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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.

Beth Forester named CEO of Animoto News 

Beth Forester named CEO of Animoto

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Redbrick, which purchased automatic animation company Animoto in August, 2023, announced Beth Forester stepped into the role as CEO, previously from vice president of marketing at Animoto. Her career at Animoto began in 2015, as a product marketing manager. Since that time, Forester has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the team, Animoto’s development, and its customers. Her unrivaled product and market... Read More
Adobe adds generative AI to Adobe Premiere News Updates 

Adobe adds generative AI to Adobe Premiere

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Adobe previewed generative AI innovations within Adobe Premiere Pro, at NAB 2024. The company said these new editing workflows will be powered by a new video model that will join the family of Firefly models including Image, Vector, Design, and Text Effects. Adobe is continuing to develop Firefly AI models in the categories where it has deep domain expertise, such... Read More
KEH launches “Better Than New” campaign to promote pre-owned gear Marketing 

KEH launches “Better Than New” campaign to promote pre-owned gear

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KEH, North America’s premier purchaser and reseller of pre-owned camera gear, announced the launch of its ‘Better Than New’ campaign to promote the benefits photographers receive when utilizing pre-owned instead of purchasing new. With KEH’s long history and foundational services built on buying, selling, and trading, customers receive budget-friendly, sustainable, and trustworthy equipment. The ‘Better Than New’ campaign will be... Read More
Mastering marketing consistency: Strategies for small businesses with Kate McQuade, P360 News 

Mastering marketing consistency: Strategies for small businesses with Kate McQuade, P360

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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... Read More
Rise Above Research: U.S. photo merchandise shows stability amid challenges Market research 

Rise Above Research: U.S. photo merchandise shows stability amid challenges

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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... Read More
TIPA announces winners of this year’s TIPA World Awards Events News 

TIPA announces winners of this year’s TIPA World Awards

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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... Read More
May 15 IPC Awards luncheon to feature Benjamin Von Wong print giveaway Events News 

May 15 IPC Awards luncheon to feature Benjamin Von Wong print giveaway

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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... Read More
Sony Electronics announces compact FE 16-25mm F2.8 G zoom lens New Products 

Sony Electronics announces compact FE 16-25mm F2.8 G zoom lens

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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... Read More
Sony Electronics launches camera remote SDK firmware updates News 

Sony Electronics launches camera remote SDK firmware updates

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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... Read More
Eric Gareau appointed CEO of Claranova News People on the Move 

Eric Gareau appointed CEO of Claranova

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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... Read More
UW Solutions unveils Unisub sublimation acrylic panels through Johnson Plastics Plus partnership News Partnerships 

UW Solutions unveils Unisub sublimation acrylic panels through Johnson Plastics Plus partnership

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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... Read More
NRF: Census data shows March retail sales grew News 

NRF: Census data shows March retail sales grew

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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... Read More
IDC: Worldwide smartphone market up 7.8% in 1Q, Samsung regains number 1 spot Market research 

IDC: Worldwide smartphone market up 7.8% in 1Q, Samsung regains number 1 spot

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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... Read More