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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.

NRF: Census data shows retail sales grew in March but consumers are ‘not feeling great’ as tariffs rise Market research News 

NRF: Census data shows retail sales grew in March but consumers are ‘not feeling great’ as tariffs rise

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Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau showed retail sales grew in March even though consumers continued to worry about the impact of rising tariffs, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales strengthened in March, supported by continued solid growth in income, lower energy costs and bigger-than-usual tax refunds that all helped support household budgets,”... Read More
Profoto withdraws dividend proposal due to uncertain U.S. economic condition Earnings reports News 

Profoto withdraws dividend proposal due to uncertain U.S. economic condition

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Swedish lighting company Profoto presented preliminary figures for the first quarter of 2025, amounting to SEK 164 million, compared to SEK 171 million last period, corresponding to a decrease of approximately 3.7%. Preliminary EBIT was SEK 17 million, half of last year. The result is affected by a significant decline in sales in the United States, mainly due to the current... Read More
NRF: Cargo Levels to drop sharply amid new tariffs and uncertainty Market research News 

NRF: Cargo Levels to drop sharply amid new tariffs and uncertainty

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With sweeping tariffs now imposed on all U.S. trading partners, import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop dramatically beginning next month, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. “Retailers have been bringing merchandise into the country for months in attempts to mitigate against rising tariffs,... Read More
Imaging World aims to fill the gap left by Photopia Hamburg and Photokina Events News 

Imaging World aims to fill the gap left by Photopia Hamburg and Photokina

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Imaging World is a new fall event in Europe, born from the formerly b-to-B only event Ringfoto – Die Fotomesse. The event will take place Oct 10 – 12, 2025, at the Nuernberg Messe. With an innovative concept and following the motto “Create. Explore. Have Fun.”, the event is aimed at photo and video enthusiasts of all levels – from... Read More
HONOR launches HONOR 400 Lite 5G, with 108 Mp main camera and camera button New Products 

HONOR launches HONOR 400 Lite 5G, with 108 Mp main camera and camera button

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HONOR launched the HONOR 400 Lite 5G in the United Kingdom, with many AI photography, AI display technology, and generative AI features for Android. The company claims the phone is equipped with an Android-first ‘AI Camera Button’, for control of its 108MP main camera and 16MP resolution selfie-camera. The MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra chipset supports imaging capabilities, including AI Eraser, AI... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: March sales grew only moderately amid tariff concerns Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: March sales grew only moderately amid tariff concerns

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Retail sales grew in March after two straight months of declines, but gains remained moderate as consumers continued to be concerned by rising tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales increased in March but only moderately, and the spending came before the president’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariff... Read More
Durst adds David Bentley to North American software division News 

Durst adds David Bentley to North American software division

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Durst announced David Bentley, a print software professional, has joined the North American software division as the Segment Manager for both Durst and Lift Software. “Software is at the heart of our business, and the strategic hiring of David Bentley underscores our unwavering commitment to enhancing and expanding our offerings, driving innovation, and solidifying our position in our industry,” said... Read More
Canva’s launches Visual Suite 2.0, including new photo editor Events News Updates 

Canva’s launches Visual Suite 2.0, including new photo editor

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Canva unveiled the Visual Suite 2.0, the company’s biggest product launch since founding in 2012, reimagining how teams create, communicate, and collaborate in the AI-powered era. according to a press release. Designed to bridge the gap between creativity and productivity, the slew of new products ushers in a new chapter of AI-powered design, seamless content creation, and powerful personalization. Unveiled... Read More
Since 1998, Fujifilm has sold 100 million instax printers and cameras worldwide News 

Since 1998, Fujifilm has sold 100 million instax printers and cameras worldwide

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FUJIFILM Corp. announces that the cumulative global sales of its instax line of instant cameras and smartphone printers, which allow users to enjoy on-the-spot photo printing, have exceeded 100 million units. The instax series has continuously evolved since its launch in 1998 by incorporating trends and the latest instant photography technologies, and has grown into a global brand available in more than... Read More
School Photographers of America launches SPOA + SONY Student Photo Contest Events 

School Photographers of America launches SPOA + SONY Student Photo Contest

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School Photographers of America announced the launch of the SPOA + SONY Student Photo Contest for middle school and high school student photographers. This contest is open to all students in Grades 6-12 from public, private, and home schools in the United States. The prize is a Sony Alpha 7 III, one per category. The deadline to submit photos is May... Read More
Snap introduces Sponsored AI Lenses Marketing News Updates 

Snap introduces Sponsored AI Lenses

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Snap Inc. announced Sponsored AI Lenses, a new ad format powered by Snap’s proprietary Generative AI technology. With Sponsored AI Lenses, brands can help drive high engagement, virality, and AI-powered storytelling with personalized, AI-driven images. Brands leveraging this format can be placed at the forefront of the Camera, enabling them access to 25-45% more impressions in a single day. Advertisers... Read More
Preparing Your Business for a Successful Exit, with Tom Gledhill News 

Preparing Your Business for a Successful Exit, with Tom Gledhill

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The challenge of selling a small business is far more complex than many entrepreneurs realize. In the latest Dead Pixels Society podcast episode with Tom Gledhill of XITpro, he reports the statistic that only 20% of small businesses that go to market actually sell. This revelation should serve as a wake-up call for business owners planning their exit strategy, especially... Read More
Best Buy launches Best Buy Creator program to partner with influencers Marketing 

Best Buy launches Best Buy Creator program to partner with influencers

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Best Buy announced the Best Buy Creator program, a platform allowing influencers and creators to partner directly with Best Buy and help shoppers discover new technology. As part of the program, the company introduced Best Buy storefronts, a new curated shopping experience where customers can shop from their favorite influencers and creators. Storefronts give creators the ability to create a... Read More
Content Authenticity Initiative gains Panasonic as member News 

Content Authenticity Initiative gains Panasonic as member

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The Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) has announced that Panasonic is joining as a member. Panasonic Lumix joins Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon, and Leica in a growing coalition that aims to build trust and transparency in the digital ecosystem. According to the CAI, “The CAI’s free open-source tools support a broad and expanding range of content creation tools, from generative AI to digital photography... Read More
Fujifilm introduces Instax Mini 41 instant camera New Products 

Fujifilm introduces Instax Mini 41 instant camera

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., Imaging Division, announced the Instax Mini 41 instant camera. Updated with a stylish new look and improved functionality over its 2021-era predecessor, Instax Mini 40, the new version includes advancements in parallax correction and automatic flash control. Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 41 instant camera will be available for purchase by the end of April 202; pricing was... Read More