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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.

Claranova to redeem minority interest in PlanetArt subsidiary Acquisitions News 

Claranova to redeem minority interest in PlanetArt subsidiary

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Paris, France-based Claranova announced the signing of a binding agreement between its subsidiary PlanetArt LLC and Société Commune Européenne de Participation (“SCEP”), for the redemption of between 25% and 65% of the 7.7% minority interest SCEP holds in PlanetArt. With this transaction, Claranova will have a greater share of PlanetArt’s future performance. Total cash consideration paid out to SCEP from PlanetArt’s... Read More
H&Y Filters launches magnetic cap for filter system New Products 

H&Y Filters launches magnetic cap for filter system

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Hong Kong-based filter manufacturer H&Y Filters announced a Magnetic Holder Cap for their signature Magnetic Filter System. Bound by strong magnetic force, the $24.99 cap provides strong protection of the lens when the holder is up. Aligned with K-series Magnetic filter system, the cap is made of light-weight and tough CNC Machined Aircraft-grade Aluminium. Magnets are embedded on the sides... Read More
NRF: 2021 holiday sales grew 14.1 percent to record $886.7 billion News 

NRF: 2021 holiday sales grew 14.1 percent to record $886.7 billion

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Retail sales during 2021’s November-December holiday season grew 14.1 percent over 2020 to $886.7 billion, easily beating the National Retail Federation’s forecast and setting a new record despite challenges from inflation, supply chain disruptions and the ongoing pandemic, said the NRF. The number includes online and other non-store sales, which were up 11.3 percent at $218.9 billion. The numbers exclude... Read More
Candid Color Systems debuts NOWCandid system for pro photographers New Products 

Candid Color Systems debuts NOWCandid system for pro photographers

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Candid Color Systems debuted NOWCandid system for portrait photographers, including a software suite for photographers to address specific verticals. The programs include: QuicPics allows you to send images directly to attendees in minutes, plus offer a variety of images & photo products quickly to maximize your profit. PartyPics Now is a program working for most social photography. The buyer in... Read More
Famous announces Amaze Free design tool, updates Famous Pro Marketing 

Famous announces Amaze Free design tool, updates Famous Pro

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eCommerce design company Famous announced Amaze Free, a free no-code design platform helping anyone quickly and easily launch an online business, streamline and accelerate marketing efforts, and increase customer engagement through tailored shopping experiences. Amaze Free, which is available in the Shopify App Store, offers immersive designs, animations, and transitions, enabling merchants to build customized landing pages in just a... Read More
Albelli, Photobox merge to compete in European photo products market Acquisitions 

Albelli, Photobox merge to compete in European photo products market

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  Two of Europe’s biggest names in personalized photo products have combined. albelli (owned by Gilde Buy Out Partners) and Photobox (owned by Exponent), announced a merger creating what it calls a “leading player in the online European Photo Product and Gifting market.” Gilde and Exponent will retain ownership of the combined business together with the management teams of both... Read More
Nations Photo Lab launch of new Memory Book coincides with Alzheimer’s benefit New Products 

Nations Photo Lab launch of new Memory Book coincides with Alzheimer’s benefit

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Nations Photo Lab launched Custom Memory Books in the fourth quarter to coincide with a fundraising campaign for the Alzheimer’s Association. The Maryland-based lab normally donates a portion of its fourth-quarter holiday-card sales to a charity, says Lisa Foreman, director of marketing, Nations Photo Lab. This year, however, the charitable campaign coincided with the launch of a new product, the... Read More
Imaging Brands acquires specialty lighting brand Spiffy Gear News 

Imaging Brands acquires specialty lighting brand Spiffy Gear

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Imaging Brands, the designer and manufacturer of innovative photography and filmmaking equipment, has acquired Spiffy Gear. Founded in 2013 by entrepreneur Udi Tirosh, Spiffy Gear has focused on developing specialty lighting products for professional photographers and videographers. The Spiffy Gear acquisition is part of Imaging Brands’ strategic growth plans for the professional photo and video markets. Along with Tether Tools, the... Read More
Digiday: How Shutterfly is trying to reach younger shoppers Marketing 

Digiday: How Shutterfly is trying to reach younger shoppers

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https://digiday.com/author/kimekodigiday-com/ Shutterfly CMO Craig Rowley outlined the company’s strategy to appeal to younger demographics through expanded offerings, according to an article in Digiday. The leading photo service company has been ramping up its social media, streaming, and online video efforts. “People are consuming media differently,” Rowley said to reporter Kimeko McCoy. “They’re showing up in different environments and we want to be... Read More
Dead Pixels Society podcast: Planning for family business succession, with Mackey McNeill Podcasts 

Dead Pixels Society podcast: Planning for family business succession, with Mackey McNeill

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Mackey McNeill, CPA, of Mackey Advisors and author of The Prosperity Playbook, about considerations for family business succession. McNeill describes what factors to consider when passing on or selling a business. “The Prosperity Playbook: Planning for a Successful Family Business Succession” is about successful business sale or succession that requires careful thought, detailed planning, and a generous... Read More
VAIsual, Smarterpix sign world first synthetic media distribution agreement News 

VAIsual, Smarterpix sign world first synthetic media distribution agreement

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Synthetic content pioneer VAIsual and PantherMedia, Germany’s leading stock photo agency, announced an industry first: 100% synthetically generated stock images are now available for legal licensing. “It is estimated that within the next 5 to 10 years, 95% of all images we see will be AI-generated media,” said Michael Osterrieder, VAIsual founder and CEO.  “Synthetic content, photography generated by algorithms, is the future of... Read More
Eugene Smith Fund elects new president and executive committee News 

Eugene Smith Fund elects new president and executive committee

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The Board of Trustees of the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund announced its election of a new president and executive committee, along with three new board members. Effective Jan. 1, 2022, Scott Thode will become President of the Smith Fund, replacing Phillip Block who held the position for four years. Block will remain a member of The Fund’s Board of... Read More