APTech announces special briefing: “The (Very Different) Future of Event Marketing & Customer Journeys” News 

APTech announces special briefing: “The (Very Different) Future of Event Marketing & Customer Journeys”

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The Association for PRINT Technologies (APTech) is hosting a webinar in partnership with Don Carli, President and Co-Founder of the consumer behavior research firm Nima Hunter, Inc. on “The Future of Event Marketing and Customer Journeys.” This free virtual event, which will take place on Wednesday, July 29th at 2 p.m., will cover several timely topics and help attendees identify... Read More
Adorama announces ‘Creators GearUP’ college student discount program Promotions 

Adorama announces ‘Creators GearUP’ college student discount program

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Adorama announced a new Creators GearUP college-student discount program.  The Creators GearUP program offers verified college students discounts on a variety of products across categories sold through Adorama. Participating brands include Epson, Fujifilm, Flashpoint, Glow, Hasselbad, Manfrotto, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Tenba, Westcott, and more. “We’re excited to announce the launch of our new student discount program to continue our mission... Read More
Dead Pixels Society podcast: Virtual IPIC update with Brenda DiVincenzo Events Podcasts 

Dead Pixels Society podcast: Virtual IPIC update with Brenda DiVincenzo

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Gary Pageau welcomes back Brenda DiVincenzo, vice president of member success, at the IPI Member Network. She shares the latest changes to the IPIC Conference. Now in a virtual format, the Aug. 23-26 “Breakthrough” conference will have many of the features of the IPI annual convention, but now through the Whova app. Attendees will be able to watch sessions as they happen... Read More
Rise Above Research says special memories drive photo printing/product opportunities Market research 

Rise Above Research says special memories drive photo printing/product opportunities

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The 2010s were the most photographed decade in history, according to Rise Above Research, with more than 8.6 trillion photos were captured globally by film cameras, digital cameras, feature phones, smartphones, and tablets between 2010 and 2019. That’s seven times more photos than the previous decade. Rise Above Research estimates that less than 5% of photos taken in the last... Read More
Kiosk Manufacturer Association announces product listings for COVID-19 self-service News 

Kiosk Manufacturer Association announces product listings for COVID-19 self-service

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The Kiosk Manufacturer Association announces specific product listings for coronavirus-related self-service assistance. Tailored specifically for coronavirus product offerings are the following: Temperature kiosks for screening and fever detection. Over 20 solutions to choose from and they range from less than a $1000 to more than $25K depending on regulatory approval and accuracy. Outdoor kiosk solutions for temperature check, ticketing and screening. Kiosk... Read More
Mitsubishi Imaging announces EP Pearl Dual 200 New Products 

Mitsubishi Imaging announces EP Pearl Dual 200

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Mitsubishi Paper Mill has added EP Pearl Dual 200 to its portfolio of acid-free silver-halide-replacement digital media for both inkjet and liquid toner technology. The paper is coated with a special receiving layer to ensure strong toner adhesion and trouble-free runnability in electrophotographic digital presses. The 200 gsm 8mil dual-sided paper can be loaded in digital press cassettes for high... Read More
MailPix offering personalized face masks with optional carbon filters New Products 

MailPix offering personalized face masks with optional carbon filters

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MailPix, the photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, announced personalized face masks are now available. Customers can choose to upload their own photo, choose from pattern, or create their own personalized text message. “During these challenging times, consumers are looking for safe ways to express themselves,” says Fred H. Lerner, CEO and co-founder, MailPix. “A personalized face mask is a colorful... Read More
The Portrait Masters announces “All Digital Conference” Sept. 21-23, 2020 Events 

The Portrait Masters announces “All Digital Conference” Sept. 21-23, 2020

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“The Portrait Masters,” the online photo education organization created by Sue Bryce, has announced it will present its first all-digital, online conference + expo, The Portrait Masters Live, from Sept. 21-23, 2020. This year’s conference will be presented as an online learning experience using multi-channel broadcast programming for three full days of photographic learning, competitive shootouts with world-class photographers, daily... Read More
United Imaging Group buys company building in Fürth Earnings reports News 

United Imaging Group buys company building in Fürth

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After 20 years of occupancy, European photo buying group United Imaging Group has purchased the building it has occupied after the long-term lease expired. “Despite the Corona crisis, the company’s solid financial situation enabled this investment to be made without borrowing,” says Michael Gleich, managing director. “This investment underscores the future viability and long-term orientation of the United Imaging Group.”... Read More
Mimeo Photos launches on the web News 

Mimeo Photos launches on the web

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Mimeo Photos, the macOS photo products app, launched a web-based solution. The web version offers “the same ease of use that macOS users have come to know and love,” the company says. “We’re delighted to bring the same high-quality photo products we provided for Apple macOS customers to everyone,” said Sean Doherty, general manager of Mimeo Photos. “This is an... Read More
Industry notes for the week of July 18 Earnings reports News SDKs and APIs Updates 

Industry notes for the week of July 18

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  Retail news Future of Olympus cameras discussion with Aki Murata, President, via 42West Adorama’s 42West blog interviewed Aki Murata, president, Consumer Products Group, Olympus Corporation of the Americas, about the impending sale of Olympus cameras to Japan Industrial Partners. Worth a look if you are wondering what will happen to Olympus camera servicing and future products. Nikon School shuts down physical... Read More
Office Depot, Canva team up for graphic design solutions News 

Office Depot, Canva team up for graphic design solutions

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Office Depot announced a collaboration with Canva, the fast-growing design platform. Canva’s high-impact, professional and visually-appealing graphic design solutions paired with the high-quality printing services offered on officedepot.com are now available to help small business customers keep business going during this pivotal time. This follows on Canva’s similar cooperation with FedEx Office. “Whether small businesses are preparing to open their... Read More
Dead Pixels Society podcast: Excire launches AI-powered image management tool, Excire Foto News Podcasts 

Dead Pixels Society podcast: Excire launches AI-powered image management tool, Excire Foto

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Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society talks with Erhardt Barth, co-founder of Excire Inc., about the company’s new desktop-based image management tool, Excire Foto. Excire Foto is a powerful app designed for easy photo management and quick content-based browsing. As a local program, it doesn’t require cloud computing and therefore has built-in privacy. Pageau and Barth discuss the company’s background,... Read More