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HARMAN launches new limited edition ISO 200 35mm film New Products News 

HARMAN launches new limited edition ISO 200 35mm film

HARMAN technology Ltd. announced the launch of HARMAN Phoenix 200, a brand-new, limited-edition ISO 200, 35mm color film. The company claims HARMAN Phoenix 200 is the first ever color film made entirely from emulsion-to-cassette at its Mobberley factory. “We are so well known for our black & white films that we are regularly asked why we don’t make color films,” says... Read More
PrintMonthly: Fujifilm UK reports big boost in kiosk photo prints at flagship store News 

PrintMonthly: Fujifilm UK reports big boost in kiosk photo prints at flagship store

U.K. trade journal PrintMonthly reports Fujifilm U.K. announced an 85% increase in the use of its in-store PHOTO by Fujifilm Kiosk, launched at its flagship House of Photography store in Covent Garden last year where more than 35,000 photos have been printed so far. Fujifilm has attributed the success to a combination of good kiosk positioning as well as the increased... Read More
ME Group reports positive financial performance, boosted by photobooths Earnings reports News 

ME Group reports positive financial performance, boosted by photobooths

 ME Group International plc,  the instant-service equipment group formerly known as Photo ME, announces a post-year end update in respect of the 12 months ended Oct. 31, 2023. Following a strong first-half performance, the group continued to see positive trading momentum throughout the second half, particularly across its core Photobooth and Laundry operations, the company said.   For the 12... Read More
Fujifilm to hire 250 seasonal production workers for  in Portland News 

Fujifilm to hire 250 seasonal production workers for in Portland

Shortly after it put out a call for 600 seasonal workers at its Greenwood, S.C., plant, FUJIFILM North America Corp.’s Personalized Photo Products Group announced it was looking up to 250 seasonal employees for production roles at its Portland, Ore., manufacturing plant as the company enters its busiest production season of the year. The Fujifilm plant in Portland produces a... Read More
Flickr introduces features and enhanced insights to Pro Stats Dashboard News Updates 

Flickr introduces features and enhanced insights to Pro Stats Dashboard

Flickr, the global photography community and leading photo-management application, announced the launch of enhancements and new features to the Flickr Pro Stats dashboard. Flickr Pro users gain an enhanced experience across Flickr with exclusive features and powerful tools for managing photos. Among these tools are advanced stats within the Flickr Stats dashboard, accessible on both web and mobile. Flickr’s Pro... Read More
Rise Above Research announces research report schedule Market research News 

Rise Above Research announces research report schedule

Rise Above Research has announced a slate of new photo/imaging marketing research reports. 2023 US Photo Merchandise Study – The annual US consumer study that focuses on the photo merchandise market, specifically photo cards, photo books, photo calendars, and photo wall/tabletop décor. For 2023, Rise Above Research asked some new questions on photo apparel as well, which replaced questions on... Read More
Sony Electronics, The Associated Press complete testing of advanced in-camera authenticity technology News 

Sony Electronics, The Associated Press complete testing of advanced in-camera authenticity technology

Sony Electronics announced the completion of a second round of testing for Sony’s in-camera authenticity technology with Associated Press. This in-camera digital signature allows for the creation of a “birth certificate” for images, validating the origin of the content, the company claims. Sony has been the exclusive imaging products provider to the AP since 202o. Sony’s authenticity technology provides a... Read More
Deadline for Amazon Drive cutoff is Dec. 31 News 

Deadline for Amazon Drive cutoff is Dec. 31

Amazon recently reminded Amazon Drive customers about the previously announced policy change that makes Amazon Drive access exclusive via Amazon Photos. This came after last years’ unpopular reveal the service was nixing Amazon Drive entirely. Dear Amazon Drive customer, After December 31, 2023, you will no longer be able to access files through the Amazon Drive website or Amazon Drive... Read More
Igniting Transformation: A Journey With Leading FireWalk Instructor, Dave Albin News 

Igniting Transformation: A Journey With Leading FireWalk Instructor, Dave Albin

What if you could ignite the fire of transformation within your team and yourself? In our latest episode, Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society is joined by Dave Albin, America’s leading FireWalk instructor, who’s spent his career doing just that. Albin recounts his journey from sobriety to self-discovery, sharing fascinating insights from his experiences in the security and limousine... Read More
Fujifilm signs agreement to offset 100% of North American electricity use News 

Fujifilm signs agreement to offset 100% of North American electricity use

FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. announced FUJIFILM Holdings America Corp. has entered into a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA)  for 300,000 MWh of annual sustainable solar energy from the Blevins Solar Project. The VPPA offsets 100% of the company’s total electricity use in the United States and Canada and is equivalent to avoiding approximately 90,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year, the... Read More
CYME launches FindMySnap personal image search app News 

CYME launches FindMySnap personal image search app

CYME unveiled a personal image search enging app for iPhone: FindMySnap, finds any image based on a simple description or theme. “FindMySnap is more than just a photo search engine; it’s a tool that restores the pleasure of exploring your images,” said Claudia Zimmer, CEO at CYME. “Our technology not only transforms photographic chaos into a curated selection of images,... Read More
IPC inducts Neal Manowitz of Sony into Hall of Fame, recognizes photographers Events News 

IPC inducts Neal Manowitz of Sony into Hall of Fame, recognizes photographers

The International Photographic Council (IPC), bestowed its Hall of Fame award upon Neal Manowitz, President and COO of Sony Electronics North America on Oct. 18, 2023 at the Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations in New York City. The award honors legendary corporate leaders who make vital contributions to the photo imaging industry. As the IPC Keynote Speaker, and... Read More
Fujifilm looking to hire 600 seasonal employees for photo product production News 

Fujifilm looking to hire 600 seasonal employees for photo product production

FUJIFILM North America Corp.’s Personalized Photo Products Group announced it will hire up to 600 seasonal employees for production roles at its Greenwood, S.C., manufacturing plant as the company enters its busiest production season of the year. The Fujifilm plant provides a wide variety of custom photo products ranging from photo books, prints and cards to ornaments, textiles, wall décor,... Read More
Shutterfly survey reports young consumers prefer physical holiday cards Market research News 

Shutterfly survey reports young consumers prefer physical holiday cards

Shutterfly released the results of a survey of 2,000 adults conducted by OnePoll regarding trends in holiday cards and gifting across both product categories, spanning generations. The survey found a resurgence in the popularity of tangible holiday expressions and that traditional physical cards and personalized gifts reign supreme in conveying the sentiment of the season, the company said. According to... Read More
Audax Private Debt providing additional financing for ImaqeQuix add-on acquisitions Investments News 

Audax Private Debt providing additional financing for ImaqeQuix add-on acquisitions

Audax Private Debt announced, as administrative agent and sole lead arranger, it provided a unitranche credit facility to support add-on acquisitions for Charlesbank Capital Partners’ portfolio company, ImageQuix, the provider of workflow and e-commerce software for the professional photography industry. According to Investopedia, “unitranche” is “a type of debt that combines senior and subordinated debt into one debt instrument; it... Read More