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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.

Picaboo launches New Personalized Blankets, Magnets, and Yard Signs – High-Quality Gifts New Products News 

Picaboo launches New Personalized Blankets, Magnets, and Yard Signs – High-Quality Gifts

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Picaboo announced the launch of three personalized product categories: custom blankets, photo magnets, and yard signs. The Arctic Fleece Blankets transform photos into soft, cozy home accents perfect for gifts, celebrations, or everyday comfort. Picaboo’s custom photo magnets allow customers to showcase favorite snapshots in vibrant, durable formats ideal for fridges, lockers, and workspaces. Meanwhile, the newly introduced personalized yard signs offer a... Read More
Photo Imaging CONNECT: Hans Hartman explores exit strategies and M&A trends in the photo industry Events News 

Photo Imaging CONNECT: Hans Hartman explores exit strategies and M&A trends in the photo industry

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At the Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, industry analyst Hans Hartman of Visual 1st delivered a thought-provoking presentation on a topic many entrepreneurs eventually confront: how and why companies in the photo and video industry get acquired. Drawing on years of experience advising startups and technology firms, Hartman outlined the evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions and offered practical insights for... Read More
After shedding PlanetArt and Devices, Claranova shows a net profit Earnings reports 

After shedding PlanetArt and Devices, Claranova shows a net profit

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After spinning off PlanetArt to management and divesting itself of devices to focus on its imaging software business, Claranova improved its operating margin and recorded a positive net result while keeping its debt under control for the first half of fiscal year 2025-2026, in line with its commitments, the company said. Half-year revenue was impacted by external factors (currency exchange... Read More
AI/AR imaging company Perfect Corp. evaluating options to go private News 

AI/AR imaging company Perfect Corp. evaluating options to go private

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Perfect Corp., the company offering AI and AR powered solutions to beauty, fashion, photo and video creative industries, announced its board of directors has formed a special committee consisting of three disinterested, independent directors, namely Philip Tsao, who will serve as the chairman of the Special Committee, Chung-Hui (Christine) Jih and Meng-Shiou (Frank) Lee, to evaluate and consider the preliminary... Read More
WaldoPro introduces AI Bib, race number recognition for Running, Cycling, and Motocross Photography New Products 

WaldoPro introduces AI Bib, race number recognition for Running, Cycling, and Motocross Photography

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WaldoPro, the AI-powered workflow platform for volume photographers, today announced the release of Bib and Plate Number Recognition, a new feature that automatically identifies runner bib numbers and plate numbers for motocross. The technology enables photographers covering running races, cycling events, triathlons, and motorcycle racing to instantly organize, match, and deliver photos to participants with dramatically less manual work. Race photography presents a unique operational... Read More
Fujifilm introduces instax mini 13 instant camera New Products 

Fujifilm introduces instax mini 13 instant camera

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., Imaging Division, introduced the instax mini 13 instant camera. Following in the footsteps of the popular instax mini 12 instant camera launched in 2023, mini 13 brings a fun, playful new look and feel with its soft, sculpted shape. Fujifilm’s instax mini 13 instant camera will be available in Dreamy Purple, Frost Blue, Candy Pink, Lagoon... Read More
Photo Imaging CONNECT: European photo trends – physical media holding strong Events Market research 

Photo Imaging CONNECT: European photo trends – physical media holding strong

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At the Photo Imaging CONNECT 2026 conference, Jeremy Wills, principal analyst of Futuresource Consulting, provided some insights into the European photo print market via prerecorded video. Despite years of predictions about the demise of print, the European photo imaging market tells a very different story. Here’s a recap of some of the highlights. For more information about the presentation, contact... Read More
How Dale Farkas Built a Photo Lab that Endured for 50 Years Podcasts 

How Dale Farkas Built a Photo Lab that Endured for 50 Years

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A photo lab is a lot more than chemistry, scanners, and printers. It’s a discipline. In this episode of the Dead Pixels Society podcast, we are joined by Dale Farkas of Dale Laboratories in Hollywood, Florida. He lays out the principle that quietly separates labs that last from labs that fade: the difference between quality and quality control. Great prints are not an accident, and... Read More
Lifetouch announces closure of Galion, OH, facility News 

Lifetouch announces closure of Galion, OH, facility

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The unwinding of Lifetouch continues with the announcement this week of the upcoming closure of the long-standing plant in Galion, Ohio, according to media reports. The announcement comes after the Shutterfly-owned company has weathered a public relations firestorm related to its school photography business, the sale of its Canadian operations to Everest Solutions, and the divestiture of its senior studios... Read More
MOTHRA uses 1,140 Canon lenses to see the universe News 

MOTHRA uses 1,140 Canon lenses to see the universe

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Dragonfly FRO, LLC, a Focused Research Organization (FRO), announced the construction of MOTHRA, a next-generation telescope designed to reveal the cosmic web — the vast network of gas and dark matter that connects galaxies across the universe. MOTHRA employs a first-of-its-kind distributed aperture architecture with special filters to isolate the faint light of hydrogen gas. The FRO, a new type... Read More
Sony Electronics adds video to Camera Authenticity Solution News Updates 

Sony Electronics adds video to Camera Authenticity Solution

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Sony Electronics’ Camera Verify (beta), a feature of its Camera Authenticity Solution, which enables news organizations to share content authenticity information via a dedicated URL, now supports video, as well as still images. Additionally, the Image Verification Pre-Check Software Development Kit (SDK), which can be integrated into news organizations’ own systems, also supports video. Through the expansion of services for... Read More
DPI Laboratory launches the Catalyst Printing Platform, expands Catalyst printer line New Products 

DPI Laboratory launches the Catalyst Printing Platform, expands Catalyst printer line

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DPI Laboratory announced the launch of the Catalyst Printing Platform, a structured UV production architecture built to bring discipline, uptime, and long-term scalability to modern manufacturing environments, the company claims. Alongside the platform, the company introduced the  Catalyst Nexus, a modular UV printer developed for larger-format and higher-output production. The Catalyst Printing Platform represents a strategic shift from standalone equipment... Read More
Kodak reports fourth-quarter revenue up 9 percent, full year up 2 percent Earnings reports News 

Kodak reports fourth-quarter revenue up 9 percent, full year up 2 percent

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Eastman Kodak Co. reported fourth-quarter consolidated revenues of $290 million, compared with $266 million for Q4 2024, a 9 percent increase. By segment, Advanced Materials & Chemicals (AM&C) revenues were $85 million, compared with $68 million for Q4 2024, an increase of $17 million or 25 percent and Print revenues were $195 million, compared with $187 million for Q4 2024, an... Read More
Axle AI acquires Portfolio digital asset management software from Extensis Acquisitions News 

Axle AI acquires Portfolio digital asset management software from Extensis

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Axle AI, a leader in the on-premise MAM (media asset management) space, has purchased the Portfolio product line from Extensis, a Monotype company. Axle AI has formed a new division, Portfolio DAM, LLC, to focus on the product. The company expects to maintain Portfolio’s long-time core emphasis on easy-to-use, on-premise DAM software for workgroups and enterprises, while expanding Portfolio’s capabilities in a... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s February data shows another month of sales growth Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s February data shows another month of sales growth

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Retail sales grew again in February, with moderate gains month over month and strong increases year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by NRF. “Despite harsh winter weather, consumer spending grew once again in February, supported by continued wage gains and overall low unemployment levels,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “This... Read More