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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.

Urbanimmersive third-quarter revenues down 6% Earnings reports 

Urbanimmersive third-quarter revenues down 6%

Retail-estate imaging company Urbanimmersive Inc. reported financial results and presents business highlights for its third quarter ended June 30, 2023. For its third quarter ending June 30, 2023 (Q3-23), the company generated total revenues of $2.683 million compared to $2.850 million for Q3-22, a decrease of $167,000 or 5.8%. Software revenues are up $46,000 or 7.7%. For the nine-month period... Read More
The Art of Reinventing and Selling Businesses with Tracy Gunn News Podcasts 

The Art of Reinventing and Selling Businesses with Tracy Gunn

Ever imagined an escape route from your own business? In this episode of the Dead Pixels Society podcast, guest Tracy Gunn of Get Exitable has not only dreamed it, but she also lived it. Gunn was at a point where she was juggling multiple businesses, feeling trapped, and desperately wanting out. And no, her way out was not just shutting down; she reinvented her... Read More
Yearbook publisher Treering introduces Dyslexia-friendly fonts News 

Yearbook publisher Treering introduces Dyslexia-friendly fonts

Treering, a leader in customizable yearbooks, introduces a dyslexia-friendly font to its collection, marking a significant stride towards inclusivity in design. In total, Treering unveils 44 new fonts. Inspired by the Dyslexia Friendly Font Collection, Treering embarked on the journey to incorporate a dyslexia-friendly font, resulting in the integration of OpenDyslexic. Designed by Abelardo “Abbie” Gonzalez, OpenDyslexic addresses challenges faced... Read More
Smartphoto reports half-year revenue increases 2.5%, profit jumps 32.4% Earnings reports 

Smartphoto reports half-year revenue increases 2.5%, profit jumps 32.4%

Smartphoto Group reports revenue for the first six months of the year by 2.5%, up from 29.3 million euro last year to 30.03 million euro of June 30 . Both segments, smartphoto and naYan, contributed to this. The net profit over the first half of 2023 increased by 32.4% to 1.29 million euro, compared to 975K euro a year earlier.... Read More
Redbrick acquires Animoto, the cloud-based video creation platform Acquisitions News 

Redbrick acquires Animoto, the cloud-based video creation platform

Redbrick announces the acquisition of Animoto, the long-established easy-to-use video creation software. Terms weren’t disclosed. Animoto, founded in 2006, used patented Cinematic AI technology to make it easy to turn photos, screen recordings, and short clips into powerful videos. The platform supports more than 70,000 customers and millions of users. “By acquiring Animoto, we’re making Redbrick’s portfolio stronger and more... Read More
Program announced for third ImagingExecutives@PHOTOPIA conference Events News 

Program announced for third ImagingExecutives@PHOTOPIA conference

ImagingExecutives@PHOTOPIA, the executive-level innovation conference taking place Sept. 20, 2023, at the Hamburg exhibition on the eve of PHOTOPIA Hamburg, announced its conference schedule. The event is held prior to the PHOTOPIA Hamburg exhibition to avoid scheduling conflicts. From around 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., top-class speakers will address current opportunities and challenges in the imaging market under the motto... Read More
A-SUB introduces high gloss photo paper News 

A-SUB introduces high gloss photo paper

A-SUB announces the launch of its new High Glossy Photo Paper, designed to bring more realistic colors and details to your photos. The company says A-SUB High Glossy Photo Paper is made from premium white photographic paper, ensuring optimal color and detail representation during printing. The paper has an “ultra-glossy surface” enhancing saturation and depth in photos, making images more... Read More
B&H Photo to host 50th anniversary celebration “Bild Expo” at Sept. 6-7 Events News 

B&H Photo to host 50th anniversary celebration “Bild Expo” at Sept. 6-7

B&H Photo marks its 50th Anniversary at Bild Expo on September 6-7 at Javits Center in New York City. Bild is a gathering of creatives featuring presentations from world-class talents like Casey Neistat, Art Wolfe, Jenna Ezarik, and Ami Vitale, hands-on experiences and education, a gear expo from leading brands like Canon, DJI, Nikon, Sony, and much, much more. The event takes place at the Javits Center in New York... Read More
Creating Opportunities: The story behind Spectrum Studios News 

Creating Opportunities: The story behind Spectrum Studios

Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society explores the inspiring journey of Jim Pridemore, co-director of Spectrum Studios, a non-profit organization based in Kennewick, Wash., making a significant impact in the lives of young adults on the autism spectrum. This episode reveals the mission behind Spectrum Studios, its unique business model, and how the business is creating employment and personal development opportunities for those who... Read More
NRF: Retail sales rose sharply in July amid Prime Day, back-to-school sales, rising wages Market research 

NRF: Retail sales rose sharply in July amid Prime Day, back-to-school sales, rising wages

Retail sales reversed their downward trend in July as Prime Day and major promotions by other brands prompted increased shopping while wage increases gave consumers more money to spend, according to the National Retail Federation. “July retail sales show consumers continue to drive the economy through this period of economic pressure with robust spending supported by steady job growth and... Read More
vAIsual, Rightsify ink licensing deal to deliver royalty-free music Partnerships 

vAIsual, Rightsify ink licensing deal to deliver royalty-free music

vAIsual Inc. signed a licensing deal with Rightsify to package their collection of millions of songs into datasets for AI training. According to vAIsual, the deal is an important step in making highly specific datasets to meet the needs of AI developers wanting to create generative AI models for music. “We are excited to partner with Rightsify to offer rights-cleared music on the... Read More
Vivo debut smartphone optimized for portraiture New Products 

Vivo debut smartphone optimized for portraiture

Smartphone company vivo unveiled the V29, a flagship-level studio portrait addition to its V smartphone series. The new phone is equipped with the  Aura Light and Smart Color Temperature Adjustment feature, new aesthetic design and powerful performance. The Aura Light with Smart Color Temperature Adjustment boasts an upgraded design in the form of a larger light ring size (15.6 mm... Read More
ZY Optics debuts Mitakon Speedmaster 20mm/35mm/50mm S35 T1 Cine Lens Set New Products 

ZY Optics debuts Mitakon Speedmaster 20mm/35mm/50mm S35 T1 Cine Lens Set

Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) presents the Mitakon Speedmaster 20mm/35mm/50mm S35 T1 Cine Lens Set. The Mitakon Speedmaster 20mm/35mm/50mm S35 T1 Cine Lens Set is priced at USD 1299 for the complete set and USD 499 for each individual lens. They are available for the Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X and Canon RF mounts. The lens set features a wide... Read More