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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.

Silver anodized Leica SL2 now available bundle kit variants New Products 

Silver anodized Leica SL2 now available bundle kit variants

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Leica Camera AG announces two new soft bundle kits for the Leica SL2: The Leica SL2 Silver Bundle with Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH and the Leica SL2 Silver Bundle with Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. These new soft bundles allow customers to select compact, well-balanced and high-performance SL prime lens options, in combination with the silver Leica SL2 camera. With these new soft... Read More
Tamron announces development of second-generation 70-180mm f2.8 zoom New Products 

Tamron announces development of second-generation 70-180mm f2.8 zoom

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Tamron announced the development of the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065), a fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens is expected to be available in the Fall 2023. Leading the list of improvements of the new G2 lens is the incorporation of TAMRON’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism, the company said.... Read More
Amid resurgence, Kodak commits to film production through 2028 News 

Amid resurgence, Kodak commits to film production through 2028

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Buoyed by recent sales and the publicity blitz of the film “Oppenheimer” (which director Christopher Nolan shot on Kodak film), Eastman Kodak Co. executives painted a bright picture for the future of film production in an Aug. 9 earnings call. (See transcript here.) Eastman Kodak’s CEO Jim Continenza stated, “We recently renewed our supply agreement for film with our long-term... Read More
Shutterfly closing Shakopee manufacturing plant, laying off 246 employees News 

Shutterfly closing Shakopee manufacturing plant, laying off 246 employees

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Shutterfly continues to consolidate the operations within its Lifetouch National School Portraits business unit, as it closes production facilities where work will be folded into the greater Shutterfly infrastructure. According to a local CBS affiliate, Shutterfly will close the Shakopee manufacturing plant, laying off 246 employees, in 2024. “The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says the California-based company... Read More
Kornit reports $56.2 million in second-quarter revenues Earnings reports 

Kornit reports $56.2 million in second-quarter revenues

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Kornit Digital Ltd. reported second-quarter revenues of $56.2 million, in line with previous guidance, but down from $58.1 million last year, and a second-quarter GAAP net loss of $14.3 million (non-GAAP net loss of $7.4 million). “During the quarter, impressions grew at a double-digit pace year-over-year for the second consecutive quarter, driving a steady improvement in capacity utilization and strong... Read More
EyeQ introduces Perfectly Clear AI Skin Tone Accuracy News Updates 

EyeQ introduces Perfectly Clear AI Skin Tone Accuracy

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EyeQ Imaging Inc. launched its latest version of AI Skin Tone Accuracy in Perfectly Clear’s core image correction. This technology guarantees natural, accurate color representation across all skin tones, regardless of shade or ethnicity, the company claims. For decades, cameras have struggled with capturing infrared and inaccurate color in skin tones, leading to marginalized experiences, particularly for individuals with dark... Read More
Digital Content and Marketing ROI Decoded with Sara Nay, Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcasts 

Digital Content and Marketing ROI Decoded with Sara Nay, Duct Tape Marketing

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Ready to streamline your marketing and avoid shiny distractions? Our guest, Sara Nay, COO of Duct Tape Marketing and founder of Spark Lab Consulting, shares her knowledge, adding layers of insight on how to make your small business marketing more effective, with Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society. Nay takes us through the history of Duct Tape Marketing, their systematic approach, and the Marketing Hourglass concept... Read More
ProMaster debuts Kickstarter for Chronicle Tripod New Products 

ProMaster debuts Kickstarter for Chronicle Tripod

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ProMaster is launching a Kickstarter campaign to introduce the Chronicle tripod. The Chronicle improves the image capture process for creators by adapting to every way they want to use it. The Chronicle on Kickstarter campaign starts Aug. 22, 2023 at 10 am EST. The Chronicle features two components that introduce patent-pending features into the market: Reimagined Ball Head: An entirely new way to attach a... Read More
NRF: Economist says growth in consumer spending is slowing Market research News 

NRF: Economist says growth in consumer spending is slowing

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U.S. consumers are still buying more than last year, but spending growth is slowing as the economy settles down amid higher interest rates intended to reduce inflation, according to Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist of the National Retail Federation.“The economy was clearly more resilient in the first half of this year than many expected, and the consumer environment has been positive... Read More
Picsart, Walsworth partner to bring image-editing tools to school yearbooks Partnerships 

Picsart, Walsworth partner to bring image-editing tools to school yearbooks

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Picsart announced an integration with Walsworth Yearbooks, one of America’s largest yearbook printers, to embed complete Picsart Create Editor and namesake Remove Background API embedded into the ‘Yearbook 360 – Online Design’ platform. “As a former professor and lecturer, I have always been deeply passionate about education,” said Hovhannes Avoyan, founder and CEO of Picsart. “Seeing the Picsart platform make its... Read More
Roland DG buys wallpaper product company UAB Dimense Acquisitions News 

Roland DG buys wallpaper product company UAB Dimense

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Roland DG Corp. announced the acquisition of shares for UAB Dimense print, a subsidiary of UAB VEIKA, a manufacturer and vendor for wallpaper-related products headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. Roland DG has acquired 50.1% stake in UAB Dimense print, a subsidiary of UAB VEIKA, which excels in chemical technology and offers a unique digital printing embossing solution for wallpaper industries, the... Read More
Insta360 debuts Insta360 X3 Invisible Dive Kit New Products 

Insta360 debuts Insta360 X3 Invisible Dive Kit

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Insta360 announced the Insta360 X3 Invisible Dive Kit, allowing diving and action sports creators to unlock all of X3’s creative possibilities for underwater use, including the Invisible Selfie Stick effect, 360 filming and reframing, and more. Available via the Insta360 Official Store worldwide and Amazon U.S., the kit retails at US$569.99 for the whole package, which includes the Insta360 X3... Read More
GoPro reports $241 million second-quarter revenue, subscriptions up Earnings reports News 

GoPro reports $241 million second-quarter revenue, subscriptions up

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GoPro, Inc. announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2023. For the quarter, revenue was $241 million, which was 10% above guidance and but down 4% year-over-year. GoPro subscriber count ended the quarter at approximately 2.44 million, up 27% year-over-year. Revenue from the retail channel was $165 million, up 6% year-over-year. GoPro.com revenue, including subscription and service revenue, was... Read More
Taylor Corp. buys DMR Creative Marketing, expands promo unit Acquisitions News 

Taylor Corp. buys DMR Creative Marketing, expands promo unit

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Taylor Corp. has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of DMR Creative Marketing of Deerfield Beach, Fla. DMR provides branded apparel and gift items to cruise lines, resorts, gift shops, and related markets for uniform programs and the souvenir channel. The acquisition advances the capabilities and distribution channels of Taylor’s Promotional Products business unit, the company said. Terms weren’t disclosed.... Read More