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LG closing worldwide mobile phone business News 

LG closing worldwide mobile phone business

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LG Electronics Inc. announced, in a decision made by its board, it is closing its mobile business unit: LG’s strategic decision to exit the incredibly competitive mobile phone sector will enable the company to focus resources in growth areas such as electric vehicle components, connected devices, smart homes, robotics, artificial intelligence and business-to-business solutions, as well as platforms and services.... Read More
NRF: Economy “has come a long way” in a year Market research News 

NRF: Economy “has come a long way” in a year

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With more vaccines in arms, federal stimulus putting money into pockets, and consumers shopping again, the U.S. economy has made dramatic progress since the coronavirus pandemic brought activity to a near-standstill this time last year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “The economy has come a long way compared with a year ago,” said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, NRF.... Read More
In Memoriam: Bill Strain News 

In Memoriam: Bill Strain

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William Edward “Bill” Strain, age 60, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Olive Branch, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly at home April 3, 2021. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on July 9, 1960, son of Claude Edward and Billie Jeanne (Treado) Strain. He graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, with the class of 1978, then continued... Read More
Rock photographer Lynn Goldsmith prevails against Warhol Estate in copyright flap News 

Rock photographer Lynn Goldsmith prevails against Warhol Estate in copyright flap

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Two pop-culture giants battled over the copyright of a 1981 portrait of Prince… and the photographer won. A New York-based federal appeals court ruled last week pop artist Andy Warhol‘s 1984 paintings of Prince based on photographs by Lynn Goldsmith didn’t go far enough to transform the original portrait. The 2nd U.S. Court of Appeals sided with Goldsmith in her much-publicized lawsuit,... Read More
CG Pro Prints launches national pro photographer promotion campaign Marketing News Promotions 

CG Pro Prints launches national pro photographer promotion campaign

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CG Pro Prints, the professional output business of Circle Graphics, is campaigning to raise the value of professional photography to consumers. The company has launched an expansive Professional Photographer Billboard Project, fueled by a nationwide talent search, which will result in more than 100 billboards touting the reasons why a consumer should hire a professional photographer. The billboards go live... Read More
Mimeo Photos launches iOS, iPadOS app News 

Mimeo Photos launches iOS, iPadOS app

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Mimeo Photos launched its app for iOS and iPadOS. Mimeo Photos’ users can now create their photo projects directly from a iPhone or iPad device.  “The ease of taking photos and then printing directly from your iPhone or iPad is a gamechanger for our customers,” said Sean Doherty, General Manager of Mimeo Photos. “The phone is such an integral part... Read More
FASTSIGNS International renames company “Propelled Brands” News 

FASTSIGNS International renames company “Propelled Brands”

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FASTSIGNS International. Inc., the franchisor of  FASTSIGNS, the leading sign, graphics, and visual communications franchise, announced the formation of Propelled Brands. To better represent the expansion of services following the acquisition of NerdsToGo, the parent company of FASTSIGNS has selected the name Propelled Brands as the corporate umbrella under which both brands and future brands will operate. “We are thrilled... Read More
MailPix commemorates seven years of acquisitions and growth Acquisitions News 

MailPix commemorates seven years of acquisitions and growth

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MailPix, the photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, commemorates the seven-year anniversary of its acquisition of a major competitor, Winkflash. At the time, the 12-year-old photo-printing site was based in Attleboro, MA. At the time, Fred H. Lerner, CEO and founder of MailPix, noted: “MailPix is well-positioned to continue its accelerated growth path, through both acquisitions and organic expansion via mobile... Read More
U.K. retailer Jessops back in administration for the third time News 

U.K. retailer Jessops back in administration for the third time

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Troubled British photo retailer Jessops, has filed for administration again, following the severe business disruption caused by the lockdown restrictions imposed to combat the COVID pandemic, according to the BBC. The filing is the third for Jessops, which is down to 17 stores and 120 employees all at risk. It has hired an insolvency specialist and is now exploring a Company’s... Read More
David Dobrik steps away from Dispo camera app amid assault allegations News 

David Dobrik steps away from Dispo camera app amid assault allegations

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Social-media star and tech investor David Dobrik has stepped down from the camera app company he co-founded, according to published reports, in the wake of assault allegations against one of his co-workers. The 24-year-old Dobrik is a popular YouTube personality known for prank videos, carried on with his cohorts, the Vlog Squad. Insider reported a Vlog Squad member had drugged... Read More
Herff Jones hires Ken Moore as Chief Technology Officer News 

Herff Jones hires Ken Moore as Chief Technology Officer

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Herff Jones, the achievement division of Varsity Brands and the provider of graduation and educational products and services, appointed  Ken Moore as Chief Technology Officer. Moore reports to Herff Jones President Steve Down and Varsity Brands Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Jaime Jaramillo. He will focus on creating and executing the roadmap to modernize and transform the company’s technology solutions... Read More
United Imaging Group shows annual increase, despite pandemic Earnings reports News 

United Imaging Group shows annual increase, despite pandemic

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European buying group United Imaging Group announced, despite the global pandemic, 2020 sales increased 6% to €404.6 million euros. At €251.8 million, warehouse revenue is €29.7 million higher than the previous year’s figure (+13.4%). Consolidated sales including foreign sales of all subsidiaries are up 2.3% on the previous year at €465 million. Despite the pandemic, 2020 was the seventh business... Read More