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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.

Mastering customer service excellence: Richard Blank’s journey in Costa Rica Marketing 

Mastering customer service excellence: Richard Blank’s journey in Costa Rica

Embark with us on a journey to the heart of entrepreneurship as Richard Blank shares the vibrant tale of his rise to business success in Costa Rica. From his early days as a Spanish major, Blank’s path diverged from family expectations, leading him to the lush tropics where he cultivated a top-tier bilingual call center. His story is one of... Read More
Fujifilm launches medium-term management plan “VISION2030” News 

Fujifilm launches medium-term management plan “VISION2030”

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. has formulated its medium-term management plan, VISION2030, which ends in the fiscal year 2030 ending 31st March 2031(FY2030) for further enhancing its corporate value by promoting management that emphasizes profitability and capital efficiency, and to evolve into a company that creates value (more smiles) for various stakeholders as a collection of global top-tier businesses. As part of... Read More
Hipstamatic launches “Action Sampler” function from Live Photos New Products Updates 

Hipstamatic launches “Action Sampler” function from Live Photos

Retro photo app Hipstamatic has launched a new member-only feature –  Action Sampler Shooting Mode – which harnesses the Live Photos technology of the Apple iPhone to create images inspired by the retro sequential multi-lens 35mm cameras of the 1990s. The Action Sampler Mode allows users to capture moments in a dynamically vintage style, creating GIF-like renditions of old-school photo... Read More
Vivid-Pix CEO Rick Voight wins Gold Stevie Award from American Business Awards News 

Vivid-Pix CEO Rick Voight wins Gold Stevie Award from American Business Awards

Vivid-Pix CEO Rick Voight was presented the Gold Stevie Award 2024 for Maverick of the Year – Consumer Products & Services in the 22nd Annual American Business Awards. The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program, with more than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry submitted this year for consideration. Voight works... Read More
Profoto invests in U.S., moves global marketing to Los Angeles News People on the Move 

Profoto invests in U.S., moves global marketing to Los Angeles

Swedish lighting manufacturer Profoto announced it is increasing its focus on sales and marketing and is moving management of the global marketing department to Los Angeles, Calif. Sara Strid takes on a new role as vice president, North America and Global Marketing, based in Hollywood. The investment in super-powerful LED light for film production requires a new marketing and sales... Read More
DC: Chinese smartphone market maintains its recovery momentum at 6.5% growth in 1Q24, Market research 

DC: Chinese smartphone market maintains its recovery momentum at 6.5% growth in 1Q24,

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, China smartphone shipments grew 6.5% year over year (YoY) to 69.3 million units in 1Q24. Although the growth was supported by a low comparison base year, it marks the second consecutive quarter of growth adding momentum to the market recovery. The market saw better-than-expected shipments mainly... Read More
Snap reports reports first quarter revenue up 21% Earnings reports 

Snap reports reports first quarter revenue up 21%

Snap Inc. announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The company’s revenue was $1,195 million, compared to $989 million in the prior year, an increase of 21% year-over-year. The net loss was $305 million, compared to $329 million in the prior year. “The value we provide our community and advertising partners has translated into improved financial performance,”... Read More
From Adversity to Entrepreneurship: Michael Allison’s Master Class in Resilience and Transformation Podcasts 

From Adversity to Entrepreneurship: Michael Allison’s Master Class in Resilience and Transformation

When life threw curveballs at Michael Allison, he didn’t just dodge; he caught them and threw them right back. Join us as the CEO of The Adversity Academy recounts a life marked by sheer resilience, from the sun-baked streets of Jamaica to the top tier of entrepreneurship. His candid narrative isn’t just about the hardships but how they forged his path to greatness.... Read More
NRF: Consumers expected to spend near-record $33.5 billion on Mother’s Day Market research 

NRF: Consumers expected to spend near-record $33.5 billion on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion. “Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who play a meaningful role in... Read More
Xerox first-quarter results down, updates Reinvention progress News 

Xerox first-quarter results down, updates Reinvention progress

Xerox, Norwalk, Conn., reported first-quarter  revenue of $1.50 billion, down 12.4 percent, or 13.2 percent in constant currency. The company has a GAAP net loss of $(113) million, or $(0.94) per share, a decrease of $184 million or $1.37 per share, year-over-year, respectively. This quarter includes after-tax Project Reinvention related charges of $100 million, or $0.80 per share. Adjusted net income... Read More
Adobe introduces Firefly Image 3 model for Photoshop News Updates 

Adobe introduces Firefly Image 3 model for Photoshop

Last week, Adobe debuted Adobe Firefly Image 3 Foundation Model, the next major release in its family of creative generative AI models, is available (beta) in Photoshop and the Firefly web application. Firefly Image 3 includes higher-quality image generations, better understanding of prompts, new levels of detail and variety and significant improvements that enable fast creative expression and ideation, the... Read More
TAMRON announces development of first CANON RF mount lens New Products 

TAMRON announces development of first CANON RF mount lens

Tamron Co., Ltd. announced the company is developing TAMRON’s first CANON RF mount lens, 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD (Model B060), an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The lens is expected to launch in 2024. Pricing was not announced. The 11-20mm F2.8 is a fast-aperture zoom lens covering a focal length range from 11mm to 20mm, with a... Read More
Mixbook celebrates Mother’s Day with partnerships News 

Mixbook celebrates Mother’s Day with partnerships

Mixbook announced a partnership with Postpartum Support International and influencers Caitlin Stevens and Chelsea Bodie, known as Mamapsychologist, in commemoration of Mother’s Day and Mental Health Awareness Month this May. Through the “Moments of Motherhood“ photo book collection, Mixbook says it is “fostering empowerment, gratitude, and essential conversations around maternal mental health while helping people create and gift photo books that help today’s motherhood moments... Read More
Promaster debuts the classic-looking Epoch Tripod New Products 

Promaster debuts the classic-looking Epoch Tripod

ProMaster has launched Epoch, a new tripod which the company says takes photography back to its image-making roots. The Epoch’s 3 rigid leg sections are made from high-strength, thin-wall aluminum for the appearance of an older stainless steel tripod without tipping the scales. The Epoch’s leg locks are machined from aluminum with a black and silver design that pays homage... Read More