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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 owners of Condé Systems open for business Acquisitions News 

New owners of Condé Systems open for business

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Since the purchase of the assets of Condé Systems, the new owner David McLean, founder of Trophykits.com, has restarted the business in Jacksonville, Florida where Trophykits.com is headquartered. The legal entity of the new company is Condé Systems of Florida LLC, dba Condé Systems, which operates independently of Trophykits.com Conde Systems also owns exclusive brand names like Conde®, Ink Minder®,... Read More
Lightricks’ LTX Studio, the AI visual storytelling platform, now open to all Updates 

Lightricks’ LTX Studio, the AI visual storytelling platform, now open to all

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Lightricks, the creators of Facetune and Photoleap, launched LTX Studio, an AI-driven storyboarding and prototyping platform for film and marketing professionals. The platform offers real-time generative and editing solutions, enhanced collaboration tools, and advanced control over character and frame creation. LTX Studio aims to revolutionize visual storytelling with AI, supporting diverse creative needs. Read More
IDC: Worldwide spending on AI Forecast to reach $632 billion in 2028 Market research News 

IDC: Worldwide spending on AI Forecast to reach $632 billion in 2028

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Worldwide AI spending will exceed $632 billion by 2028, driven by a 29% CAGR from 2024-2028. GenAI investments will grow faster at 59.2%, reaching $202 billion. Financial services, software, information services, and retail sectors will lead spending. The largest category will be software, with notable growth in AI infrastructure, IT services, and business services. Read More
Vivid-Pix releases free trial version of Memory Station News Updates 

Vivid-Pix releases free trial version of Memory Station

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Vivid-Pix, a leader in scanning, restoring, and archiving treasured memories, announced the Memory Station Free Trial version of the popular one-click scanning software that creates stories and restores images from cherished memories. The trial version lets users restore and create 5 stories from images already on your computer to share with friends and family. Memory Station is an easy, fast, and affordable... Read More
PikPerfect AG makes commitment to renewable resources Sustainability 

PikPerfect AG makes commitment to renewable resources

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Zurich-based photobook company PikPerfect AG announced the company’s production processes have undergone a major transformation, with more than 90% of energy now being derived from clean, renewable sources, as well as engaging in other sustainable practices. Other steps in the company’s sustainability journey include the use of FSC-certified papers (promoting responsible forest management) and advanced inkjet printing in their photo... Read More
Circana: July retail sales reveal a summer vacation from discretionary spending Market research 

Circana: July retail sales reveal a summer vacation from discretionary spending

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Total U.S. retail sales across the combined view of discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG) continued on the path toward a state of equilibrium in July, according to Circana, the marketing research firm. During the four weeks ending August 3, 2024, overall sales revenue remained level with the same four weeks last year, and unit demand declined 1%.... Read More
Insta360 app update improves AI editing, adds 40+ preset movements News Updates 

Insta360 app update improves AI editing, adds 40+ preset movements

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Insta360 announced a major update to its Insta360 editing app. bringing 40+ preset movement templates and AI improvements.The updates are available for all 360º footage from Insta360 cameras, including X4, X3, X2 and RS (with the 360º lens). The AI now identifies the objects or subjects in the footage and the interaction between them, and combines scene recognition (the type... Read More
MEA expands Local Prints Now access to independents for World Photography Day News Promotions 

MEA expands Local Prints Now access to independents for World Photography Day

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Photo software specialist MEA announced its e-commerce platform Local Prints Now is free for independent photo labs for a limited time through August. To commemorate  World Photography Day 2024, Aug. 19, photo labs can have their store added to the Local Prints Now mobile app and website at no cost for six months. Sign-up to Local Prints Now during August... Read More
Census retail sales data for July shows increased spending despite strong-but-moderating economic growth   Market research 

Census retail sales data for July shows increased spending despite strong-but-moderating economic growth  

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Retail sales data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows consumers continued to increase their spending in July even as growth of the economy is moderating, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “July’s retail sale figures mirror the strength in the economy, which continues to expand even though there are pressures on growth,” Kleinhenz said. “The midsummer... Read More
WaldoPro launches version 2 of MarketMax marketing platform Updates 

WaldoPro launches version 2 of MarketMax marketing platform

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WaldoPro, a provider of AI-powered photo management and marketing solutions for volume photographers, announced the launch of MarketMax 2.0, a new release introducing the ability to schedule remarketing messages via both text and email. These new features enable photographers to strategically plan and automate their re-marketing efforts, ensuring that the right messages reach the right audience at the optimal time,... Read More
EISA recognizes Sony Alpha 9 III as camera of the year Events News 

EISA recognizes Sony Alpha 9 III as camera of the year

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EISA, the Expert Imaging & Sound Association revealed the winners of its 2024-2025 Awards.  The EISA Awards are chosen annually by expert groups representing 58 leading Photography, Home Theatre Video, Home Theatre Audio, Hi-Fi, In-Car and Mobile Electronics magazines, and websites from 29 countries. Here are the 2024-2025 EISA awards in the photography category: CAMERA OF THE YEAR: Sony Alpha 9... Read More
Boosting business value before you sell, with Peter Mohr News Podcasts 

Boosting business value before you sell, with Peter Mohr

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Is your business prepared for a seamless transition when it’s time to exit? In this Dead Pixel Society podcast episode, Gary Pageau brings back seasoned business coach and retailer Peter Mohr, who dishes out actionable insights on aligning the “five P’s”—promise, product, process, people, and profit—to ensure a smoother exit strategy. Learn how common pitfalls like death, disability, divorce, distress, and disagreements among partners can... Read More
Wall decor site WhiteWall adds premium coffee table books to U.S. market New Products News 

Wall decor site WhiteWall adds premium coffee table books to U.S. market

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The German premium photo lab WhiteWall – best known for its high-end photo printing, wall decor and framing – has now launched coffee-table books for the fall, 2024, season. The company says its books are distinguished from the competition due to high-resolution inkjet printing on fine-art paper, without logos or barcodes on the back cover. WhiteWall Coffee Table Book offers... Read More