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CEWE boosts first-quarter earnings News 

CEWE boosts first-quarter earnings

GaryPageau
CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA started 2021 with significantly better earnings, as shown by the first three months, driven again positive earnings in the core photofinishing business segment. With  robust at 9.0%, photofinishing sales increased to 125.0 million euros (Q1 2020: 114.7 million euros), thus compensating for declines caused by the lockdown in the business segments of Retailing and Commercial... Read More
Park Cameras becomes employee-ownership trust News 

Park Cameras becomes employee-ownership trust

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After 50 years as a family-run photographic retailer, Park Cameras, has officially transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT). The company says the move will help retain, incentivize, and reward its team of 65 loyal workers but also provide long-term sustainability for the company. “Our family of employees are the heart and soul of the business and I’m extremely proud of... Read More
Jostens brings back free digital yearbook signing pages for 2021 News 

Jostens brings back free digital yearbook signing pages for 2021

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Jostens announced the release of the 2021 Digital Signing Pages website for all U.S. students and schools. The Jostens Digital Yearbook Signing Page platform was initially launched May 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing constraints restricting the physical sharing and signing of yearbooks among classmates. Since its launch, more than 1 million signatures have been shared on... Read More
GotPhoto announces second edition of virtual Volume Photography Summer Camp Events News Sponsored post 

GotPhoto announces second edition of virtual Volume Photography Summer Camp

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GotPhoto Inc., the workflow platform for volume photographers, will host the second virtual Volume Photography Summer Camp July 12-16, 2021. The GotPhoto team will welcome volume photographers to a week of virtual learning featuring industry talks led by experts, knowledge exchange sessions held in small groups limited to five attendees, plus new formats such as hands-on workshops led by experts... Read More
Sony Electronics expands functionality of camera remote SDK News 

Sony Electronics expands functionality of camera remote SDK

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Sony Electronics Inc. updated its Camera Remote Software Development Kit (SDK) which extends the list of supported cameras to include the Alpha 1 and RX0 II. The addition of these models opens many new opportunities for companies to utilize the industry-leading technology in Sony’s cameras to develop tailored camera applications to improve their own workflow. Camera Remote SDK allows users... Read More
Do you have what it takes? Advisory board members needed News People on the Move 

Do you have what it takes? Advisory board members needed

GaryPageau
The Dead Pixels Society continues to grow and will be adding more events and features in the coming months. We are looking for up to 12 individuals – preferably from a mix of industry sectors (supplier/vendor, retailer, lab, developer, etc.) who would like to serve as advisors to the group. These highly coveted yet unpaid positions will carry high esteem... Read More
Photo Sense 3 is a macOS workflow app for enthusiasts News 

Photo Sense 3 is a macOS workflow app for enthusiasts

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VeprIT announced Photo Sense 3 for macOS, a new update to its flagship automatic photo enhancement app, adding lightweight workflow features for enthusiasts. The software is designed to help photographers quickly select the best photos in a shoot, adjust them if required, save results non-destructively, and/or export with advanced options. Photo Sense 3 is available worldwide on the Mac App... Read More
GoPro announces first quarter 2021 revenue up 71% Earnings reports News 

GoPro announces first quarter 2021 revenue up 71%

GaryPageau
GoPro Inc. reported first-quarter revenues were up 71% to $204 million, buoyed by a 224% increase in subscription revenue. Subscriptions were $82 million, resulting in 40% of quarterly revenue. The company has more than 1 million subscribers. GoPro sold about 700,000 camera units in the quarter, with an average retail price of $366. “This is the new GoPro. We’ve evolved... Read More
Canon seeks refund for Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta sponsorship News 

Canon seeks refund for Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta sponsorship

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Canon USA Inc. has filed a federal lawsuit against the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, seeking a $250,000 reimbursement of its presenting sponsorship, claiming the event organizers violated its three-year sponsorship agreement, according to the Albuquerque Journal. The case is Canon U.S.A., Inc. v. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc. filed in New Mexico District Court, Case No. 1:21-cv-00410. Canon’s three-year sponsorship began in... Read More
Teva, Polaroid partner on collection combo News Promotions 

Teva, Polaroid partner on collection combo

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Teva, a division of Deckers Brands, announced a summer-ready collaboration with Polaroid. The limited-edition Teva x Polaroid collection includes classic Teva sandal silhouettes utilizing recycled materials and a custom refurbished Polaroid 600 camera. The Teva x Polaroid limited-edition Original Universal Polaroid and Midform Universal Polaroid are available in extended sizing for $70 and $80 respectively. The capsule collection is available for purchase... Read More
LUMIX names three Hollywood creators as brand ambassadors News 

LUMIX names three Hollywood creators as brand ambassadors

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Panasonic announced directors of photography (DP), Alicia Robbins, Emily Skye and Carissa Dorson as LUMIX brand ambassadors. The three will represent the brand as the choice for producers of popular television series and artistic films. Robbins, a DP in popular television and film, and the first female cinematographer to shoot a Shondaland series, currently is lead DP on “Grey’s Anatomy” season 17.... Read More
Waldo Photos launches WaldoPro, an AI-powered Mobile Sales Platform for Pro Photographers New Products News 

Waldo Photos launches WaldoPro, an AI-powered Mobile Sales Platform for Pro Photographers

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Waldo Photos, a self-described AI-powered photo platform featuring facial and jersey recognition delivery and proprietary mobile proof delivery, announced the launch of WaldoPro, a suite of services for professional photographers. The WaldoPro suite includes Photo Manager – An AI-powered SaaS platform for hosting, managing, and publishing photos with advanced analytics. Sell Photos – A mobile sales platform leveraging Faceblocker copyright... Read More
Professional Photographers of America unveils improved equipment insurance News 

Professional Photographers of America unveils improved equipment insurance

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Professional Photographers of America (PPA) announced improvements to their PhotoCare equipment insurance, giving member photographers robust protection against costly repair and replacement fees. The improved insurance now includes: Full replacement value of stolen or damaged equipment Flat deductibles for repairs and replacements of photography gear like cameras, lenses, lighting set-ups, and computer hardware With up to $15,000 in total coverage,... Read More
CIPA: Cameras bouncing back after 2020 disaster Market research News 

CIPA: Cameras bouncing back after 2020 disaster

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After an abysmal 2020, the Japanese camera manufacturers are reporting the first quarter of 2021 is showing signs of life. According to CIPA, the Japanese camera manufacturer association, interchangeable lens cameras almost doubled shipments in March shipments, compare to last year. For the quarter, ILCs are up 18 percent in volume and 48 percent in value compared to the same... Read More
PI CONNECT Imaging conference updates speakers, sessions Events News 

PI CONNECT Imaging conference updates speakers, sessions

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Pro Imaging CONNECT, the executive conference for the photo/imaging industry, has announced additional speakers for its free Worldwide Photo Imaging Market Trends virtual conference starting tomorrow. Entrepreneur Matt Sweetwood will lead off the event at 11 a.m. EST with a motivational address, “Successful Business is All About You.” Sweetwood, currently the CEO and co-Founder of Insurious, has more than 30... Read More