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How things change: 50 years ago, an industry celebrated a nation’s birthday Events Feature Marketing Opinion 

How things change: 50 years ago, an industry celebrated a nation’s birthday

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On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the comparison between how the photo industry – and the nation as a whole – is commemorating the event now, compared to the Bicentennial in 1976, is striking. By any measure, the general consumer interest in the FIFA World Cup has eclipsed America250. As the LA Times pointed... Read More
Sad: Eastman Kodak is subject of ill-conceived AI slop Feature Opinion 

Sad: Eastman Kodak is subject of ill-conceived AI slop

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In an age of AI slop, few things are as sloppy as engagement farming using trite business cases. High-profile failures, like Eastman Kodak Co.’s 2012 bankruptcy, have become fodder for self-embellishment. In recent weeks, LinkedIn and YouTube have been swarmed with AI-enhanced “think pieces” from attention-seeking consultants and MBA students who think they could have managed Kodak’s digital transition without... Read More
Meager ties to Epstein Files causing Lifetouch backlash News Opinion 

Meager ties to Epstein Files causing Lifetouch backlash

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Nationwide, parents and school districts are expressing outrage and concern over alleged connections between an executive named in the notorious Epstein Files and the leading school portrait provider Lifetouch (and, by extension, Shutterfly and Snapfish). Concerns began circulating on various corners of the internet, and it became widely known that Shutterfly, the parent company of Lifetouch, has been owned by... Read More
Instagram head Adam Mosseri says camera makers are the problem News Opinion 

Instagram head Adam Mosseri says camera makers are the problem

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Instagram head Adam Mosseri has shared some end-of-year thoughts on the company’s “Threads” platform on the state of photos on social media amid an avalanche of AI slop, and blamed “camera companies” who “are betting on the wrong aesthetic.” Claiming the ubiquitous social media platform has evolved past merely sharing photos, Mosseri acknowledged the platform struggles with keeping up with... Read More
Eastman Kodak announces level sales, admits to concerns over long-term viability Earnings reports News Opinion 

Eastman Kodak announces level sales, admits to concerns over long-term viability

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Eastman Kodak Co. was back in the news last week, as mainstream financial news organizations and distraught tech bloggers glommed onto a few sentences in the company’s earnings report (see below) that stated the company doesn’t have “committed financing or available liquidity” to pay its roughly $500 million in upcoming debt obligations. “These conditions raise substantial doubt about the company’s... Read More
“Shark Tank” star Mark Cuban invests $300,000 for 10% stake in Remento News Opinion 

“Shark Tank” star Mark Cuban invests $300,000 for 10% stake in Remento

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During last week’s episode of “Shark Tank,” Remento founder Charlie Greene pitched the company’s heartfelt story and service, bringing tears to the eyes of the celebrity sharks. Kevin O’Leary and Daniel Lubetzky teamed up to offer $300,000 for 20% equity. Ultimately, Greene accepted Mark Cuban’s offer of $300,000 for 10% equity. Remento is an AI-based story-writing app that sends weekly... Read More
Industry responses to California wildfire disaster News Opinion 

Industry responses to California wildfire disaster

GaryPageau
The recent California wildfires are another reminder of the importance of pictures and memories. Numerous imaging industry companies have stepped up to help preserve and replace the photo memories of California residents who have been affected by the tragedy. Here are a few examples: ScanMyPhotos is offering free photo scanning services to wildfire victims with access to duplicate photos from... Read More
Top stories and photo/imaging trends to watch for 2025 Feature Opinion 

Top stories and photo/imaging trends to watch for 2025

GaryPageau
Readers of the Dead Pixels Society look to this site and newsletter for trends shaping the photo/imaging industry… and 2024 was no different. From acquisitions big and small to puzzling partnerships, here’s three top takeaways to consider for 2025: Industry consolidation highlights opportunities As with every year, there were many major acquisitions in 2024. In particular, the volume-photography market seemed... Read More
Photobooks reviews ring in the holiday season Feature Opinion 

Photobooks reviews ring in the holiday season

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It’s that time of the year again when consumer press sites try to generate clicks and affiliate links with reviews of photo books for their holiday gift guides and roundups. Let’s take a look at what reviewers were responding to. The New York Times‘ well-regarded Wirecutter blog once again reviewed photo book services. The site picked Mixbook as the “best... Read More
Exclusive interview: Brett Zucker, CEO of ImageQuix Feature Opinion 

Exclusive interview: Brett Zucker, CEO of ImageQuix

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Software solutions company ImageQuix announced the appointment of Brett Zucker as CEO. Zucker joins ImageQuix with more than 30 years of experience in the technology industry, with deep expertise in scaling businesses and delivering exceptional customer experiences. The Dead Pixels Society had the opportunity to interview Zucker last week, in a wide-ranging discussion covering his background, what brought him to... Read More
Printing United Expo brings back those photofinishing vibes … with a twist Events News Opinion 

Printing United Expo brings back those photofinishing vibes … with a twist

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  As the unified North American show for the printing industry, Printing United has gained prominence over the past few years as the destination to see and touch the latest in output technologies. This year’s show was massive, drawing 24,969 registered attendees and 800 exhibitors from 115 countries. Considering this was also a drupa year, the turnout was particularly impressive,... Read More
Dead Pixels Society interviews Fotomerchant, ImageQuix executives Acquisitions Feature News Opinion 

Dead Pixels Society interviews Fotomerchant, ImageQuix executives

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ImageQuix, a leading provider of software solutions for professional photographers, recently announced the acquisition of Fotomerchant, one of the most respected end-to-end workflow solutions for high-volume studios. In an exclusive interview, Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Tim McCain, president, of ImageQuix; Elmar Platzer, CEO and co-founder, of Fotomerchant, and Derek Clapham, CTO and co-founder, of Fotomerchant,... Read More
Kodak Alaris financial report reveals heavy reliance on film business Earnings reports Opinion 

Kodak Alaris financial report reveals heavy reliance on film business

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Kodak Alaris Holding Ltd., the parent company of Kodak Moments, released its Fiscal Year 2023 earnings in the United Kingdom, for the year ending March 31, 2023. The report sheds light on the company’s financial condition and adds context to recent reports the business is up for sale. Among the highlights of the 111-page document was this section below, revealing... Read More
Apple iPhone 15 Pro brings pro portrait features to smartphones New Products Opinion 

Apple iPhone 15 Pro brings pro portrait features to smartphones

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Apple unveiled the latest iPhones with the iPhone 15 family. The new series departs from the traditional iPhone feature set in some notable ways, particularly in the adoption of the USB-C connector, instead of Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector. From a workflow standpoint, the change to a USB-C connection opens a whole host of new accessories, coupled with faster transfer speeds... Read More
Major media outlet discovers film is still around Marketing News Opinion 

Major media outlet discovers film is still around

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NBC News recently featured a segment on the enduring popularity of film. The segment’s description states: “After fading in popularity, film photography is seeing a major comeback fueled by younger generations and social media. NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz takes us inside the developing craze with a story shot entirely on film.” Like most casual consumer treatments of photography, the Lester... Read More