ShootProof names Stephen Marshall as CEO People on the Move 

ShootProof names Stephen Marshall as CEO

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Atlanta’s ShootProof, a global leader in software, e-commerce, education, and productivity solutions for professional and semi-professional photographers, appointed Stephen Marshall as chief executive officer. Marshall brings more than two decades of proven executive leadership in high-growth technology and SaaS companies. Previously Marshall was a founding partner at Deep Fractal, an advisory firm, working with technology companies spanning digital marketing, healthcare,... Read More
PI CONNECT 2020 imaging conference announces new September dates Events 

PI CONNECT 2020 imaging conference announces new September dates

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Pro Imaging CONNECT, the executive conference for the photo/imaging industry, announced it has rescheduled its conference to Sept. 12-13, 2020, at the Horseshoe Bay Resort in Austin, Texas. “Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we thought it appropriate for everyone’s safety to postpone Pro Imaging CONNECT,” says Toren Prawdzik, conference organizer, and president, Photo EVO. “We were able to secure appropriate... Read More
Kodak reports $1.2 billion revenues and $116 million earnings for 2019 Earnings reports 

Kodak reports $1.2 billion revenues and $116 million earnings for 2019

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Eastman Kodak Co. reported full-year 2019 financial results. including revenues of $1.2 billion (about $100 million less than the prior year), continued growth in key product areas and net earnings of $116 million (compared to a $16 million loss in 2018). The company’s revenues were boosted by the sales of its Flexographic Packaging Division. Other highlights: Key product lines achieved... Read More
Madavor Media acquires Imaging Resource Acquisitions News 

Madavor Media acquires Imaging Resource

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Madavor Media has acquired the Imaging Resource brand and website, “allowing IR’s uniquely objective, balanced and always good-humored voice to continue into the future,” according to a post by IR founder Dave Etchells. Etchells had previously announced plans, after 22 years of operating one of the leading technical photography sites, to scale back. Etchells added, “ forward under Madavor, the IR... Read More
Doug Pensinger Photography Fund announces inaugural grants for emerging sports photographers News 

Doug Pensinger Photography Fund announces inaugural grants for emerging sports photographers

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The newly-formed Doug Pensinger Photography Fund (DPPF) announces its inaugural series of grants and mentorships. Established in 2019, the DPPF is unique in its nonprofit focus on emerging sports photographers. The 2020 Sports Photography Grants program features: $5,000 grants and one-year mentorships by members of DPPF’s Advisory Board for the top three applicants $1,000 equipment grants for seven additional applicants Expenses-paid trip... Read More
ExpoImaging introduces Rogue FlashBender v3 flash modifier New Products 

ExpoImaging introduces Rogue FlashBender v3 flash modifier

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ExpoImaging Inc., creators of the popular Rogue FlashBender speedlight modifiers, announced the availability of new Rogue FlashBender v3 reflectors and softbox kits. The attachment strap incorporated into every FlashBender v3 modifier can be adjusted to fit strobes as small as 6.75” in circumference and as large as 17”. This versatility means that FlashBender v3 modifiers will fit small flashes like... Read More
Michaels Cos reports lower fourth-quarter sales Earnings reports 

Michaels Cos reports lower fourth-quarter sales

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The Michaels Companies Inc. reported a decline in sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to the prior-year period is due to lower comparable-store sales, the closure of Pat Catan’s stores during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, and a decrease in wholesale revenue. This was partially offset by sales related to 16 additional Michaels stores (net of... Read More
Samsung begins mass production of fast storage New Products 

Samsung begins mass production of fast storage

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Samsung Electronics has begun mass producing the industry’s first 512-gigabyte (GB) eUFS (embedded Universal Flash Storage) 3.1 for use in flagship smartphones. Delivering three times the write speed of the previous 512GB eUFS 3.0 mobile memory, Samsung’s new eUFS 3.1 breaks the 1GB/s performance threshold in smartphone storage. “With our introduction of the fastest mobile storage, smartphone users will no... Read More
Meero provides free large file transfers to make working from home easier News Promotions 

Meero provides free large file transfers to make working from home easier

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Meero is increasing the storage capacity and validity duration of files shared via MeeroDrop, with up to 10 Gigabytes and three months of validity, features typically only available in the advanced version of the website, in response to the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. “We’re all affected by what’s been happening. At Meero, we’re encouraging our teams to work from home in... Read More
Industry Notes for the week of March 14 People on the Move Updates 

Industry Notes for the week of March 14

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Rumors and interesting items from around the internet Former Shutterfly CEO Jeff Housenbold talks to Jason Calacanis on the “This Week In Startups” podcast about deploying the $100 billion SoftBank Vision Fund, creating moats via capital and more. Smithsonian releases 2.8 million images into public domain, via Smithsonian Magazine After half a century, the New England School of Photography shutters,... Read More
Xerox puts HP bid on hold due to COVID-19 concerns Acquisitions News 

Xerox puts HP bid on hold due to COVID-19 concerns

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Xerox Holdings Corp. today put a hold on takeover bid activities for HP Inc. due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. “In light of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, Xerox needs to prioritize the health and safety of its employees, customers, partners and affiliates over and above all other considerations, including its proposal to acquire HP,” said John Visentin, Xerox vice chairman... Read More
COVID-19 pandemic causing widespread event cancellations and postponements Events 

COVID-19 pandemic causing widespread event cancellations and postponements

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The COVID-10 pandemic has disrupted events worldwide in the past week. Close to home, the Pro Imaging CONNECT and Pro Imaging Golf events, scheduled for next week, have been postponed until the fall. Other significant cancellations are listed below: drupa The every-five-year mega printing trade event drupa has been postponed until April 20-30, 2021. According to a statement: The drupa... Read More
HP introduces Series 5 and Series 6 HP Indigo platforms New Products 

HP introduces Series 5 and Series 6 HP Indigo platforms

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In anticipation of the now-postponed drupa, HP Inc. made numerous announcements: Series 5 and Series 6 are two new HP Indigo platforms delivering large digital print volumes thanks to high speed and productivity. The new B2-format HP Indigo 100K Digital Press for commercial print, the first press in the new Series 5 platform, is engineered for higher productivity to deliver more... Read More
CQ Printing adds direct-to-garment printing News 

CQ Printing adds direct-to-garment printing

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CQ Printing, the Strongville, Ohio-based, family-owned commercial printing and branding company, launched a Direct to Garment (DTG) printing division for apparel printing. DTG capabilities provide high quality, short-run custom printing options for customers with quick turnaround time, the company says. Apparel can be printed in single or multi-color designs. Founder and CEO, John Bechke stated, “We are thrilled to debut our... Read More
iMazing update new way to manage iPhone Photo library New Products Updates 

iMazing update new way to manage iPhone Photo library

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DigiDNA released iMazing 2.11 for macOS, an iOS device management app allowing transferring of messages, music, files, and other types of data from any iPhone, iPad or iPod touch device. iMazing 2.11 debuts a new way for users to manage and to transfer iPhone and iPad photos from their Mac. After connecting their iPhone or iPad and their computer via... Read More