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Rise Above Research announces research report schedule Market research News 

Rise Above Research announces research report schedule

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
Canva launches music library in partnership with Warner Music Group, Merlin, and a dozen others News 

Canva launches music library in partnership with Warner Music Group, Merlin, and a dozen others

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Canva is making it easy for its Pro and Education customers to access a new library of music clips featuring some of the world’s biggest artists. By doing so, the company is enabling its community of millions to create more engaging content by incorporating their favorite songs into their design work. For the first time, Canva is providing access to... Read More
Shutterstock unveils TRUST, its approach for ethical AI News 

Shutterstock unveils TRUST, its approach for ethical AI

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Shutterstock, Inc. announced TRUST, a guiding framework that embodies Shutterstock’s long-standing values and commitment to using AI responsibly in its products and workflows. TRUST, an acronym for Training, Royalties, Uplift, Safeguards, and Transparency, serves as an action-driven checklist for companies experimenting with AI technologies and reiterates Shutterstock’s lifelong, contributor-centric operating principles, the company said. TRUST’s commitments include: Training on properly... Read More
Applying LEAN Techniques to Creative Businesses with Stuart MacDonald Marketing News Podcasts 

Applying LEAN Techniques to Creative Businesses with Stuart MacDonald

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What if the strategy for eliminating waste and enhancing efficiency from the corporate world could be applied to magic? Join us for a spellbinding conversation with Stuart MacDonald, a one-of-a-kind magician turned entrepreneur who dared to do just that. MacDonald, whose career spans from touring as a magician to running a haunted house, to entering the corporate world and filming... Read More
NRF: 2023 Holiday Sales Will Have a ‘Whole New Set of Dynamics’ News 

NRF: 2023 Holiday Sales Will Have a ‘Whole New Set of Dynamics’

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Every retail holiday season since the pandemic has been unique, and that will be the case again this year, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, National Retail Federation (NRF). “The last few holiday shopping seasons have been filled with unmatched peculiarities for consumers and retailers alike,” Kleinhenz said. In 2020, sales surged 9.1% year over year despite the challenges of COVID-19,... Read More