Capturing Life’s Moments: The Marcus Legacy and the International Photographic Council’s Mission Podcasts 

Capturing Life’s Moments: The Marcus Legacy and the International Photographic Council’s Mission

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Join us on a visual odyssey with Andy Marcus, the president of multigenerational NYC studio Fred Marcus Studio and president of the International Photographic Council (IPC). In a heartfelt recount of his family’s history, Marcus unveils poignant chapters from his father’s flight from Germany to the establishment of a legendary photography business serving high-profile clients. The Fred Marcus legacy, steeped in rich tradition and continued... Read More
C+A Global launches Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Camera New Products 

C+A Global launches Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Camera

GaryPageau
Kodak North American brand licensee C+A Global announced the $99 Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Camera, the latest addition to their range of affordable instant print cameras. The licensed Kodak SMILE+ Instant Print Camera prints photos instantly on sticky-backed Zink paper in less than 60 seconds. Available in a range of bold and bright colors to cater to a variety... Read More
NRF: Census retail sales data shows consumers ‘still engaged’ Market research News 

NRF: Census retail sales data shows consumers ‘still engaged’

GaryPageau
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows retail sales cooled in January but that households continued to spend, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Retail sales softened in January compared with the holiday season, but consumers were still engaged,” Kleinhenz said. “Extreme weather likely disrupted product demand and consumption patterns. January prices for goods came down, which affects sales... Read More
CEWE again significantly increases turnover and earnings in 2023 Earnings reports News 

CEWE again significantly increases turnover and earnings in 2023

GaryPageau
CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA closed the 2023 financial year with a significant increase in turnover and earnings according to preliminary, unaudited figures: Group turnover, including pet-food maker futalis, which was sold in December 2023, increased by +6.5% to 788.8 million euros (2022: 741.0 million euros), while the CEWE Group’s operating result (EBIT) calculated in this way rose to 81.6... Read More
Electronics For Imaging announces EFI VUTEk h3+, VUTEk h5+ hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED printers News 

Electronics For Imaging announces EFI VUTEk h3+, VUTEk h5+ hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED printers

GaryPageau
Electronics For Imaging, Inc., announced the EFI VUTEk h3+ and VUTEk h5+ hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED printer series. The VUTEk h+ series is a re-engineered version of the high-volume, superwide-format hybrid VUTEk h series platform. The enhancements made for the VUTEk h+ series offer improved productivity, print quality, reliability, capability, and profits. “We are excited to bring these new printers to market,”... Read More
albelli-Photobox Group rebrands as Storio, names new CEO Marketing News 

albelli-Photobox Group rebrands as Storio, names new CEO

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albelli-Photobox Group, parent company to Photobox UK and Bonusprint announced its rebranding into Storio group. The European maker of personalized photo products has consolidated revenues of more than EUR 340 million and more than 11 million customers. At the same time, the company announced a successor to outgoing CEO, Tristan Money, who led the company for nine years. The announcement... Read More
Luminar Neo, FUJIFILM North America to host 50 free photo walks nationwide News 

Luminar Neo, FUJIFILM North America to host 50 free photo walks nationwide

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The Luminar Neo subsidiary of Skylum has collaborated with FUJIFILM North America Corp.’s Electronic Imaging Division for a new program to explore various metropolitan cities across the continental U.S. on a series of free, guided photo walks. Pre-registered participants will embark on walking adventures led by a local photography expert to explore their city’s local streets, parks, and hidden corners, all... Read More
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows January sales were strong Market research 

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows January sales were strong

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Retail sales showed a strong beginning for the year in January, nearly matching December’s busy holiday spending and rising significantly year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. Click here to access January’s retail data. “January sales continued the strong performance of retail sales in December, which is... Read More
Lifetouch restructuring includes unspecified number of staff reductions News 

Lifetouch restructuring includes unspecified number of staff reductions

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Lifetouch parent company Shutterfly, in a statement, has confirmed numerous industry reports that the leading school and retail portrait company has again reduced its headcount and consolidated some sales regions. Private messages shared with the Dead Pixels Society say the layoffs have come in two waves, with 121 persons affected in early January, and another 220+ fired this week. According... Read More
3 Legged Thing unveils Wrapz water-resistant cloth wraps for gear New Products 

3 Legged Thing unveils Wrapz water-resistant cloth wraps for gear

GaryPageau
U.K.-based tripod maker 3 Legged Thing announced Wrapz, a durable, water-resistant cloth wrap that can be used to protect precious items. 3LT Wrapz are made from a special adhesive polymer with nano-technology, and include four distinct layers – hook, loop, padding, and waterproofing. The thick wraps have two different textured sides that wrap against each other to adhere firmly and... Read More
A Photographer’s Journey to Entrepreneurship and Empowerment, with Emma Alexander Podcasts 

A Photographer’s Journey to Entrepreneurship and Empowerment, with Emma Alexander

GaryPageau , , , ,
Ever felt like you were meant for something different than the path you initially chose? Emma Alexander sure did. She joins Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society as the co-founder of Wisern and Mother Bran, to share her serendipitous transition from behind the lens to the logistics of the photography industry. She recounts the pivotal moments that led her away from the camera and toward her true calling... Read More
GoPro reports 8% revenue decline for 4Q, full year Earnings reports News 

GoPro reports 8% revenue decline for 4Q, full year

GaryPageau
GoPro, Inc. announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2023. In both periods, the company showed an 8% decline in revenues, despite a double-digit percentage increase in subscriber revenue. For the fourth quarter of 2023, GoPro’s revenue was $295 million, down 8% year-over-year, but subscription and service revenue increased 13% year-over-year to $25 million.... Read More