Picture your business’s voice echoing with unmistakable clarity across the digital expanse—this is the power of consistency in marketing that Kate McQuade, Senior Director of Marketing at P360, unpacks in the latest Dead Pixels Society podcast conversation with Gary Pageau. With her extensive background, McQuade illustrates why a solid, unified brand message is more than just a good idea; it’s a fundamental pillar in carving...
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Rise Above Research: U.S. photo merchandise shows stability amid challenges
The photo merchandise market has proven to be very stable amid economic and market challenges, according to Rise Above Research’s 2024 US Photo Merchandise Forecast. The company said 2024 will see an overall increase of just under 2% in unit sales, driven by nominal increases in nearly every product area. Sales of photo cards, photo books, photo calendars, and photo...
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TIPA announces winners of this year’s TIPA World Awards
The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) announced the 2024 TIPA World Awards for the Best Photo & Imaging Products of the Year. The annual awards reflect the current state and the future direction of technology, products, and services appealing to professional, enthusiast, and amateur consumers. At the annual General Assembly of TIPA members, held this year in Rome, Italy, representatives...
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Insta360 upgrades flagship to 8K 360-degree video
Insta360 introduced a new flagship camera, Insta360 X4, adding 8K 360° video, plus 5.7K60fps and 4K100fps, while also doubling as a traditional action camera When shooting 360 video, the Insta360 X4 can capture up to 8K at 30 fps, while the X3 tops out at 5.7K video at 30 fps. In single-lens mode, the X4 can do 4K video at up to 60 fps; the X3 also...
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May 15 IPC Awards luncheon to feature Benjamin Von Wong print giveaway
The 50th anniversary International Photographic Council (IPC) Awards Luncheon at the Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations in New York City on May 15 is shaping up to be a milestone event. The organization be posthumously honoring world-renowned photographer Douglas Kirkland with the special IPC Lifetime Achievement Award, with special guest Francoise Kirkland as the Keynote Speaker. Benjamin Von Wong, a...
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Sony Electronics announces compact FE 16-25mm F2.8 G zoom lens
Sony Electronics announced the FE 16-25mm F2.8 G (SEL1625G), a large-aperture wide-angle zoom lens compatible with Sony’s α (Alpha) E-mount cameras. The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G is the smallest and lightest constant F2.8 zoom lens produced by Sony. The FE 16-25mm F2.8 G features a width of 74.8mm (about 2.94 in), length of 91.4mm (about 3.58 in), filter diameter of...
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NAB announces product of the year winners
NAB Show today announced the winners of its prestigious 2024 Product of the Year Awards during a ceremony at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The awards recognize and celebrate the most significant and promising new products being exhibited at the Show, elected by a panel of industry experts. To be eligible, nominated products must be from companies exhibiting at the...
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Sony Electronics launches camera remote SDK firmware updates
Sony Electronics launched Version 1.12 of the previously released Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK ), bringing more features and Wi-Fi connection among other improvements. Additionally, new Camera Remote Command capabilities enable remote control of a wide range of 29 digital cameras. Sony also removed restrictions to third-party software development and supports the creation of software that remotely controls Sony’s...
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Eric Gareau appointed CEO of Claranova
PlanetArt parent Claranova, a leading global technology company, announces the appointment of Eric Gareau as CEO, effective immediately. Gareau succeeds Pierre Cesarini, who is leaving the company. Gareau has been Chief Executive Officer of Avanquest, Claranova’s software publishing and distribution division, since 2021. He successfully led Avanquest’s transition to a subscription sales business model, making the company the main contributor...
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UW Solutions unveils Unisub sublimation acrylic panels through Johnson Plastics Plus partnership
Unisub, a brand of UW Solutions, announced the launch of Unisub Sublimation Acrylic panels, acrylic panels designed for brilliant sublimation printing, which will be be exclusively distributed by Johnson Plastics Plus to sublimation professionals, crafters, and hobbyists across North America. The company claims Unisub Sublimation Acrylic panels “boast a proprietary coating formulation that allows vibrant, radiant colors to flourish on the...
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NRF: Census data shows March retail sales grew
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppers’ pockets, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, National Retail Federation (NRF). “March’s Census Bureau numbers confirm that consumer spending remains steady, underscoring a resilient consumer despite inflationary pressure,” Kleinhenz said. “While sales were mixed, several...
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IDC: Worldwide smartphone market up 7.8% in 1Q, Samsung regains number 1 spot
According to preliminary data from the International Data Corp. (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker , global smartphone shipments increased 7.8% year-over-year to 289.4 million units in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24). While the industry is not completely out of the woods, as macroeconomic challenges remain in many markets, this marks the third consecutive quarter of shipment growth, a strong...
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Blackmagic Design debuts URSA Cine 12K camera, Blackmagic PYXIX 6K box camera, and more
Blackmagic Design announced several new products at NAB 2024, including the URSA Cine 12K digital film camera with a brand new large format sensor; its first box-style digital film camera, the Blackmagic PYXIS 6K; DaVinci Resolve 19 with new AI tools and more than 100 feature updates, new DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel, and new live replay capabilities for live...
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ON1 announces Photo RAW 2024
ON1 announces the release of ON1 Photo RAW 2024.3, the latest update of its flagship editing platform. ON1 Photo RAW 2024.3 fully integrates ON1 NoNoise AI 2024, delivering noise reduction and deblurring capabilities for sharper, cleaner images. Version 2024.3 also includes performance enhancements, highlighted by enhanced export speeds. Users can now enjoy up to 2x faster batch exports, significantly reducing processing...
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DJI Avata 2, Goggles 3 and RC Motion 3 launched fro beginner FPV pilots
DJI introduced the DJI Avata 2, a first-person view (FPV) flight device, with an upgraded sensor to improve image quality and increased flight time. DJI Avata 2 is launched and designed to be paired with the DJI Goggles 3 and DJI RC Motion 3. Featuring a bigger image sensor than its predecessor, the Avata 2’s 1/1.3-inch CMOS Super-Wide-Angle 12MP Camera...
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