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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.

Fujifilm, Optimum Imaging Technologies settle image-correction patent suits News 

Fujifilm, Optimum Imaging Technologies settle image-correction patent suits

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According to Bloomberg Law, Fujifilm North America Corp. and Optimum Imaging Technologies LLC settled two lawsuits over patents covering camera technology that automatically corrects distorted images, according to federal court filings. Judge Haywood S. Gilliam Jr. terminated Optimum Imaging Technologies’s motion to transfer Fujifilm’s suit seeking declaratory judgment of noninfringement on Wednesday in the U.S .District Court for the Northern District of California, citing... Read More
Claranova reported stable first-half sales and improved net income Earnings reports News 

Claranova reported stable first-half sales and improved net income

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PlanetArt parent Claranova reported €294 million in revenue for the first half of the 2024-2025 year, remaining stable year-over-year despite a shorter holiday sales period. EBITDA grew 23% to €33.6 million, driven by cost reductions and higher-margin products, improving the EBITDA margin to 11.4% from 9.3%. The company’s net income quadrupled to €9.6 million, aided by operating improvements and reduced... Read More
Unlock Effective Sales Strategies with David Fastuca, Growth Forum News Podcasts 

Unlock Effective Sales Strategies with David Fastuca, Growth Forum

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What separates thriving businesses from struggling ones? It’s rarely the product or service quality alone. David Fastuca, CEO and co-founder of Growth Forum, reveals how effective sales frameworks create sustainable growth regardless of industry or size. From starting his first design business at 14 to achieving a $30 million exit with his tech company Locomote Fastuca’s journey demonstrates how mastering sales transforms business... Read More
Photobook maker Orwo Net is in financial trouble, seeking new investors News 

Photobook maker Orwo Net is in financial trouble, seeking new investors

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According to Mitteldeutsche Zeitung (MZ),  a regional daily newspaper based in Halle, Germany, German photo brand Orwo Net is in financial trouble, despite the recent growth of the ORWO film brand. The 270-person company Orwo Net has filed for insolvency with the Dessau-Roßlau District Court, according to the report. Christian Heintze of the law firm BBL Brockdorff has been appointed... Read More
Canon debuts PowerShot V1 and EOS R50 V cameras, two lenses New Products 

Canon debuts PowerShot V1 and EOS R50 V cameras, two lenses

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Canon U.S.A., Inc. debuted two cameras – PowerShot V1 and EOS R50 V – for content creators embarking on filmmaking, livestreaming, vlogging, and VR storytelling.  Canon also launched two R lenses for content creation. The $899.99 PowerShot V1 features: A grip designed for both normal and selfie shooting. Ultra wide-angle zoom lens—approximately 17-52mm for movie recording and 16-50mm/F2.8-4.5 for still imagery.... Read More
Revenue concerns surge as inflation remains dominant challenge for small businesses Market research News 

Revenue concerns surge as inflation remains dominant challenge for small businesses

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Small business owners reported a dip in confidence this quarter across measures of business health, cash flow, and increases in staff, according to findings from the Q1 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index. Notably, concern for revenue increased by 10 percentage points to 35%, reaching the highest level of concern since Q3 2021 (34%), when tracking of... Read More
Amaze’s upgrades Linktree integration Partnerships Updates 

Amaze’s upgrades Linktree integration

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Amaze announced a significant upgrade to its Linktree integration, allowing creators to select which products to feature, creating a seamless shopping experience that aligns perfectly with their current marketing campaigns. This upgrade is a reflection of Amaze’s belief that the journey to becoming amazing is ongoing, empowering creators to take control of their growth and storytelling with every product they... Read More
Amaze relaunches Teespring Marketplace New Products Updates 

Amaze relaunches Teespring Marketplace

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Amaze relaunched Teespring Marketplace, leveraging AI-driven curation, an expanded product catalog, and a creator-first model that maximizes visibility, engagement, and revenue for all creators, thhttps://pr.report/8olce company said. This strategic initiative aligns with the burgeoning creator economy, currently valued at $250 billion and projected to double to $480 billion by 2027. With more than 4.2 billion active social media users globally,... Read More
Axle AI, Archiware team up for AI-powered media search and archiving New Products Partnerships 

Axle AI, Archiware team up for AI-powered media search and archiving

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Axle AI, a provider of AI-powered media asset management (MAM) solutions, and Archiware, a pioneer in professional data management and archiving, announce a new optimized solution for the latest Apple M4 Mac Mini and Mac Studio. This integration combines AI-powered media search, intelligent metadata tagging, and seamless archiving. With Axle AI + Archiware on Apple Silicon, creative teams can: Simplify... Read More
Photo Imaging CONNECT brings together industry executives for industry connections and more Events News 

Photo Imaging CONNECT brings together industry executives for industry connections and more

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The Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, held March 16-17, in Las Vegas, Nev., brought together more than 40 industry executives to network, share insights and explore the future of the photo/imaging industry. In a special partnership with WPPI, the Dead Pixels Society held an executive-level conference to bring together various sectors of the photo/imaging industry to discuss trends, opportunities, new technologies, and more in... Read More
B&H Photo buys Manhattan office property for $150 Million Investments News 

B&H Photo buys Manhattan office property for $150 Million

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B&H Photo has acquired a Manhattan office property for $150 million through an entity called SV333 Realty, records from the New York City Department of Finance show. According to a report from PincusCo, Brookfield Properties originally paid $255 million for the 10-story asset in 2018, representing a more than $100 million loss for the developer. While Manhattan particularly has seen a... Read More
Fujifilm debuts FUJIFILM GFX100RF, the first FUJIFILM GFX system fixed-lens mirrorless digital camera New Products 

Fujifilm debuts FUJIFILM GFX100RF, the first FUJIFILM GFX system fixed-lens mirrorless digital camera

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FUJIFILM North America Corp. announced the *FUJIFILM GFX100RF mirrorless digital camera, the first fixed lens camera in the history of the GFX System. FUJIFILM GFX100RF is expected to be available late April 2025 at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $4,899.95 USD and $6,999 CAD. The camera weighs only 735g (1.62 lbs), making it the lightest GFX System camera ever... Read More
Entourage Yearbooks announces 2024 Next Generation Grant recipients News 

Entourage Yearbooks announces 2024 Next Generation Grant recipients

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Entourage Yearbooks announced the 2024 Next Generation Grant recipients. Spearheaded by CEO Elias Jo, this initiative aims to narrow the resource gap in schools by offering financial assistance to institutions lacking the necessary resources to provide educational opportunities to their students. The 2024 grant cycle saw unprecedented applicants, demonstrating a widespread need for support in educational endeavors. Entourage also received... Read More
Fujifilm survey: Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say viewing old photos brings happiness and calm News 

Fujifilm survey: Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say viewing old photos brings happiness and calm

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., partnered with clinical psychologist and mental health expert Dr. Lauren Cook to unveil findings from Frame of Mind, a new survey highlighting the profound impact photography has on emotional well-being. With more than 3 in 4 respondents agreeing that looking through old photos brings them happiness and calm, the survey, commissioned by Fujifilm, underscores the idea... Read More
Less Hopeful, More Engineered: A Fresh Look at Marketing ROI, with John Watson Podcasts 

Less Hopeful, More Engineered: A Fresh Look at Marketing ROI, with John Watson

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What if the marketing strategies draining your budget could be transformed into systems that actually generate profit? In this eye-opening conversation with John Watson, founder of Accrue Marketing, we uncover the costly mistakes most businesses make with their marketing efforts and the straightforward solutions that can revolutionize your approach. Watson’s journey from data analyst to marketing coach began when he repeatedly found... Read More