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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.

New SeaLife products for underwater photography New Products 

New SeaLife products for underwater photography

SeaLife has introduced a compact Sea Dragon 3000F Color Boost Photo-Video light. The light features a high-performance COB LED array, delivering 3000 lumens in a smooth 120-degree wide beam. The light offers a 90 CRI (color rendering index) that replicates natural sunlight (A CRI of 100 would be just like natural sunlight). With the addition of the newly patent pending... Read More
Eugene Smith Fund reaches 45th annual grant milestone Events Feature News 

Eugene Smith Fund reaches 45th annual grant milestone

The W. Eugene Smith Fund announced it is now accepting applications for its 45th annual Grant in Humanistic Photography with a top prize of $30,000. An additional $10,000 grant will be awarded as a Fellowship, and one Finalist will be deemed worthy of special recognition and presented with a $7,500 grant. The Smith Fund is also accepting applications for its... Read More
Printess combines AI technology with product personalization News 

Printess combines AI technology with product personalization

Printess GmbH & Co. KG is new company launching a personalization platform, guided by an experienced team with two decades of industry experience. According to the company, the platform “empowers teams to effortlessly design and sell mass-customized products across all devices, eliminating the need for coding. This scalable, cloud-based white-label solution integrates seamlessly with any e-commerce platform, offering a vast... Read More
Crown Photo Systems Deutschland GmbH announces leadership transition, company renaming Marketing 

Crown Photo Systems Deutschland GmbH announces leadership transition, company renaming

Crown Photo Systems Deutschland GmbH, a leading provider in the photo systems industry, announced a change in leadership and a new name. Effective July 1, 2024, Joachim Klemenz will step down as CEO and previous shareholder of the company. This decision comes as Klemenz reaches the age where he is entitled to enjoy his well-earned pension, the company said Klemenz... Read More
Photo Imaging CONNECT Print Production webinar features output trends, insights Events Feature 

Photo Imaging CONNECT Print Production webinar features output trends, insights

The Dead Pixels Society, the photo/imaging industry’s leading news source, held the Photo Imaging CONNECT Print Production Networks webinar, on Wednesday, June 26, featuring presentations from Cloudprinter, Gooten, HelloPrint, Photo Finale, and Sensaria. Martijn Eier, CEO, provided an overview of Cloudprinter, as a venture-capital-backed global print platform connecting print buyers and print providers in 104 countries. Kathleen Weng, vice president, strategic... Read More
Empowering Teams and Overcoming Adversity, with Tyler Copenhaver-Heath Podcasts 

Empowering Teams and Overcoming Adversity, with Tyler Copenhaver-Heath

What happens when a challenging upbringing meets an indomitable spirit? Meet Tyler Copenhaver-Heath, whose extraordinary entrepreneurial journey is captivating and inspiring. From his early days balancing biochemistry studies and mastering powder coating to bootstrapping his first business with just $4,000, Copenhaver-Heath’s story is a masterclass in resilience and innovation. Discover the sacrifices he made and the strategies he used to outmaneuver... Read More
Moonpig reports 6% revenue growth Earnings reports News 

Moonpig reports 6% revenue growth

Moonpig Group plc announced all-around improved results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024. The company said it delivered revenue growth of 6.6% to £341.1 million driven by strong performance at the Moonpig brand. In its report, the company said organic revenue growth accelerated through the year, underpinned by the Moonpig brand, which grew revenue by 8.2% through growth... Read More
Samsung unveils image sensors for smartphone photography New Products 

Samsung unveils image sensors for smartphone photography

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced three new mobile image sensors designed for both main and sub cameras in smartphones: the ISOCELL HP9, the ISOCELL GNJ and the ISOCELL JN5. The ISOCELL HP9 features 200 million 0.56-micrometer (μm) pixels in a 1/1.4-inch optical format. With its proprietary high-refractive microlens featuring a new material, the HP9 significantly enhances light-gathering capability by directing... Read More
S&P upgrades Shutterfly credit rating from negative to developing Earnings reports News 

S&P upgrades Shutterfly credit rating from negative to developing

S&P Global Ratings today upgraded the credit rating for Photo Holdings LLC (Shutterfly LLC) from negative to developing, based on the improving fortunes of North America’s largest personalized photo printing company. The company outperformed Shutterfly’s 2023 expectations by improving cash flow to $82 million, compared to a $31 million deficit the year before. In a press release, S&P stated: As... Read More
Hasselblad announces 2023 Masters winners Events 

Hasselblad announces 2023 Masters winners

Hasselblad announced the six category winners in the Hasselblad Masters 2023 competition. The 2023 categories included Landscape, Architecture, Portrait, Art, Street and Project//21. The competition welcomed submissions from renowned industry professionals, emerging talents, and photographers under the age of 21. Each winner obtains the title of “Hasselblad Master,” and receives their own Hasselblad 100-megapixel mirrorless medium format camera, two XCD... Read More
Small business owner confidence reaches post-pandemic high Market research 

Small business owner confidence reaches post-pandemic high

The Q2 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index hit its highest score since early 2020. The Index score, which measures small business owners’ perceptions of business operations, environment, and expectations, jumped to 69.5 from 62.3 last quarter. The confidence boost likely comes from small business owners’ growing optimism about the future business climate. Nearly three in four (73%) expect... Read More
merchOne enters the U.S. market with print-on-demand wall art News Partnerships 

merchOne enters the U.S. market with print-on-demand wall art

merchOne, the Europe-based POD fulfillment platform that is part of The Customization Group (TCG), is launching operations in the United States, to make customized on-demand wall art more accessible to ecommerce entrepreneurs. With fulfillment centers in Miami, Florida, and Phoenix, Arizona, the company offers a range of print-on-demand wall art with fast delivery times, usually within 2-3 more days of... Read More
Easy Cut Studio launches version 6 of vinyl cutting software Updates 

Easy Cut Studio launches version 6 of vinyl cutting software

EasyCut Studio launched Easy Cut Studio 6, a fully updated and next-generation version of its vinyl cutting software. The new version introduces a range of new features, including larger workspace area,  variable data printing, and cutting, import embroidery files (PEC, PES, HUS, JEF, SEW, VIP, DST, EXP, MTC, XXX), more options to customize rhinestone designs, new special effects, convert square... Read More
Deity Microphones unveils S-Mic 3 and S-Mic 3S mics New Products 

Deity Microphones unveils S-Mic 3 and S-Mic 3S mics

Deity Microphones announces the launch of its latest microphones, the S-Mic 3 ($399) and S-Mic 3S ($349). The S-Mic 3 and S-Mic 3S boast broadcast-quality sound, setting a new benchmark for professional audio at this price level, the company said. Leveraging advanced CNC machining technology, each microphone is expertly cut from aircraft-grade aluminum, ensuring exceptional durability without compromising on weight.... Read More