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New York Times rates online photo services Marketing News 

New York Times rates online photo services

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The New York Times‘ influential gear blog Wirecutter did an extensive round-up of online photo services. The round-up was conducted by Phil Ryan, Wirecutter’s senior staff writer for camera coverage. Previously, for more than 13 years, Ryan covered cameras and other photo-related items for CNET and Popular Photography. The top choice was Nations Photo Lab, which has been a favorite... Read More
CEWE extends contracts of four management board members News People on the Move 

CEWE extends contracts of four management board members

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CeWe Stiftung & Co. extended the contracts of four long-standing management board members that were due to expire this year. There are seven total board members. The extensions were granted to Patrick Berkhouwer, in charge of international and expansion matters; Carsten Heitkamp, responsible for production, purchasing, customer service, and logistics; Olaf Holzkaemper, chief financial officer; and Thomas Mehls, in charge... Read More
International Photographic Council revamps website News 

International Photographic Council revamps website

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Recently relaunched website is first of new activities to take place in 2023 The International Photographic Council (IPC), an NGO of the United Nations has relaunched its website. The new site features a modern design and is fully responsive, displaying just as well on mobile as on computers. The redesigned website sets the tone for a flurry of activity IPC... Read More
Moonpig Group reports 5% growth for FY23 Earnings reports News 

Moonpig Group reports 5% growth for FY23

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  U.K. greeting card company Moonpig Group plc reported revenue growth of 5.2% year-on-year to £320.1 million.Adjusted EBITDA growth to £84.2 million, compared to £74.9 million last year with adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 26.3%. The company said the year had many milestones: Moonpig grew its technology team to 250 from 195 roles and transitioned from re-platforming to a focus... Read More
Epson debuts desktop scanners News 

Epson debuts desktop scanners

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Epson America introduced the Perfection V19 II and Perfection V39 II color photo and document flatbed scanners, featuring an optical resolution of 4800 dpi. The Perfection V19 II ($89.99 MSRP) and Perfection V39 II ($119.99 MSRP) scanners are now available. The Perfection V19 II and Perfection V39 II scan photos, artwork, illustrations, books, documents and more with the included Epson ScanSmart... Read More
WhiteWall’s Evolution: A Tale of Photolab Innovation with Jan-Ole Schmidt Feature News Podcasts 

WhiteWall’s Evolution: A Tale of Photolab Innovation with Jan-Ole Schmidt

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Step into the world of top-notch photographic printing with Jan-Ole Schmidt from the award-winning European photo lab, WhiteWall, as he pulls back the curtain on the company’s evolution, from its humble beginnings to an international operation delivering gallery-grade images to more than 50 countries. Schmidt tells Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society how WhiteWall has maintained the essence of a photo lab, blending traditional silver halide... Read More
Vivid-Pix takes part in IAAM opening News 

Vivid-Pix takes part in IAAM opening

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Vivid-Pix the provider of AI-powered image restoration software and solutions, celebrates the opening of the International African American Museum (IAAM) and the availability of Vivid-Pix Memory Stations for visitors to scan, restore, save, and share their precious photos, documents, and stories. The International African American Museum explores the history, culture, and impact of the African American journey on Charleston, on the nation,... Read More
ME Group buys photobooth business in Japan Acquisitions News 

ME Group buys photobooth business in Japan

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ME Group International plc entered into an agreement, through its ME Group Japan K.K. subsidiary, with Fujifilm Corp. to buy two automated photobook businesses from Fujifilm Corp., under the names FUJIFILM Imaging Systems Co., Ltd. and N&F Techno Service Co., Ltd. The total transaction consideration is approximately £5.5 million (Japanese Yen 996 million) and is capped at that amount. The... Read More
U.S. Chamber: Inflation has eased but it still a challenge News 

U.S. Chamber: Inflation has eased but it still a challenge

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The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index shows small business owners continue to face tough economic conditions amid high inflation and rising interest rates but are increasingly hopeful for the future. The overall Index score rose in the second quarter to 63.1 from 60 as a record-high share of small business owners (71%) expect their revenue to... Read More
Smartphoto recognized for sustainability efforts News 

Smartphoto recognized for sustainability efforts

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For the second year in a row, Wetteren, Belgium-based Smartphoto Group was honored by the evaluation committee of the VOKA Charter Sustainable Entrepreneurship (VCDO) with the award of the Sustainability Certificate Laureate 2023. In 2021, a clear reference framework was built for this purpose, and it was decided to develop an annual action plan within the VOKA Charter for Sustainable... Read More
Google to remove photos from inactive accounts News 

Google to remove photos from inactive accounts

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Google recently shared an update regarding its policies on inactive accounts, announcing it will remove photos from inactive accounts from December 2023 onwards. (An “inactive account” is any account that hasn’t been accessed for two years.) After July 19, 2023, the Google Album Archive will not be available any longer. After Google retired Picasa in 2016, all your content from... Read More
Canon commemorates 110 million EOS series cameras, 160 million RF/EF lenses News 

Canon commemorates 110 million EOS series cameras, 160 million RF/EF lenses

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Canon Inc. announced the company has reached two major production milestones—a cumulative total of 110 million EOS Series interchangeable-lens cameras in March and 160 million RF/EF series interchangeable lenses in May. An EOS R6 Mark II (released in December 2022) was the 110 millionth EOS series camera produced, while an RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM (released in July 2021)... Read More
Sony upgrades ZV-E1 video capability News 

Sony upgrades ZV-E1 video capability

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Sony Electronics announces an upgrade for the ZV-E1, now featuring 4K 120p video recording. This feature enables faster high-speed frame rate video recording, resulting in smooth slow-motion footage that is five times slower than standard 24fps. The upgrade also introduces Full HD 240p recording capability to the ZV-E1, providing even more flexibility for the video creator. This latest upgrade is... Read More
DP Review finds new home with Gear Patrol News 

DP Review finds new home with Gear Patrol

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Popular enthusiast site DPReview, which was facing an unceremonious shut down by parent Amazon, has found new life with Gear Patrol. Terms weren’t disclosed. Founded in 2007, Gear Patrol is “an award-winning publication and content studio dedicated to informing today’s generation of consumers about the best products to pursue their lives,” according to the company. Imaging Resource, the other popular... Read More