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Claudia Dencer named first female chairman in industry history named by SPOA People on the Move 

Claudia Dencer named first female chairman in industry history named by SPOA

School Photographers of America (SPOA) has elected a woman to chair its board for the first time in the industry’s 99-year history. Claudia L. Dencer, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Leonard’s Photography, St. Augustine, FL, was named chair of the governing board of SPOA. Dencer, the first woman to serve in the top leadership role of the new association,... Read More
Gooten announces $15 million capital raise, unveils new leadership Investments News People on the Move 

Gooten announces $15 million capital raise, unveils new leadership

On-demand printer Gooten raised $15 million in combined primary equity and debt from Tech Pioneers Fund with participation from existing investors KEC Ventures and ff Venture Capital. The company is also announcing the promotion of Maddy Alcala to president of Gooten. Founded in 2015, Gooten operates a smart supply chain for brands looking to optimize their eCommerce business through print-on-demand manufacturing. Now with more... Read More
Adobe reports record fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 revenue Earnings reports News People on the Move 

Adobe reports record fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 revenue

Adobe reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021 ended Dec. 3, 2021. Adobe achieved revenue of $4.11 billion in its fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2021, which represents 20 percent year-over-year growth. “Adobe’s record performance in Q4 resulted in fiscal 2021 revenue exceeding $15 billion,” said Shantanu Narayen, chairman and CEO, Adobe. “Adobe’s vision, category... Read More
Benedikt Greifenhofer appointed global CEO of GotPhoto News People on the Move 

Benedikt Greifenhofer appointed global CEO of GotPhoto

GotPhoto Inc., the leading workflow platform for volume photographers, announced Benedikt Greifenhofer, the current U.S. CEO, will now take charge of the global company as CEO. Company founder Markus Posselt now takes up the Executive Chairman position. “I am immensely proud to bring Benedikt into his new role,” says Posselt. “Backed by our excellent team of 70-plus employees, he is... Read More
Famous appoints Aaron Day as CEO, Laura Haines as CPO People on the Move 

Famous appoints Aaron Day as CEO, Laura Haines as CPO

Famous, the company empowering users to create and sell anything online, announced the appointment of industry veteran Aaron Day as CEO. Previously, Day was the global partnership lead at Canva where he focused on integrating its core technology into the world’s leading eCommerce platforms, solidifying Canva as one of the fastest-growing software companies to date. In the past, he also held... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Sept. 25 News People on the Move 

Industry Notes for the week of Sept. 25

Digital Imaging Reporter’s 2021 State of the Industry Digital Imaging Reporter has published its annual “State of the Industry” roundup of opinions from product vendors, leaders, analysts, retailers, and industry organizations. Contributors include B&C Camera, Canon USA, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, Ricoh, Delkin Devices, DNP, IPI, PRO, Photo Imaging News, Rise Above Research, The Dead Pixels Society, Service Photo, Sigma Corp.,... Read More
Fujifilm adds three photographers to Creators program People on the Move 

Fujifilm adds three photographers to Creators program

FUJIFILM North America Corp., Electronic Imaging Division added three new photographers to the FUJIFILM Creators program. FUJIFILM Creators are a group of creative photography professionals with a passion for giving back to the image-making community by educating and mentoring in, and advocating for, the art of photography. As part of their affiliation with Fujifilm, the FUJIFILM Creators also support product... Read More
Insurious names Erin Manning as brand ambassador People on the Move 

Insurious names Erin Manning as brand ambassador

Boca Raton-based Insurious, a digital insurance agency, appointed photographer and educator Erin Manning as the company’s first brand evangelist.Her production company, Erin Manning Media, specializes in “conception to completion” full-service production, creating inspiring educational content. “We are extremely excited to have Erin Manning on board as our first Evangelist,” says Matt Sweetwood, CEO. “Her talent, creativity, and business insight will... Read More
GotPhoto names Lora Kimball head of operations People on the Move 

GotPhoto names Lora Kimball head of operations

GotPhoto Inc., the workflow platform for volume photographers, announced the hire of Lora Kimball as the new head of operations. Having previously worked for Shutterfly and Printful, Kimball brings to GotPhoto 23 years of experience working in customer support and team management, with 10 years of that in e-commerce. “This position demands someone with experience and knowledge, and Lora brings... Read More
Photo-Me International announces board changes News People on the Move 

Photo-Me International announces board changes

Photo-Me International plc, the instant-service equipment group, announced four new appointments: Tania Crasnianski as an executive director, and Camille Claverie, René Proglio and Sigieri Diaz della Vittoria Pallavicini as non-executive directors. All appointments are effective immediately.   Crasnianski has been an independent legal adviser for the past seven years and prior to that held the role of Head of Global... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of June 20 News People on the Move 

Industry Notes for the week of June 20

People on the Move Erin Manning wins second Silver Telly Award Erin Manning Media announced its DIY Studio videos were named Best Series in Online Education and Discovery in the 42nd Annual Telly Awards. The prestigious Silver award is the second for Erin Manning, a well-known photo-educator and presenter, and the 20th Telly Award in her career. The DIY Studio series features Manning... 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

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
Industry Notes for the week of April 24 News People on the Move SDKs and APIs 

Industry Notes for the week of April 24

Pixster Photo Booths launches Chicago office Photo booth rental company Pixster Photo Booths announced the opening of their fifth location in Chicago, Ill. Founded in San Diego in 2012, Pixster has locations in Orange County, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Austin. People on the Move Canon U.S.A announces executive appointments Canon U.S.A., Inc. announced executive appointments and promotions, effective April 1, 2021: Brian... Read More
Canon U.S.A announces executive appointments People on the Move 

Canon U.S.A announces executive appointments

Canon U.S.A., Inc. announced executive appointments and promotions, effective April 1, 2021: Brian Mahar was promoted to vice president, the Imaging Technologies and Communications Group Shinya Fukuda was promoted to vice president and general manager, Corporate Planning Yukinari Kaneta was promoted to vice president and general manager, Corporate IT Isao Kobayashi was promoted to vice president and general manager, the... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of April 17 People on the Move 

Industry Notes for the week of April 17

      Polaroid brings back round film Polaroid announced it is making its 600 Film Round Frame Edition available after ceasing production back in 2015. The 600 Series film had previously been offered in 2014 for about year.   Taopix virtual user conference is April 28-29, May 5-6  Taopix is hosting its first virtual user conference; the two conferences feature identical content,... Read More