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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.

Registration now open for PRINT 19 News 

Registration now open for PRINT 19

More than 17,000 Industry Leaders and 400 Exhibitors from 100 Countries Expected “Where Creativity and Technology Converge in Chicago” Reston, VA— Registration is now open for the print industry’s most comprehensive and longest running event.  PRINT® 19, slated for October 3-5 at Chicago’s McCormick Place North, will bring together the leaders of the print industry from more than 80 countries.... Read More
Industry Notes, App Updates and More for the week of April 12 News Updates 

Industry Notes, App Updates and More for the week of April 12

Notable apps and updates Skylum announces Luminar Flex, a new plugin Zoner Photo Studio has a spring update, offering faster RAW workflow and previews. Mastin Labs Kodak Everyday Original Presets are now available for CaptureOne DNP releases software update for Snap Lab SL620A™ photo printing kiosk solution Rumours and reports Here are some interesting items from around the internet: Fujifilm Australia launches support program for pro photographers... Read More
Canon introduces EOS Rebel SL3 compact DSLR New Products Press releases 

Canon introduces EOS Rebel SL3 compact DSLR

Empowering Users with an Easy Way to Express Themselves, the New Camera Delivers Stunning Photos and 4K Videos in a Lightweight Body MELVILLE, N.Y., April 10, 2019 – Combining ease-of-use with high-image quality, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today unveiled the EOS Rebel SL3 DSLR camera, the smallest and lightest product within the current EOS lineup. Weighing... Read More
Digital camera shipments down 50% from two years ago, according to CIPA Market research Opinion 

Digital camera shipments down 50% from two years ago, according to CIPA

The trend for digital cameras isn’t optimistic, according to CIPA, but may not account for action cams and other innovations The  Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) has published a new graph showing the number of cameras shipped in February 2019 and the numbers aren’t trending well. According to the association, sales were down from January 2019 and had substantially decreased... Read More
photobook.ai announces strategic partnership with MaikeOS to create complete AI Photobook Creation and Fulfillment solution across China Events News Press releases 

photobook.ai announces strategic partnership with MaikeOS to create complete AI Photobook Creation and Fulfillment solution across China

Integrated solution enables any app company to offer printed photobook products with zero development effort 10th April 2019, Hangzhou and Singapore: photobook.ai, developers of automatic photobook creation technology announces a strategic collaboration with MaikeOS, makers of the MaikePODs and MaikeWebs service to offer a fully-integrated solution for mobile photobook creation and fulfillment in China. MaikeOS will be showcasing the solution... Read More
Generation NEXT brands buys Print Mates News Press releases 

Generation NEXT brands buys Print Mates

Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Offers Complementary Revenue Stream, Opportunity for Both the Company and its Franchisees  SAN DIEGO, CA, April 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE – Generation NEXT Franchise Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: VEND) announced today that it has reached terms to acquire the assets of Print Mates, LLC, a small team of entrepreneurs, software engineers, and photography professionals in San Diego... Read More
VSCO suing PicsArt over photo filters News 

VSCO suing PicsArt over photo filters

Photo-editing app-maker VSCO  has filed a lawsuit against rival PicsArt, alleging PicsArt “reverse engineered” 19 VSCO filters and offered them as part of PicsArt’s Gold subscription package. The suit alleges 17 PicsArt employees created VSCO accounts to gain access to VSCO’s filters, then reverse-engineered them and offered them as part of the Gold subscription package. VSCO’s suit alleges PicsArt “promotes its... Read More
DOKE launches ViMeCa, a video message greeting card for consumers New Products Press releases 

DOKE launches ViMeCa, a video message greeting card for consumers

Easily Create and Send a Personalized Greeting for a Special Occasion SAN DIEGO, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — DOKE Co., Ltd. today introduced ViMeCa, a video message greeting card for sending personalized message for any special occasions. ViMeCa lets you easily create and send a personalized custom greeting in a form of a short video, without a smartphone or personal computer. ViMeCa is a... Read More
Cory Richards named new Nikon Ambassador, embarks on historic Everest expedition People on the Move Press releases 

Cory Richards named new Nikon Ambassador, embarks on historic Everest expedition

The Durable and Portable Z Series Cameras, with their Incredible Image Quality and Exceptional Video Capabilities, Chosen to Document Richards’ Journey to Set a Bold New Route to the Top of the World’s Tallest Mountain MELVILLE, N.Y., April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Nikon Inc. announced the addition of world-class photographer, adventurer and alpinist Cory Richards to the prestigious Nikon Ambassador Program. An exceptionally talented... Read More
Kodak completes sale of its Flexographic Packaging Division to Montagu News Press releases 

Kodak completes sale of its Flexographic Packaging Division to Montagu

New company Miraclon to meet packaging industry needs with KODAK FLEXCEL Solutions ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Eastman Kodak Company and Montagu Private Equity LLP announced the completion of the sale of Kodak’s Flexographic Packaging Division (FPD). Now part of Montagu’s portfolio, the division operates as a standalone company known as Miraclon. As previously announced, Kodak’s flexographic leadership team has transitioned as... Read More
Australia takes 2019 World Photographic Cup Events Press releases 

Australia takes 2019 World Photographic Cup

First Cup Win for Team Australia; the United States and Mexico Take Second and Third Place in Competition Co-founded by Professional Photographers of America ATLANTA (PRWEB) APRIL 08, 2019 – The 2019 World Photographic Cup winners were announced at the ceremony in Drammen, Norway. In a flip from last year’s results, the winner of the 2019 World Photographic Cup was Australia... Read More
Canon U.S.A. announces enhancements to the Océ ProStream Series Press releases Updates 

Canon U.S.A. announces enhancements to the Océ ProStream Series

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Continuing to help push the boundaries of the inkjet revolution and expand new market opportunities, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced enhancements to the Océ ProStream Series. These fast, high-productivity continuous feed inkjet presses combine the vibrant colors of offset with the versatility of digital printing and can now handle a broader... Read More
Photographer.org announces worldwide launch and Sony a7 III camera giveaway Press releases 

Photographer.org announces worldwide launch and Sony a7 III camera giveaway

Photographer.org is celebrating the official launch of Photographer.org to the worldwide photography community with a month-long giveaway, including a grand prize of a Sony a7 III camera. DALLAS (PRWEB) APRIL 08, 2019 – Photographer.org (https://www.photographer.org) is celebrating the official launch of Photographer.org to the worldwide photography community with a month-long giveaway, including a grand prize of a Sony a7 III camera.... Read More