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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.

PRINTING United Expo 2025 registration is open Events News 

PRINTING United Expo 2025 registration is open

PRINTING United Alliance announces that registration is officially open for PRINTING United Expo 2025, taking place Oct. 22–24 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The event returns with a nearly sold-out show floor, global product launches, forward-looking education, and endless opportunities for networking, including Women in Print Alliance and Student Day programming. Registration can be found online... Read More
ZHIYUN debuts CINEPEER CX50 lights New Products 

ZHIYUN debuts CINEPEER CX50 lights

ZHIYUN launched the CINEPEER CX50 series of compact video and photo lights, empowering content creators to create high-quality videos at an affordable price. The company says the CX50 series is more than 50% smaller than competing video lights with the same 50-watt power. The $179  CX50RGB provides full-color, smooth scene lighting. With high-power RGB film-grade light mixing technology, it delivers... Read More
IPC commemorates photographers and leaders at annual hall of fame luncheon at United Nations Events News 

IPC commemorates photographers and leaders at annual hall of fame luncheon at United Nations

For more than 50 years, the International Photographic Council (IPC) has been celebrating outstanding photographers and educators who have shaped the future of visual storytelling. Based on the organization’s mission of Peace Through Photography, The Universal Language, 14 professional photographers were presented with the IPC Medal of Honor for their work at this year’s May luncheon in the Delegates Dining... Read More
Alyrick BV brings total holdings of Smartphoto Group to 73% after initial offering Acquisitions News 

Alyrick BV brings total holdings of Smartphoto Group to 73% after initial offering

Smartphoto group NV announced Alyrick BV revealed the results of the initial acceptance period of its mandatory public takeover bid in cash for all outstanding shares in Smartphoto not already held by Alyrick or its affiliates. During the initial acceptance period, 706,665 shares in Smartphoto were offered in the bid (or a total of 17.93% of the number of outstanding... Read More
Claranova sets June 27 for OGM to vote on sale of PlanetArt Acquisitions News 

Claranova sets June 27 for OGM to vote on sale of PlanetArt

Following the recent announcement that PlanetArt parent Claranova was planning to sell the personalized products output business to focus solely on its software business, the company has announced the negotions with General Atlantic Credit’s Atlantic Park Fund and PlanetArt’s management team for the potential sale are progressing, but the terms and conditions have not yet been finalized.  Claranova’s objective remains to... Read More
Retouch4me combines combines portrait retouching technologies into one plugin New Products 

Retouch4me combines combines portrait retouching technologies into one plugin

AI-based photo and video retouching solutions Retouch4me has combined its neural network-based portrait-retouching technology into a single plugin, Apex. The Apex plugin includes more than 10 tools, including Heal, Dodge & Burn, Portrait Volumes, Eye Brilliance, White Teeth, Skin Tone, Fabric, and more. This unique plugin detects all skin areas on the body, effectively addressing issues like bruises on the... Read More
Photoroom acquires GenerateBanners, launches Visual Ads Automation Acquisitions 

Photoroom acquires GenerateBanners, launches Visual Ads Automation

Photoroom, the world’s most-used AI photo editor for e-commerce, today launches Visual Ads Automation, a first-to-market GenAI solution that turns entire product catalogs into fully branded ad creatives—ready for every channel and format. This launch is supported by the strategic acquisition of GenerateBanners, a startup specializing in automated image generation with precision text layout. This marks Photoroom’s first acquisition and follows... Read More
From passion to profitable: Celi Arias on building a business Feature 

From passion to profitable: Celi Arias on building a business

The journey from creative passion to sustainable business is one that many entrepreneurs struggle to navigate. In a recent episode of the Dead Pixels Society podcast, Celi Arias, CEO and founder of Grown Ass Business, shared invaluable insights on how creatives can build businesses that don’t lead to burnout. Arias’s path is a testament to the evolution many creatives experience.... Read More
Burnout-proof your creative business, with Celi Arias Marketing Podcasts 

Burnout-proof your creative business, with Celi Arias

Celi Arias knows what it means to struggle as a creative entrepreneur. From sleeping on an air mattress on her factory floor to building and selling multi-seven-figure businesses, her journey has been anything but linear. Now, as the founder of Grown Ass Business, she’s on a mission to help other creative entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses without burning out. The truth about turning... Read More
Fujifilm introduces X half premium compact digital camera New Products 

Fujifilm introduces X half premium compact digital camera

FUJIFILM North America Corp., Electronic Imaging Division, announced the launch of its FUJIFILM X half premium compact digital camera (X half). Inspired by half-frame film cameras, best known for how they are casually used on the go, the compact size and lightweight frame (8.5 ounces/240g)1 of X half blends its modern functions with its half-frame DNA to bring a new... Read More
Other World Computing launches OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock New Products 

Other World Computing launches OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock

Other World Computing (OWC) announced the launch and pre-order availability of the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock. Built to meet the demands of creatives, power users, and professionals alike, this all-in-one connectivity solution redefines desktop performance, the company claims. Built for Speed, Power, and Versatility – the OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock gives users a seamless way to expand their workflow through:... Read More
Sony Electronics launches  GP-VPT3 shooting grip, RMT-VP2 wireless remote commander New Products 

Sony Electronics launches  GP-VPT3 shooting grip, RMT-VP2 wireless remote commander

Sony Electronics Inc. introduces the Wireless Shooting Grip/Tripod (GP-VPT3) and the Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-VP2), featuring Bluetooth wireless technology compatible with Alpha Series and Vlog Camera Series. The GP-VPT3 Multi-Function Shooting Grip supports stable handheld shooting with a grip design optimized for ease of use and flexible shooting angles. The grip can be used as a tripod and the remote... Read More
Viltrox debuts seven-inch camera monitor New Products 

Viltrox debuts seven-inch camera monitor

Viltrox announced the launch of the DC-A1 Camera Monitor, a seven-inch ultra-bright 1920×1080 FHD touchscreen. The DC-A1 displays in 4K resolution at 60Hz, delivering lossless, high-definition HDMI 2.0 signals for a clear, smooth monitoring experience. The impressive 2800-nit ultra-bright high-resolution wide-angle display effortlessly handles strong illumination and complex lighting environments, ensuring clear visuals in any situation, especially outdoor shooting –... Read More
Durst debuts printers at FESPA New Products 

Durst debuts printers at FESPA

The Durst Group, a leading manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, presented a strong appearance at this year’s FESPA Global Print Expo 2025 in Berlin. “FESPA 2025 is not just about new products for us, it’s about showcasing our technological ambition,” says Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of the Durst Group. “We are rethinking professional print production – with... Read More