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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.

Post Lexmark deal, Xerox evaluates staff reductions News 

Post Lexmark deal, Xerox evaluates staff reductions

Rochester, N.Y.,-based TV station News10NBC (WHEC-TV) reports Xerox is reducing its workforce as part of its merger with the company Lexmark, a Xerox spokesperson confirmed. Xerox acquired Lexmark, a Kentucky-based imaging and laser printing company, in July at a $1.5 billion valuation. In a statement, Xerox said it has begun notifying employees about workforce reductions as it integrates with the new... Read More
NRF: Holiday shoppers to spend second-highest amount on record Market research News 

NRF: Holiday shoppers to spend second-highest amount on record

Consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount is the second-highest in the survey’s 23-year history and falls only 1.3% less than last year’s record of $901.99. “Time and again,... Read More
Profoto releases preliminary third-quarter results: sales down on weak demand Earnings reports News 

Profoto releases preliminary third-quarter results: sales down on weak demand

Profoto Holdings presented preliminary figures for the third quarter of 2025. Demand remains weak in the company’s largest markets, which has had a negative impact on sales. As previously communicated, the company has taken clear measures to adapt costs to the current market situation. Despite the weaker development during the quarter, the company continues to invest in the next technology... Read More
HP debuts HP Latex FS70 W, HP Latex productivity kit and more Events New Products 

HP debuts HP Latex FS70 W, HP Latex productivity kit and more

HP Inc. expanded its large-format portfolio at PRINTING United Expo. The HP launched of three major products: the HP Latex FS70 W Printer, the HP Latex Productivity Kit, and an enhanced HP PrintOS Production Hub. “The launch of the HP Latex FS70 W Printer and the HP Latex Productivity Kit marks another step in a strong year of innovation for... Read More
DPI Laboratory offering All-in-One Catalyst Nanos Business Ready Package News Promotions 

DPI Laboratory offering All-in-One Catalyst Nanos Business Ready Package

DPI Laboratory, a leader in digital print innovation, has announced the launch of its Catalyst Nanos Business Ready Package, a fully equipped UV printing system designed to break down barriers of cost and complexity. For the first time, businesses can access a complete, professional-grade UV printing solution for under $20,000, a fraction of the traditional $40,000 entry point, the company... Read More
Shutterfly and Little Sleepies launch new holiday collection Partnerships Promotions 

Shutterfly and Little Sleepies launch new holiday collection

Personalized photo printing leader Shutterfly has teamed up with children’s brand Little Sleepies to launch a new collection of matching pajamas, holiday cards, and ornaments. The collection supports Baby2Baby, a national nonprofit that provides more than 1 million children every year with critical items, including diapers, clothing, and all the basic necessities. The new collection builds on Little Sleepies’ holiday prints... Read More
NRF: Consumers expected to return nearly $850 billion in merchandise in 2025 Market research News 

NRF: Consumers expected to return nearly $850 billion in merchandise in 2025

Retailers estimate that 15.8% of their annual sales will be returned this year, totaling $849.9 billion, according to the 2025 Retail Returns Landscape report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Happy Returns, a UPS company. The returns rate is in line with 16.9% last year, when returns totaled $890 billion. “Returns are no longer the end point of... Read More
Apple tries again with upgraded Apple Vision Pro New Products 

Apple tries again with upgraded Apple Vision Pro

Apple introduced an updated version of its Apple Vision Pro face computer, which has so far received a lackluster market response. The upgraded Apple Vision Pro features a new M5 chip that “delivers a leap forward in performance, improved display rendering, faster AI-powered workflows, and extended battery life.” It also comes with the soft, cushioned Dual Knit Band to help users... Read More
Fujifilm Announces the Next Generation of its instax mini LiPlay™ Hybrid Instant Camera Series News 

Fujifilm Announces the Next Generation of its instax mini LiPlay™ Hybrid Instant Camera Series

FUJIFILM North America Corp., Imaging Division, announced the introduction of its instax mini LiPlay+ hybrid instant camera, an update to the popular instax mini LiPlay line. This new camera debuts new features, including dual cameras (a main camera plus a wide-angle selfie camera) with new capabilities for image makers, various enhanced sound capabilities that allow the user to integrate sound... Read More
Entourage announces EDONext yearbook designer platform News Updates 

Entourage announces EDONext yearbook designer platform

Entourage Yearbooks announced the launch of EDONext, a yearbook design platform that blends speed, security, and a powerful creative toolkit into a single, modern workspace. What’s new in EDONext: Performance & Security: A re-architected design engine delivers noticeably faster load times and snappy page editing, supported by an enhanced security model for safer collaboration. Built-in Image Editing & Background Cutting:... Read More
Fujifilm announces enhancements to the updated instax mini Link for Nintendo Switch Smartphone App Updates 

Fujifilm announces enhancements to the updated instax mini Link for Nintendo Switch Smartphone App

FUJIFILM North America Corp., Imaging Division, announced the addition of instax AiR Studio and Click to Collage features to its instax mini Link for Nintendo Switch App. The free app will be compatible with all instax mini Link smartphone printers as well as Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. With the App, users can share their favorite character moments with... Read More
Viesus to show next generation of image-enhancement at Printing UNITED Events News 

Viesus to show next generation of image-enhancement at Printing UNITED

Viesus AG, a pioneer in AI-powered image enhancement technology, will be featuring its next-gen Viesus 12 enhancement engine at Printing UNITED. To be shown at Viesus (Booth 2627), Viesus automatically fixes low-quality images by cleaning compression artifacts, balancing tone/color, handling skin tones, and upscaling when needed, while preserving an authentic look. For PDFs, Viesus improves embedded images inside non-flattened PDFs... Read More
GotPhoto is sponsoring Sheryl Bashore’s 3-day in-person workshop, Nov. 7-9 Events News 

GotPhoto is sponsoring Sheryl Bashore’s 3-day in-person workshop, Nov. 7-9

GotPhoto is sponsoring Sheryl Bashore’s 3-day in-person workshop, “Level Up Dance, Cheer & Gymnastics Photography”, Nov 7–9 in Harrisburg, PA. Photographers will learn Bayshore’’s proven framework for branding, sales, and workflow – plus get social media insights from special guest Lauren Ashley and top tips from Bob Kenward on his essential techniques for creating professional-quality composite group photos. Register here.... Read More
Eastman Kodak supporting USA bobsled team Events 

Eastman Kodak supporting USA bobsled team

Eastman Kodak Co. announced its support of USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS), as the four-man bobsled team competes leading up to international competition in 2026. The team’s athletes and head coach joined Kodak executives at Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship to unveil the new, state-of-the-art bobsled, which features the company’s yellow and red logo. The partnership was made possible through the... Read More