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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.

Kyocera Nixka, Imaging Solutions to partner on inkjet photo printing system News 

Kyocera Nixka, Imaging Solutions to partner on inkjet photo printing system

Aubagne, France-based Kyocera Nixka Inkjet Systems (KNIS), a maker of industrial inkjet printing systems, and Imaging Solutions AG (ISAG), a specialist in modular finishing systems for the photo market based in Dielsdorf, Switzerland, announced a partnership to integrate the Kyocera Belharra printing press with Imaging Solutions’ FastCut finishing module. In a press release, the company says “the synergy between KNIS’s advanced... Read More
70th anniversary SPAC convention expands offerings Events News 

70th anniversary SPAC convention expands offerings

The 70th anniversary SPAC convention kicks off on Jan. 22, 2025, offering four days of education and networking. The sold-out trade show features more than 90 companies serving the volume photography marketplace. The conference program features more than 50 hours of education, in addition to two days of dedicated tradeshow time. There are numerous enhancements to the education program, where a... Read More
Top stories and photo/imaging trends to watch for 2025 Feature Opinion 

Top stories and photo/imaging trends to watch for 2025

Readers of the Dead Pixels Society look to this site and newsletter for trends shaping the photo/imaging industry… and 2024 was no different. From acquisitions big and small to puzzling partnerships, here’s three top takeaways to consider for 2025: Industry consolidation highlights opportunities As with every year, there were many major acquisitions in 2024. In particular, the volume-photography market seemed... Read More
Lensrentals top rented photo and video products of 2024 report has some surprises Market research News 

Lensrentals top rented photo and video products of 2024 report has some surprises

Leading gear rental site Lensrentals released its annual rental data review, which identifies the most popular gear rented throughout the calendar year. As the company has done for the past several years, the annual report provides some interesting insight into the popularity of brands and products. For example, the five most popular products rented were Canon lenses; indeed, Canon products... Read More
Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Skills, with Peggy Beauregard Podcasts 

Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Skills, with Peggy Beauregard

Peggy Beauregard, a veteran in the world of commercial real estate, graces us with her presence to share over four decades of wisdom. Discover how Peggy transitioned from hands-on property management to becoming a limited partner, reaping the rewards of real estate without the everyday grind. Learn the ins and outs of diversifying income streams and the strategic advantage of... Read More
Yearbook printer Walsworth acquires print-on-demand company Documation Acquisitions News 

Yearbook printer Walsworth acquires print-on-demand company Documation

Yearbook and book printer Walsworth, a family-owned company based in Marceline, Missouri, announced that it would acquire on-demand printer Documation, bringing it into the Walsworth brand. Terms weren’t disclosed. Documation will be renamed Walsworth – Eau Claire, and will be Walsworth’s eighth facility, joining the company’s locations in Marceline, Brookfield, and Fulton, Missouri; Overland Park, Kansas; Saint Joseph, Michigan; and... Read More
Venus Optics debuts first Laowa 55mm & 100mm Tilt-shift 1X Macro Lenses New Products 

Venus Optics debuts first Laowa 55mm & 100mm Tilt-shift 1X Macro Lenses

  Venus Optics announced two tilt-shift macro lenses for full-frame cameras: 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro. They both feature a precise tilt of ±10°, a shift of ±12mm, and 1:1 magnification. These lenses allow photographers to easily manipulate the plane of focus and adjust the perspective distortions. The Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro Lenses are... Read More
Unlocking Business Growth with a Fractional CFO: Insights from Stewart Ervin Podcasts 

Unlocking Business Growth with a Fractional CFO: Insights from Stewart Ervin

In this episode of the Dead Pixels Society podcast, listeners are treated to a deep dive into the transformative role of a fractional CFO in the growth and success of small businesses. Stuart Ervin, a seasoned fractional CFO from Bracket Management, sheds light on how businesses can thrive without the necessity of a full-time CFO. This episode offers invaluable insights... Read More
Xerox to acquire Lexmark for $1.5 billion Acquisitions News 

Xerox to acquire Lexmark for $1.5 billion

Xerox Holdings Corp. announced it has agreed to acquire Lexmark International, Inc., from Ninestar Corp., PAG Asia Capital, and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre in a deal valued at $1.5 billion, inclusive of assumed liabilities. This acquisition will strengthen the Xerox core print portfolio and build a broader global print and managed print services business better suited to meet the evolving... Read More
Perfect Corp. acquires fashion tech company Wannaby News 

Perfect Corp. acquires fashion tech company Wannaby

Perfect Corp. announced it agreed with Farfetch Ltd., a global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry, to acquire Wannaby Inc., a digital immersive experiences company known for its virtual try-on technology for the fashion industry. Wannaby, acquired by Farfetch in 2022, served 30 top-tier luxury brands. The company was founded in Lithuania in 2017. By integrating Wannaby’s innovative solutions with... Read More
The top five Dead Pixels Society podcasts from 2024 Feature News Podcasts 

The top five Dead Pixels Society podcasts from 2024

The Dead Pixels Society podcast continues to grow, thanks in part to the support of our lead sponsors Mediaclip, Advertek Printing, and Independent Photo Imagers In 2024, 52 episodes were published, for total downloads of more than 8,600. In total, the Dead Pixels Society podcast has more than 34,900 downloads. Here are the top 5 most downloaded and streamed episodes... Read More
Circana: Black Friday, Cyber Monday technology sales grow 4% as holiday season sales start strong Market research 

Circana: Black Friday, Cyber Monday technology sales grow 4% as holiday season sales start strong

U.S. consumers flocked to retailers online and in stores during the weeks of Black Friday and Cyber Monday to purchase technology products. According to the latest retail sales data from Circana, total U.S. consumer technology spending grew 3.5% during the two weeks ending Dec. 7, 2024, compared to the same two promotional weeks a year ago. After eight straight quarters of... Read More
Neuroplasticity: The key to aging gracefully and succeeding in business News Podcasts 

Neuroplasticity: The key to aging gracefully and succeeding in business

Unlock neuroplasticity’s secrets and control your cognitive destiny with our guest, Stu Morris. He unravels the brain’s incredible ability to adapt and evolve, emphasizing that forgetting is more about recall than loss. Morris sheds light on how impactful experiences forge stronger neural pathways and offers strategies to counteract age-related cognitive decline by reshaping belief systems. Tune in to explore how understanding... Read More