Industry Notes for the week of Aug. 20 Events News Updates 

Industry Notes for the week of Aug. 20

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Photobucket added as Facebook data export location Facebook users looking for a service to export their data can now choose Photobucket as a new home for their photos, joining Google Photos, Dropbox, and other services according to a Facebook blog post by Hadi Michel, Product Manager. The company’s Transfer Your Information (TYI) tool is designed to make data exports “seamless,” the company... Read More
Fotomerchant acquires ELEMENTICE, maker of imaging transmission gear Acquisitions 

Fotomerchant acquires ELEMENTICE, maker of imaging transmission gear

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Volume photography workflow company Fotomerchant has gotten into the hardware side of the business with the acquisition of ELEMENTICE, a tech company also based in Australia. The acquisition is the second for Fotomerchant this year; the company acquired eCommerce platform SimplePhoto in February. Founded in 2014, ELEMENTICE brings “real-time image delivery, workflow automation, and marketing solutions to the professional photography... Read More
DNP introduces new wireless connect module New Products 

DNP introduces new wireless connect module

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DNP Imagingcomm America Corp.’s (DNP IAM) introduced the Wireless Connect Module 2 Print (WCM2 Print) printing device, designed to make it simple to connect single or multiple DNP dye-sublimation photo printers from MacOS, iOS, Android and Windows devices. The new WCM Portal features easy-to-navigate admin controls for users to easily set up print sizes, find available printers and manage functions... Read More
FOREVER introduces new family research service News 

FOREVER introduces new family research service

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Forever, Inc. added an important new genealogy research service to its memory-keeping suite of products and services: FOREVER Family Research. To manage FOREVER Family Research, FOREVER brought on expert researcher Keri Maurus, whose life has been “consumed by genealogy” for more than 20 years. “This company is all about memory keeping; I’m here to fill in the blanks for our... Read More
NRF says July retail sales hampered by tight supply chain Market research News 

NRF says July retail sales hampered by tight supply chain

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Retail sales slowed during July as retailers continued to face supply chain disruptions and increased COVID-19 vaccinations allowed consumers to shift some spending from goods to activities like going out to dinner and traveling despite the delta variant, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “July retail sales showed slight deceleration in spending, but nothing to derail our outlook for... Read More
COVID claims another event casualty: Dscoop Edge San Diego canceled Events 

COVID claims another event casualty: Dscoop Edge San Diego canceled

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HP and Dscoop have canceled the Dscoop Edge San Diego event, which had been scheduled for Oct. 24-27 in San Diego, Calif. “The health and safety of our global employees remains our top priority,” said Haim Levit, VP and General Manager of HP Indigo, in a statement. “We wish we could all meet face-to-face in the way we had hoped for at Edge... Read More
Emerald Holding purchases The Wedding School education platform Events News 

Emerald Holding purchases The Wedding School education platform

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Exhibition organizer Emerald Holding, Inc. announced the acquisition of The Wedding School, a member-based wedding photography education platform created by photographer and educator Susan Stripling, who remains as a consultant, and Digital Product Studio. The acquisition expands Emerald’s commitment to wedding photography, and the photography market overall, by adding online wedding photography education to its established event, education, and media... Read More
New executive conference to be held at Photopia in September Events News 

New executive conference to be held at Photopia in September

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During Photopia Hamburg from Sept. 23-26, a new executive-level conference called ImagingExecutives@Photopia will be held Sept. 24 for top decision-makers in the imaging business. Tickets for the ImagingExecutives@PHOTOPIA conference, under the theme of “Vital Opportunities”, will be available online from mid-August at Euro 199 each. The same website will also provide continuous updates on the event program as well as... Read More
Smartpress partners with Canva News Partnerships 

Smartpress partners with Canva

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Online printer Smartpress.com has partnered with Canva to provide thousands of print templates and content libraries directly from Smartpress’ website. Smartpress is a premium online printer for creative agencies, graphic designers, nonprofits, and marketing professionals across the United States and Canada. “We strive to provide our customers with world-class customer service and the best possible online buying experience,” said Matt Chapman,... Read More
Platypod announces CRAVE Photography Contest Events 

Platypod announces CRAVE Photography Contest

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Platypod announced its CRAVE food and beverage-themed photography contest. This contest – recognizing originality and creativity in food and beverage photography using Platypod products – is accepting entries now through Oct. 4, 2021. To enter, photographers must have used a Platypod Ultra or Max combined with any camera, phone or other Platypod accessories, to create their image. Photographers must submit... Read More
Kodak reports second-quarter 2021 results Events News 

Kodak reports second-quarter 2021 results

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Eastman Kodak Co. reported financial results for the 2021 second quarter, including consolidated revenues of $291 million and a year-over-year improvement in cash performance. The company no longer breaks out photography-related financial data. “Kodak’s strong second-quarter performance reflects the impact of changes we’ve made and our continued focus on our core competencies and our long-term plan,” said Jim Continenza, Kodak’s... Read More