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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.

Crafting Digital Legacies: How Projector Turns Family Films into Modern Streaming Experiences Podcasts 

Crafting Digital Legacies: How Projector Turns Family Films into Modern Streaming Experiences

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Imagine transforming a clutter of dusty old family films into a sleek, modern viewing experience. Robert Marks, CEO of Projector, explains the compelling reason behind this new digital video service in this interview with Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society. Marks’ entrepreneurial spark ignited from a personal need to easily access and enjoy his own family’s cherished visual memories, leading to the creation of a unique platform... Read More
NRF: Census data shows 2023 holiday sales grew 3.8% to record $964.4 billion Market research 

NRF: Census data shows 2023 holiday sales grew 3.8% to record $964.4 billion

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U.S. Census Bureau data released showing core retail sales during the 2023 holiday season grew 3.8% over 2022 to a record $964.4 billion, easily meeting the National Retail Federation’s forecast despite continued inflation and high interest rates, NRF said. Sales for the full year grew 3.6% over 2022 to a record $5.13 trillion. “Consumer spending was remarkably resilient throughout 2023... Read More
GoPro to acquire Forcite, maker of tech-enabled helmets Acquisitions News 

GoPro to acquire Forcite, maker of tech-enabled helmets

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GoPro, Inc. announced an agreement to acquire Forcite Helmet Systems, a pioneer in embedding technology into helmets. GoPro intends to accelerate Forcite’s vision to provide tech-enabled motorcycle helmets with the long-term goal of tech-enabling other categories of helmets over time. GoPro’s acquisition of Forcite is expected to close in Q1 of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. GoPro will share... Read More
HP-branded photobooth uses Zink media for portable party fun New Products 

HP-branded photobooth uses Zink media for portable party fun

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HP brand licensee C+A Global unveiled a new addition to the HP Sprocket line at CES 2024 last week: HP Sprocket Photobooth, which merges the features of a classic photobooth with HP Sprocket’s ink-free printing capabilities. HP Sprocket Photobooth ($449.99), scheduled for retail release in 2024, is compact and travel-friendly, the company said. The HP Sprocket Photobooth prints vibrant, glossy, ink-free 3.5″... Read More
Sony Corp. announces development of spatial content creation system New Products 

Sony Corp. announces development of spatial content creation system

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The same week that Apple announced the shipping date of its Apple Vision Pro visual computer, Sony Corp. entered the fray with announcement of the development of “an immersive spatial content creation system, which includes an XR head-mounted display equipped with high-quality 4K OLED Microdisplays and video see-through function, and a pair of controllers optimized for intuitive interaction with 3D... Read More
ImageQuix announces acquisition of Skylab photo processing service Acquisitions News 

ImageQuix announces acquisition of Skylab photo processing service

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ImageQuix, a provider of workflow and e-commerce software for the high-volume photography industry, continued its acquisition spree with the acquisition of Skylab, an innovative photo processing service that makes high-quality retouching accessible to anyone in the world. This acquisition follows closely the recent announcement of the addition of Fotomerchant to the ImageQuix portfolio. Founded by photographer TJ Rak and machine... Read More
Roland DGA Corp. announces VersaOBJECT MO-240 UV Printer New Products 

Roland DGA Corp. announces VersaOBJECT MO-240 UV Printer

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Roland DGA Corp. launched the Roland DG VersaOBJECT MO-240, a UV benchtop flatbed printer that boasts two newly developed large printheads in a staggered formation, a new, more powerful UV-LED lamp, and dot control technology optimized for high-speed output – a combination that allows this device to achieve productivity of 22.28 square feet per hour in standard mode. Productivity for... Read More
IPI hosting IPI CONNECT event in Louisville, Ky Events News 

IPI hosting IPI CONNECT event in Louisville, Ky

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Independent Photo Imagers (IPI) announced IPI Connect, a one-day free educational event focused on hands-on learning of production. Specifically, the March 13 educational event will feature the latest equipment in a true production setting, with hands-on learning directly from vendor partner expert teams and experienced users. The featured equipment includes the Fujifilm Revoria digital press printer and the LogoJET UVx90R... Read More
Shifting Paradigms in Photo Prints and Advertising with Frintz’s Bill Testa Marketing Podcasts 

Shifting Paradigms in Photo Prints and Advertising with Frintz’s Bill Testa

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Learn more about the intersection of photo printing and direct-response advertising as Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society as he interviews  Bill Testa, the mastermind behind the new free photo-printing app, Frintz.  Moving away from his three-decade tenure in the printing industry, Testa has crafted an innovative platform where free, high-quality photos meet targeted advertising. Frintz is a fresh approach to consumer engagement and brand... Read More
Michael J. Ayers named Vice President of International Photographic Council’s Executive Board of Directors  People on the Move 

Michael J. Ayers named Vice President of International Photographic Council’s Executive Board of Directors 

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The International Photographic Council (IPC) announced the appointment of Michael J. Ayers as Vice President to its Executive Board of Directors. Founded in 1974, IPC is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing worldwide recognition of photography as a universal means of communication. “Michael represents our focus of Peace Through Photography, the Universal Language, says Andy Marcus, President of IPC. “As a... Read More
Cloudprinter shares data on print engines Market research News 

Cloudprinter shares data on print engines

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Cloudprinter posted data about the types of print flowing through its network. The data provides insight into the popularity of different print engine platforms and how seasonality comes into play. “December marks a distinct shift in Cloudprinter’s operational trends, reflecting the dichotomy between the professional market slowdown and the consumer holiday season peak. Our network sees a remarkable 70% of... Read More
Canon announces leadership changes for U.S., Canada News 

Canon announces leadership changes for U.S., Canada

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Canon U.S.A. Inc., Melville, NY, named Isao “Sammy” Kobayashi as its new president and CEO, effective Jan. 1. Kobayashi was most recently president and CEO at Canon Canada for the past year. Kobayashi succeeds Kazuto “Kevin” Ogawa, who will return to Japan for a new assignment following five years at Canon U.S.A., having served as president and CEO since April, 2020.... Read More
Epson announces DTG printer New Products 

Epson announces DTG printer

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Epson America announced a new SureColor F-Series direct-to-garment (DTG) printer, a versatile entry-level printer that is purpose-built for a range of DTG and direct-to-film (DTFilm) printing applications. The hybrid printer combines outstanding image quality, easy operation and flexible performance in one space-saving package to allow designers to spend more time creating. The SureColor F1070 (MSRP $7,495) will be available for pre-orders... Read More
JCPenney announces free professional headshots Marketing 

JCPenney announces free professional headshots

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JCPenney, through its partner, the Shutterfly division JCPenney Portraits by Lifetouch, is once again offering free professional headshots through its Snapshot for Success program, for the first 3,000 customers who sign before Feb 7. “At JCPenney, we are committed to serving America’s diverse, working families. Snapshot for Success is one way we’re standing with our communities to help make the... Read More