Michael J. Ayers named Vice President of International Photographic Council’s Executive Board of Directors  People on the Move 

Michael J. Ayers named Vice President of International Photographic Council’s Executive Board of Directors 

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The International Photographic Council (IPC) announced the appointment of Michael J. Ayers as Vice President to its Executive Board of Directors. Founded in 1974, IPC is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing worldwide recognition of photography as a universal means of communication. “Michael represents our focus of Peace Through Photography, the Universal Language, says Andy Marcus, President of IPC. “As a... Read More
Cloudprinter shares data on print engines Market research News 

Cloudprinter shares data on print engines

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Cloudprinter posted data about the types of print flowing through its network. The data provides insight into the popularity of different print engine platforms and how seasonality comes into play. “December marks a distinct shift in Cloudprinter’s operational trends, reflecting the dichotomy between the professional market slowdown and the consumer holiday season peak. Our network sees a remarkable 70% of... Read More
Canon announces leadership changes for U.S., Canada News 

Canon announces leadership changes for U.S., Canada

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Canon U.S.A. Inc., Melville, NY, named Isao “Sammy” Kobayashi as its new president and CEO, effective Jan. 1. Kobayashi was most recently president and CEO at Canon Canada for the past year. Kobayashi succeeds Kazuto “Kevin” Ogawa, who will return to Japan for a new assignment following five years at Canon U.S.A., having served as president and CEO since April, 2020.... Read More
Epson announces DTG printer New Products 

Epson announces DTG printer

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Epson America announced a new SureColor F-Series direct-to-garment (DTG) printer, a versatile entry-level printer that is purpose-built for a range of DTG and direct-to-film (DTFilm) printing applications. The hybrid printer combines outstanding image quality, easy operation and flexible performance in one space-saving package to allow designers to spend more time creating. The SureColor F1070 (MSRP $7,495) will be available for pre-orders... Read More
JCPenney announces free professional headshots Marketing 

JCPenney announces free professional headshots

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JCPenney, through its partner, the Shutterfly division JCPenney Portraits by Lifetouch, is once again offering free professional headshots through its Snapshot for Success program, for the first 3,000 customers who sign before Feb 7. “At JCPenney, we are committed to serving America’s diverse, working families. Snapshot for Success is one way we’re standing with our communities to help make the... Read More
CNBC/NRF: Retail monitor numbers show retailers had strong holiday season News 

CNBC/NRF: Retail monitor numbers show retailers had strong holiday season

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Retail sales continued to grow in December, completing a strong holiday shopping season, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “December’s numbers combined with November’s results show retailers had a very successful two-month holiday season,” said Matthew Shay, CEO and president, NRF. “Clearly, retailers got it right this holiday season,... Read More
Panasonic debuts LUMIX S-E100 small and light medium-telephoto fixed focal length macro lens New Products 

Panasonic debuts LUMIX S-E100 small and light medium-telephoto fixed focal length macro lens

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Panasonic announced the LUMIX S 100mm F2.8 MACRO (S-E100) L-mount lens, with a new optical design and a newly developed Dual Phase linear motor. The company claims the S-E100 is the world’s smallest and lightest medium-telephoto fixed focal length macro lens, weighing approximately 298 grams. The LUMIX S-E100 lens will be available at channel partners at the end of January... Read More
NRF: Economist says 2023’s consumer spending growth is ‘not necessarily sustainable’ in 2024 Market research 

NRF: Economist says 2023’s consumer spending growth is ‘not necessarily sustainable’ in 2024

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Consumers spent more than expected amid high inflation and high-interest rates during 2023, but spending growth is likely to slow in 2024, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today. “The 2023 U.S. economy was marked in large measure by the impressive resiliency of the consumer,” Kleinhenz said. “A year ago, many commentators were skeptical and calling for a... Read More
School Photographers of America announces leadership change People on the Move Press releases 

School Photographers of America announces leadership change

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The Governing Board and officers of the School Photographers of America (SPOA) announce the resignation of the executive director, David Crandall. The separation is amicable and the association will continue its programs and services without interruption. The association leadership has immediately begun the executive search process for a successor. Crandall played a key role as one of the 10 founders... Read More
Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on Feb. 2 News 

Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on Feb. 2

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Apple announced the Apple Vision Pro headset will be available beginning Friday, Feb. 2, at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the U.S. Apple Store online. Vision Pro is a spatial computer that blends digital content with the physical world and unlocks powerful spatial experiences in visionOS, controlled by a user’s eyes, hands, and voice. An all-new App Store provides... Read More
Xerox going for yet another restructuring News 

Xerox going for yet another restructuring

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Now that financial and corporate activist Carl Icahn has sold his stake in the company,  Xerox Holdings Corp. announced a new operating model and organizational structure to further the company’s Reinvention plans. The reinvention will include a projected 15-percent workforce reduction, the company said. “The evolution of Xerox’s Reinvention aligns our resources in three key areas – improvement and stabilization... Read More
From Shutter to Startup: The Journey of Turning Photography into a Business with Dave Herring Podcasts 

From Shutter to Startup: The Journey of Turning Photography into a Business with Dave Herring

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Prepare to unlock the mysteries of transforming a passion for photography into a thriving business with guest Dave Herring. In this interview with Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society, Herring unfolds his narrative, detailing his pivot from nonprofit pursuits to the bustling freelance photography scene. He shares the mechanics of establishing a photography business, the art of diversifying one’s creative portfolio, and the... Read More
Circana: U.S. camera sales a bright spot over Black Friday Market research 

Circana: U.S. camera sales a bright spot over Black Friday

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U.S. sales of consumer technology products were generally lackluster over Black Friday Week and Cyber Week when compared to last year, in line with broader discretionary general merchandise spending trends, according to industry research firm Circana (formerly NPD). While sales declined during both of these two big holiday promotion weeks, Black Friday Week performed better with a 3% year-over-year decline... Read More
Pomvom to combine with private equity firm Acquisitions News 

Pomvom to combine with private equity firm

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Israeli “experiential content” provider Pomvom Ltd. announced business combination agreement with publicly traded special purpose acquisition company Israel Acquisitions Corp. at a total equity value for Pomvom of $US125 million. The combined company will trade on the Nasdaq and leverage Pomvom’s leading technology augmented with the expertise of the ISRL team, the company said in a press release. At the... Read More