Custom photo album maker Finao abruptly shuts down News 

Custom photo album maker Finao abruptly shuts down

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Longtime professional photo album supplier Finao Online LLC has abruptly closed, leaving customers with unfilled orders and unanswered questions. The company was founded in 2007 by Tony Randhawa and the late Christine Perry-Burke. Ironically, the company’s name was derived from the movie “Apollo 13,” where Ed Harris‘ character said, “Failure Is Not An Option.” Perusing the company’s Facebook reviews pages... Read More
NRF: Chief economist says 2024 “ended on a high note” Market research 

NRF: Chief economist says 2024 “ended on a high note”

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Economic growth withstood inflation, high interest rates, and other challenges in 2024 and should continue to show strength in 2025, said National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz. “The U.S. economy ended 2024 on a high note and the outlook looks promising for 2025,” Kleinhenz said. “Recent performance shows the economy is on solid footing and has been growing at... Read More
Getty Images/Shutterstock to merge Acquisitions News 

Getty Images/Shutterstock to merge

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Getty Images Holdings, Inc. and Shutterstock announced that the two stock-content giants entered a definitive merger agreement. The combined company, which would have an enterprise value of approximately $3.7 billion, will be named Getty Images Holdings, Inc. and continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GETY”. As a combined company, Getty Images and Shutterstock will... Read More
Kyocera Nixka, Imaging Solutions to partner on inkjet photo printing system News 

Kyocera Nixka, Imaging Solutions to partner on inkjet photo printing system

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Aubagne, France-based Kyocera Nixka Inkjet Systems (KNIS), a maker of industrial inkjet printing systems, and Imaging Solutions AG (ISAG), a specialist in modular finishing systems for the photo market based in Dielsdorf, Switzerland, announced a partnership to integrate the Kyocera Belharra printing press with Imaging Solutions’ FastCut finishing module. In a press release, the company says “the synergy between KNIS’s advanced... Read More
70th anniversary SPAC convention expands offerings Events News 

70th anniversary SPAC convention expands offerings

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The 70th anniversary SPAC convention kicks off on Jan. 22, 2025, offering four days of education and networking. The sold-out trade show features more than 90 companies serving the volume photography marketplace. The conference program features more than 50 hours of education, in addition to two days of dedicated tradeshow time. There are numerous enhancements to the education program, where a... Read More
Top stories and photo/imaging trends to watch for 2025 Feature Opinion 

Top stories and photo/imaging trends to watch for 2025

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Readers of the Dead Pixels Society look to this site and newsletter for trends shaping the photo/imaging industry… and 2024 was no different. From acquisitions big and small to puzzling partnerships, here’s three top takeaways to consider for 2025: Industry consolidation highlights opportunities As with every year, there were many major acquisitions in 2024. In particular, the volume-photography market seemed... Read More
Lensrentals top rented photo and video products of 2024 report has some surprises Market research News 

Lensrentals top rented photo and video products of 2024 report has some surprises

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Leading gear rental site Lensrentals released its annual rental data review, which identifies the most popular gear rented throughout the calendar year. As the company has done for the past several years, the annual report provides some interesting insight into the popularity of brands and products. For example, the five most popular products rented were Canon lenses; indeed, Canon products... Read More
Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Skills, with Peggy Beauregard Podcasts 

Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Skills, with Peggy Beauregard

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Peggy Beauregard, a veteran in the world of commercial real estate, graces us with her presence to share over four decades of wisdom. Discover how Peggy transitioned from hands-on property management to becoming a limited partner, reaping the rewards of real estate without the everyday grind. Learn the ins and outs of diversifying income streams and the strategic advantage of... Read More
Yearbook printer Walsworth acquires print-on-demand company Documation Acquisitions News 

Yearbook printer Walsworth acquires print-on-demand company Documation

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Yearbook and book printer Walsworth, a family-owned company based in Marceline, Missouri, announced that it would acquire on-demand printer Documation, bringing it into the Walsworth brand. Terms weren’t disclosed. Documation will be renamed Walsworth – Eau Claire, and will be Walsworth’s eighth facility, joining the company’s locations in Marceline, Brookfield, and Fulton, Missouri; Overland Park, Kansas; Saint Joseph, Michigan; and... Read More
Venus Optics debuts first Laowa 55mm & 100mm Tilt-shift 1X Macro Lenses New Products 

Venus Optics debuts first Laowa 55mm & 100mm Tilt-shift 1X Macro Lenses

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  Venus Optics announced two tilt-shift macro lenses for full-frame cameras: 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro. They both feature a precise tilt of ±10°, a shift of ±12mm, and 1:1 magnification. These lenses allow photographers to easily manipulate the plane of focus and adjust the perspective distortions. The Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro Lenses are... Read More
Unlocking Business Growth with a Fractional CFO: Insights from Stewart Ervin Podcasts 

Unlocking Business Growth with a Fractional CFO: Insights from Stewart Ervin

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In this episode of the Dead Pixels Society podcast, listeners are treated to a deep dive into the transformative role of a fractional CFO in the growth and success of small businesses. Stuart Ervin, a seasoned fractional CFO from Bracket Management, sheds light on how businesses can thrive without the necessity of a full-time CFO. This episode offers invaluable insights... Read More
Xerox to acquire Lexmark for $1.5 billion Acquisitions News 

Xerox to acquire Lexmark for $1.5 billion

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Xerox Holdings Corp. announced it has agreed to acquire Lexmark International, Inc., from Ninestar Corp., PAG Asia Capital, and Shanghai Shouda Investment Centre in a deal valued at $1.5 billion, inclusive of assumed liabilities. This acquisition will strengthen the Xerox core print portfolio and build a broader global print and managed print services business better suited to meet the evolving... Read More
Perfect Corp. acquires fashion tech company Wannaby News 

Perfect Corp. acquires fashion tech company Wannaby

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Perfect Corp. announced it agreed with Farfetch Ltd., a global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry, to acquire Wannaby Inc., a digital immersive experiences company known for its virtual try-on technology for the fashion industry. Wannaby, acquired by Farfetch in 2022, served 30 top-tier luxury brands. The company was founded in Lithuania in 2017. By integrating Wannaby’s innovative solutions with... Read More