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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.

American Photo Marketing announces organizational changes News People on the Move 

American Photo Marketing announces organizational changes

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Volume photography company American Photo Marketing, Ypsilanti, Mich., announced a company reorganization to accommodate the company’s continued growth. The company operates several brands within the volume photography space, including School Pictures.com, Graduation Foto, The Grad Team, GradPak, and Michael Barton Studios. According to an announcement provided to the Dead Pixels Society by Mark Hommerding, president, American Photo Marketing, the company... Read More
Axios: Photography service Snappr launches in Europe after raising $28 million Investments 

Axios: Photography service Snappr launches in Europe after raising $28 million

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Axios reports Snappr, a service for connecuting customers to professional photographers, is expanding to Europe after raising a $28 million Series B round. CEO Matt Schiller told Axios: “We have brands that have done hundreds of thousands of shoots with us. They have particular needs and specs, we have an app that creators can use to access the brand... Read More
Shutterfly names Emily Whittaker Chief Executive Officer People on the Move 

Shutterfly names Emily Whittaker Chief Executive Officer

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Shutterfly, the leading e-commerce company for personalized products and custom design, announced its current CEO, Sally Pofcher, will transition from the role of Chief Executive Officer as part of a planned succession, and Emily Whittaker of VistaPrint will assume the role later this month. Pofcher has led Shutterfly since 2023; she will remain with Shutterfly Inc. in an advisory role... Read More
MediaViz AI awarded U.S. Patent for AI-driven video selection and curation News 

MediaViz AI awarded U.S. Patent for AI-driven video selection and curation

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MediaViz AI announced it has been granted a U.S. patent protecting its proprietary approach to video selection and curation. The issued patent extends MediaViz AI’s proven methods for analyzing and ranking still imagery to motion content, establishing the foundation for future video-focused innovation, the company said. The patent covers MediaViz AI’s proprietary approach to analyzing video content and generating explainable,... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows spending slowed in September but year-over-year growth remains ‘robust’ Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows spending slowed in September but year-over-year growth remains ‘robust’

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Retail sales slowed on a monthly basis in September after a busy summer but year-over-year increases remain strong as retailers prepare for the holiday season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales dipped in September as consumers hit the pause button after two solid months of back-to-school spending,”... Read More
From Prints to Immersive: How Niche AI Reimagines Volume Photography for Schools, Events, and Theme Parks News Podcasts 

From Prints to Immersive: How Niche AI Reimagines Volume Photography for Schools, Events, and Theme Parks

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The conversation centers on a pivotal shift in volume photography: prints are no longer the endpoint, they’re just one output in a larger, software-driven pipeline. Heath Lassiter of Niche AI traces his roots from Express Digital and mentorships that shaped his understanding of workflows across schools, theme parks, events, and cruise lines. That background sets the stage for a pragmatic... Read More
Tamron announces 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 for Nikon Z-mount News 

Tamron announces 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 for Nikon Z-mount

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TAMRON announces the launch of the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065), a fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens for Nikon Z mount system full-frame mirrorless camera.  The lens will retail for $1,149 USD / $1,549 CAD. With this announcement of the Nikon Z mount, TAMRON expands the availability of the 70-180mm F2.8 VC G2, previously announced in 2023... Read More
Looking ahead to Printing UNITED Expo next week Events News 

Looking ahead to Printing UNITED Expo next week

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PRINTING United Expo heads to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, Oct. 22-24. The annual Expo brings together the entire printing industry — from commercial, packaging, wide-format, apparel, textile, in-plant, and beyond — to see more than 800 exhibitors across one million square feet. “PRINTING United Expo 2025 is where convergence, innovation, and community come together,” said Ford... Read More
NRF: Monthly imports expected to drop below 2 million TEU as tariffs continue to rise   Market research News 

NRF: Monthly imports expected to drop below 2 million TEU as tariffs continue to rise  

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With most holiday merchandise already on hand and tariffs continuing to rise, monthly import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to fall below the 2 million TEU mark for the remainder of the year, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “This year’s peak season has... Read More
1HourPhoto launches “The Print Button” on LunaPic Partnerships 

1HourPhoto launches “The Print Button” on LunaPic

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1HourPhoto, a leading photo printing, canvas, and gifting company, marked its 13th anniversary with the introduction of a new feature: “The Print Button” on LunaPic, a popular free online photo editor. Since its founding in June 2012, 1HourPhoto has transformed how consumers preserve memories, expanding from a simple photo-printing service to a full digital ecosystem that includes award-winning mobile apps,... Read More
Camera Intelligence launches Caira mirrorless camera attachment for iPhones New Products News 

Camera Intelligence launches Caira mirrorless camera attachment for iPhones

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Fresh off its announcement of a $2 million seed funding round, Camera Intelligence announced Caira, an AI-native Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera that attaches to iPhones via a MagSafe connector. Caira is the first interchangeable lens mirrorless camera to feature Google’s next-generation generative AI model, ‘Nano Banana’, integrated directly into its product. Caira Camera will launch for pre-order exclusively on... Read More
Gelato showcases AI-powered future at Printing United 2025 Updates 

Gelato showcases AI-powered future at Printing United 2025

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Gelato, the software company behind GelatoConnect, the AI-powered operating system for print production, will showcase the new GelatoConnect AI Estimator, launched in September, at Printing United Expo 2025. Gelato will be at booth #5058. The company says GelatoConnect AI Estimator is the industry’s first AI-powered quoting engine. It produces precise estimates in 15 seconds and delivers branded, customer-ready quotes in... Read More
EssilorLuxottica can raise Nikon stake to 20% Investments News 

EssilorLuxottica can raise Nikon stake to 20%

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French-Italian eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica has secured permission to raise its stake in Nikon Inc. to as much as 20% under Japan’s Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, Nikon said in a press release. The maker of Ray-Ban sunglasses has also raised its holding in Nikon to 10.8% from 9.6% to become the largest shareholder. As previously announced, EssilorLuxottica has been... Read More
Printess and Infigo partner to deliver seamless advanced personalization Partnerships 

Printess and Infigo partner to deliver seamless advanced personalization

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Product personalization technology company Printess has partnered with Infigo, a web-to-print platform provider. Together, they are unlocking new possibilities for advanced product personalization within a seamless user journey. The joint solution will be showcased at Printing United Expo from Oct. 22–24, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Printess will be exhibiting at Booth 2211, while Infigo will be at... Read More
The Customization Group acquires sendmoments.de Acquisitions 

The Customization Group acquires sendmoments.de

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Cologne-based personalization platform The Customization Group (TCG), announced the acquisition of sendmoments.de, a Munich-based specialist for invitation and greeting cards, photo books and event decorations. Terms weren’t disclosed. With the integration of sendmoments, TCG is not only securing the future of an established brand, but also further expanding its own market leadership in Europe, the company said. Key highlights:  sendmoments... Read More