Mastering the Art of Dance and Event Photography with Sheryl Bashore Marketing Podcasts 

Mastering the Art of Dance and Event Photography with Sheryl Bashore

Unlock the secrets to making every girl feel special and beautiful with Sheryl Bashore, the visionary behind Sheryl Z Photography. From her early days in her father’s darkroom to her thriving career in event and dance photography, Sheryl shares her incredible journey and the passion that drives her. Learn how she transitioned from hobbyist to professional, blending efficiency with personal attention through innovative... Read More
Layflat.com breaking new markets for layflat photo books Events New Products 

Layflat.com breaking new markets for layflat photo books

Layflat.com AG, the world leader in photobook production equipment, is fresh from displaying numerous innovations at drupa 2024. “Drupa 2024 was truly a showcase of our latest innovations,” says Djawad Khorosh, CEO, Layflat.com. “The message we wanted to convey was that layflat books can be used for a wide variety of applications beyond coffee table books and photo books.” At... Read More
Gooten partners with TikTok Shop for personalized products News Partnerships 

Gooten partners with TikTok Shop for personalized products

Gooten, a provider of print-on-demand fulfillment and technology solutions, announces a partnership with TikTok Shop to support sellers with a print-on-demand solution, including product catalog, supply chain, and order fulfillment. This partnership enables TikTok Shop sellers to quickly scale their businesses by leveraging Gooten’s expansive print-on-demand catalog and fulfillment network, totaling 425+ product listings and 100+ production locations, the company... Read More
New Taopix online editor publicly released News Updates 

New Taopix online editor publicly released

Photobook and personalization software provider based in Ponteland, United Kingdom, Taopix, publicly released their new Taopix Online software this week. The newest Taopix Online was first presented at Drupa, where the business showed the new features to a flurry of well-receiving attendees. “Being able to release this new iteration of Taopix Online is a great milestone achieved for us” says Adam... Read More
NRF: Census retail sales data for June shows modest gains Market research News 

NRF: Census retail sales data for June shows modest gains

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows modest retail sales gains in June despite an uneven pace of spending in recent months, said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist, the National Retail Federation Chief Economist (NRF). “The path of household spending remains difficult to read,” Kleinhenz said. “Spending has been uneven but remains in good condition notwithstanding the slower pace of... Read More
Iris Works acquires ShootQ News 

Iris Works acquires ShootQ

Photographer CRM platform Iris Works announced the acquisition of rival ShootQ. Terms weren’t disclosed. The companies announced, while they would be combining support and resources, the two platforms will remain separate. “We are thrilled to welcome ShootQ to the Iris Works family, as this acquisition allows us to combine our resources and expertise, ultimately providing photographers with even better solutions... Read More
ME Group reports interim six month results; sales up 6% Earnings reports 

ME Group reports interim six month results; sales up 6%

ME Group International plc, the instant-service equipment group formerly known as Photo Me International,  announces its results for the six months ended 30 April 2024. The company reported revenue up 4.6% to £150.4 million, EBITDA1 up 11.1% to £51.2 million, and profit before tax up 10.3% to £30.0 million, driven by growth in core laundry and photobooth operations, despite foreign... Read More
IDC: Worldwide smartphone market grew 6.5% in the second quarter of 2024 Market research News 

IDC: Worldwide smartphone market grew 6.5% in the second quarter of 2024

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, global smartphone shipments increased 6.5% year over year to 285.4 million units in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24). Although this marks the fourth consecutive quarter of shipment growth and builds the momentum towards the expected recovery this year, demand has yet to come around in... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reports Moderate Retail Sales Growth in June Market research News 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reports Moderate Retail Sales Growth in June

Retail sales showed moderate growth in June amid a still-solid economy and near-zero inflation for retail goods, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Consumers are being thoughtful about their spending, prioritizing non-discretionary purchases as they continue to face high interest rates and lingering inflation,” said Matthew Shay, President and... Read More
Dscoop to hold Photo & Print on Demand webinar July 17 Events 

Dscoop to hold Photo & Print on Demand webinar July 17

Dscoop is holding a webinar July 17 on the topic of  “Shoot, Print, Prosper: The Future of Photo & Print on Demand. The industry panel will cover: Market behavior: Looking back and looking forward. Digital printing vs. product finishing: What’s the deal? AI’s role in sales, production, and customer experience. Using social networks and influencers for sales. Automation and its... Read More
Personal Development and Career Pivoting Insights from John Chan, 2X Growth Agency Marketing Podcasts 

Personal Development and Career Pivoting Insights from John Chan, 2X Growth Agency

Ready to unlock the secrets of turning athletic discipline into entrepreneurial success? John Chan, the dynamic founder of 2X Growth Agency and a dedicated taekwondo athlete, takes us on his journey from Hong Kong to Canada. Discover how his immigrant background and sports discipline shaped his entrepreneurial spirit and career choices. Chan’s transformation from a designer to a marketing agency executive showcases his... Read More
Sony Electronics announces the ZV-E10 II and E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II lens kit New Products 

Sony Electronics announces the ZV-E10 II and E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II lens kit

Sony Electronics launched the ZV-E10 II, the second generation of the mirrorless ZV-E10 camera. The ZV-E10 II maintains all the features creators love about the original, such as Creative Looks, Product Showcase Setting, Background Defocus function, and the vari-angle flip screen and adds an upgraded 26-megapixel (MP) (approx. effective) Exmor R CMOS sensor and adoption of Sony’s latest BIONZ XR... Read More
AgfaPhoto launches AgfaPhoto Print News Partnerships 

AgfaPhoto launches AgfaPhoto Print

AgfaPhoto Holding GmbH, in collaboration with Helloprint and FastEditor, announced the launch of AgfaPhoto Print, a new brand dedicated to providing personalized photo print products across the European market. The venture brings together the extensive AgfaPhoto database of customers who have shown a strong interest in photo cameras and related products, Helloprint’s network of more than 200 print production partners... Read More
Captions raises Series C to invest $100 million in AI video research Investments News 

Captions raises Series C to invest $100 million in AI video research

  Captions, the generative video creation and editing platform, announced it has raised $60 million in Series C funding led by Index Ventures, bringing the total capital raised to $100 million for a valuation of $500 million. Returning investors include Kleiner Perkins, Andreessen Horowitz, and Sequoia Capital, while new investors include Adobe Ventures, HubSpot Ventures, and actor/musician Jared Leto. The... Read More