NRF: Halloween spending to reach all-time high of $10.14 billion this year Marketing 

NRF: Halloween spending to reach all-time high of $10.14 billion this year

GaryPageau
Consumer spending on Halloween-related items is expected to reach an all-time high of $10.14 billion, up from $8.05 billion in 2020, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. Plans to celebrate Halloween are up this year compared with last and are close to pre-pandemic levels. “Americans plan to spend more than ever... Read More
Adobe reports record $3.94 billion third-quarter revenue Earnings reports 

Adobe reports record $3.94 billion third-quarter revenue

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Adobe reported record revenue of $3.94 billion in its third fiscal quarter of 2021, which represents 22 percent year-over-year growth, for the period ending Sept. 2. “Adobe had another outstanding quarter as Creative Cloud, Document Cloud and Experience Cloud continue to transform storytelling, learning and conducting business in a digital-first world,” said Shantanu Narayen, president and CEO, Adobe. “Our talented... Read More
10 steps to jumpstarting your holiday preparations Feature Marketing Tips and tricks 

10 steps to jumpstarting your holiday preparations

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Guest post by Elizabete Smite, Content Marketing Specialist at Printful This will be a holiday season like no other. With more people shifting to online shopping, it’s predicted ecommerce will reach its first trillion-dollar year of sales. As an ecommerce store owner, this means new potential customers and the opportunity to grow your online business this holiday season. It also... Read More
Fujifilm adds three photographers to Creators program People on the Move 

Fujifilm adds three photographers to Creators program

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FUJIFILM North America Corp., Electronic Imaging Division added three new photographers to the FUJIFILM Creators program. FUJIFILM Creators are a group of creative photography professionals with a passion for giving back to the image-making community by educating and mentoring in, and advocating for, the art of photography. As part of their affiliation with Fujifilm, the FUJIFILM Creators also support product... Read More
GoPro debuts HERO10 Black camera New Products 

GoPro debuts HERO10 Black camera

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GoPro announced a new flagship camera, HERO10 Black, featuring the company’s new GP2 processor, capable of delivering 5.3K video at 60 frames per second, 4K video at 120 frames per second, and 2.7K video at 240 frames per second. The new processor also enables HyperSmooth 4.0 video stabilization. The HERO10 Black also takes 23-megapixel photos, has improved low-light performance, and... Read More
Dead Pixels Society podcast: AI Portrait Retouching with TJ Rak, Skylab Podcasts 

Dead Pixels Society podcast: AI Portrait Retouching with TJ Rak, Skylab

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with TJ Rak of Skylab, developers of a new AI-powered portrait retouching tool. Rak dispels myths about AI, discusses the benefit of AI in the COVID-impacted world, and shares his vision for AI-driven workflow and product development. Skylab is advancing research in computational photography and computer vision. The company has developed an AI-powered tool for retouching, extraction, color correction,... Read More
NRF: August retail sales rise despite ‘Trifecta of Macroeconomic Headwinds’ Market research News 

NRF: August retail sales rise despite ‘Trifecta of Macroeconomic Headwinds’

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The National Retail Federation (NRF) said retail sales increased during August as consumer demand outweighed the pandemic, supply chain disruptions and other factors affecting spending. “The increase in August retail sales reflects the continued strength of the American consumer and the resilience of our nation’s retailers,” said Matthew Shay, NRF President and CEO. “In spite of the ongoing challenges of... Read More
Apple debuts iPhone 13 models, iPads New Products 

Apple debuts iPhone 13 models, iPads

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Apple Inc. had its customary September product launch, featuring new iPhones with more pro-quality photography features. Here’s an overview of some of the highlights: iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple introduced iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, featuring an all-new Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion featuring an adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz. The... Read More
Photo features for iOS 15 News 

Photo features for iOS 15

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Apple Inc. releases iOS 15, which added new photo-related features for smartphones, including ways to create automatic movies from pictures, adding text recognition within photos, and adding long-overdue EXIF data to photos.  For iPhone 12 and 13 users, Apple claims it has improved the panorama features, removing distortions, and reducing noise and banding. Apple is more tightly integrating photos with... Read More
Kornit Digital releases environmental impact report News 

Kornit Digital releases environmental impact report

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Digital textile printer Kornit Digital released its inaugural 2020 Impact and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting its ESG activities including ways it conducts business, impacts communities, and reaches environmental sustainability. “Our vision is to boldly transform the world of fashion and textiles for a better, more sustainable planet,” says Ronen Samuel, Kornit Digital’s CEO. “This report serves as... Read More
Epson adds Epson FastFoto App to accompany FastFoto scanner New Products 

Epson adds Epson FastFoto App to accompany FastFoto scanner

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Epson America has released the Epson FastFoto app for use with the Epson FastFoto FF-680W wireless scanning system. The FastFoto app allowing users to manage their workflow directly from a mobile device. The app can capture the voice of loved ones and createslideshows directly from an iOS or Android smartphone or device. The app can also automatically enhance and restore... Read More
Australian graphics startup Canva now valued at $40 billion News 

Australian graphics startup Canva now valued at $40 billion

GaryPageau
Canva announced a USD $40 billion valuation after a USD $200 million funding round led by T. Rowe Price and joined by new and existing strategic investors, including Franklin Templeton, Sequoia Capital Global Equities, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greenoaks Capital, Dragoneer Investments, Blackbird, Felicis, and AirTree Ventures. “Visual communication has emerged as a universal need for teams of every size across... Read More
Mimeo Photos launches mounted prints, expands wall decor and photo prints sizes New Products 

Mimeo Photos launches mounted prints, expands wall decor and photo prints sizes

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Mimeo Photos announced it has launched mounted prints. as well as expanding its wall decor category to include 18 new sizes and added two new sizes to its photo prints offerings: Mounted Prints Images are mounted onto a 1-inch thick backing with textured black edges. Arrives ready to hang. Available in six different sizes ranging from 8×10 to 20×30. Wall... Read More