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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.

Techart debuts Leica M to Sony E autofocus adaptor New Products 

Techart debuts Leica M to Sony E autofocus adaptor

After 7 years of research & development, Techart has come together with a new Leica M to Sony E autofocus adapter (LM-EA9). It features a more powerful motor, sleeker design, and better autofocus performance, plus bulge-less design creating no obstructions with tripods and other accessories. Four radically positioned, small and light servo motors offers a much stronger support and faster... Read More
Tamron announces the development of Zoom 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD New Products 

Tamron announces the development of Zoom 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

Tamron announced the development of the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A062), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens is scheduled to launch in Fall 2022, but the release date or product supply schedule could change. Designed for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, the lens starts at 20mm at the ultra-wide-angle end and... Read More
NRF: July retail sales show consumers still shopping despite inflation Market research 

NRF: July retail sales show consumers still shopping despite inflation

Core retail sales as calculated by the National Retail Federation rose in July even as overall sales reported by the Census Bureau remained flat on a monthly basis, and both calculations showed strong year-over-year gains as consumers kept shopping despite high inflation, NRF said today. “Retail sales grew in July, supported by declines in prices at the gas pump and... Read More
JONDO introduces bulk order fulfillment News 

JONDO introduces bulk order fulfillment

Yorba Linda, Calif.-based print-on-demand company JONDO announced a new workflow enabling the retail store industry, associated buyers, and content providers to have access to bulk wall-decor products via domestic U.S. production. Products are made at high-quality levels that exceed overseas manufacturing while offered at prices that are competitive and locally fulfilled, thereby avoiding long lead times and high fees related... Read More
Edge Imaging announces four company acquisitions Acquisitions News 

Edge Imaging announces four company acquisitions

Ontario-based portrait powerhouse Edge Imaging announced it has acquired four companies within the school photography and yearbook industry to further strengthen Edge’s organization. Adanac Images brings over 70 schools with them as second-generation owners, Janet and Mark Oliver, join the Edge family. Their desire for innovation and advancement drove them to partner with one of the industry’s leaders. “Now that... Read More
Retailer news roundup News 

Retailer news roundup

Jack’s Cameras is Digital Imaging Reporter’s 2022 E-tailer of the Year Family-owned and operated Jack’s Cameras, a full-service camera retailer based in Philadelphia, Pa, was named Digital Imaging Reporter’s 2022 E-tailer of the Year. The company’s roots go back to the early 1950s and today the three-store chain is a successful e-commerce business. DI Reporter: Newcomers revitalize old camera stores The... Read More
Filterpixel seeking integration and lab partners News 

Filterpixel seeking integration and lab partners

Filterpixel is a cloud-based AI-powered photo culling service. The India-based company is looking for photo lab and portrait-industry partners to integrate its service. Filterpixel is positioned as a cloud-based alternative to desktop culling solutions that can integrate directly into online portrait galleries and photo lab print sites. The service is currently in operation, going through millions of photos a month.... Read More
Taopix releases 2022r1 Updates 

Taopix releases 2022r1

White label photo personalization platform provider Taopix  released Taopix 2022r1 has been released adding upselling capabilities, reducing admin with automated workflows, and improving project design accessibility via multi-device image uploads and additional HEIC image format support, allowing photos from Apple (and other HEIC) devices to be used without any third party applications to convert to Jpeg. All these additions have... Read More
Create NYC event cancelled for 2022, rescheduled for 2023 News 

Create NYC event cancelled for 2022, rescheduled for 2023

Emerald Holdings, the organizer of the PHOTOPLUS and RF/WPPI shows, announced the postponement of the recently announced Create NYC creator event. Announced in May, the event was intended to replace the venerable PhotoPlus Expo, a mainstay of the East Coast photo scene. Below is an excerpt from the announcement: As any visual storyteller knows a great image requires just the... Read More
Radiant Photo is a new photo correction software built on Perfectly Clear News 

Radiant Photo is a new photo correction software built on Perfectly Clear

Radiant Imaging Labs will officially release Radiant Photo on Sept. 15 but the company has been doing a lot of pre-release hype to raise awareness of this new desktop image-correction software. The photo editor and plug-in is designed and optimized for life-like color, realistic detail and natural light. It will be available by Sept.15, 2022. Radiant Photo says it processes... Read More
Fujifilm announces Fujikina New York, a free celebration Events News 

Fujifilm announces Fujikina New York, a free celebration

Fujifilm North America Corp. announced Fujikina New York, an interactive festival for anyone interested in photography, cinematography, the arts, and, of course, the latest FUJIFILM digital camera gear. This curated, public event “will showcase the power of image-making through a special exhibit of select works from an emerging generation of image makers,” the company said. Previously and exclusively held at... Read More
Waldo Photos announces WaldoEvents Updates 

Waldo Photos announces WaldoEvents

Austin, Texas-based AI-powered photo and video sharing platform Waldo Photos announced an expansion of its specialty events model with the launch of WaldoEvents. This service will allow consumers to create events for free and access premium features for a $49.99 per event fee. Based on its WaldoWed app and consumer demand, Waldo has expanded its premium events offering to include the... Read More