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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.

Sony Electronics launches FX3 full-frame camera New Products 

Sony Electronics launches FX3 full-frame camera

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Sony Electronics Inc. announced the FX3 (model ILME-FX3) camera, combining Sony’s digital cinema technology with advanced imaging features from Alpha brand mirrorless cameras. According to the company, the FX3 delivers a “cinematic look” and professional operability and reliability in a camera that is accessible to beginning creators, as well as used alongside Sony’s VENICE, FX9, and FX6 cameras. The FX3... Read More
Corel announces VideoStudio Ultimate 2021 New Products 

Corel announces VideoStudio Ultimate 2021

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Corel debuted VideoStudio Ultimate 2021 featuring a streamlined movie-making experience. New creative features including instant project templates, face-tracking AR Stickers, and enhancements to the split screen template editor. “VideoStudio Ultimate has long been known for its unique combination of power and simplicity that makes it easy for users to create personalized and compelling projects that are uniquely their own,” said... Read More
Fotomerchant acquires eCommerce platform SimplePhoto Acquisitions 

Fotomerchant acquires eCommerce platform SimplePhoto

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Sydney-based Fotomerchant, the workflow platform for volume studios, announced it acquired SimplePhoto, the long-running eCommerce platform for the photography market. This marks the first acquisition for Fotomerchant as it continues its expansion into global markets, the company said. The announcement said the combined decades of experience, development experience, and service/support teams will “drive the volume industry forward through innovation and... Read More
CEWE plans to raise dividend for 12th consecutive year Earnings reports 

CEWE plans to raise dividend for 12th consecutive year

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The Board of Management of CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA resolved to propose to the Supervisory Board, on the basis of the preliminary unaudited figures for the 2020 financial year, to raise the dividend to 2.30 euros per eligible share, up from 2.00 euros. CEWE concluded the 2020 financial year sales increased to 727.3 million euros from 720.4 million euros... Read More
District Photo announces top management change News People on the Move 

District Photo announces top management change

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District Photo Inc. (DPI), the Beltsville, Maryland-based personalized photo print leader, announced Chris Hughes, current CEO of the Harrier Group LLC, will become president March 1. Harrier Group is the U.K. subsidiary of District, known for its Truprint brand (which later became Snapfish). Hughes will also lead the company’s Australian subsidiary, Prima Printing. Neil D. Cohen, the longtime CEO who... Read More
Shutterfly settles Illinois biometric privacy suit News 

Shutterfly settles Illinois biometric privacy suit

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Law360 reports Shutterfly has reached a preliminary agreement to settle a biometric privacy lawsuit filed against it under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The parties reached the agreement over damages for alleged biometric data collection, storage, and processing without the required consent of the data subjects after private mediation; settlement terms were not disclosed. One of two named plaintiffs... Read More
NRF: January retail sales are strong, due to stimulus funds and holiday sales momentum Market research 

NRF: January retail sales are strong, due to stimulus funds and holiday sales momentum

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Retail sales grew sharply in January as government stimulus checks provided a boost and momentum from 2020’s record holiday season carried over into the new year, said the National Retail Federation (NRF). “January’s retail sales numbers reflect a very strong start for consumers and retailers as we look ahead to a critical year curbing the global pandemic and strengthening our... Read More
Dead Pixels Society podcast: Talking cameras, smartphones and photowalks with Jefferson Graham Podcasts 

Dead Pixels Society podcast: Talking cameras, smartphones and photowalks with Jefferson Graham

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Jefferson Graham, photographer, journalist, musician, and former USA Today tech columnist, as he launches his new website, The Best Photowalk.  Graham talks about the switch from film to digital, what camera makers are doing wrong, why Google Photos is the turkey of the year, which photobook service is his favorite (and his least favorite) and much more. Read More
Panasonic debuts LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. New Products 

Panasonic debuts LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S.

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Panasonic introduced the interchangeable telephoto zoom lens, the LUMIX S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. (S-R70300), based on the L-Mount system. The LUMIX S 70-300mm boasts high-speed, high-precision AF and Dual Image Stabilizer (IS) for use in a wide-range of situations including sports, animals, portraits and vehicles, the company said. The lens is constructed of 17 lens elements in 11 groups,... Read More
Vivid-Pix acquires Reunions Magazine Acquisitions 

Vivid-Pix acquires Reunions Magazine

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Vivid-Pix, the provider of AI-powered image restoration software, has acquired Reunions magazine, a leading publication for reunion planning and celebration. From its beginnings as a print magazine and expanding online, Reunions magazine provides education, resources, and event sharing – pre-, during-, and post- the reunion event, according to the announcement. Reunions magazine will be updated and expanded for easy access... Read More
PhotoRepairPro offering direct-to-consumer photo restoration New Products News 

PhotoRepairPro offering direct-to-consumer photo restoration

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PhotoRepairPro, the longtime provider of photo restoration services for warehouse clubs, chain retailers and photo retailers, announced a  new service direct-to-consumers. PhotoRepairPro.com will offer its proven, professional-quality photo restoration services worldwide for one flat rate price of $39.99. The price includes online proof to view the repaired photo, JPEG download link sent by email within seven business days, two 5×7 glossy... Read More
CIPA data report shows continued declines Market research News 

CIPA data report shows continued declines

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Every year, Japan’s Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) releases annual statistics for its member companies. The downward trend of the last few years continued through 2020, with 8.78 million units shipped, down from 15 million in 2019 and 20 million in 2018. Clearly, the COVID-19 global pandemic did not improve the trend, which was already in decline. Read More
U.S. photo merchandise market boosted by young people, first-time buyers Market research 

U.S. photo merchandise market boosted by young people, first-time buyers

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According to the new 2020 US Photo Merchandise Study from Rise Above Research, 63% of respondents in the 18-24-year-old age group had bought photo products in the last year and almost half of them ordered photo cards for the first time. This demonstrates the U.S. photo merchandise market is healthy and resilient, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. In these challenging times,... Read More
Advertek offering personalized photo blankets New Products Sponsored post 

Advertek offering personalized photo blankets

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Advertek Inc. is offering custom printed photo blankets to wholesale clients. These custom-printed blankets, which can be personalized with photos, text and graphics, come in two options: mink touch or sherpa styles. Advertek guarantees a full coverage edge to edge imprint area. For more information call Advertek at (905) 265-1165 or email [email protected] Read More