Laowa announces the 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye for cine and photo New Products 

Laowa announces the 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye for cine and photo

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Venus Optics has debuted cine and photo versions of the Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye lens. The Laowa 8-15mm T2.9 FF Zoom Fisheye Cine Lens is designed for filmmakers seeking bold, immersive visuals, the company says. Engineered for full-frame cinema cameras, this lens combines a versatile 8-15mm zoom range, a fast T2.9 aperture, and professional cine to deliver dramatic... Read More
Social media mastery with less effort with Katie Brinkley Marketing Podcasts 

Social media mastery with less effort with Katie Brinkley

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Are you exhausted trying to keep up with endless social media demands while running your business? What if you could achieve better results with just four strategic posts? Katie Brinkley, founder of Next Step Social, author, and podcast host, reveals a game-changing approach to social media that’s perfect for photo retailers, lab owners, and camera stores who need an effective... Read More
The four-post strategy: Revolutionize your business social media approach Feature Marketing 

The four-post strategy: Revolutionize your business social media approach

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In the fast-paced digital landscape, businesses in the photo imaging industry often struggle to maintain an effective social media presence while running their operations. On a recent episode of the Dead Pixel Society podcast, host Gary Pageau interviewed Katie Brinkley, founder of Next Step Social and author of “The Social Shift,” who shared insights about social media efficiency for small... Read More
ISO Photography group seeking input on international photobook standards Market research News 

ISO Photography group seeking input on international photobook standards

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is conducting an industry survey to determine if there is an industry need for an international specification for the permanence and durability of photobooks (for the benefit of consumers). This short questionnaire also looks at different use cases for consumers regarding photo books – for example, the need for archival media  – and the resulting performance levels regarding... Read More
ME Group International reports flat sales but profits up in half-year report Earnings reports News 

ME Group International reports flat sales but profits up in half-year report

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ME Group International plc, the instant-service equipment group, reported, for the six months ending April 30, group pre-tax profit was up approximately 14% (up approximately 17% at constant currency) and Group revenue up approximately 2% (up approximately 4% at constant currencyg), driven by the strong continued performance in our laundry business. Excluding the H1 2024 contribution from SEMPA SAS, which... Read More
BleepingComputer: PowerSchool hacker pleads guilty to student data extortion scheme News 

BleepingComputer: PowerSchool hacker pleads guilty to student data extortion scheme

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In a case that has implications for the growing need for high security in the education market, BleepingComputer reports a19-year-old college student from Worcester, Massachusetts, has agreed to plead guilty to a cyberattack on PowerSchool that extorted millions of dollars in exchange for not leaking the personal data of millions of students and teachers. The Department of Justice says PowerSchool... Read More
Slate analyzes pricing of graduation photos Marketing 

Slate analyzes pricing of graduation photos

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Slate did an extensive report, “Graduate Through the Gift Shop,” analyzing the history of graduation photography, particularly at the college level. Reporter Henry Grabar did an extensive deep-dive into GradImages and other volume photography companies. Like a lot of modern consumer reporters, Grabar balks at the price for a professional photo capturing a once-in-a-lifetime moment. “A graduation photo might seem... Read More
FESPA 2025 reports exhibition drew more than 23,000 from around the world Events News 

FESPA 2025 reports exhibition drew more than 23,000 from around the world

GaryPageau
FESPA Global Print Expo 2025, European Sign Expo and Personalisation Experience, held May 6-9, Messe Berlin, Germany, reported total attendance hitting 23,061. The exhibition attracted senior decision makers, with 87% of visitors holding decision-making positions and 71% being directors, CEOs, owners or managers. The collective median budget was €2.9 billion, with 40% of attendees planning to invest in solutions in... Read More
Zeno360° AG launches in bookbinding automation News 

Zeno360° AG launches in bookbinding automation

GaryPageau
Switzerland’s Zeno360° AG has officially launched, entering the market as a global technology company focused on fully automated and integrated solutions for bookbinding and print finishing. The company is led by industry veteran Djawad Khorosh, and has already set up worldwide distributors. The company offers modular binding and casing-in to trimming, case making, and packaging print workflows under the ZENO ESSENTIAL,... Read More
Profoto announces three cinema lighting products New Products 

Profoto announces three cinema lighting products

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Swedish lighting company Profoto launched three new LED lights designed specifically for the cinema industry. With the introduction of Profoto LP2000C, Profoto will offer the world’s most powerful full-color soft light panel, the company claims. It will be accompanied by two point-source LEDs; The full-color Profoto L600C and the daylight balanced L600D. All three products share a common promise of... Read More
Excire launches free AI-judged photography competition offering $7,000 in prizes Events News 

Excire launches free AI-judged photography competition offering $7,000 in prizes

GaryPageau
PRC, the AI technology company behind the Excire photo-management software, is hosting a free-to-enter photography competition featuring instant AI judging and huge prizes. Excire’s “People in Focus” competition—running now through June 30th—invites photographers to submit people-centric images of all types, from studio headshots and environmental portraits to everyday moments and candid street scenes. But unlike conventional photography competitions, “People in... Read More
MyHeritage and ScanCafe partner to digitize and preserve family memories Partnerships 

MyHeritage and ScanCafe partner to digitize and preserve family memories

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Family history technology company MyHeritage, has partnered with photo and video digitization service ScanCafe to give consumers an easy and safe way to digitize their family memories.  MyHeritage is now the recommended cloud storage option for all customers who order ScanCafe’s services, and ScanCafe is now the recommended bulk media scanning solution for MyHeritage’s U.S. users. For every ScanCafe order... Read More
MH+P Technology GmbH introduces MHP PosterRoller Events New Products 

MH+P Technology GmbH introduces MHP PosterRoller

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  Berlin, Germany-based MH+P Technology GmbH launched the MHP PosterRoller at FESPA 2025 in Berlin. This production device can roll various substrates, including canvas, controlled by an foot pedal. Engineered with specially designed shafts that help prevent dents in stiffer papers and foils, the PosterRoller has already proven itself across a wide range of materials, including substrates from 80 to... Read More
Nationwide Studios is first school photography and yearbook company to achieve SOC 2 Type I compliance News 

Nationwide Studios is first school photography and yearbook company to achieve SOC 2 Type I compliance

GaryPageau
Nationwide Studios announced it has become the first school photography and yearbook company to achieve SOC 2 Type I compliance, a major milestone in student data security. SOC 2 is an independent certification that confirms a company has strong systems to protect personal information. This includes student photos, names, order details, and other sensitive data shared during school picture and... Read More