Agfa, EFI announce global strategic partnership Partnerships 

Agfa, EFI announce global strategic partnership

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Agfa-Gevaert Group and EFI announced EFI will incorporate Agfa’s high-end hybrid inkjet printers into its suite of solutions.  The collaboration will debut at the FESPA trade fair in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, March 19-24, where Agfa and EFI will be showcasing the potential of this dynamic collaboration at their respective booths. “Digital Print is one of our company’s key growth engines,”... Read More
SPAC 2024 overview Events News 

SPAC 2024 overview

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The SPAC 2024 school and sports photography conference was held Jan. 24-27, at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev., featuring sessions, a sold-out trade show, and social events. The sessions topics included how-to sessions, sales, marketing, cyber-security, and more. The Dead Pixels Society attended the conference; the video features interviews with attendees and exhibitors, including Tyndell Photographic, WoodUImagine,... Read More
NRF: Labor market and interest rates will play major roles in 2024 Market research 

NRF: Labor market and interest rates will play major roles in 2024

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After a better-than-expected performance in 2023, what happens with the economy in 2024 could depend largely on the labor market and what the Federal Reserve does with interest rates, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz. “Federal Reserve officials have tough policy choices ahead as they decide on what to do and when,” Kleinhenz said. “There is still... Read More
Mixbook’s Photobook Evolution and AI Journey, with Andrew Laffoon Podcasts 

Mixbook’s Photobook Evolution and AI Journey, with Andrew Laffoon

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Join the celebration as we hit 150 episodes! This time, Gary Pageau talks with long-time Dead Pixels Society member Andrew Laffoon, CEO and co-founder of Mixbook. Listen to the story of Mixbook’s transformation from a simple yearbook concept to a pioneering force in photobook storytelling. Laffoon shares the story of how the company continually adapted to the seismic shifts in photo printing technology, from the boom... Read More
NRF: Valentine’s Day spending to reach new record  Market research 

NRF: Valentine’s Day spending to reach new record 

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Valentine’s Day is returning to its romantic traditions, with total spending on significant others for the holiday expected to reach a record $14.2 billion, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Retailers are ready to help customers this Valentine’s Day with meaningful and memorable gifts,” said Matthew Shay, President and CEO,... Read More
Xerox releases fourth-quarter and full-year results Earnings reports 

Xerox releases fourth-quarter and full-year results

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Xerox Inc., Norwalk, Conn., reported declining sales for the fourth quarter and full year 2023. For the fourth quarter of 2023, revenue was $1.77 billion, down 9.1 percent year-over-year or down 10.6 percent in constant currency, along with a GAAP net loss of $(58) million, or $(0.50) per share, down $179 million or $1.24 per share, year-over-year, respectively. For the... Read More
Maximizing your Google Ads impact with Dimitri Smirnov, Big Life Marketing Marketing Podcasts 

Maximizing your Google Ads impact with Dimitri Smirnov, Big Life Marketing

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Unlock the secrets to maximize the impact of Google Ads with insights from Dimitri Smirnov, CEO of Big Life Marketing. In this interview with Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society, Smirnov reveals how to make each ad dollar work harder, and why your business should leverage Google’s extensive reach, especially in the photo imaging industry. Venture deeper into digital marketing as... Read More
Epson debuts SureColor P5370 fine-art desktop printer New Products 

Epson debuts SureColor P5370 fine-art desktop printer

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Epson America announced the SureColor P5370 desktop printer. The company says the new device combines an advanced 10-channel MicroPiezo AMC printhead with Epson Precision Dot screening technology to produce prints with smooth tonal renditions and exquisite details. Featuring the 10-color UltraChrome PRO10 ink set, with Violet ink, the printer’s built-in Carbon Black Mode increases Dmax and allows for rich blacks and... Read More
pixolo adds new products and expands to Austria with photobook.ai’s white label platform New Products Partnerships Updates 

pixolo adds new products and expands to Austria with photobook.ai’s white label platform

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pixolo, the revived consumer brand from the former di Support,  has chosen photobook.ai’s V4 white-label app-to-print platform to replace their eponymous pixolo kiosk photo printing app. pixolo is a household name in Germany, and their photo accessories are sold in every Rossmann retail store. With the new pixolo AI app platform, pixolo is now able to sell its products in... Read More
Tiffen adds Tiffen ND/Polarizer Filter Trio for DJI OSMO 3  News 

Tiffen adds Tiffen ND/Polarizer Filter Trio for DJI OSMO 3 

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Tiffen brings their professional quality lens filters to DJI’s OSMO Pocket 3-inch CMOS Gimbal camera. Each member of Tiffen’s three-filter set combines the benefits of Neutral Density (ND) and Polarization in a single glass element for more pleasing and controlled light when reducing shutter speed and to minimize unwanted glare in bright and reflective conditions—without color shift. The Tiffen Kit... Read More
IDC: Worldwide market for used smartphones is forecast to surpass 430 million units with a market value of $109.7 billion in 2027 Market research 

IDC: Worldwide market for used smartphones is forecast to surpass 430 million units with a market value of $109.7 billion in 2027

GaryPageau
International Data Corp. (IDC) estimates worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, will reach 309.4 million units in 2023. The unit growth represents a 9.5% increase over the 282.6 million units shipped in 2022. In addition, IDC projects that used smartphone shipments will reach 431.1 million units in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)... Read More
Fujifilm, World Press Photo Foundation announce strategic partnership  Events News 

Fujifilm, World Press Photo Foundation announce strategic partnership 

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FUJIFILM Corp. announced a strategic partnership with the World Press Foundation, which includes Fujifilm’s sponsorship of the World Press Photo Foundation’s World Press Photo Contests as well as expert-led workshops during the organization’s global exhibitions. The World Press Photo Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization based in the Netherlands that provides a global platform for photojournalists and documentary photographers to... Read More
Gooten announces the formation of an Advisory Board People on the Move 

Gooten announces the formation of an Advisory Board

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Gooten announced the formation of its Strategic Advisory Board, a move to bolster its expertise and leadership in the sectors of print-on-demand, retail, and eCommerce, the company said in a press release. Chaired by photo-industry veteran Manny Almeida, the advisory board will help Gooten’s business strategies and enhance its enterprise platform. Deborah Merrill, an existing Gooten board member, will also... Read More
Sony updates firmware for Cine cameras, motion capture software Updates 

Sony updates firmware for Cine cameras, motion capture software

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Sony Electronics Inc. announces upcoming updates for the FX6, FX3 and FX30 cinema cameras. The ILME-FX6 ver.5.0 firmware update is expected from May 2024 or later and will include: The addition of 1.5x de-squeeze function for anamorphic lenses Integrated high-quality 3D LUT processes inspired by the VENICE cinema camera, which allows for more accurate color processing Monitor & Control App... Read More