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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

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

GotPhoto adds Matt Scoggin as Head of Operations

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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

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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

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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

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  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

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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

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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

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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

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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

GaryPageau
  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

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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