance of... Read More
Moonpig posts higher revenue, profit as gifting platform expands customer engagement Earnings reports News 

Moonpig posts higher revenue, profit as gifting platform expands customer engagement

U.K. personalized product platform Moonpig Group reported another year of steady growth for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026, driven by higher average order values, continued customer growth, and strong cash generation. The online greeting card and gifting company, whose brands include Moonpig, Greetz, Red Letter Days, and Buyagift, increased revenue 6.5% to £373 million while adjusted EBITDA rose... Read More
Sad: Eastman Kodak is subject of ill-conceived AI slop Feature Opinion 

Sad: Eastman Kodak is subject of ill-conceived AI slop

In an age of AI slop, few things are as sloppy as engagement farming using trite business cases. High-profile failures, like Eastman Kodak Co.’s 2012 bankruptcy, have become fodder for self-embellishment. In recent weeks, LinkedIn and YouTube have been swarmed with AI-enhanced “think pieces” from attention-seeking consultants and MBA students who think they could have managed Kodak’s digital transition without... Read More
Ebang follows up with black-and-white processor New Products 

Ebang follows up with black-and-white processor

EBANG ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD, a high-tech research and development company, announced that, following the launch of the Filmage E30C C41 Processor in July 2025, announced the E30 Professional Black and White processor. E30 Professional Black and White Processor, preview will be at the Wedding and Photo Trade Fair Shanghai in July 2026, EBANG has enhanced the E30C by redesigning... Read More
TAMRON launches the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) New Products 

TAMRON launches the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070)

TAMRON announces the launch of the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens, compatible with Nikon Z mount and CANON RF mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. The lens will be available in both mounts on July 2 at a retail price of $749 USD / $949 CAD. The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model... Read More
Photobook.ai launches Forge, a platform for creating photobooks by email New Products 

Photobook.ai launches Forge, a platform for creating photobooks by email

AI-powered photobook platform pioneer Photobook.ai has launched a new platform called “Photobook Forge” for creating event photobooks through email. Targeted to travel-related markets, like travel agencies and cruise lines, the Forge Platform is a great way to create a value-added, personalized keepsake from an event, the company says. Marketers simply send out an email to customers using a one-time import... Read More
Harrier buys Halstan Holdings print businesses in the U.K., Germany Acquisitions News 

Harrier buys Halstan Holdings print businesses in the U.K., Germany

Halstan Holdings announced that Harrier has acquired all of Halstan’s print interests in both the UK and Germany. The move marks an exciting new chapter for both businesses, broadening Harrier’s capabilities into new sectors while strengthening its European footprint, the company said.  Halstan will continue to operate as usual, with its experienced team, customer relationships, and day-to-day operations unchanged, of the remaining Halstan... Read More
VSCO launches VSCO One, a connected Ssystem for professional photographers New Products 

VSCO launches VSCO One, a connected Ssystem for professional photographers

VSCO announced VSCO One, a new offering unifying the company’s professional photography tools and business management solutions into one connected system for subscription fee. The fees range from a limited free plan to a $499 annual plan for full service workflow, editing, galleries, and more. “For years photographers have been telling us that their tools were getting in the way. Too... Read More
ShiftCam introduces P Series and V Series mobile lens systems New Products 

ShiftCam introduces P Series and V Series mobile lens systems

ShiftCam Gear announced the newly restructured LensUltra mobile lens ecosystem, introducing the P Series and V Series as two clear pathways for creators. The new lineup is designed to make high-quality mobile optics easier to understand, helping creators identify the right tools for the way they shoot – from travel, food, family and everyday content to cinematic storytelling, brand-building and more... Read More