Canson Infinity debuts two new Baryta papers News 

Canson Infinity debuts two new Baryta papers

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Canson Infinity is evolving the Baryta Photographique range, which will consist of the new and improved Baryta Photographique II 310gsm as of January 2020 to coincide with the new Baryta Photographique II Matt 310gsm as of Q2 2020, while the existing Baryta Photographique paper will be discontinued. The second generation of the Baryta Photographique range has improved handling and finishing characteristics, the company says... Read More
FASTSIGNS acquires seven Sign Me Up Signs & Advertising locations Acquisitions News 

FASTSIGNS acquires seven Sign Me Up Signs & Advertising locations

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FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, announced it acquired sign franchise Sign Me Up Signs & Advertising. Each of Sign Me Up’s six locations throughout Long Island and one in New Jersey will be converted to a FASTSIGNS center by February 2020, growing FASTSIGNS’ presence on Long Island to eight locations. “We’re delighted to end 2019 with this acquisition, adding seven locations to the FASTSIGNS network.... Read More
Photo Finale adds Fujifilm, CCI Pro catalogs to photo fulfillment New Products News 

Photo Finale adds Fujifilm, CCI Pro catalogs to photo fulfillment

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Photo Finale, the leader in white-label photo e-commerce services, announced two catalog additions to its Marketplace. The additional product lines – Fujifilm Wholesale and CCI Pro – bring the total number of marketplace partners to 15. Fujifilm Wholesale’s Personalized Photo Products Group is a leading supplier of photographic and digital prints, and personalized and photo products in the United States.... Read More
Epson introduces Expression Photo XP-8600 compact desktop photo printer New Products 

Epson introduces Expression Photo XP-8600 compact desktop photo printer

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Epson America introduced the Expression Photo XP-8600 compact desktop inkjet printer with a host of connectivity and creativity features. “People today value experiences and capturing memorable moments to share with friends and family. We’ve seen a resurgence in photo printing, offering people a personal, tangible experience when sharing memories in addition to posting and sharing digitally across social channels,” said... Read More
Book printer Walsworth to acquire Ripon Printers by year-end News 

Book printer Walsworth to acquire Ripon Printers by year-end

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Marceline, Mo.-based Walsworth Publishing Company will acquire Ripon Printers in Ripon, Wisconsin, on Dec. 31, 2019. The purchase of Ripon Printers will enhance Walsworth’s print manufacturing capabilities, giving customers additional printing, direct mail, fulfillment and digital communications options. After the acquisition, Walsworth’s annual revenue will exceed $200 million. The Ripon Printers plant will remain open and regular production schedules will... Read More
How to conquer niche markets with personalization News Opinion Sponsored post 

How to conquer niche markets with personalization

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With the advent of marketing and product personalization, many businesses are wondering about how to conquer niche markets that have usurped the mass market. Consumers now expect their online shopping experience to be customized from beginning to end. The photography market has always lead the way in this regard, as every printed photo is a unique personalized document. Photo printing... Read More
SGIA, NAPCO Media appoint Andy Cvitanov as COO People on the Move 

SGIA, NAPCO Media appoint Andy Cvitanov as COO

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SGIA and NAPCO Media announced Andy Cvitanov was appointed Chief Operating Officer. In this new position, Cvitanov will oversee all operations within the newly formed company, including association infrastructure, strategy, audience development, finance, IT, human resources and more. “The combination of SGIA and NAPCO Media has created a unique opportunity in the marketplace, and I’m excited to help achieve its... Read More
Flickr owner makes plea for subscriptions with holiday promotion News 

Flickr owner makes plea for subscriptions with holiday promotion

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Flickr, the pioneering yet financially troubled photo-sharing site, needs an influx of paying customers, according to a post by SmugMug co-founder and CEO Don MacAskill in an open letter. SmugMug purchased Flickr in 2018, where it was losing “tens of millions of dollars a year,” says MacAskill. Still a labor of love, MacAskill said SmugMug stepped in to rescue the... Read More
Kodak Moments Prints API program fulfills more than 2 million orders at more than 8,000 locations News SDKs and APIs 

Kodak Moments Prints API program fulfills more than 2 million orders at more than 8,000 locations

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Kodak Moments announced its Kodak Moments Prints program, which serves more than 8,000 retail locations nationwide with same-day printing, fulfilled more than 2 million since August, 2018, with forecasts increasing as more photo products and app partners are added. Since 2016, the program has offered third-party photo apps and websites the ability to print to stores through Kodak Moments technology.... Read More
MailPix wins Best of 2019 Mobile Star Award for 1 Hour Photo App News Press releases 

MailPix wins Best of 2019 Mobile Star Award for 1 Hour Photo App

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MailPix, the photo-printing, canvas and gifting site, announced its 1 Hour Photo app won the Best Specialty Shopping App Award and, further, was recognized as New Mobile Business Innovator in the Best of 2019 Mobile Star Awards™. 1 Hour Photo was recognized as the only photo print app that works with all five of the largest U.S retailers with photo services – CVS, Walmart,... Read More
Nikon adds support for CFExpress cards in Nikon Z series update Updates 

Nikon adds support for CFExpress cards in Nikon Z series update

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Nikon Inc. announced the release of free firmware update Ver. 2.20 for the Nikon Z 7 and Z 6 full-frame mirrorless cameras, offering support for the next-generation memory card, CFexpress. Additionally, Nikon has announced service to install RAW video output functionality will be available for those wishing to add enhanced professional video capabilities. Updating Z 7 and Z 6 firmware... Read More
Sigma announces Dealer Photography Workshops & Events for January Events 

Sigma announces Dealer Photography Workshops & Events for January

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Sigma Corporation of America, a leading still photo and cinema lens, camera, flash and accessory manufacturer, today announced its Dealer Workshop lineup for the month of January. Photographers looking to kick off the new year with fresh tips and tricks can refine their skills through these hands-on Sigma expert-led workshops. In January, workshops will cover sports, dance, portraiture, aviation, street... Read More