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School Photographers of America announces leadership change People on the Move Press releases 

School Photographers of America announces leadership change

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The Governing Board and officers of the School Photographers of America (SPOA) announce the resignation of the executive director, David Crandall. The separation is amicable and the association will continue its programs and services without interruption. The association leadership has immediately begun the executive search process for a successor. Crandall played a key role as one of the 10 founders... Read More
Reinvigorating a school portrait business with Mark Hommerding, SchoolPictures.com News Press releases 

Reinvigorating a school portrait business with Mark Hommerding, SchoolPictures.com

GaryPageau
Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talked with Mark Hommerding, president of SchoolPictures.com in Ypsilanti, MI. In this interview, Hommerding talks about his long career in the volume photography business, including stints with Jolesch, Herff Jones, and Lifetouch, before taking over SchoolPictures.com. Since the takeover, the business has doubled, which has brought with it management challenges. SchoolPictures.com is a... Read More
MailPix named most innovative photo print company News Press releases 

MailPix named most innovative photo print company

GaryPageau
MailPix announced the company was recognized as the “Most Innovative Photograph Print Solutions Company – USA” in the 2020 Global Business Awards by Corp Today Corp Today is a U.K.-based business magazine focusing on emerging and fast-growing companies. “The entire MailPix team is thrilled to be recognized by Corp Today for this prestigious award,” says Fred H. Lerner, CEO and... Read More
MailPix peel-and-stick photos featured on “The Today Show”` News Press releases 

MailPix peel-and-stick photos featured on “The Today Show”`

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MailPix, the photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, was featured Sept. 16, 2020, on “The Today Show” as part of the “Work from Home” segment with lifestyle expert Jill Martin.  MailPix Peel & Stick prints are available in more than a dozen sizes, up to 36×48 inches. Just start with MailPix’s fun and creative templates and create perfect wall decals by... Read More
MailPix personalized yoga mats again featured on “The Today Show” Press releases Promotions 

MailPix personalized yoga mats again featured on “The Today Show”

GaryPageau ,
Huntington Beach, CA – MailPix, the photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, announced its photo yoga mat was featured today, Feb. 26, 2020, on “The Today Show” as part of the “Shop the Stars” segment with lifestyle expert Jill Martin. This is the second time MailPix yoga mats were featured on “The Today Show;” they were also selected on Dec. 10,... Read More
NRF: January retail sales grew 2.7 percent over last year Market research Press releases 

NRF: January retail sales grew 2.7 percent over last year

GaryPageau
Retail sales in January increased 0.2 percent seasonally adjusted over December and were up 2.7 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said today. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “The strength of consumer spending continues to be the anchor of the current economic expansion,” NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “January’s retail sales results reflect a... Read More
Confident consumers, broader buying lead to record Valentine’s Day spending plans Market research Press releases 

Confident consumers, broader buying lead to record Valentine’s Day spending plans

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Coming off a strong holiday season, Americans are expected to set another record for Valentine’s Day spending this year as they continue to widen the range of those they’re buying for, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Valentine’s Day is a sentimental tradition, but gift-giving can be driven by... Read More
photobook.ai develops GoBooks mobile photobook app for Entourage Yearbooks News Press releases 

photobook.ai develops GoBooks mobile photobook app for Entourage Yearbooks

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Yearbook leader launches AI mobile photobook app for the yearbook mom Las Vegas, NV and Singapore – photobook.ai, developer of AI-powered photobook technology, announces Entourage Yearbooks has released the  GoBooks white-label app based on the industry-leading Albumstory AI-SDK. The iOS and Android apps come with an end-to-end photobook.ai business platform which integrates CRM, marketing, m-commerce, payments and print submissions system... Read More
photobook.ai launches Visual Intelligence for Sports at SPAC 2020 New Products Press releases SDKs and APIs 

photobook.ai launches Visual Intelligence for Sports at SPAC 2020

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Visual Intelligence pioneer showcases SDK to sort through athlete galleries using Computer Vision AI Las Vegas, NV and Singapore: photobook.ai, developer of Visual Intelligence technologies, will be showcasing new Computer Vision AI toolkits developed specifically for the volume photography market at SPAC 2020 Jan. 22-25, 2020 in booth #308. SPAC is the annual School Photographers Association Convention held in Las... Read More
NRF says 2019 holiday sales were up 4.1 percent Market research News Press releases 

NRF says 2019 holiday sales were up 4.1 percent

GaryPageau
Holiday retail sales during 2019 grew 4.1 percent over the same period in 2018 to $730.2 billion, the National Retail Federation said today. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. Online and other non-store sales were up 14.6 percent over the year before at $167.8 billion and are included in the total. “Having spent the last week with... Read More
NRF: Growing emphasis on convenience for today’s consumers Marketing Press releases 

NRF: Growing emphasis on convenience for today’s consumers

GaryPageau
Today’s consumers increasingly prioritize convenience when it comes to purchases, and expect retailers to continue to offer innovative ways to save them time and effort, according to the latest issue of the Consumer View report released today by the National Retail Federation. “Time is a precious commodity for today’s consumers,” NRF Vice President for Research Development and Industry Analysis Mark Mathews said.... Read More
Startup to nationwide: MailPix 1Hour Photo App reaches more retail consumers than any other photo site News Press releases 

Startup to nationwide: MailPix 1Hour Photo App reaches more retail consumers than any other photo site

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Startup to nationwide: MailPix 1Hour Photo App reaches more retail consumers than any other photo site Huntington Beach, CA – MailPix, the photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, enters its eighth year in business with the broadest retail reach of any mobile photo printing app. Through its award-winning 1 Hour Photo app, MailPix is the only company working with all five... Read More
Volume photography leaders launch free educational community Events News Press releases 

Volume photography leaders launch free educational community

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“Speaking Volume” is a new Facebook Group to teach the volume photography business The school and sports photography business – commonly called “volume photography” – has seen tremendous growth over the past decade. Digital capture, green screens, downloads and more have opened up new profit potential, but the learning curve can be steep. A new Facebook Group called “Speaking Volume”... Read More
MailPix wins Best of 2019 Mobile Star Award for 1 Hour Photo App News Press releases 

MailPix wins Best of 2019 Mobile Star Award for 1 Hour Photo App

GaryPageau
MailPix, the photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, announced its 1 Hour Photo app won the Best Specialty Shopping App Award and, further, was recognized as New Mobile Business Innovator in the Best of 2019 Mobile Star Awards™. 1 Hour Photo was recognized as the only photo print app that works with all five of the largest U.S retailers with photo services – CVS, Walmart,... Read More