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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.

Condé Systems sold to TrophyKits owner, second-chance auction through Friday Acquisitions News 

Condé Systems sold to TrophyKits owner, second-chance auction through Friday

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David McLean, the Jacksonville, Fla, owner of TrophyKits, announced the purchase of the business rights of Condé Systems, including the Condé brand, toll-free number and social media accounts, from the June 4 online asset auction. Details weren’t disclosed, but the company said more information will be provided in the coming days and weeks at www.conde.com. McLean said he founded TrophyKits.com... Read More
Apple announces major revisions to Photos apps, expands generative AI across MacOS News 

Apple announces major revisions to Photos apps, expands generative AI across MacOS

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Apple today previewed iOS 18, featuring what the company says is the “biggest redesign” ever of the Photos app. Photo libraries are now automatically organized in a new single view in Photos, and helpful new collections keep favorites easily accessible.  iOS 18 also introduces Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that combines generative models with... Read More
Canon announces the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens News 

Canon announces the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens

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Canon announced the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens, compatible with the EOS R7 camera, for to social media creators to create VR content. The RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens will be available in June 2024 for an estimated retail price of $1,099.99. (Firmware update is required for EOS R7 camera’s compatibility with RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens.)... Read More
Blackmagic Design announces commercial camera system, software for Apple Immersive Video New Products 

Blackmagic Design announces commercial camera system, software for Apple Immersive Video

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Blackmagic Design announced an end-to-end workflow for producing cinematic Apple Immersive Video for Apple Vision Pro. The company claims Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive is the world’s first commercial camera system designed to capture Apple Immersive Video. Apple Immersive Video is a brand-new storytelling format that leverages 8K, 3D video with a 180-degree field of view, and Spatial Audio. Blackmagic Design... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales jumped in May after a slow April Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales jumped in May after a slow April

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Retail sales jumped significantly in May, showing strong increases both month over month and year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation. “Consumers have clearly retained their ability to spend and are driving solid economic growth,” said Matthew Shay, president and CEO, NRF. “Spending is being supported by the... Read More
Transforming business clarity in a fast-paced World, with Mitchell Levy Marketing Podcasts 

Transforming business clarity in a fast-paced World, with Mitchell Levy

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Ready to uncover the secrets behind Silicon Valley’s success and learn from a global credibility expert? You won’t want to miss this episode where we sit down with Mitchell Levy, a dynamic executive coach and prolific author who has spent years at the epicenter of tech innovation. From steering companies in Silicon Valley to serving on a public firm’s board, Levy brings... Read More
Fewer positions left unfilled in cooling U.S. labor market Market research News 

Fewer positions left unfilled in cooling U.S. labor market

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Businesses having difficulty finding employees may getting relief soon. According to  a report in Statista by Felix Richter, a data journalist: “As the U.S. labor market is slowly cooling off and job openings have come down from notably from 2022’s record highs, the worker crunch that plagued many industries for large parts of 2021 and 2022 has eased as well> According to... Read More
Leica Camera acquires Fjorden Electra AS company, launches Leica LUX app Acquisitions New Products Updates 

Leica Camera acquires Fjorden Electra AS company, launches Leica LUX app

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Fresh off the acquisition of app developer and accessories maker Fjorden Electra AS, Leica Camera AG launched the Leica LUX app, a professional camera app that brings the Leica Look to the iPhone. The freemium app, which has a $69.95 annual subscription, caters to both seasoned photographers and beginners, offering features suitable for anything from quick snapshots to artistic compositions. the... Read More
TAMRON announces 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD 6x telephoto zoom lens New Products 

TAMRON announces 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD 6x telephoto zoom lens

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Tamron launched the 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A069), a 6x telephoto zoom lens, starting at 50mm on the wide end for added versatility, for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras on June 27, 2024, at $799 USD / $1,099 CAD. The 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC features an extremely compact size with a length of just 5.9” (150mm) and a... Read More
Tamron updates Tamron Lens Utility for desktop and mobile Updates 

Tamron updates Tamron Lens Utility for desktop and mobile

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TAMRON Americas, a leading provider of high-quality lenses, announces updates of the TAMRON Lens Utility, dedicated computer software, and the TAMRON Lens Utility Mobile, a dedicated application for Android1 OS-compatible smartphones and tablets. This update will provide additional functionality for greater convenience in the field and expand the possibilities of still and video photography. The software versions will change from... Read More
Ricoh adds two weatherproof compacts: PENTAX WG-1000, PENTAX WG-8 New Products 

Ricoh adds two weatherproof compacts: PENTAX WG-1000, PENTAX WG-8

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Ricoh Imaging Americas Corp. expanded its lineup of waterproof, digital compact cameras with two new models: the entry-level PENTAX WG-1000 and high end PENTAX WG-8. The newest additions to the WG series of all-weather adventure cameras both feature a rugged chassis, plus the waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant features the series is known for. The WG-1000 The WG-1000 is designed for... Read More
Panasonic announces flagship LUMIX GH7 Micro Four-Thirds mirrorless camera New Products 

Panasonic announces flagship LUMIX GH7 Micro Four-Thirds mirrorless camera

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Panasonic introduced the LUMIX GH7 flagship Micro Four Thirds mirrorless LUMIX G Series camera. The company claims the LUMIX GH7 delivers outstanding video performance, wide dynamic range with a newly developed 25.2MP BSI CMOS sensor and improved AF performance with PDAF (Phase Detection Auto-Focus). The camera is now equipped with Apple ProRes RAW internal recording and the world’s first 32-bit... Read More
Canon announces EOS C400 6K full-frame RF Mount Cinema Camera, RF-Mount CINE-SERVO Lens New Products 

Canon announces EOS C400 6K full-frame RF Mount Cinema Camera, RF-Mount CINE-SERVO Lens

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Canon U.S.A. Inc. announced the  Canon EOS C400 cinema camera, with a native RF-mount and full-frame, back-illuminated stacked CMOS 6K sensor, designed for the film and live production markets. Canon also announced the company’s first MOUNT ADAPTER PL-RF, and an RF-mount version of the popular and award-winning CINE-SERVO 17-120mm cinema lens. The Canon Cinema EOS C400 Full-Frame RF Mount Camera... Read More
Two weeks remain to register for the 2024 SPOA International Conference for School Photography & Yearbooks in Las Vegas Events 

Two weeks remain to register for the 2024 SPOA International Conference for School Photography & Yearbooks in Las Vegas

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Registration for the School Photographers of America (SPOA) International Conference on School Photography & Yearbooks, July 8-12, 2024, at the M Resort, Las Vegas, NV, is open now through June 14. This conference and trade show brings together all segments of the school portrait and yearbook industries in the broadest education and networking opportunity in the volume photography industry. Click... Read More
Captions unveils AI Creator, an avatar tool for talking videos and social media New Products 

Captions unveils AI Creator, an avatar tool for talking videos and social media

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Captions, an AI-powered creative studio downloaded with more than 10 million users, unveiled AI Creator, a three-dimensional avatar designed for producing talking videos on social media. AI Creator enables users to cast a hyper-realistic avatar as the subject of their video but also customize production elements such as camera angles, lighting, clothing, and background. Designed to enable anyone, anywhere to... Read More