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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.

Hipstamatic launches Party! disposable camera app for apps New Products 

Hipstamatic launches Party! disposable camera app for apps

Membership-driven photo app community Hipstamatic has launched a new app called Party! Disposable Camera by Hipstamatic. The app, based on the Hipstamatic D-Series (2011) and DSPO (2015) themes, is designed for weddings, events, and nights out. Party! Disposable Camera by Hipstamatic lets event attendees take pictures using a “digital disposable camera”, where the photos are revealed to the group after... Read More
Eugene Smith Fund increases cash awards for Smith Grant Finalist,  Chapnick Grant Recipient, adds second student grant Events News 

Eugene Smith Fund increases cash awards for Smith Grant Finalist, Chapnick Grant Recipient, adds second student grant

The W. Eugene Smith Fund announced it is increasing its cash awards to some of its grant and finalist recipients and adding a second grant to its Smith Student grant category. Thanks to new corporate donors and increased financial support from current patrons, the Eugene Smith Fund is able to now award two Smith Grant Finalist awards each in the... Read More
Leica debuts Leica M11-D, an $9,350.00 camera without a back display New Products 

Leica debuts Leica M11-D, an $9,350.00 camera without a back display

Leica Camera AG has introduced the Leica M11-D digital rangefinder camera. The $9,395 camera goes back to basics, without any back LCD. In place of the display, there is a big ISO dial on the back of the camera. The camera combines classic functionality and styling with the latest in technology, including hardware-based authenticity technology, which was first introduced into the... Read More
Sony launches ECM-L1 lavalier mic New Products 

Sony launches ECM-L1 lavalier mic

Sony Electronics announces the ECM-L1, a professional-quality lavalier microphone with plug-in power. The ECM-L1 has a 3.5mm mini plug providing plug-in power support and is designed for an extensive range of uses, including direct connection to Sony’s Alpha series cameras equipped with aux audio inputs or wireless microphone transmitters. Featuring a compact pin design, it can be discreet without sacrificing... Read More
Canon debuts RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM lens, SELPHY QX20 compact photo printer News 

Canon debuts RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM lens, SELPHY QX20 compact photo printer

Canon U.S.A., Inc. announced the RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM lens and SELPHY QX20 compact photo printer. The RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM lens is Canon’s new standard zoom lens, primarily for full-frame camera users, offering a widely adjustable focal range from 28mm to 70mm with a constant F2.8 aperture. The lens features optical image stabilization, which offers up to 5.5 stops... Read More
WaldoPro announces auto-discounting feature Marketing Updates 

WaldoPro announces auto-discounting feature

WaldoPro released its new auto-discounting feature. This tool empowers photographers to offer limited-time discounts as well as minimum-spend discounts, designed to stimulate early purchasing and increase average order values, the company said. Photographers can now easily set time-sensitive discounts on their photo galleries, encouraging clients to make purchases quickly. This urgency helps convert browsing into buying. The new feature also... Read More
From Motorsport to Nature Photography and Beyond, with Scott Bourne Podcasts 

From Motorsport to Nature Photography and Beyond, with Scott Bourne

Prepare to be inspired as we delve into the remarkable career of Scott Bourne in this engaging podcast episode. Scott takes us on an extraordinary journey through his five-decade-long career in photography, from his unexpected start at the Indianapolis 500 to his prominence in nature and bird photography. This episode is a testament to Scott’s adaptability, passion, and relentless pursuit... Read More
OWC unveils Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD at IBC2024 Events New Products 

OWC unveils Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD at IBC2024

Other World Computing (OWC) announced the Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD offering: Speed over 6000MB/s…up to 2x faster than Thunderbolt 4 and USB4. Machine Maximizing – Gets the most speed possible from Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and USB4 machines. Easily handle daily data needs to pro-level creative projects while matching internal storage performance. Works with Macs, PCs, iPad Pros, Chromebooks,... Read More
Amaze partners with alphabeats to provide mental health care to creators Partnerships 

Amaze partners with alphabeats to provide mental health care to creators

Amaze, the all-in-one, end-to-end creator commerce solution, announced a partnership with alphabeats, a leader in mental performance. This partnership brings alphabeats’ mental training technology to creators through the Amaze platform, offering them advanced tools to manage the unique mental demands of content creation. To celebrate the launch of this exciting partnership, Amaze and alphabeats will provide a special Creator bundle... Read More
Nikon debuts NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 prime lens for the Z system New Products 

Nikon debuts NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 prime lens for the Z system

Nikon Inc. announced the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4, a lightweight prime lens with a wide and bright f/1.4 aperture. This affordable lens is compact enough to take anywhere while offering a versatile and classic focal length that’s ideal for portraits, landscapes, street snaps, travel, still life, and more, the company says. The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 will be available in... Read More
Blackmagic Design announces Blackmagic Camera for Android 1.3 update Events New Products Updates 

Blackmagic Design announces Blackmagic Camera for Android 1.3 update

Blackmagic Design announced the Blackmagic Camera for Android 1.3 update, which adds support for recording timecode with clips which allow customers to quickly synchronize video and audio in post-production and to use recordings from multiple cameras in a multi-cam edit with timecode sync. The update also adds anamorphic lens de-squeeze functionality and lens correction settings as well as support for... Read More
MyHeritage acquires MesAieux.com Acquisitions News 

MyHeritage acquires MesAieux.com

Genealogy site MyHeritage announced the acquisition of MesAieux.com, a popular family history service specializing in French Canadian genealogy. This is the 13th acquisition by MyHeritage. In August 2021, MyHeritage acquired Filae, the leading genealogy service in France. With the addition of MesAieux.com, these acquisitions bolster the company’s leadership position in the global genealogy market and secure its prominence in the Francophone... Read More
Xerox introduces Xerox PrimeLink C9200 series production color press Events News 

Xerox introduces Xerox PrimeLink C9200 series production color press

Xerox announced the Xerox PrimeLink C9200 Series color printers at the PRINTING United Expo 2024 in Las Vegas. This entry-level production press combines Xerox high-end production capabilities, a space-saving design, and automated production workflows to help clients and print service providers deliver high-quality output on time and on budget. The Xerox PrimeLink C9265/C9275/C9281 include features that enable more flexibility and... Read More
GelatoConnect announces new features, including apparel-specific workflows News 

GelatoConnect announces new features, including apparel-specific workflows

GelatoConnect, an enterprise software solution for the global print industry, has introduced new features, including workflows for apparel production. Notable updates include: Newly Launched Workflow for Apparel: As the on-demand apparel industry continues to grow, the GelatoConnect Workflow for Apparel is designed to streamline the entire apparel production process, from Direct-to-Garment (DTG) and Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing to embroidery and sublimation. This... Read More
Hasselblad introduces the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E Lens, Its First Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens New Products 

Hasselblad introduces the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E Lens, Its First Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens

Hasselblad unveiled the XCD 3,2-4,5/20-35E, its first ultra-wide-angle zoom lens and the first lens in the Hasselblad XCD E series. The ‘E’ designation stands for Exclusive, representing the top optical performance in the XCD lens lineup. It has a 16-27mm full-frame equivalent focal length range with a maximum aperture of f/3,2.  This  $5,929 USD / € 6,729 EUR lens features... Read More