Manfrotto launches pro rechargeable batteries and chargers New Products 

Manfrotto launches pro rechargeable batteries and chargers

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Vitec Imaging Distribution announced the first range of batteries and chargers under the Manfrotto brand in United States. The company says the li-ion batteries are built to withstand tough environments and extreme field conditions; each battery is injected with silicone giving them a shock-absorbing construction, superior circuit protection, and additional electrical insulation. They are drop-proof up to 9 feet. The... Read More
Simple Smart Home announces Disney PhotoShare smart frames New Products 

Simple Smart Home announces Disney PhotoShare smart frames

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Simply Smart Home announced the Disney PhotoShare Friends and Family Smart Digital Photo Frames. The new wood frames feature the iconic Disney Mickey Mouse silhouette engraved in four styles – Classic, Deco, Modern and Celebration – and come in 8-inch or 10.1-inch sizes. Customers can also customize their photos on the new Disney frames with decorative digital borders and fun... Read More
Truepic achieves native integration of secure photo capture on a smartphone New Products 

Truepic achieves native integration of secure photo capture on a smartphone

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Truepic Inc. announced the company successfully achieved the world’s first native integration of hardware-secured photo capture in a prototype mobile device, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G Mobile Platform. The device produces photos with cryptographically-sealed provenance data whose authenticity can be verified by recipients. The company says the device helps prevent the spread of deceptive photos and videos. “The... Read More
Weather Photographer of the Year announced Photo contests 

Weather Photographer of the Year announced

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Rudolf Sulgan’s image, Blizzard, showing Brooklyn Bridge in New York, was announced the winner of the Royal Meteorological Society’s Weather Photographer of the Year 2020, in association with AccuWeather. Of a shortlist of 26 images chosen from more than 7,700 entered into the competition, Blizzard was chosen as the overall winner by an esteemed panel of judges. Sulgan said: “I made this... Read More
Cherry Hill going virtual for 2020 holiday photos Marketing 

Cherry Hill going virtual for 2020 holiday photos

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Cherry Hill Programs announced its expansion into the virtual technology sector for holiday photos for the first time since its inception. The legacy brand has launched “Create Holiday Magic,” tailored specifically around the current COVID-19 pandemic, to help families keep their holiday traditions alive, the company said. Beginning on Nov. 6, 2020, Santa can connect with children and families all... Read More
NRF: Consumers prioritize spending on family, friends ahead of holiday season Marketing 

NRF: Consumers prioritize spending on family, friends ahead of holiday season

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In total consumers plan to spend $997.79 on gifts, holiday items such as decorations and food, and additional “non-gift” purchases for themselves and their families, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Consumers have demonstrated their resilience and adaptability throughout these extraordinary times,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay.... Read More
PicsArt makes design tools available on the web News 

PicsArt makes design tools available on the web

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Popular mobile photo/art app company PicsArt announced more than two dozen of its most popular editing and AI-based tools are now available for free and subscription on PicsArt.com. Tools include a template editor, background and object remover, video slideshow maker, text editor, and more. Also included is an entire library of premium content, including stock photography, templates, fonts, and stickers, as... Read More
Think Tank Photo debuts BackStory camera backpack series New Products 

Think Tank Photo debuts BackStory camera backpack series

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Think Tank Photo debuted the BackStory camera backpack series offering two, top and rear-opening packs, sized for either 13” or 15” laptops, that are perfect for everyday carry. The Essentials Convertible Rolling Backpack goes where other rollers can’t with deployable backpack straps and compact size. “With both the BackStory and the Essentials Convertible Rolling Backpack, our design team has continued... Read More
Industry Notes for the Week of Oct. 19 Updates 

Industry Notes for the Week of Oct. 19

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Retail news 5 retail holiday predictions for 2020 RetailDive shares five trends for the upcoming holiday shopping season, including extended sales season, shift to e-commerce, and potential problems with shipping. 12 Secrets of a Successful 2020 Holiday Season for a Retail Manager Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor, shares 12 secrets for retail managers to consider for a successful 2020 Holiday Season. A... Read More
Lifetouch promoting at-home school photos in Shutterfly app News 

Lifetouch promoting at-home school photos in Shutterfly app

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Lifetouch is promoting the concept of at-home school photos through parent company’s Shutterfly mobile app. The Picture Day Snaps @Home feature provides parents and children with an annual school photo, using Lifetouch backgrounds. The user selects the “Picture Day Snaps @Home” tab, chooses from three package choices: Basic package – Shutterfly digital image, one 8×10 and two 5x7s for $4.99.... Read More
Visual 1st holds virtual conference, announces award winners Events 

Visual 1st holds virtual conference, announces award winners

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The Visual 1st imaging conference went virtual this year, with two days of three-hour virtual sessions featuring the event’s customary fireside chats, panel discussions and demos. The Oct. 14-15 event was well-attended by imaging executives from around the world, despite the absence of the in-person networking that has become the hallmark of the event. (As is customary, sessions were not... Read More
The Dead Pixels Society Podcast: Making Magic with Rob Mauldin and Candy Parks News Podcasts 

The Dead Pixels Society Podcast: Making Magic with Rob Mauldin and Candy Parks

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Rob Mauldin and Candy Parks of the MagicMakers Group about company culture, serving customers, how COVID is impacting businesses of all kinds, and ways to adapt. Rob Mauldin, founding partner of the MagicMakers Group, focuses on Business Transformation and Experience Development. He was a member of the Disney Cruise Line launch team and was a key executive in the Entertainment... Read More
NRF: Retail sales growth speed up in September Marketing 

NRF: Retail sales growth speed up in September

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A strong rebound in apparel led a continuing V-shaped recovery from the pandemic as retail sales accelerated their rate of growth in September and marked the fourth straight month of year-over-year gains, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales showed impressive gains in September,” said Mark Shay, president and CEO, NRF. “Consumers continue to prove their resilience and... Read More