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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.

Fujifilm announces X-S20 camera, XF8mm F3.5 R WR lens, and Fujifilm XApp New Products 

Fujifilm announces X-S20 camera, XF8mm F3.5 R WR lens, and Fujifilm XApp

Fujifilm North America Corp. announced the X-S20 mirrorless digital camera, XF8mmF3.5 R WR lens, and the Fujifilm XApp. The FUJIFILM X-S20 mirrorless digital camera (X-S20)has the lightweight, compact form factor reminiscent of its predecessor, the FUJIFILM X-S10, plus new features including AI-based subject-detection autofocus (AF), the capability to record 6.2K/30P video, and stream 4K/60P video natively through USB-C. “X-S20 is... Read More
allcop launches “Natur Pur Fotobuch” sustainably designed book New Products 

allcop launches “Natur Pur Fotobuch” sustainably designed book

The German photo lab allcop introduced the “Natur Pur Fotobuch” a “holistically sustainably designed photo book.” The inside pages and the cover material are made of 100% Blue Angel-certified recycled paper. Compared to a conventional photo book in digital printing, the new photo book saves 42% CO2e emissions, the company said. To achieve this, the “Natur Pur Fotobuch” has been... Read More
Sony Electronics announces ZV-1 II ultra wide-angle zoom vlogging camera News 

Sony Electronics announces ZV-1 II ultra wide-angle zoom vlogging camera

Sony Electronics launches the second-generation camera to the ZV-1 in the vlog camera ZV series, the ZV-1 II, which includes a wider-angle lens. The ZV-1 II has a 1.0-type Exmor RS image sensor (approximately 20.1 effective megapixels), BIONZ X image processing engine, and newly developed ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* 18-50 mm F1.8-4 lens. “The ZV-1 II is an exciting chapter for... Read More
Another camera enthusiast site – Imaging Resource – falls News 

Another camera enthusiast site – Imaging Resource – falls

  Just weeks after it was publicly announced Amazon was shuttering leading camera review site DPReview, another content-heavy gear site – Imaging Resource – has met a similar fate. Under new owners, the publicly traded BeBop Channel Corp., the Madavor Media group of publications are now up for sale. BeBop, which is primarily a creator of content for jazz enthusiasts,... Read More
Making the most of social media marketing, with Dan Peterson, FlipSwitch Marketing Marketing Podcasts 

Making the most of social media marketing, with Dan Peterson, FlipSwitch Marketing

Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Dan Peterson, founder of FlipSwitch Marketing. In this interview, Peterson talks about strategies for small businesses to use social media marketing, tactics to determine the most effective social media platform, and methods to improve search results using social media. Peterson grew up in central Illinois in an entrepreneurial family. He started his career in management... Read More
Dscoop Edge St. Louis World Expo offers education, networking Feature News 

Dscoop Edge St. Louis World Expo offers education, networking

The Dead Pixels Society returned to the annual DScoop Edge St. Louis World Expo global conference, hosting a Photo Imaging CONNECT mini-conference track at Dscoop Edge St. Louis World Expo, May 7-10, 2023, at the America’s Center conveniently located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, Mo. In addition to the excellent Dscoop education and networking program, there were four... Read More
NRF: Retail sales rose in April as consumers “remained engaged” Market research News 

NRF: Retail sales rose in April as consumers “remained engaged”

Retail sales bounced back in April, showing both month-over-month and year-over-year growth, said the National Retail Federation said. “Retail sales rebounded in April, reflecting consumer resilience in the face of elevated economic uncertainty,” said Matthew Shay, CEO and president, NRF. “Moderating price levels, continued labor market strength and wage gains have increased consumers’ ability to spend. However, they remain cautious... Read More
Picsart launches “Spaces,” in-app collaboration communities News 

Picsart launches “Spaces,” in-app collaboration communities

Picsart announced Spaces, a new feature allowing users to interact within interest-driven communities by browsing, posting, and engaging with visual content. Available within the app and desktop web, Spaces makes creative collaboration, learning, and content discovery easier. It also makes Picsart one of the first major design platforms to offer an embedded forum experience, redefining what it means to be an... Read More
Shutterfly restructures debt Investments News 

Shutterfly restructures debt

Shutterfly, LLC announced the launch of a debt exchange offer and consent solicitation for eligible noteholders, as detailed here in the press release. The announcement follows reports that Shutterfly has been struggling to service its debt on lagging sales. The U.S.’s leading personalized photo products company, Shutterfly replaced its CEO last week. Pursuant to a Transaction Support Agreement entered into... Read More
Canon debuts first vlogging camera, PowerShot V10 Vlog Camera New Products 

Canon debuts first vlogging camera, PowerShot V10 Vlog Camera

Canon U.S.A., Inc. announced the new PowerShot V10 Vlog Camera, the first product in the company’s new consumer video production, live streaming and vlogging line, the PowerShot V camera series. The PowerShot V10 Vlog Camera is anticipated to be available in June for an estimated retail price of $429.99 Features include: Compact and lightweight design, 211g/ 63 x 90 x... Read More
The Customization Group consolidates European production in Poland News 

The Customization Group consolidates European production in Poland

The Customization Group (TCG) – formerly Picanova – announces further expansion of its newest production facility in Szczecin, Poland, which opened in 2019. As the lease term for the facility in Cologne, Germany, draws to a close, TCG management made the decision to consolidate its European production operations in Szczecin and seize production in Cologne. By doing so, the company... Read More
Magix software unveils new strategy, appoints Krebs CPO People on the Move 

Magix software unveils new strategy, appoints Krebs CPO

Magix Software GmbH, a provider of audio and video software solutions, announces a new strategy and vision: Democratize audio and video creation by enabling content creators and knowledge workers with intuitive, assisted and collaborative workflows. The company aims to streamline the creative process as a whole, allowing users of any skill level to focus on creativity and produce better and... Read More