You are here
Home > News (Page 90)

Category: News

PlanetArt acquires CafePress from Shutterfly News 

PlanetArt acquires CafePress from Shutterfly

GaryPageau , , ,
Personalized product platform PlanetArt acquired the assets of Louisville, KY-based CafePress from Shutterfly LLC’s Snapfish business unit. Based in Louisville, Kentucky CafePress is one of the first web-based printing companies, founded in 1999. The financial terms weren’t disclosed. Snapfish acquired CafePress in 2018 for $25.3 million. In turn, Snapfish was acquired by Shutterfly earlier this year, as part of its deal to go private with... Read More
National Association of State Park Directors announces launch of America’s State Parks 2020 Photo Contest News 

National Association of State Park Directors announces launch of America’s State Parks 2020 Photo Contest

GaryPageau
The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) launched the fourth annual America’s State Parks 2020 Photo Contest. The two-month contest is accepting photo submissions now through Oct. 31, 2020 and provides an opportunity for U.S. residents 18 and over to share stories through their photography. Participants entering the photo contest will have the opportunity to choose between the following five... Read More
The Knot study says Gen Z and Millennial couples to splurge on photography News 

The Knot study says Gen Z and Millennial couples to splurge on photography

GaryPageau
The Knot, a leading wedding planning and registry resource, released its Future of Relationships and Weddings Study, offering insight into the attitudes and expectations of 18 to 29-year-olds (Gen Z and younger millennials) toward relationships, weddings and marriage. “As we usher in a new generation of to-be-engaged couples—and then, to-be-weds—we’re expecting that Gen Z and younger millennials will continue to shatter... Read More
Opinion: There’s no business in show business Events Feature News Opinion 

Opinion: There’s no business in show business

GaryPageau , , ,
The recent announcement that CES 2021 was being changed to a virtual or “digital-only” event didn’t come as a surprise to industry watchers. In fact, the announcement was greeted with some level of relief. In the past 10 years, CES has gained a well-earned reputation as an expensive event that was difficult to attend – due to the enormous crowds... Read More
Shutterfly hit with class action suit over Lifetouch Family Approval Program News 

Shutterfly hit with class action suit over Lifetouch Family Approval Program

GaryPageau ,
Shutterfly has been hit with a consumer class action suit over its Lifetouch Family Approval Program, a preschool portrait service the lawsuit claims violates the Postal Reorganization Act and California state consumer protection laws, according to Bloomberg Law. The suit, filed in the Northern District of California, No. 5:20-cv-06040, states would-be class plaintiffs Don Cullen and Ellen Ross claim Lifetouch... Read More
PhotoPlus Expo cancels in-person 2020 event, goes virtual News 

PhotoPlus Expo cancels in-person 2020 event, goes virtual

GaryPageau
PhotoPlus Expo confirmed what many industry members has suspected: The in-person edition – scheduled for Oct. 22-24, 2020 – is canceled in favor of a year-round “online experience and community” called PHOTOPLUS+. Registration is already open and available through PHOTOPLUSexpo.com and will launch with a full slate of content Nov. 1 of this year. According to the company announcement: Since 1983, PHOTOPLUS has... Read More
Global smartphone shipments expected to drop nearly 10% in 2020, says IDC Market research News 

Global smartphone shipments expected to drop nearly 10% in 2020, says IDC

GaryPageau , , , ,
The worldwide smartphone market is forecast to decline 9.5% year over year in 2020 with shipments totaling 1.2 billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. While the second quarter of 2020 (2Q20) resulted in slightly better than expected numbers, the market was still down 17% year over year with visible signs of economic concerns.... Read More
Remember the Good Times: The value of a photo News Opinion 

Remember the Good Times: The value of a photo

GaryPageau
2020 has been a very stressful year for millions of people, no thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to researchers at Rise Above Research. Studies have shown living with prolonged stress is unhealthy, but recalling specific positive memories and happy life experiences can help with overall well-being and reduce the risk of depression, particularly among young people. Reliving past milestones,... Read More
PPA moves to a virtual conference Events News 

PPA moves to a virtual conference

GaryPageau ,
Citing uncertainty regarding the continued COVID-19 pandemic, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) announced plans to move Imaging USA 2021 into a virtual conference space, instead of the Gaylord Texan Hotel in Grapevine, Texas. “This is obviously not a decision we wanted to make,” says David Trust, CEO, PPA. “We’ve been hopeful throughout the summer—looking for the slightest sign that it... Read More
SmugMug, Pixsy partner to protect the rights of photographers News 

SmugMug, Pixsy partner to protect the rights of photographers

GaryPageau ,
SmugMug and Pixsy announced a partnership to provide photographers with Pixsy’s monitoring tools to monitor photos, to prevent and to fight against unlicensed use and copyright infringement. “Pixsy is the ideal partner for our members to monitor and protect their photo’s copyrights around the globe, and we believe this integration and partnership will put photographers in control of those rights,”... Read More
Printful to integrate with Getty Images API News 

Printful to integrate with Getty Images API

GaryPageau ,
Printful and Getty Images announced a partnership where Getty Images integrates its API into Printful’s Mockup Generator, allowing customers to access more than 80 million images. The integration’s main functionality enables Printful customers with access to Getty Images in product designs. The integration will be available right within Printful’s Mockup Generator, a tool allowing customers to create high-quality mockup photos... Read More
Polaroid debuts pocket-size dye-sub printer News 

Polaroid debuts pocket-size dye-sub printer

GaryPageau
Polaroid launched the Hi-Print, a pocketable mobile printer. The Polaroid Hi-Print uses 2×3 dye-sub cartridges, instead of the customary heat-activated Zink media. Cartridges hold 10 adhesive-backed prints. The Hi-Print cartridges print onto a water-resistant, sticky-back photo that’s roughly credit card sized. The printer communicates with smartphones via Bluetooth, and the built-in battery is good for 20 prints. The accompanying iOS... Read More