Category: News – Page 175 – The Dead Pixels Society

Canon Professional Services and Professional Photographers of America collaborate to offer exclusive CPS membership discounts launching at Imaging USA EXPO 2018

January 12, 2018January 12, 2018 GaryPageau Canon, Imaging USA, Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to announce that the company will launch a special pricing promotion for new and existing Canon Professional Service (CPS) members at the Imaging USA EXPO 2018 hosted by Professional Photographers of America (PPA). This exclusive promotion, offers 20 percent off new, renewed... Read More

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Free Affinity photo editing software with purchase of select X-Rite color management solutions

January 11, 2018January 15, 2018 GaryPageau Affinity Photo, MAC Group, Pantone, X-Rite

A perfect match for Color Perfectionists who can create and view their images with incredible accuracy using X-Rite Solutions and edit like a pro with Affinity Photo. NORTH WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PRWEB) JANUARY 10, 2018 – X-Rite, the leading brand of color management solutions for the photography and video markets, today announces an exclusive offer in partnership with Serif, creators... Read More

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Largan revenues jump 18% after hitting a 5-month low in December

January 10, 2018January 10, 2018 GaryPageau DigiTimes, Largan

Smartphone-use lens module maker Largan Precision has reported consolidated revenues of NK$3,803,960, up 18% year-on-year. This follows NK$4,878,109 for December, the lowest monthly level since August 2017 with decreases of 13.14% sequentially and 10.43% on year, according to DigiTimes. The December revenue declined mainly due to off-season effects, Largan explained. Of lens-modules shipped in December, 10-megapixel and above models accounted... Read More

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Wall Street likes Kodak’s move into cryptocurrency

January 10, 2018 GaryPageau cryptocurrency, Jeff Clarke, Kodak, KodakCoin

Shares of Eastman Kodak Co. nearly doubled yesterday when the Rochester, N.Y., company announced a cryptocurrency aimed at photographers, called KodakCoin. While some companies have added “blockchain” as a supposed gimmick to boost share price – like this Long Island Ice Tea brand – but the press coverage has been remarkably forgiving. Kodak is getting notice because digital rights management (DRM)... Read More

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Gordon’s Photo gains media coverage for large film business

January 9, 2018 GaryPageau action camera, Fujifilm, Gordons Film Service, Instax

Reno, Nevada’s Gordon Photo Service garnered some positive media attention this week when the local CBS affiliate, KTVN, featured the store regarding a report on booming film sales. The feature story described how the store is selling (and presumably processing) 500 rolls a week, plus additional sales from Fujifilm Instax cameras and film. Reno is actually the home to two... Read More

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KODAK and WENN Digital Partner to Launch Major Blockchain Initiative and Cryptocurrency

January 9, 2018December 7, 2018 GaryPageau cryptocurrency, Kodak, KodakOne, WENN1 Comment

KODAKOne platform and KODAKCoin cryptocurrency give photographers a new revenue stream and a secure platform for protecting their work January 09, 2018 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time – ROCHESTER, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Kodak and WENN Digital, in a licensing partnership, announced the launch of the KODAKOne image rights management platform and KODAKCoin, a photo-centric cryptocurrency to empower photographers and agencies to take... Read More

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Taopix adds Kuwait’s Albumii to international customers

January 9, 2018January 9, 2018 GaryPageau Albumii, Taopix

Taopix reports Kuwait City-based photo-book printer Albumii has added its online suite to complement its existing Taopix desktop applications. According to the announcement, Albumii has rapidly grown its personalised photo business and established itself as the premium brand for high definition photo books, prints, canvases and wall panels in the region. Albumii Managing Director, Mohammed Amira says, “We don’t have... Read More

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GoPro confirms layoffs, shuts down Karma drone division

January 9, 2018January 9, 2018 GaryPageau Drones, GoPro, Karma1 Comment

Action-camera leader GoPro confirmed in a press release plans to reduce headcount by about 300 with the closure of its Karma drone division. Restructuring costs will be $23-$33 million – about half of which will be severance – recognized in the first quarter. The company also reported a price reduction in its HERO5 Black camera for the holidays significantly increased... Read More

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Canon needs to boost innovation, CEO tells Nikkei Asian Review

January 9, 2018 GaryPageau Canon, Fujio Mitarai1 Comment

Canon chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai told the Nikkei Asian Review the company will look beyond cameras and copiers for growth, and pledged to boost innovation efforts. The company will establish an “innovation center” in Silicon Valley, but left unsaid is how much of that effort will be spent on imaging. Most of the recent acquisitions have been in health... Read More

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MailPix announces growth initiatives for 2018

January 9, 2018January 8, 2018 GaryPageau 1 Hour Photo, Just4MyPet, MailPix, MyPix2

Following breakthrough year in 2017, MailPix to keep up momentum in 2018 Huntington Beach, CA – MailPix, the photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, reports a record-breaking year in 2017. Organic sales growth, product line expansions and acquisitions all contributed to a successful year. “MailPix added three brands to our offerings in 2017, with the acquisitions of 1 Hour Photo, Just4MyPet... Read More

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Iowa’s University Camera closing after 40 years

January 8, 2018January 8, 2018 GaryPageau camera store, IPI, PMA, PRO, University Camera1 Comment

University Camera, a fixture in downtown Iowa City, Iowa, will close by April 15, 2017. Longtime industry figure Roger Christian announced retirement plans for him and his wife, Chris, after particularly slow sales in October reinforced his belief the time had come to close the longstanding business (established in 1970). Christian, who had worked in camera stores since 1968, bought the... Read More

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GoPro drone woes leading to 200-300 job cuts, says TechCrunch

January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 GaryPageau DJI, drone, GoPro, Karma1 Comment

The karma has been bad in GoPro‘s drone division, which may see cuts of 200-300 employees this week, according to a report in TechCrunch. The sobering news follows a series of high-profile setbacks for the action-camera maker, who has struggled to diversify into drones, VR and entertainment. Its Karma quadcopter drone was pulled from the market after technical problems arose,... Read More

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Nashville’s Brand Imaging Group to become independently-operated Big Visual Group

January 5, 2018January 9, 2018 GaryPageau Big Visual Group, Fastsigns

Sign Industry Giant Continues Growth and Announces New Name Nashville, Tenn. (January 2, 2018) — Scott Snoyer, franchisee of the Nashville sign and print company Brand Imaging Group, a brand owned by FASTSIGNS International,®, announced this week that the company will end its relationship with the FASTSIGNS franchise after 24 years and launch as an independent, stand-alone company, officially changing... Read More

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VHT Studios Acquires Real Estate Photography Business from Circlepix

January 5, 2018 GaryPageau CirclePix, VHT

VHT Studios has acquired the photography business of Circlepix, marking the second major acquisition for VHT, the leading provider of professional photography, virtual staging and visual marketing services for real estate and businesses. ROSEMONT, ILL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 05, 2018 – VHT Studios®, the nation’s leading provider of professional photography, virtual staging and visual marketing services for real estate and businesses, announced... Read More

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Following Job Gains in November, Retailers Scale Back in December

January 5, 2018January 5, 2018 GaryPageau National Retail Federation, NRF, retail

WASHINGTON, January 5, 2018 – Retail industry employment decreased by 20,200 jobs in December from November, the National Retail Federation said today. The number, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, reverses the increase of 20,500 jobs seen in November over October, which the Labor Department revised upward from the original estimate of a 12,900-job gain, likely because of... Read More