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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.

Gooten partners with TikTok Shop for personalized products News Partnerships 

Gooten partners with TikTok Shop for personalized products

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Gooten, a provider of print-on-demand fulfillment and technology solutions, announces a partnership with TikTok Shop to support sellers with a print-on-demand solution, including product catalog, supply chain, and order fulfillment. This partnership enables TikTok Shop sellers to quickly scale their businesses by leveraging Gooten’s expansive print-on-demand catalog and fulfillment network, totaling 425+ product listings and 100+ production locations, the company... Read More
New Taopix online editor publicly released News Updates 

New Taopix online editor publicly released

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Photobook and personalization software provider based in Ponteland, United Kingdom, Taopix, publicly released their new Taopix Online software this week. The newest Taopix Online was first presented at Drupa, where the business showed the new features to a flurry of well-receiving attendees. “Being able to release this new iteration of Taopix Online is a great milestone achieved for us” says Adam... Read More
NRF: Census retail sales data for June shows modest gains Market research News 

NRF: Census retail sales data for June shows modest gains

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Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows modest retail sales gains in June despite an uneven pace of spending in recent months, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, the National Retail Federation Chief Economist (NRF). “The path of household spending remains difficult to read,” Kleinhenz said. “Spending has been uneven but remains in good condition notwithstanding the slower pace of... Read More
Iris Works acquires ShootQ News 

Iris Works acquires ShootQ

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Photographer CRM platform Iris Works announced the acquisition of rival ShootQ. Terms weren’t disclosed. The companies announced, while they would be combining support and resources, the two platforms will remain separate. “We are thrilled to welcome ShootQ to the Iris Works family, as this acquisition allows us to combine our resources and expertise, ultimately providing photographers with even better solutions... Read More
ME Group reports interim six month results; sales up 6% Earnings reports 

ME Group reports interim six month results; sales up 6%

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ME Group International plc, the instant-service equipment group formerly known as Photo Me International,  announces its results for the six months ended 30 April 2024. The company reported revenue up 4.6% to £150.4 million, EBITDA1 up 11.1% to £51.2 million, and profit before tax up 10.3% to £30.0 million, driven by growth in core laundry and photobooth operations, despite foreign... Read More
IDC: Worldwide smartphone market grew 6.5% in the second quarter of 2024 Market research News 

IDC: Worldwide smartphone market grew 6.5% in the second quarter of 2024

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According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 6.5% year over year to 285.4 million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). Although this marks the fourth consecutive quarter of shipment growth and builds the momentum towards the expected recovery this year, demand has yet to come around in... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reports Moderate Retail Sales Growth in June Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reports Moderate Retail Sales Growth in June

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Retail sales showed moderate growth in June amid a still-solid economy and near-zero inflation for retail goods, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Consumers are being thoughtful about their spending, prioritizing non-discretionary purchases as they continue to face high interest rates and lingering inflation,” said Matthew Shay, President and... Read More
Dscoop to hold Photo & Print on Demand webinar July 17 Events 

Dscoop to hold Photo & Print on Demand webinar July 17

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Dscoop is holding a webinar July 17 on the topic of  “Shoot, Print, Prosper: The Future of Photo & Print on Demand. The industry panel will cover: Market behavior: Looking back and looking forward. Digital printing vs. product finishing: What’s the deal? AI’s role in sales, production, and customer experience. Using social networks and influencers for sales. Automation and its... Read More
Personal Development and Career Pivoting Insights from John Chan, 2X Growth Agency Marketing Podcasts 

Personal Development and Career Pivoting Insights from John Chan, 2X Growth Agency

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Ready to unlock the secrets of turning athletic discipline into entrepreneurial success? John Chan, the dynamic founder of 2X Growth Agency and a dedicated taekwondo athlete, takes us on his journey from Hong Kong to Canada. Discover how his immigrant background and sports discipline shaped his entrepreneurial spirit and career choices. Chan’s transformation from a designer to a marketing agency executive showcases his... Read More
Sony Electronics announces the ZV-E10 II and E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II lens kit New Products 

Sony Electronics announces the ZV-E10 II and E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II lens kit

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Sony Electronics launched the ZV-E10 II, the second generation of the mirrorless ZV-E10 camera. The ZV-E10 II maintains all the features creators love about the original, such as Creative Looks, Product Showcase Setting, Background Defocus function, and the vari-angle flip screen and adds an upgraded 26-megapixel (MP) (approx. effective) Exmor R CMOS sensor and adoption of Sony’s latest BIONZ XR... Read More
AgfaPhoto launches AgfaPhoto Print News Partnerships 

AgfaPhoto launches AgfaPhoto Print

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AgfaPhoto Holding GmbH, in collaboration with Helloprint and FastEditor, announced the launch of AgfaPhoto Print, a new brand dedicated to providing personalized photo print products across the European market. The venture brings together the extensive AgfaPhoto database of customers who have shown a strong interest in photo cameras and related products, Helloprint’s network of more than 200 print production partners... Read More
Captions raises Series C to invest $100 million in AI video research Investments News 

Captions raises Series C to invest $100 million in AI video research

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  Captions, the generative video creation and editing platform, announced it has raised $60 million in Series C funding led by Index Ventures, bringing the total capital raised to $100 million for a valuation of $500 million. Returning investors include Kleiner Perkins, Andreessen Horowitz, and Sequoia Capital, while new investors include Adobe Ventures, HubSpot Ventures, and actor/musician Jared Leto. The... Read More
Insta360 debuts Insta360 Flow Pro AI tracking stabilizer with Apple DockKit for iPhone News 

Insta360 debuts Insta360 Flow Pro AI tracking stabilizer with Apple DockKit for iPhone

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Insta360 has introduced a smartphone stabilizer that connects to an iPhone with the DockKit connector. The Insta360 Flow Pro is an AI-tracking smartphone stabilizer that is the first DockKit-enabled gimbal. The company says the Flow Pro enables accurate tracking with the iPhone’s native camera app and over 200 third-party iOS apps for a seamless shooting experience. Insta360’s AI tracking algorithm, Deep... Read More
NRF: Economy is in ‘critical moment’ but Fed has time to wait on interest rates Market research 

NRF: Economy is in ‘critical moment’ but Fed has time to wait on interest rates

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As inflation continues to ease and the Federal Reserve ponders when to lower interest rates, the nation is in a “critical moment” of waiting to see what will happen next,  said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Today we’re waiting once again,” Kleinhenz said, referring to a point in 2017 when economists were waiting to see if... Read More