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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.

Nikon releases firmware version 3.00 for the Nikon Z f with NEW in-camera Film Grain feature and more News Updates 

Nikon releases firmware version 3.00 for the Nikon Z f with NEW in-camera Film Grain feature and more

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Nikon released firmware version 3.00 for the full-frame/FX-format Z f camera. This latest firmware update adds the new in-camera Film Grain feature, and is available at no cost for users of both the original Nikon Z f and silver edition Z f. The new Film Grain feature adds a natural-looking grain effect to photos and videos with image processing in... Read More
Chief Marketer: Shutterfly CMO explains holiday marketing campaign Marketing News 

Chief Marketer: Shutterfly CMO explains holiday marketing campaign

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Chief Marketer writer April Berthene caught up with Shutterfly CMO Bree Casart, who spelled out the company’s fourth-quarter marketing plans. “While some consumers may be looking to spend less this season, they still intend to spend on holiday traditions and gifts with meaning,” Casart said to Berthene. Shutterfly’s tagline is similar to prior years: “Make something that means something.”  Consumers... Read More
GoPro announces third quarter revenue down 37% News 

GoPro announces third quarter revenue down 37%

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GoPro, Inc. announced third-quarter revenue for the quarter ending Sept 30, 2025, was $163 million, down 37% year-over-year. “Q3 marked a meaningful step forward in our strategy to diversify, grow and restore profitability to GoPro’s business,” said Nicholas Woodman, GoPro’s founder and CEO. “We successfully launched three new TAM-expanding hardware products—our MAX2 360 camera, LIT HERO camera and Fluid Pro... Read More
WhiteWall expands coffee table book design – new features in the download software New Products Updates 

WhiteWall expands coffee table book design – new features in the download software

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WhiteWall expands the possibilities for designing WhiteWall Coffee Table Books, using its desktop software. Among the new features: Transfer photos via QR code: Images are loaded directly from your smartphone into the software – quickly, easily and without detours. Intelligent layouts: The new automatic layout feature instantly creates a harmonious, page-filling design when placing photos. Flexible layout adjustment: Thanks to... Read More
NRF: With shelves stocked, imports should see slowdown in November and December Market research 

NRF: With shelves stocked, imports should see slowdown in November and December

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With tariff uncertainty continuing but most holiday merchandise already in stores or warehouses, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should see its usual end-of-year slowdown in November and December, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “We’ve spent most of the year worried about the impact of... Read More
Canon debuts EOS R6 Mark III full frame camera, RF45mm F1.2 STM lens New Products 

Canon debuts EOS R6 Mark III full frame camera, RF45mm F1.2 STM lens

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Canon U.S.A., Inc., launched the EOS R6 Mark III full-frame mirrorless camera and the RF45mm F1.2 STM lens. The Canon EOS R6 Mark III camera body only and kits with either the Canon RF24-105 F4 L IS USM, the RF24-105 F4-7.1 IS STM USM lens, or the Stop Motion Animation Firmware are expected to be available in November 2025, for... Read More
NRF: Holiday sales to surpass $1 trillion for the first time in 2025 Market research News 

NRF: Holiday sales to surpass $1 trillion for the first time in 2025

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The National Retail Federation (NRF) released its annual holiday forecast, predicting retail sales in November and December will grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024. That translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023 to reach $976.1 billion. “American consumers may be cautious in sentiment, yet remain fundamentally... Read More
Bloomberg: General Atlantic looking to provide $2 billion debt financing to Shutterfly Investments News 

Bloomberg: General Atlantic looking to provide $2 billion debt financing to Shutterfly

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Bloomberg reports that debt-burdened photo personalization leader Shutterfly is in talks with private credit lenders led by General Atlantic are in talks to provide about $2 billion of debt, citing “people with knowledge of the matter.” Proceeds would refinance some of the company’s high-yield bonds and leveraged loans, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing a private transaction. The... Read More
Kodak reports third-quarter 2025 financial results Earnings reports News 

Kodak reports third-quarter 2025 financial results

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Eastman Kodak Co. reported third quarter 2025 consolidated revenues of $269 million, compared with $261 million for Q3 2024, an increase of $8 million or 3 percent. Advanced Materials & Chemicals (AM&C) revenues, which include film, were $82 million, compared with $71 million for Q3 2024, an increase of $11 million or 15 percent. Print revenues were $177 million, compared... Read More
How Stewart Cohen Built A Photography Career Beyond The Shutter Podcasts 

How Stewart Cohen Built A Photography Career Beyond The Shutter

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What does it really take to build a creative career that lasts—from film backs and FedExed portfolios to AI search and virtual production walls? The Dead Pixels Society sits down with commercial photographer and stock photo library owner Stewart Cohen to trace a candid arc across decades of change, revealing what fades, what scales, and what never stops mattering. Cohen... Read More
Fujifilm reports revenue increases across all segments News 

Fujifilm reports revenue increases across all segments

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FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. announced its financial results for the first half, which ended Sept.30, 2025. In the first half of the fiscal year ending March 2026, revenue increased across all segments, achieving a 3.8% year-over-year increase to JPY1,572.4 billion. Operating income also rose across all segments, with the Imaging segment making a significant contribution, achieving a 16.9% year-over-year increase to... Read More
Annie Leibovitz to open WPPI 2026 with keynote presentation Events News 

Annie Leibovitz to open WPPI 2026 with keynote presentation

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The Wedding & Portrait Photography International (WPPI) Conference & Expo announced legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz will headline WPPI 2026 as the keynote speaker, kicking off five days of immersive education, innovation, and community connection in Las Vegas from March 1-5, 2026. Registration is now open for WPPI 2026. Photo Imaging CONNECT attendees will be able to attend the session, as... Read More
Mimeo Photos launches Arlo: AI Print Studio beta release New Products 

Mimeo Photos launches Arlo: AI Print Studio beta release

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Premium photo products makerMimeo Photos, announced the beta release of Arlo: AI Print Studio, an app that uses artificial intelligence to enhance creating photo books. Arlo is now available now on the web, in the Mac App Store, and in the iOS App Store. The company says Arlo solves the most common challenges of creating a photo book. “We took all... Read More
Visual 1st: How print leaders are reimagining the future of customization Events Feature 

Visual 1st: How print leaders are reimagining the future of customization

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At the Print Innovation Panel at Visual 1st, co-moderated by Hans Hartman and Gary Pageau, the Dead Pixels Society, three global print industry leaders—Andreas Roetti of Journi, Philipp Muehlbauer of The Customization Group, and Benjamin Lamparter of District Photo—shared how artificial intelligence, automation, and customer-centric design are reshaping the future of print. From AI-driven creativity to data-enabled personalization, each panelist... Read More