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GotPhoto adds Matt Scoggin as Head of Operations People on the Move 

GotPhoto adds Matt Scoggin as Head of Operations

GotPhoto Inc., the leader in sales and workflow platforms for volume school photographers, named Matt Scoggin as Head of Operations, bringing more than 13 years of industry experience. “With Matt, we are filling a key position,” says Benedikt Greifenhofer, CEO of GotPhoto. “The Head of Operations role leads our technical partner integrations as well as our customer success and account... Read More
Industry notes for the week of Nov. 7 People on the Move Updates 

Industry notes for the week of Nov. 7

Retail news Digital Imaging Reporter’s 2020 State of the Industry Digital Imaging Reporter has published its annual state of the industry compendium of opinions and prognostications from manufacturers, retailers and distributors, with a special focus on how to cope with COVID-19. NRF chief economist says strong retail sales growth ‘points to the resiliency of consumers’ Retail sales have largely recovered... Read More
WhiteWall names four photographers as ambassadors People on the Move 

WhiteWall names four photographers as ambassadors

German pro lab WhiteWall named four professional photographers as brand ambassadors. Recently, WhiteWall launched the Masterprint – fine-art prints seamlessly printed and laminated under gallery acrylic glass – through a digital showroom. German art and advertising photographer​ Erik Chmil​, who is involved in the ambassador program, exclusively supplied a small selection of his pictures for this digital showroom. Masterprint is available... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Oct. 31 News People on the Move 

Industry Notes for the week of Oct. 31

  Retail News 8 legacy retailers that wound up in bankruptcy this year These companies made it through world wars, social upheaval and depressions, but met their undoing in a year defined by a pandemic, according to RetailDive. People on the Move EyeEm founder Florian Meissner leaves the company Floridan Meissner, co-founder of Germany based photo sharing site EyeEm, announced his departure... Read More
PPA names Kesha Lambert to board People on the Move 

PPA names Kesha Lambert to board

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) appointed Kesha Lambert to its board of directors. Lambert, an accomplished photographer and lawyer, will help shape the vision for the nonprofit beginning in March 2021, the organization said. Lambert is an international wedding and portrait photographer based in New York. Born in North Carolina, Lambert was raised in the Bronx and went on to... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Oct. 3 People on the Move 

Industry Notes for the week of Oct. 3

Retail News CNN: Best Buy closed down stores in the pandemic. But people kept shopping The pandemic has widened the gap between retail’s winners and losers. Best Buy is a rare example of a chain that closed down that has managed to succeed, according to CNN. Pro Photography Capturelife and Miller’s put fans in the stands for Mizzou’s Homecoming Capturelife put... Read More
Canon adds five photographers to Explorers of Light Program People on the Move 

Canon adds five photographers to Explorers of Light Program

Canon U.S.A., Inc. added five photographers to its Explorers of Light (EOL) program. Lara Jade, Lynsey Weatherspoon, Kahran & Regis Bethencourt (CreativeSoul), and Atiba Jefferson will join 33 other photographers in the program. Each photographer brings their own refreshing blend of art and creativity by capturing life and culture from perspectives that are uniquely their own. “We are pleased and proud to welcome these... Read More
Christa Quarles joins Corel as CEO People on the Move 

Christa Quarles joins Corel as CEO

Corel Corp. announced Christa Quarles was appointed Chief Executive Officer and a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Quarles recently served as CEO of OpenTable and having previously held executive roles at NextDoor, Inc. and The Walt Disney Company. Ms. Quarles succeeds former CEO Patrick Nichols who stepped down from the company earlier this year. “We are pleased to... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Sept. 26 People on the Move Updates 

Industry Notes for the week of Sept. 26

  Pro Photography Emotion Photography sets sights on U.S. market in 2021 Australia’s Inside Imaging reports market-disrupting wedding photography business Emotion Wedding Photography has brought in new investors with a view to launching in the United States market in 2021/2022. Emotion chairman Michael Warshall told Inside Imaging 20 percent of the business was sold to investors, among whom are several of Australia’s top wedding shooters, with another... Read More
Shutterfly names Todd Marshall Lifetouch general manager People on the Move 

Shutterfly names Todd Marshall Lifetouch general manager

Shutterfly Inc. appointed Todd Marshall as general manager of Lifetouch; he joins the company Sept. 28. In this role, Marshall will be responsible for the Lifetouch portfolio, including school, preschool, and church photography, as well as JCPenney Portraits by Lifetouch and BorrowLenses. “Todd is a strong addition to the Shutterfly team,” said Hilary Schneider, chief executive officer of Shutterfly, Inc.... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Sept. 19 Events News People on the Move Updates 

Industry Notes for the week of Sept. 19

  Pro Photography Shutterfly can arbitrate claims over unwanted Lifetouch pictures Shutterfly won its bid to arbitrate claims over the photo-sharing platform’s Lifetouch Family Approval Program, after a federal court in San Jose concluded that plaintiff Shawna Allen agreed to arbitrate her claims individually when she signed up for the online service, according to Holly Barker at Bloomberg Law. The sign-up... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Sept. 12 People on the Move Updates 

Industry Notes for the week of Sept. 12

Events IPIC Breakthrough coverage, via Inside Imaging Australia’s Inside Imaging published a recap of the IPIC Breakthrough virtual conference. The three-day virtual event attracted 444 virtual attendees, making it the IPIC in 6 years. PRINTING United Digital Experience announces schedule PRINTING United Digital Experience announced more than 20 major global product launches are scheduled to take place over the 14 days of... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of Aug. 1 Earnings reports Events People on the Move 

Industry Notes for the week of Aug. 1

Retail news Best Buy to be closed on Thanksgiving Best Buy announced all retail locations will be closed Thanksgiving Day, joining a growing number of retailers who are doing the same. 5 ways retailers can embrace the new consumer mentality during Covid-19 Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doc, offers solid advice: “Economic pressures of Covid-19 are accelerating the rightsizing of America’s... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of July 25 Earnings reports News People on the Move Updates 

Industry Notes for the week of July 25

Pro Photography Bay Photo Lab announces “Epic Prints” Bay Photo Lab has launched “Epic Prints”,  made from Fujiflex silver-halide photographic paper with up to 610dpi resolution. They are mounted to aluminum for a sleek, thin profile from sizes from 4×4″ to 45×93″. 10,000 Headshots featured on “Today Show” The 10,000 Headshots project, featured on the Dead Pixels Society podcast, was featured... 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

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