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Shigetaka Komori, Fujifilm chairman, to step down in June People on the Move 

Shigetaka Komori, Fujifilm chairman, to step down in June

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Fujifilm Holdings Corp. announced Shigetaka Komori, the visionary leader who successfully managed the transition of the company’s business from primarily photographic film to healthcare and graphic arts, announced he will step down as chairman and chief executive in June. Komori, 81, will take a new role as the chief adviser while Teiichi Goto becomes CEO and Kenji Sukeno is the... Read More
Industry notes for the week of March 22 People on the Move Tips and tricks 

Industry notes for the week of March 22

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  Professional photography tidbits Edge Imaging outlines digital transformation steps Edge Imaging CEO James Aziz posted on LinkedIn an overview of how the Toronto-based school portrait lab adapted to new workflows and processes as part of COVID-19 and concerns about cybersecurity. The company has published a white paper for principals, administrators, and school board members about mitigating cybersecurity risks. To download the... Read More
Dave Leskusky named president of PRINTING United Alliance People on the Move 

Dave Leskusky named president of PRINTING United Alliance

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PRINTING United Alliance announced Dave Leskusky was appointed president of PRINTING United Alliance. Leskusky has successfully overseen operations at NAPCO Media, which melded with the Alliance in 2019. In this move, Leskusky will retain his role in leading NAPCO Media as part of the PRINTING United Alliance portfolio and will additionally support Alliance efforts to further streamline myriad robust resources... Read More
Rob Comeau named director of business development at Advertek Inc. News People on the Move 

Rob Comeau named director of business development at Advertek Inc.

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Advertek Inc., a leader in personalized printing, announced photo industry veteran Rob Comeau has joined the company as director of business development.  Comeau will use his decades of photo industry experience to build customer relationships in the fast-growing North American photo personalization market. “Advertek has steadily gained share in the online photo printing and gifting market,” says Joe Montalbano, co-CEO.... Read More
PPA announces board of directors People on the Move 

PPA announces board of directors

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Professional Photographers of America (PPA) welcomes Virginia photographer Mary Fisk-Taylor, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, ABI, API, EA-ASP, as its new president. Fisk-Taylor began her year-long term that extends through the end of February 2022. “I am incredibly proud to be the new PPA President and to serve our community,” Fisk-Taylor said. “My heart bursts with gratitude for all those before me that... Read More
District Photo announces top management change News People on the Move 

District Photo announces top management change

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District Photo Inc. (DPI), the Beltsville, Maryland-based personalized photo print leader, announced Chris Hughes, current CEO of the Harrier Group LLC, will become president March 1. Harrier Group is the U.K. subsidiary of District, known for its Truprint brand (which later became Snapfish). Hughes will also lead the company’s Australian subsidiary, Prima Printing. Neil D. Cohen, the longtime CEO who... Read More
Sony Electronics elevates Neal Manowitz to president, COO News People on the Move 

Sony Electronics elevates Neal Manowitz to president, COO

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Sony Electronics Inc. announced long-time executive Neal Manowitz will be promoted to president and COO for Sony Electronics Inc North America effective April 1, 2021. Mike Fasulo, who has led Sony’s Electronics operations in North America for the past seven years will be retiring, after serving 37 years with the company. Manowitz has 25 years of experience with Sony and... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Jan. 25 Earnings reports People on the Move Updates 

Industry Notes for the week of Jan. 25

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Events Photopia event gains the support of German photographic industry The photo and imaging trade show Photopia planned for Sept. 23 to 26, 2021 in Hamburg, Germany, has announced a cooperation with the German Photographic Industry Association (PIV), according to World of Photo. The four-day photo and video festival is set to enable “photo enthusiasts from all over the world to experience the latest... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Jan. 18 People on the Move 

Industry Notes for the week of Jan. 18

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  Pro Photography EMOTION Photography to graduate from Founder Institute in Silicon Valley EMOTION Photography, the Australian professional photography startup, was selected as one of 12 presenting companies on Jan. 20, Graduation Day, at the Founder Institute of Silicon Valley, a business incubator. See the short promo video here. EMOTION Photography is a digital-first operation built around the belief the... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Jan. 10 News People on the Move Updates 

Industry Notes for the week of Jan. 10

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Framen acquired by Axel Springer Visual 1st reports German digital frame startup Framen has been acquired by multimedia giant Axel Springer. Hans Hartman shares how the company, led by CEO Dimitri Gärtner, pivoted from a digital frames/photo viewing business to an online advertising platform. Former Ritz Camera headquarters building sells for $15.685 million Commercial real-estate firm Edge Tuesday announced it brokered the sale of 12200... Read More
In Memoriam: Dr. Klaus Petersen People on the Move 

In Memoriam: Dr. Klaus Petersen

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Dr. Klaus Petersen, 88, former owner of Obergassner photo wholesale business and the long-time director, European activities, Photo Marketing Association International (PMA), passed away  Dec. 27, 2020, at his home in Munich, Germany. Dr. Petersen founded Obergassner together with his father, Edgar, in the early 1950s. Starting from a small shared office space, the company initially specialized in cameras, accessories... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Dec. 20 News People on the Move Tips and tricks Updates 

Industry Notes for the week of Dec. 20

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Retail news Australian shopper shocked to find single-use cameras selling for $22 The Daily Mail Australia reports a shopper was stunned after she stumbled across a disposable flash camera selling for $22 as the ‘retro’ product continues to make a comeback. Nostalgic Australians spotted the Kodak cameras at Kmart and Big W for $22. Daily Mirror: Sentimental Brits turning to printed photos after... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Dec. 12 Events News People on the Move Updates 

Industry Notes for the week of Dec. 12

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  Pro Photography Lifetouch reducing staff by 100 at Ontario, Ohio church directory plant  Lifetouch notified the State of Ohio the company will reduce permanently reduce staff by 100 persons by February 2021, at its Ontario, Ohio facility. The Shutterfly Lifetouch Church Business operations were severely impacted by COVID-19, the company said in a letter to the Ohio Department of Jobs... Read More