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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.

Capturelife rebrands and gains traction in new markets News Press releases 

Capturelife rebrands and gains traction in new markets

The company’s new brand signals greater market opportunities and reinforces the company’s focus on helping businesses and brands capitalize on the experience economy – a $2B+ global market.  Minneapolis, MN – May 6, 2019 – Capturelife Inc., the industry-leading platform helping businesses grow brand loyalty and revenue with professionally captured, digitally shared photos and videos, has rebranded. The new brand... Read More
Photobucket hits eighth consecutive month of double-digit growth News Press releases 

Photobucket hits eighth consecutive month of double-digit growth

Premier Photo Storage, Hosting and Sharing Platform Unveils Unwavering Customer Commitment with Industry-First “Bill of Rights” and Launch of Enhanced User-Friendly Website DENVER, May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Photobucket, the one-stop-shop for digital content owners seeking an easy-to-use, yet powerful platform to store, edit, share and host their photos is steadily growing it’s website traffic and paid membership base by converting legacy free... Read More
Mylio offering “Independence Day” promotion to Aperture users Press releases Promotions 

Mylio offering “Independence Day” promotion to Aperture users

May 06, 2019 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time – BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mylio, creator of the simple way to automatically organize, edit, store, and sync your life photos across devices, today announced a limited time offer and powerful alternative for users of the discontinued Apple Aperture photo editor. Mylio offers a free application that supports direct import of the Aperture library while preserving all the... Read More
PicMonkey adds Pearl Chan and Judith McGarry to executive team People on the Move Press releases 

PicMonkey adds Pearl Chan and Judith McGarry to executive team

Leading platform for image editing and graphic design expands capacity for growth with key finance and marketing heads SEATTLE, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — PicMonkey, a leading cloud platform that helps people create high-impact visuals to promote their brand and business, today announced it has appointed Pearl Chan as chief financial officer and Judith McGarry as chief marketing officer. “PicMonkey is at an exciting inflection point... Read More
Generation NEXT announces $3.0 million of revenue recognized in April 2019 results Earnings reports News Press releases 

Generation NEXT announces $3.0 million of revenue recognized in April 2019 results

Company Installed 76 New Kiosks at an Average Revenue of $40,000 Per Unit SAN DIEGO, CA, May 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE – Generation NEXT Franchise Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: VEND) announced its monthly results for April today showing the fourth month in a row of revenue growth. April’s revenue was approximately $3.0 million on 76 deliveries of Reis... Read More
Expand photo carry capacity with the Stash Master 13L Travel Cube From Think Tank Photo New Products Press releases 

Expand photo carry capacity with the Stash Master 13L Travel Cube From Think Tank Photo

Think Tank Photo announces the Stash Master 13L, a travel cube that enables you to expand the photo gear capacity of any large backpack, or increase personal gear space in the MindShift® Backlight Elite 45L for multi-day excursions SANTA ROSA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MAY 03, 2019- Think Tank Photo announces the Stash Master 13L, a travel cube that enables you to expand... Read More
Tamrac launches Tamrac Traditions, a line of camera backpacks New Products Press releases 

Tamrac launches Tamrac Traditions, a line of camera backpacks

Tamrac today launches Tamrac Traditions, a line of camera backpacks honoring the company’s proud legacy of innovation, with two vintage-style bags: Runyon and Pasadena. Both backpacks are designed with modern storage features and can safely carry two cameras and multiple lenses as well as accessories. MARINA DEL REY, CALIF. (PRWEB) MAY 02, 2019 – Tamrac today launches Tamrac Traditions, a... Read More
Signarama announces North American expansion into Quebec, Canada News Press releases 

Signarama announces North American expansion into Quebec, Canada

Strategy Unifies Canada Under Master License Partners Anas Saltaji and Salekh Al Around Quebec, Canada – Signarama, the world’s largest sign franchise, has announced its expansion into Quebec, Canada’s largest province by area and a territory nearly three times the size of Texas. This strategic move unifies Canada under Master License Partners (MLP) Anas Saltaji and Salekh Al Around, and... Read More
EFI acquires BDR Boya Kimya, maker of inks for textile printing Acquisitions News Press releases 

EFI acquires BDR Boya Kimya, maker of inks for textile printing

Strategic acquisition expands digital reactive ink offering and bolsters EFI Reggiani presence in key textile markets FREMONT, Calif., May 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq:EFII) today announced that it has acquired privately held BDR Boya Kimya San. Tic. A.S. Based in Bursa, Turkey, BDR is a leading manufacturer of reactive inkjet inks for industrial digital textile printing. BDR is being... Read More
Industry notes, App Updates and more for the week of May 2 News People on the Move Updates 

Industry notes, App Updates and more for the week of May 2

Notable apps and updates RIP: Apple Aperture will no longer work after macOS Mojave, via DP Review Vivid-Pix updates patented, 1-click fix image-improvement software Taopix 2019r1 release updates gift and storybook features Rumours and reports Here are some interesting items from around the internet: Rent’s up, availability’s down at retail centers, via Chain Store Age Has Legacybox mishandled families’ precious mementos?... Read More
Analysis: It’s probably a good time to take Shutterfly private News Opinion 

Analysis: It’s probably a good time to take Shutterfly private

Editor’s Note: The following article is analysis and is not based on inside knowledge of Shutterfly, Lifetouch or any other parties mentioned. The specter of going photo personalization pioneer Shutterfly going private has lurked for the past five years or more, so the news the company board is again revisiting the issue isn’t a surprise. In 2014, Silver Lake Partners... Read More
Michaels expands custom frame solutions for customizing photos Press releases 

Michaels expands custom frame solutions for customizing photos

New Capabilities Include Easy Ordering Process Between In-Store and Online Channels, Expanded Specialty Printing Services and More than 150 New Frames Fit for Every Home Décor Aesthetic May 02, 2019 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Michaels Companies, Inc., the largest arts and crafts retail chain in North America, today unveils new custom framing capabilities designed to deliver... Read More
Artists coalition makes copyright case to capitol hill News Press releases 

Artists coalition makes copyright case to capitol hill

Proposed Reforms Led by PPA and Backed by Coalition of Artists Introduced in Congress ATLANTA (PRWEB) MAY 01, 2019 – It was a big day for copyright advocacy in Washington D.C. as proposed reform long sought by PPA was addressed in the introduction of the Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act). The legislation—introduced today by Congressmen Jeffries,... Read More
Cimpress reports mixed results for third quarter Earnings reports News 

Cimpress reports mixed results for third quarter

Cimpress reported mixed results for the third, according to a letter to shareholders from chairman and CEO Robert S. Keane. Among the highlights: • Consolidated revenue grew 4% year over year in Q3 FY2019, and organic constant-currency revenue grew 3%, compared to 16% and 11%, respectively, in Q3 FY2018. This was largely driven by essentially flat revenue growth at Vistaprint, which... Read More
AlphaGraphics acquires majority interest in Wet Ink Corp. franchisee News Press releases 

AlphaGraphics acquires majority interest in Wet Ink Corp. franchisee

This Investment Further Underscores the Company’s Commitment to Growth LAKEWOOD, Colo., May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — AlphaGraphics, Inc. – a worldwide print and marketing franchise – announced today that it has acquired a majority interest in one of its franchisees, Wet Ink Corporation, which operates three centers located in the Greater Denver Metro area. The centers, located in downtown Denver, Arvada and Golden will continue to be operated by long-standing founder and... Read More