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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.

OMR x IMAGING Convention: Rethinking photo and video Events News 

OMR x IMAGING Convention: Rethinking photo and video

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Is the imaging market at a crossroads between mass and niche? What innovations are needed to stimulate the market? What are the current strategies for success? What can the imaging industry learn from other markets? What is the role of retailers, manufacturers, service providers, and communications? Is the current retro trend a solution or part of the problem? And how... Read More
Profoto reports fourth-quarter sales down slightly but profits up Earnings reports 

Profoto reports fourth-quarter sales down slightly but profits up

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Swedish lighting company Profoto announced that fourth-quarter sales (Oct. – Dec. 2024) amounted to SEK 200 million (204), a decrease of 1.8 percent. Organic growth amounted to -3.1 percent and currency effect to 1.3 percent.Profit for the period totaled SEK 43 million (37). For the full year, net sales amounted to SEK 731 million (787), a decrease of 7.1 percent.... Read More
Rise Above Research estimates more than 2.5 trillion images will be taken worldwide in 2029 Market research 

Rise Above Research estimates more than 2.5 trillion images will be taken worldwide in 2029

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The number of photos captured globally each year is reaching into the trillions. Driven primarily by the number of smartphones in use and their continued popularity for capturing photos, Rise Above Research estimates the annual number of photos captured globally will exceed 2.5 trillion by 2029. To put that into perspective, that’s more than 300 photos per year for every... Read More
From Molecular Biology to Photography: Jasmeet Singh’s Journey in Corporate Headshots Podcasts 

From Molecular Biology to Photography: Jasmeet Singh’s Journey in Corporate Headshots

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Ever wondered how a CEO transitions from a world of molecular biology and tech startups to heading a thriving photography business? Join us as we uncover Jasmeet Singh’s incredible journey from science to the shutter, where his teenage passion for photography evolved into a successful career as the CEO and chief photographer of 415 Headshots. You’ll hear firsthand how a... Read More
GoPro partners with Kimpex for Distribution in Canada News 

GoPro partners with Kimpex for Distribution in Canada

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 GoPro, Inc. announced a new distribution partnership with Kimpex Powersports in Canada to sell GoPro products through one of the largest powersports sales networks in the region. The deal enables Kimpex to provide its network of more than 2,300 dealers with the full range of GoPro cameras and accessories. Now, customers in Canada will have greater access to a wide selection... Read More
ACDSee announces the Photographer Spotlight Contest Events 

ACDSee announces the Photographer Spotlight Contest

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ACDSee, the photo editing and management software maker, announced the launch of the ACDSee Photographer Spotlight Contest, offering photographers an opportunity to boost their careers and take their work to new heights. The grand prize includes flights and accommodations for two to Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, an iconic destination known for its breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. Along with the... Read More
Claranova stabilizes financial results for the first-half of the year Earnings reports News 

Claranova stabilizes financial results for the first-half of the year

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PlanetArt parent Claranova reported strong revenue for the first half of the 2024-2025 (July – December 2024) year of €294 million, holding steady compared to last year’s first-half like-for-like (-1% at actual exchange rates). The performance in H1 2024-2025 is all the more noteworthy given the unfavorable year-end holiday season calendar for the group’s key markets of the United United... Read More
Nikon Inc. announces the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ New Products 

Nikon Inc. announces the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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Nikon Inc. announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ, a full-frame power zoom lens for the Nikon Z mount made especially for video professionals. Featuring a truly versatile focal range, a customizable power zoom function, precise manual controls and agile handling, this is the first dedicated NIKKOR Z lens that is designed to empower small-footprint productions and... Read More
RED Digital Cinema announces cinema cameras compatible with Nikon Z-mount lenses New Products 

RED Digital Cinema announces cinema cameras compatible with Nikon Z-mount lenses

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RED Digital Cinema, Inc., a subsidiary of Nikon Corp., announced the V-RAPTOR Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount digital cinema cameras, integrating the Nikon Z mount into the RED camera lineup. The V-RAPTOR Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount are the first entries into the all-new Z CINEMA series; a new product line of co-developed solutions from Nikon... Read More
Google to use SynthID to Reimagine in Magic Editor Updates 

Google to use SynthID to Reimagine in Magic Editor

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Google Photos will begin using SynthID, a technology that embeds an imperceptible, digital watermark directly into AI-generated images, audio, text or video, to mark images edited with generative AI using Reimagine in Magic Editor. Google says this helps people identify AI-generated content quickly and easily. This is part of a growing trend of generative AI tools using digital watermarks and... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: January sales drop from busy December but strong gains year over year Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: January sales drop from busy December but strong gains year over year

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Shoppers spent less in January than they did during the busy holiday month before but retail sales had strong year-over-year gains nonetheless, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Consumers pulled back in January, taking a breather after a stronger-than-expected holiday season,” said Matthew Shay, president and CEO, NRF. “Despite... Read More
Photo Imaging CONNECT announces family legacy/heritage opportunity panelists Events News 

Photo Imaging CONNECT announces family legacy/heritage opportunity panelists

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  The Dead Pixels Society announces the panelists at The family legacy/heritage opportunity panel at the Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 16-17, 2025, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NV. Panelists: Adam Pratt, Chaos to Memories; Rick Voight, Vivid-Pix; and Dave Anderson, DAPhoto/PhotoScanExpress, will join moderator Rob Comeau of Advertek Printing for a lively discussion on the digitization... Read More
MyHeritage launches MyStories service to turn memories into a printed keepsake book New Products 

MyHeritage launches MyStories service to turn memories into a printed keepsake book

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MyHeritage, announced the launch of MyStories, a new global service that enables people to capture their personal stories in a printed book. The company says MyStories simplifies the seemingly task of writing a memoir by sending the storyteller one email per week with a question about a specific memory or milestone, such as the story of meeting one’s spouse or... Read More