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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.

NRF: Father’s Day spending to hit record $27.9 billion Market research 

NRF: Father’s Day spending to hit record $27.9 billion

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Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $27.9 billion this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This marks an increase from the previous record of $24 billion set last year. “Despite economic pressures, Father’s Day remains just as important to shoppers as in years past,” NRF... Read More
Insta360 launches Luna Ultra, a gimbal camera co-engineered with Leica New Products 

Insta360 launches Luna Ultra, a gimbal camera co-engineered with Leica

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Insta36o announced Luna Ultra, a flagship gimbal camera co-engineered with Leica, built to combine professional imaging, 3-axis stabilization, and flexible creative tools in one portable device. With 1″ 8K imaging, Leica Summicron lenses, a detachable OLED touchscreen, and advanced AI-powered tracking, Luna Ultra brings Insta360’s imaging expertise into a new category for creators who want smooth, high-quality video and photos... Read More
VistaPrint launches global brand platform with Print Your Possible Marketing 

VistaPrint launches global brand platform with Print Your Possible

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VistaPrinty announced the global launch of its new brand platform: Print Your Possible. Built around the ingenuity and power of small business ideas, the platform demonstrates how physical print and professional design serve as the tangible catalysts that help entrepreneurs build momentum and bring their unique visions to life, the company says. Coinciding with the platform launch, VistaPrint is leaning... Read More
The work behind great sports photos, with Kirby Lee, USA Today Podcasts 

The work behind great sports photos, with Kirby Lee, USA Today

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The Dead Pixels Society Podcast host Gary Pageau interviews sports photographer Kirby Lee of USA Today Sports about his path from an electrical engineering student to covering major events including the NFL, Olympics, and upcoming FIFA World Cup matches in Los Angeles. Lee explains how a beginning photography class and constant shooting of high school sports led to newspaper work at the LA... Read More
Bloomberg: Shutterfly sweetens debt deal Investments News 

Bloomberg: Shutterfly sweetens debt deal

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Bloomberg reports U.S. personalized photo products leader Shutterfly has sweetened terms on a portion of its previously announced debt refinancing, in a bid to calm the nerves of investors concerned about potential AI disruption and widening losses. The Apollo Global Management Inc.-backed firm offered creditors a raft of concessions on its $1.15 billion junk bond, according to documents seen by... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew again in May Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew again in May

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Retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales maintained momentum in May, driven by a resilient labor market and consumers’ continued willingness to spend on retail goods despite pressure from elevated gas... Read More
Apple announces Siri AI will enhance Photos and more News Updates 

Apple announces Siri AI will enhance Photos and more

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As part of its WWDC26 conference, Apple Inc. has rebranded its AI efforts to “Siri AI,” promising greater integration with the entire Apple OS ecosystem, including iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27. Siri AI is an entirely new version of Siri deeply integrated into iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro,... Read More
Import cargo volume to see year-over-year gain again in June, then remain below 2025 levels into fall Market research 

Import cargo volume to see year-over-year gain again in June, then remain below 2025 levels into fall

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Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to see a skewed year-over-year bump again this month in anticipation of more tariffs and rising fuel prices but then remain below last year’s levels into the fall, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “We expect to see a... Read More
Viltrox launches AF 75mm F1.8 EVO & AF 90mm F2.2 Lenses New Products 

Viltrox launches AF 75mm F1.8 EVO & AF 90mm F2.2 Lenses

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Viltrox launched two new APS-C portrait prime lenses: the AF 75mm F1.8 EVO and AF 90mm F2.2 EVO. Designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras, the new lenses combine professional telephoto portrait performance with compact, lightweight construction. The AF 75mm F1.8 EVO offers a versatile 112.5mm-equivalent focal length that balances strong background blur with flexible everyday usability for street photography, half-body portraits,... Read More
Vivid-Pix honored with 2026 NGS President’s Citation Award News People on the Move 

Vivid-Pix honored with 2026 NGS President’s Citation Award

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Award-winning software maker Vivid-Pix announced today that it has been presented with the National Genealogical Society’s (NGS) President’s Citation Award at the annual NGS Family History Conference, held in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The President’s Citation is one of the highest honors presented by the National Genealogical Society, recognizing individuals and organizations that have made exceptional contributions to the field of... Read More
Fujifilm launches flagship REVORIA PRESS PC2120 New Products 

Fujifilm launches flagship REVORIA PRESS PC2120

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., Business Innovation Division, launched the REVORIA PRESS PC2120, the flagship model in the REVORIA PRESS series for high-end professional printing. Building on the success of the REVORIA PRESS PC1120, PC2120 introduces advanced AI-driven automation, an expanded color gamut featuring a newly developed Green toner, and stable, one-pass six-color printing using CMYK plus two specialty toners. Sales... Read More
WhiteWall names Petra Felgen as CEO News People on the Move 

WhiteWall names Petra Felgen as CEO

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European wall-art leader WhiteWall announced Petra Felgen is taking on the role of CEO, succeeding former Managing Director Thomas Alscheid. Together with founder and co-managing director Alexander Nieswandt, she will strategically develop the company going forward, the company said in a statement. Felgen brings a strong international perspective. Most recently, she served as Managing Director of CEWE Ltd. UK and the... Read More
Airbrush Introduces AI Relight Feature for Camera-Inspired Photo Lighting Effects News Updates 

Airbrush Introduces AI Relight Feature for Camera-Inspired Photo Lighting Effects

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Pixocial, the company behind Airbrush, has launched Relight, a new tool in the Airbrush App that helps users recreate atmospheric lighting effects directly on their phones, the company said. As photo editing moves beyond heavy filters and overly retouched images, more users are looking for tools to creatively express personal identity online while still looking natural, the company added. Airbrush’s Relight... Read More
From 3D Cameras to the Digital Future, with Bryan Wetzel Podcasts 

From 3D Cameras to the Digital Future, with Bryan Wetzel

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A four-lens 3D camera lab. A crash course in corporate chaos. A front-row seat to the switch from film and chemicals to digital video and modern production. Gary Pageau interviews Bryan Wetzel about his path from photography school into Nishika Corp.’s R&D lab, experimenting with lenticular 3D imaging, large-format printing, and early efforts toward computer-based 3D, plus shooting Nishika projects including an instructional video with... Read More