Kodak improves first-quarter revenues, but shows net loss Earnings reports News 

Kodak improves first-quarter revenues, but shows net loss

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Eastman Kodak Co. reported financial results for the first quarter 2022, including consolidated revenues of $290 million, continued growth in key product areas such as KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates and KODAK PROSPER System annuities, and a GAAP net loss of $3 million, compared to $6 million net income for the same period last year. (Kodak no longer reports results... Read More
IDC identifies 10 key tech trends driving consumer behavior and markets Market research 

IDC identifies 10 key tech trends driving consumer behavior and markets

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As digital transformation takes root across the consumer ecosystem, businesses must expand and deepen their relationships with consumers to better understand their wants, needs, and aspirations. With its expanded Future Consumer research, International Data Corporation (IDC) is helping businesses – whether they serve consumers directly or indirectly – better align their products, services, and business strategies with a rapidly evolving... Read More
CEWE awards best photobooks of 2021 News 

CEWE awards best photobooks of 2021

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Jochen Fisches won first place in the 2021 CEWE PHOTOBOOK competition with his CEWE PHOTOBOOK “Vamos Chile”. The winners from more than 1,300 submissions were honored on April 29 in Oldenburg – and received prizes with a total value of 40,000 euros. CEWE had invited to the award ceremony in Oldenburg: In a festive setting, the winners of the CEWE... Read More
PlanetArt parent Claranova reports stable revenue Earnings reports News 

PlanetArt parent Claranova reports stable revenue

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Paris, France-based Claranova reported revenue of €91 million for Q3 2021-2022 (January-March 2022), contracting 5% year-on-year(-14% like-for-like). The company said the trend reflects the continuing effects of tight constraints on marketing investments in PlanetArt’s activities within Apple’s iOS ecosystem, in addition to a tougher comparison base resulting from the division’s 45% growth in last year’s third-quarter. The slower pace of... Read More
Emerald reports first quarter 2022 financial results Earnings reports News 

Emerald reports first quarter 2022 financial results

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Emerald Holding, Inc. reported first-quarter financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. Emerald Holding organizes the Create  NYC 2022 (formerly PhotoPlus) event. Highlights In the first quarter of 2022, Emerald successfully traded 31 in-person trade shows, conferences, and other events, serving more than 141,000 attendees and 5,700 exhibiting companies Revenues of $98.5 million for the first quarter... Read More
UK printer Print Evolved acquires VR Print News 

UK printer Print Evolved acquires VR Print

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UK print industry journal Print Business reports Print Evolved has purchased photobook printer VR Print for an undisclosed sum. The move comes just seven months after Print Evolved acquired Mayfield Press. The Tonbridge business is a good fit, says Print Evolved managing directorSpencer Slee,according to the article: “This is a friendly acquisition with benefits for all. VR Print is an extremely well-run,... Read More
Everest Solutions launches to serve Canadian school imaging market News 

Everest Solutions launches to serve Canadian school imaging market

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Everest Solutions Group announced the launch of a school photography and imaging company servicing the Canadian educational market. With the announcement, the company announces the hiring of Dan Boudreau as President and Arley MacKinnon as Vice President of Operations. Boudreau is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience in the school photography industry. His experiences range from President... Read More
Delkin’s BLACK CFexpress Type B cards compatible with new Nikon Z9 firmware News Updates 

Delkin’s BLACK CFexpress Type B cards compatible with new Nikon Z9 firmware

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Delkin Devices announced today the launch of its latest version of top-selling BLACK CFexpress Type B memory cards. Specially designed to meet the data-intensive demands of today’s broadcast, cinema and photography industries, Delkin BLACK CFexpress Type B cards provide a minimum sustained sequential write speeds exceeding 1240 MB/s, guaranteeing flawless cinema-quality video recording, including 8K RAW 12-Bit @ 60fps (2.6... Read More
Denis Burger appointed CEO of software developer MAGIX News People on the Move 

Denis Burger appointed CEO of software developer MAGIX

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After seven years of leading multimedia software maker MAGIX, Klaus Schmidt is moving from operational corporate responsibility to the investor side. Denis Burger has succeeded him as the new CEO of MAGIX. “We thank Klaus for his substantial contribution to the success story of MAGIX,” says Jürgen Jaron from the MAGIX Advisory Board. “With him, the company has evolved into... Read More
Profoto Holding reports first-quarter sales up 28% Earnings reports News 

Profoto Holding reports first-quarter sales up 28%

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Profoto Holding AB reported first-quarter sales increased 28.3 percent to SEK 196m (153); adjusted for currency effects, net sales increased by 20.2 percent. Profit for the period increased to SEK 40m (31).   Performance measures Group Jan–Mar 2022 Jan–Mar 2021 Apr 2021–Mar 2022 Full year 2021 Net sales, SEKm 196 153 776 732 Net sales (Pro forma)*, SEKm 220 173... Read More
NRF says economy should continue ‘bustling forward’ Market research News 

NRF says economy should continue ‘bustling forward’

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The economy’s fast-paced growth could slow somewhat as the Federal Reserve tries to bring inflation under control in the next few months, but consumers are likely to keep on shopping as lower inflation eases uncertainty, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, National Retail Federation. “The Fed’s tightening has kicked off a new cycle of adjustment and the outlook for interest rates... Read More
Vivid-Pix donates Memory Station to Rochester senior center News 

Vivid-Pix donates Memory Station to Rochester senior center

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Rochester, NY-based Friendly Senior Living has installed the Vivid-Pix Memory Station photo digitizing and restoration system to help seniors reminisce and reconnect with loved ones through photography to help reduce dementia. Provided by support from the Kluge Foundation, the program also includes Vivid-Pix “Tell Your Story” Photo Storytelling Classes to help seniors delve into their past. Founded in 1849, Friendly... Read More
MailPix announces 10th anniversary sale on photo products Promotions 

MailPix announces 10th anniversary sale on photo products

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MailPix, the photo-printing, canvas and gifting site based in Huntington Beach, Calif., is commemorating its 10th anniversary in 2022. Since launching in 2012, the site has carved out a niche as a trusted provider of high-quality and affordable personalized photo products through its 1 Hour Photo mobile app and MailPix website, the company said. “When we launched MailPix, we set... Read More