Author: GaryPageau – Page 162 – The Dead Pixels Society

Written by GaryPageau

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.

Marketing

CEWE counters discount positioning with “What Really Counts” campaign

November 27, 2020December 5, 2020 GaryPageau

Europe’s largest photo printing company, CEWE, launched a campaign to be the antithesis of deep discounts and promotional prices fo the holiday season by emphasizing the emotional appeal of photo products. “Every day, our customers entrust us with their most personal things in the form of their photos,” says Thomas Mehls, CEWE board member. “That is why it is extremely... Read More

Koelnmesse cancels photokina “for the time being”

November 27, 2020 GaryPageau Agfa, Apple, Eastman Kodak, Fujifilm, HP, Koelnmesse, Microsoft, Photokina, PMA, PMA Show, Polaroid

Koelnmesse, the organizer of the leading worldwide photo/imaging exhibition, photokina, has canceled the Cologne event “for the time being” after 70 years. The 2020 edition had already been canceled but dates for May 2022 were announced. It’s an ignoble end to the largest and, arguably, the most influential photo/imaging trade event. For most of its existence, photokina was held every... Read More

New Products Updates

Fujifilm releases infrared version of FUJIFILM GFX100 large-format mirrorless camera

November 25, 2020November 28, 2020 GaryPageau Fujifilm

FUJIFILM North America Corp. announced the launch of FUJIFILM GFX100 IR digital camera (GFX100 IR), a uniquely specialized version of its GFX100 large-format mirrorless digital camera for the forensic, scientific, and cultural preservation fields. Infrared images can now be made at 100MP – and even at 400MP through GFX100 IR’s new Pixel Shift Multi-Shot function – to reveal intricate details... Read More

Market research Marketing

IDC says smartphone shipments to grow in holiday quarter

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 GaryPageau IDC

Following a stronger than expected third quarter, the global smartphone market is expected to return to growth during the holiday quarter this year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The IDC predicts smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 2.4% year over year in the fourth quarter, followed by 4.4% year-over-year growth in 2021. The market... Read More

Earnings reports

Best Buy reports strong third-quarter results

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 GaryPageau Best Buy

Best Buy Co., Inc. announced third-quarter results showed comparable stores sales were up 23%, compared to the 13-week third quarter ended Nov. 2, 2019. Best Buy’s domestic revenue of $10.85 billion increased 21.0% versus last year., driven by comparable sales growth of 22.6%, which was partially offset by the loss of revenue from permanent store closures in the past year.... Read More

Earnings reports

HP reports 2020 net revenue down 3.6%

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 GaryPageau HP

HP Inc. announced fiscal 2020 net revenue of $56.6 billion, down 3.6% (down 2.3% in constant currency) from the prior-year period. In the printing segment, net revenue was $4.8 billion, down 3% year over year (down 2% in constant currency) with a 14.8% operating margin. Total hardware units were up 14% with Consumer hardware units up 18% and Commercial hardware units... Read More

New Products News

Advertek launches photo puzzles

November 24, 2020 GaryPageau Advertek

Toronto-based personalized product company Advertek Printing Inc. has, after extensive research and development using existing equipment within its production facility, developed its own print-on-demand photo puzzle product line for its partners. Advertek’s customizable puzzles can be made to any size up to 5-by-10 feet and with a variety of the number of pieces. The puzzles are made from a durable,... Read More

New Products

Epson debuts UV flatbed printer, SureColor-V7000

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 GaryPageau Epson, Epson America, UV printers

Epson introduced the SureColor – V7000, the company’s first UV flatbed printer designed for printing outdoor signage, promotional goods, and more. Capable of printing on a variety of rigid substrates up to 3-inches thick, the new Epson UV flatbed printer is a flexible, reliable, entry-level flatbed solution, the company says. “The SureColor V7000 was specifically designed to address common pain... Read More

News Podcasts

The Dead Pixels Society podcast: Photo personalization growth potential with Andrew Cousin, CEO, Circle Graphics

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 GaryPageau Bay Photo, Circle Graphics

Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Andrew Cousin, CEO, Circle Graphics, about the acquisition of Bay Photo, the growth in photo personalization market and the challenges faced by eCommerce companies in the age of COVID-19. Circle Graphics is a leader in grand and large-format digital graphics, outdoor advertising, business signage, wall decor, art reproduction, and professional photographic output. Sponsored by Mediaclip Mediaclip strives to... Read More

News

NRF expects holiday sales will grow between 3.6 and 5.2 percent

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 GaryPageau NRF

With retail sales rebounding strongly due to continued consumer resilience, the National Retail Federation (NRF) forecast holiday sales during November and December will increase between 3.6 percent and 5.2 percent over 2019 to a total between $755.3 billion and $766.7 billion. The numbers, which exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, compared with a 4 percent increase to $729.1 billion... Read More

News

MailPix personalized photo puzzles featured on “Today All Day” on the Peacock service

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 GaryPageau MailPix

MailPix, the photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, announced its popular photo puzzles product were featured today, Nov. 23, on the “Today All Day” show on the NBC 24/7 streaming service, Peacock. Photo puzzles were once again featured by lifestyle presenter Jill Martin as part of a special two-hour “Holiday Steals and Deals” segment. Mailpix puzzles, which were also selected by... Read More

News

Nikon makes Nikon School online classes free through year-end

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 GaryPageau Nikon, Nikon School

Nikon announced its popular Nikon School Online classes will be available free of charge starting today through the end of the year. A wide range of classes are available, including an all-new class for creating memorable holiday photos and videos, helping users step up their creativity just in time for the most festive time of the year. “Nikon School Online classes... Read More

New Products

Pixellu adds galleries to products for photographers

November 22, 2020 GaryPageau Pixellu

Photographer utility maker Pixellu has created a Pixellu Galleries product to simplify the creation of online galleries for photographers. The gallery product joins SmartAlbums and SmartSlides as simple tools to shorten a photographer’s workflow. The company claims it has created a three-step process – upload, customize and share – to create galleries for customers. The galleries are viewable on a... Read More

News

Plaza Create transfers photo ID booth business to Photo-Me subsidary

November 22, 2020November 24, 2020 GaryPageau

Japan’s Plaza Create Co., Ltd. announced it is transferring its ID photo booth business to Nippon Auto-Photo, a unit of U.K.-based Photo-Me International. According to the announcement, Plaza Create will establish “photo plaza Co., Ltd. (provisional)” as a wholly-owned subsidiary, transfer its ID box business to it, and then transfer 100% of the shares to Nippon Auto-Photo. The combined groups... Read More

News

Monument launches Monument 2 privacy-centered photo storage device

November 22, 2020November 23, 2020 GaryPageau Monument

Monument announced Monument 2, the next iteration of its privacy-focused smart photo-storage device. The desktop device automatically backs up and organizes photos and videos, using new applications for iOS, Android, Mac, PC and Linux. Monument 2 is now available for pre-orders on Kickstarter with an exclusive price of $149 for user-upgradable diskless and $299 for 1TB SSD model. Monument 2... Read More