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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.

RED Digital Cinema announces cinema cameras compatible with Nikon Z-mount lenses New Products 

RED Digital Cinema announces cinema cameras compatible with Nikon Z-mount lenses

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RED Digital Cinema, Inc., a subsidiary of Nikon Corp., announced the V-RAPTOR Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount digital cinema cameras, integrating the Nikon Z mount into the RED camera lineup. The V-RAPTOR Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount are the first entries into the all-new Z CINEMA series; a new product line of co-developed solutions from Nikon... Read More
Google to use SynthID to Reimagine in Magic Editor Updates 

Google to use SynthID to Reimagine in Magic Editor

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Google Photos will begin using SynthID, a technology that embeds an imperceptible, digital watermark directly into AI-generated images, audio, text or video, to mark images edited with generative AI using Reimagine in Magic Editor. Google says this helps people identify AI-generated content quickly and easily. This is part of a growing trend of generative AI tools using digital watermarks and... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: January sales drop from busy December but strong gains year over year Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: January sales drop from busy December but strong gains year over year

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Shoppers spent less in January than they did during the busy holiday month before but retail sales had strong year-over-year gains nonetheless, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Consumers pulled back in January, taking a breather after a stronger-than-expected holiday season,” said Matthew Shay, president and CEO, NRF. “Despite... Read More
Photo Imaging CONNECT announces family legacy/heritage opportunity panelists Events News 

Photo Imaging CONNECT announces family legacy/heritage opportunity panelists

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  The Dead Pixels Society announces the panelists at The family legacy/heritage opportunity panel at the Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 16-17, 2025, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NV. Panelists: Adam Pratt, Chaos to Memories; Rick Voight, Vivid-Pix; and Dave Anderson, DAPhoto/PhotoScanExpress, will join moderator Rob Comeau of Advertek Printing for a lively discussion on the digitization... Read More
MyHeritage launches MyStories service to turn memories into a printed keepsake book New Products 

MyHeritage launches MyStories service to turn memories into a printed keepsake book

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MyHeritage, announced the launch of MyStories, a new global service that enables people to capture their personal stories in a printed book. The company says MyStories simplifies the seemingly task of writing a memoir by sending the storyteller one email per week with a question about a specific memory or milestone, such as the story of meeting one’s spouse or... Read More
Fujifilm Announces Financial Results for the 3rd Quarter Ended Dec. 31, 2024 Earnings reports 

Fujifilm Announces Financial Results for the 3rd Quarter Ended Dec. 31, 2024

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FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. announced third-quarter financial results, which ended on Dec. 31, 2024. In the first nine months of the fiscal year, revenue increased by 8.0% year-over-year to JPY2,327.5 billion, mainly due to strong sales in the Electronics and Imaging businesses, and the favorable impact of exchange rates. Operating income also benefited from the revenue growth and exchange rate impact,... Read More
Viltrox releases 60g ultra-thin 28mm X-mount lens New Products 

Viltrox releases 60g ultra-thin 28mm X-mount lens

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Viltrox announced the AF 28/4.5 XF, a compact, lightweight 28mm X-mount autofocus lens. Weighing 60g (2.11 oz), and just 15.3mm (0.6 inches) thick, this 28mm focal length, F4.5 fixed aperture lens is Viltrox’s lightest. This pancake lens packs professional-grade autofocus into a coin-sized body, paired with an industry-first sliding lens cap system that liberates creators to “shoot anytime, anywhere”. The... Read More
OM System releases OM-3 mirrorless camera New Products 

OM System releases OM-3 mirrorless camera

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OM Digital Solutions launched the OM SYSTEM OM-3 mirrorless camera and two premium prime lenses, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 II and 25mm F1.8 II. Inspired by the iconic Olympus OM-1 film camera, its compact and lightweight body features intuitive controls and powerful capabilities that equip creators of both stills and video with a versatile tool at their fingertips. The highly... Read More
Leica Camera AG launched the Leica LUX Grip for the iPhone New Products 

Leica Camera AG launched the Leica LUX Grip for the iPhone

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Leica Camera AG has launched the EUR 300 Leica LUX Grip for iPhone, which is similar to a classic Leica camera in terms of its handling and feel. Its clear design, sophisticated operating concept, and easy attachment – guaranteed by secure magnetic MagSafe technology – improve the ergonomics and functionality of smartphone photography, taking it to a new level. The... Read More
Standard announces changes to North American sales team News 

Standard announces changes to North American sales team

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Standard Finishing Systems, a supplier of post-press and paper handling solutions, recently announced changes to their North American sales team. These changes, effective immediately, affect several regions in the U.S. and Canada. Mark Culley, formerly an Account Executive and Print Finishing Specialist at Mid-State Litho, Inc., has been hired as the new Territory Sales Manager for the upper midwestern states... Read More
PPA recall fails at contentious meeting News 

PPA recall fails at contentious meeting

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Following last week’s article on the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) board drama detailed last week, the result was no change for the beleaguered industry association. There have been no official minutes or reports from the Feb. 3 PPA Council meeting at the Gaylord National in Dallas, Texas. On the schedule were normal committee reports and association business – which... Read More
Smartphoto group reports reports 4% increase in revenue for full-year 2024 Earnings reports 

Smartphoto group reports reports 4% increase in revenue for full-year 2024

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Smartphoto group, the e-commerce group from Wetteren, Belgium, realized an increase in revenue to 80.5 million euros in 2024, thanks to a strong second half and an even stronger last quarter. This growth of 4.0% (or 3.1 million euro) was achieved in a challenging economic environment, with continued pressure on consumer spending and market uncertainties, the company said. The smartphoto... Read More
Sony Electronics enhances direct transfers from Creators’ App Updates 

Sony Electronics enhances direct transfers from Creators’ App

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Sony Electronics Inc. has made updates to its Creators’ Cloud platform, enhancing the Creators’ App to streamline content management for creators with automated cloud transfer options. This version 2.6.0 update simplifies workflows by enabling direct uploads from select Sony cameras to Google Drive or Adobe Lightroom. The recent updates brought further optimized workflow with features like a USB connection for... Read More
Snap announces fourth quarter increased 14% Earnings reports 

Snap announces fourth quarter increased 14%

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Snap Inc. announced full-year revenue was $5,361 million in 2024, compared to $4,606 million in the prior year, an increase of 16% year-over-year. Net loss was $698 million in 2024, compared to $1.322 billion in the prior year. Fourth-quarter revenue was $1,557 million, compared to $1,361 million in the prior year, an increase of 14% year-over-year and net income was... Read More