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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.

Rediscovering the magic of analog: Insights from the Retro Imaging Panel at Visual 1st Events Feature 

Rediscovering the magic of analog: Insights from the Retro Imaging Panel at Visual 1st

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At a time when smartphone cameras dominate daily life, a growing movement among photographers and consumers is embracing analog experiences and tangible imagery. The recent Enduring appeal of Retro panel, moderated by Hans Hartman, co-chair, and Alexis Gerard, co-chair, brought together industry leaders from Ricoh Imaging, Fujifilm North America, Artifact Uprising, and Google’s Snapseed team to explore the enduring appeal... Read More
Navigating change: Tom Hughes on photography’s past, present, and AI future Events Feature News 

Navigating change: Tom Hughes on photography’s past, present, and AI future

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In a lively Fireside Chat session at Visual 1st 2025, industry veteran Tom Hughes—known for leadership roles at Flickr, RPI Print, and Shutterfly—joined co-chairs Hans Hartman and Alexis Gerard to reflect on photography’s evolution from the early digital days to the AI-driven present. With decades of experience spanning startups, print production, and digital imaging, Hughes offered a rare blend of... Read More
Terrell Lloyd: The visionary behind the Levi’s Stadium’s digital transformation Events Feature 

Terrell Lloyd: The visionary behind the Levi’s Stadium’s digital transformation

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For more than two decades, Terrell Lloyd, Senior Manager of Photography Services and Lead Team Photographer for the San Francisco 49ers, has been redefining how professional sports organizations use visual storytelling. From the early days of digital photography to the current era of AI-driven image workflows, Lloyd has built one of the most technologically advanced sports photography operations in the... Read More
Visual 1st conference features imaging industry leaders and visionaries Events Feature News 

Visual 1st conference features imaging industry leaders and visionaries

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The Visual 1st conference moved to a new location in 2025, the KQED studios in downtown San Francisco. While the location was new, the Oct. 28-29, event continued its established 13-year tradition of executive-level networking, new technology discussions, and educational sessions. The annual Visual 1st awards, presented at the end of the event, are presented to entrants who participated in... Read More
Entourage Yearbooks acquires Picaboo.com News 

Entourage Yearbooks acquires Picaboo.com

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Entourage Yearbooks announced the acquisition of Picaboo.com, a pioneer in online photobooks and personalized photo products. Terms weren’t disclosed. Back in 2022, Entourage purchased the Picaboo yearbook business. Founded in 2002, Picaboo.com quickly grew into one of the world’s leading photo merchandise companies, celebrated for its outstanding technology, design, and top-quality photobooks and photo gifts. The company was acquired by... Read More
Pricing confidence for creative businesses, with Miriam Schulman News 

Pricing confidence for creative businesses, with Miriam Schulman

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Pricing isn’t the problem—meaning is. The Dead Pixels Society sits down with author and podcaster Miriam Schulman to unpack the mindset and mechanics behind selling creative work without racing to the bottom. From her journey off Wall Street into a thriving art career, Schulman shares a practical framework for moving past fear, charging premium prices with confidence, and helping buyers... Read More
Apple announces fourth-quarter sales up 8 percent Earnings reports News 

Apple announces fourth-quarter sales up 8 percent

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Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter, which ended Sept. 27, 2025. The company posted quarterly revenue of $102.5 billion, up 8 percent year over year. Diluted earnings per share was $1.85, up 13 percent year over year on an adjusted basis. “Today, Apple is very proud to report a September quarter revenue record of $102.5 billion,... Read More
Zenfolio expands volume photography capabilities of NextZen New Products 

Zenfolio expands volume photography capabilities of NextZen

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Zenfolio announced the expansion of its NextZen platform, built to help photographers confidently enter the volume market and scale their growing studios, according to the company. Developed through two years of collaboration and hands-on testing, this new suite of features makes the transition into volume photography more accessible than ever, the company said. At the heart of these innovations are... Read More
Lightricks lays off 85 employees News 

Lightricks lays off 85 employees

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Israeli AI imaging company Lightricks is embarking on its third round of layoffs in recent years, according to CTech by Calcalist. The company will dismiss 85 employees, roughly 15% of its workforce, with cuts spread across departments. After the layoffs, Lightricks will employ about 465 people, down from nearly 700 at its peak in 2022. The previous round of layoffs... Read More
Insta360 launches Insta360 X4 Air, a lightweight 8K camera New Products 

Insta360 launches Insta360 X4 Air, a lightweight 8K camera

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Insta360 announced Insta360 X4 Air, the newest addition to its X Series. Compact, ultralight (165g), and packed with features, including  360 technology, X4 Air brings 8K 360 video and AI-powered simplicity to creators. Weighing just 165 grams, X4 Air is Insta360’s lightest-ever 8K 360 camera. It is built for the street, the trail, and everyday use, an entry point for... Read More
HP Large Format brings photo-quality to big prints Events Feature News 

HP Large Format brings photo-quality to big prints

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In today’s fast-moving print landscape, photo labs are increasingly venturing into large-format territory — from banners and school sports team posters to fine art and event signage. What was once the domain of sign shops has now become a creative and business opportunity for image makers of different segments. To explore what’s driving this evolution, the Dead Pixels Society interviewed... Read More
Kornit Digital launches footwear printing solution New Products 

Kornit Digital launches footwear printing solution

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On-demand printing company Kornit Digital Ltd. announced the commercial launch of its digital footwear solution for sports and athleisure markets. After two years of intensive development and close collaboration with leading global brands, together with its customers, the company is unveiling its complete footwear solution at ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025, the company said. The addressable market Kornit is... Read More
PRINTING United Expo 2025 draws 30,000 to Orlando for annual show Events News 

PRINTING United Expo 2025 draws 30,000 to Orlando for annual show

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PRINTING United Expo 2025, produced annually by PRINTING United Alliance, was held Oct. 22–24, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The event delivered a record-breaking 30,000 number of registered attendees and 838 exhibitors across every segment of print, from commercial and packaging to apparel, functional, industrial, in-plant, and wide-format graphics. For details about PRINTING United Expo, visit:... Read More