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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.

FastEditor, Promidata announce partnership to expand logo editor audience News Partnerships 

FastEditor, Promidata announce partnership to expand logo editor audience

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FastEditor and Promidata announced a strategic partnership to make FastEditor’s Logo Editor available to all Promidata customers. This collaboration marks an exciting step forward in streamlining the personalization process for the promotional products industry. FastEditor, known for its editing technology that removes friction from personalization workflows, will work closely with Promidata, a software provider for promotional product companies across Europe.... Read More
Pixelle Specialty Solutions closes one plant, sells another News 

Pixelle Specialty Solutions closes one plant, sells another

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North American specialty paper manufacturer Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC announced the planned closure of its Chillicothe, Ohio, mill as part of an effort to align its operational footprint with long-term business objectives. The Chillicothe mill closure will allow Pixelle to strengthen its remaining operations in Spring Grove and Fremont and maintain its competitive position in the specialty paper market. The... Read More
Canon U.S.A. launches production customer experience center at Melville HQ Events News 

Canon U.S.A. launches production customer experience center at Melville HQ

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Canon U.S.A., Inc. launched its new Production Customer Experience Center (CEC) at its Melville, N.Y. headquarters. Spanning more than 3,000 square feet, the CEC provides a dynamic environment to showcase Canon’s portfolio of hardware and software print production solutions. The facility features the full line-up of Canon imagePRESS V family of digital presses, including the imagePRESS V900, imagePRESS V1000, imagePRESS... Read More
IPI announces IPIC 2025 conference details, deadline for Buck Rogers Scholarship News 

IPI announces IPIC 2025 conference details, deadline for Buck Rogers Scholarship

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Independent Photo Imagers (IPI) announced the early bird registration deadline for the IPIC 2025 is June 1st. The annual conference and trade show is Aug. 3-7 at Red Rock Resort in Summerlin, NV.  The program is here, featuring more than 50 topics in the categories of Marketing Mastery, Operational Excellence, and Profit Centers + Production Innovation. The deadline for the... Read More
Rise Above Research announces new reports for 2025 Market research News 

Rise Above Research announces new reports for 2025

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Rise Above Research announced new report updates, available from the reports page: 2022 US Photo Merchandise Forecast– This is an annual US Photo Merchandise forecast that focuses on photo cards, photo books, photo calendars, and photo wall/tabletop décor. The forecast range is from 2025-2029, with estimates for 2024 given as well, and includes units, revenue, average selling prices, and breakouts... Read More
Amaze unveils next-generation Teespring Marketplace Partnerships Updates 

Amaze unveils next-generation Teespring Marketplace

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Amaze announced a major update to its Teespring Marketplace, featuring new design and enhanced discovery features. The update builds on momentum from the platform’s March 25 relaunch with improved navigation, curated product collections, and a smarter layout, the company says, adding that the platform makes it easier for fans to browse entire categories, such as gaming, pop culture, nature, music, and... Read More
AI video editing app Capsule announces $12 million Series A funding Investments News 

AI video editing app Capsule announces $12 million Series A funding

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AI-powered video-editing startup Capsule has announced it raised $12 million Series A funding, led by Innovation Endeavors, with participation from HubSpot Ventures and angel investors including Emery Wells (Founder & CEO, Frame.io), François Dufour (CMO, Augment & Twilio), Karim Atiyeh (Co-founder, Ramp), Gil Lara (Co-founder, Sprout Social), Robert Paige (Creative Director, Instacart), Laura Jones (CMO, Instacart), along with our existing backers at Swift.vc, Human Ventures, and Bloomberg Beta. Back in February 2023, the company announced it... Read More
The Healing Power of Smartphone Photography, with Joe Van Wyk News 

The Healing Power of Smartphone Photography, with Joe Van Wyk

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Photography isn’t just about capturing images—it can be a powerful tool for healing and presence. Joe Van Wyk‘s journey from struggling graphic designer to mindful photographer reveals how smartphone photography transformed his mental health and creative expression. Growing up with artistic talent, Van Wyk initially took a conventional path, pursuing an MBA and international business to emulate his successful father. When... Read More
TIPA Awards recognize products in 40 categories Events News 

TIPA Awards recognize products in 40 categories

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The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) announced the winners of the 2025 TIPA World Awards, honoring the Best Photo/Imaging Products of the year, selected by a global network of print and online publication editors. Winners were selected during the annual General Assembly of TIPA members, in Istanbul, Turkey. Editors and representatives from print and online publications—spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, and... Read More
American Experience to air “Mr. Polaroid” next month Events News 

American Experience to air “Mr. Polaroid” next month

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The long-running PBS Series “American Experience” will feature Polaroid founder Edwin Land on its 3703rd episode. Titled “Mr. Polaroid,” the documentary about Land premieres May 19, 2025, at 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET. Check your local PBS station for days and times. More than 50 years ago, Land dreamed up “a camera that you would use as often as your pencil or... Read More
Polaroid announces the Flip instant camera New Products 

Polaroid announces the Flip instant camera

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Polaroid unveils the Flip, a “tech-packed” instant camera for high-quality shots at the click of a button. The $199.99 camera features sonar autofocusing, a hyperfocal 4-lens system, Polaroid’s most powerful flash, and scene analysis. The camera, which Polaroid is marketing as a camera for the “analog lifestyle,” is featured packed, including a flippable lid: Hyperfocal 4-Lens System for beautifully sharp... Read More
Viltrox launches full-frame AF prime lens: AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE New Products 

Viltrox launches full-frame AF prime lens: AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE

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Viltrox announced a full-frame ultra-large-aperture autofocus prime lens, the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE. The lens is priced at $999, €1099 , £959. At the heart of the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB FE is Viltrox’s patented Quad HyperVCM autofocus system, which accelerates focus speed by 150% compared to traditional STM motors. By integrating this dual floating focus system, the... Read More
Canon announces imagePROGRAF TC-21, TC-21M 24-inc large-format printers New Products 

Canon announces imagePROGRAF TC-21, TC-21M 24-inc large-format printers

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Canon U.S.A., Inc., introduce two 24-inch large-format desktop printers: the imagePROGRAF TC-21 and TC-21M. These versatile and compact printers are designed to meet the demands of a wide range of applications, including technical drawings, posters, and small postcard-sized prints. The imagePROGRAF TC-21 and TC-21M build upon Canon’s imagePROGRAF TC-20 and TC-20M, launched in 2023, and incorporate several key enhancements. A... Read More
NRF: Census data shows retail sales grew in March but consumers are ‘not feeling great’ as tariffs rise Market research News 

NRF: Census data shows retail sales grew in March but consumers are ‘not feeling great’ as tariffs rise

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Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau showed retail sales grew in March even though consumers continued to worry about the impact of rising tariffs, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales strengthened in March, supported by continued solid growth in income, lower energy costs and bigger-than-usual tax refunds that all helped support household budgets,”... Read More