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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.

Felix Schoeller showcases specialty papers at FESPA 2026 Events 

Felix Schoeller showcases specialty papers at FESPA 2026

At FESPA 2026 in Barcelona, May 19-22, European media company Felix Schoeller showcased specialty papers in a curated concept store for the print and signage industries. For the first time, the company featured its portfolio across three business segments, under the motto: “Make a statement. We deliver the substance.” “Material decisions have become a strategic success factor in the print... Read More
Insta360 launches Mic Pro wireless microphone New Products 

Insta360 launches Mic Pro wireless microphone

Insta360 announced the Mic Pro, a wireless microphone system designed for creators, filmmakers, podcasters, and event professionals who demand professional-grade results without professional-grade complexity, Mic Pro introduces two industry-first technologies: a customizable E-Ink display and a 3-microphone array. Via the Insta360 app, users upload any graphic: station logos, channel art, talent names, or production identifiers. The screen displays it persistently,... Read More
Fujifilm announces nationwide 2026 FUJIFILM instax Capture the Joy Tour Events 

Fujifilm announces nationwide 2026 FUJIFILM instax Capture the Joy Tour

FUJIFILM North America Corp., Imaging Division, announced the launch of its 2026 FUJIFILM instax Capture The Joy Tour, a brand experience that allows consumers to get hands-on with the company’s instax instant cameras and smartphone printer products in an interactive, engaging environment. The tour will kick off on May 22 when it makes its first stop at Asbury Park, New... Read More
Roland DG previews new industrial printing products New Products 

Roland DG previews new industrial printing products

Roland DG, is previewing a new portfolio of industrial printing technologies, including industrial flatbed and cylindrical printing systems, as well as durable ink solutions reflects growing industry demand for innovative production methods that support on-demand, flexible, and highly customizable digital manufacturing. The previewed range includes the VersaObject IO-300, an industrial UV flatbed inkjet printer; the VersaObject RC-300 Series of cylindrical... Read More
Instructure hack raises awareness of value of school photo privacy News Subscriber only 

Instructure hack raises awareness of value of school photo privacy

The recent ransomware hack of educational software provider Instucture, provider of the Canvas platform, has raised concerns about student data safety. Fortunately, student photos were not part of this breach, but it does show the heightened impact of these events. According to NPR, the Canvas platform went offline after a data breach, temporarily leaving students and faculty at thousands of... Read More
Panasonic introduces LUMIX L10 fixed-lens camera New Products 

Panasonic introduces LUMIX L10 fixed-lens camera

Panasonic introduced the LUMIX L10 (DC‑L10), a fixed-lens camera to mark the 25th anniversary of LUMIX. The LUMIX L10 will be available in three color variations: Black, Silver, and a commemorative Titanium Gold Special Edition. This milestone special edition celebrates LUMIX’s heritage and design vision. A signature saffiano leather-textured finish defines the camera’s look, complemented by a high-quality metal exterior... Read More
Thypoch debuts Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 autofocus lens for Sony E-mount New Products 

Thypoch debuts Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 autofocus lens for Sony E-mount

Thypoch announced the Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8, the first full-frame autofocus zoom developed by the Chinese optical brand and Thypoch’s first AF lens. Built for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, the Voyager uses an internal zoom mechanism that holds physical length fixed across the focal range, with a constant f/2.8 aperture from 24mm through 50mm. The fixed barrel also eliminates lens creep when... Read More
Insta360 introduced Insta360 GO 3S Retro Bundle New Products 

Insta360 introduced Insta360 GO 3S Retro Bundle

Insta360 announced the special edition Insta360 GO 3S Retro Bundle, which introduces a Retro Viewfinder, film-inspired filters, and accessories designed to recreate the tactile experience of classic cameras, while keeping the portability and hands-free shooting that define GO 3S. Built around the 39g standalone camera, the Retro Bundle combines 4K video, hands-free POV capture, and Insta360’s leading FlowState Stabilization with a retro-inspired shooting style. Designed for creators... Read More
Canon, Canon Europe to support content authenticity initiatives News 

Canon, Canon Europe to support content authenticity initiatives

Canon Inc. and Canon Europe Ltd. announced Canon will roll out its Authenticity Imaging System for supported models in May 2026, initially in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This system is a comprehensive solution based on the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) standard to manage image provenance records, issue certificates, apply trusted timestamps and verify content history.... Read More
Kornit Digital reports stronger momentum as recurring revenue strategy accelerates Earnings reports News 

Kornit Digital reports stronger momentum as recurring revenue strategy accelerates

Kornit Digital reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $48.5 million, up from $46.5 million a year ago, as the company continued its transition toward recurring revenue and scaled digital textile production. The company said results came in at the top end of its guidance range, with continued growth driven by increasing adoption of digital textile production and higher utilization across its... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew in April despite high gas prices and sustained inflation Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew in April despite high gas prices and sustained inflation

Retail sales rose for the seventh consecutive month in April, even as gas prices rose and inflation remained stubborn, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales continued to grow in April despite higher gas prices driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran, cautious consumer sentiment and the persistent... Read More
GoPro retains investment bankers Houlihan Lokey to advise on potential sale Investments News 

GoPro retains investment bankers Houlihan Lokey to advise on potential sale

GoPro, Inc. announced it has retained Houlihan Lokey, Inc., a leading global investment bank with strong ties to defense and consumer sectors, to serve as its financial advisor as the company evaluates a potential sale and other strategic alternatives. This engagement follows GoPro’s announcement that it has initiated a process to evaluate several unsolicited inbound strategic inquiries from parties across... Read More
Canon unveils EOS R6 V full-frame EOS camera, RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ built-in power zoom lens New Products 

Canon unveils EOS R6 V full-frame EOS camera, RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ built-in power zoom lens

Canon U.S.A., Inc. launched the full-frame EOS R6 V camera, the RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ lens, and accessories designed to empower the content creators and advanced videographers. Canon says the EOS R6 V camera is designed for creatives who capture video on a daily basis who want control, operability, and reliability, with limited creative constraints. Designed for handheld... Read More
Sony launches Xperia 1 VIII smartphone with integrated AI for better photos New Products 

Sony launches Xperia 1 VIII smartphone with integrated AI for better photos

Sony announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone Xperia 1 VIII, featuring the new AI Camera Assistant powered by Xperia Intelligence, which leverages AI technology to enhance photography by suggesting helpful camera settings such as colour tones, lens selection, and bokeh effects which are optimized depending on the scene and subject. The new telephoto camera is equipped with a... Read More