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Camera hardware is still in crisis News Opinion 

Camera hardware is still in crisis

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One of the most popular opinion articles on this site is from January 2018, where we discussed “Hardware in Crisis: Can Cameras Companies Compete.” We also followed up with “Six ways digital cameras should be competing with smartphones“, which mentioned ways digital cameras are superior to smartphones, including battery life, but added digital cameras still trail smartphones in key customer-loving... Read More
Forever announces Forever Box, Genward partnership at convention News 

Forever announces Forever Box, Genward partnership at convention

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Forever, Inc., the permanent memory-keeping company, hosted its 6th annual FOREVER LIVE! convention last weekend, and for the first time, it was held virtually due to COVID-19. More than 1,000 attendees logged on, making it the largest event FOREVER LIVE! event yet. The weekend featured business updates and new product announcements, classes on memory-keeping techniques, and community-building activities. “Our mission... Read More
PicsArt acquires motion-based video effects company D’efekt News 

PicsArt acquires motion-based video effects company D’efekt

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PicsArt, has acquired advanced video effects company D’efekt for an undisclosed sum. The female-led startup has been featured as an Apple “App of the Day” various times and offers motion-based video effects – including light illusions, music responsiveness, and fractal motion-activation, the company said. The app can be downloaded here.  D’efekt’s three co-founders – Vahagn Kachikyan, Nané Toumanian, and Tatevik... Read More
Millman Multimedia names Harvis Kramer president of Millman Multimedia Graphic Arts Division News People on the Move 

Millman Multimedia names Harvis Kramer president of Millman Multimedia Graphic Arts Division

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Millman Multimedia announced the promotion of Harvis Kramer to the president of the newly formed Millman Multimedia Graphic Arts division. “Harvis has been an instrumental part in helping to become the company we are today. I have absolute confidence in him and look forward to seeing us flourish under his leadership,” said Ryan Millman, Chief Executive Officer of Millman Multimedia,... Read More
Fujifilm introduces the Fujifilm Professional Services Program News 

Fujifilm introduces the Fujifilm Professional Services Program

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FUJIFILM North America Corp. announced the launch of the FUJIFILM Professional Services (FPS) Program designed to assist professional photographers and videographers with a variety of service and product-related needs for their recently purchased X Series and GFX System products. The FPS program will offer support to eligible professional photographers through an annual membership that allows access to Fujifilm’s Professional Service... Read More
Three ways marketing will change post-COVID 19 Marketing News Opinion 

Three ways marketing will change post-COVID 19

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  Guest post by Audrey Lipman American businesses spend around $12 billion a year on advertising and marketing. Most business owners realize, without great marketing campaigns, it will be hard to attract a wider audience. 2020 has been unlike any year due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Businesses around the world are having to adapt to the new reality brought... Read More
AP switches to Sony as exclusive global imaging provider News 

AP switches to Sony as exclusive global imaging provider

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Sony Electronics Inc. and The Associated Press announced Sony as “the exclusive imaging products and support provider for AP news photographers and video journalists around the world.” A wide variety of Sony’s imaging solutions products will begin delivery immediately, including the full-frame mirrorless Alpha cameras, 4K XDCAM video cameras and an assortment of Sony’s 57 E-mount lenses. “We are extremely honored... Read More
APTech announces special briefing: “The (Very Different) Future of Event Marketing & Customer Journeys” News 

APTech announces special briefing: “The (Very Different) Future of Event Marketing & Customer Journeys”

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The Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech) is hosting a webinar in partnership with Don Carli, President and Co-Founder of the consumer behavior research firm Nima Hunter, Inc. on “The Future of Event Marketing and Customer Journeys.” This free virtual event, which will take place on Wednesday, July 29th at 2 p.m., will cover several timely topics and help attendees identify... Read More
Kiosk Manufacturer Association announces product listings for COVID-19 self-service News 

Kiosk Manufacturer Association announces product listings for COVID-19 self-service

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The Kiosk Manufacturer Association announces specific product listings for coronavirus-related self-service assistance. Tailored specifically for coronavirus product offerings are the following: Temperature kiosks for screening and fever detection. Over 20 solutions to choose from and they range from less than a $1000 to more than $25K depending on regulatory approval and accuracy. Outdoor kiosk solutions for temperature check, ticketing and screening. Kiosk... Read More
United Imaging Group buys company building in Fürth Earnings reports News 

United Imaging Group buys company building in Fürth

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After 20 years of occupancy, European photo buying group United Imaging Group has purchased the building it has occupied after the long-term lease expired. “Despite the Corona crisis, the company’s solid financial situation enabled this investment to be made without borrowing,” says Michael Gleich, managing director. “This investment underscores the future viability and long-term orientation of the United Imaging Group.”... Read More
Mimeo Photos launches on the web News 

Mimeo Photos launches on the web

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Mimeo Photos, the macOS photo products app, launched a web-based solution. The web version offers “the same ease of use that macOS users have come to know and love,” the company says. “We’re delighted to bring the same high-quality photo products we provided for Apple macOS customers to everyone,” said Sean Doherty, general manager of Mimeo Photos. “This is an... Read More
Industry notes for the week of July 18 Earnings reports News SDKs and APIs Updates 

Industry notes for the week of July 18

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  Retail news Future of Olympus cameras discussion with Aki Murata, President, via 42West Adorama’s 42West blog interviewed Aki Murata, president, Consumer Products Group, Olympus Corporation of the Americas, about the impending sale of Olympus cameras to Japan Industrial Partners. Worth a look if you are wondering what will happen to Olympus camera servicing and future products. Nikon School shuts down physical... Read More
Office Depot, Canva team up for graphic design solutions News 

Office Depot, Canva team up for graphic design solutions

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Office Depot announced a collaboration with Canva, the fast-growing design platform. Canva’s high-impact, professional and visually-appealing graphic design solutions paired with the high-quality printing services offered on officedepot.com are now available to help small business customers keep business going during this pivotal time. This follows on Canva’s similar cooperation with FedEx Office. “Whether small businesses are preparing to open their... Read More
Dead Pixels Society podcast: Excire launches AI-powered image management tool, Excire Foto News Podcasts 

Dead Pixels Society podcast: Excire launches AI-powered image management tool, Excire Foto

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Erhardt Barth, co-founder of Excire Inc., about the company’s new desktop-based image management tool, Excire Foto. Excire Foto is a powerful app designed for easy photo management and quick content-based browsing. As a local program, it doesn’t require cloud computing and therefore has built-in privacy. Pageau and Barth discuss the company’s background,... Read More
Sony expands capability of Camera Remote SDK News 

Sony expands capability of Camera Remote SDK

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Sony Electronics Inc. announced an updated version 1.01 for the Camera Remote Software Development Kit, expanding the functionality and versatility of the SDK for developers and integrators. The new SDK Version 1.01 allows for improved functionality with professional drone applications thanks to the addition of Linux compatibility. Additionally, the new software will increase remote control capabilities over camera settings. New functions include:... Read More