PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities articles from February 2007

PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities archives from February 2007

Making a gift (card) more personal.(Newsline)(Cardways)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... Love them or think they're tacky--gift cards are here to stay. And online and catalog business Cardways is finding a way to make them a little more personal. Select Macy's store locations in Son Francisco, Calif., and San Jose, Calif., tested...

PMA data watch: shifts still occurring within retail print market.(Newsline)
February 1, 2007... The battle for digital print volume has been fierce, and the competition continues to intensify. None of the print segment shares of the U.S. market have remained stable as the industry continues to take shape. Overall, retail printing has...

Online education isn't just for universities.(Newsline)
February 1, 2007... Colleges and universities have been offering online courses for years, but now some electronics manufacturers and retailers are providing Internet classes. Austin, Texas-based Powered Inc. (www.powered.com), has been working with several...

Shutterfly goes East.(dialogue with Doug Galen)(Interview)(Brief article)
February 1, 2007... In late December, Shutterfly Inc. brought an early present--in the form of 200 jobs--to the East Coast. The Redwood City, Calif.-based online photofinisher (www.shutterfly.com) announced plans to open a second digital lab in Charlotte, N.C.,...

Keep up with DIMAcasts: podcasts offer continuous learning, no iPod required.(Connections)
February 1, 2007... Podcasts have become popular in the last few years; even "The New Oxford American Dictionary" declared the word "podcast" its 2005 word of the year. But what is it, and how can it benefit your business? For the uninitiated, a "podcast" is...

Ink bias: Allen Luthy of ink equipment refilling manufacturer SME, discusses aftermarket inkjet inks and image permanence testing credibility.(Viewpoint)
February 1, 2007... What horrible irony. As I sat down last night to draft a formal response to the recent Wilhelm Imaging Research Inc. (WIR), Grinnell, Iowa, study that had lambasted the image permanence of most aftermarket inkjet inks, I ran into a terrible...

Keeping up with KEVRO: with a new facility and entrance into the world of filmmaking, Kevin Rouse is expanding his territory.(KEVRO Gallery and Imaging Studio)(www.kevroart.com)(Interview)
February 1, 2007... There've been some exciting changes for Kevin Rouse, a.k.a. KEVRO, since PMA magazine profiled him and his self-named business, KEVRO Gallery & Imaging Studio, Delray Beach, Fla. (www.kevroart.com), late in 2004. Here's an update on what's...

Navigating Las Vegas: new monorail system makes getting around PMA 07 a breeze.(Connections)
February 1, 2007... The latest innovation for the city of Las Vegas isn't a new casino or stage show, but a rapid transit system. The Las Vegas Monorail is a seven-station, 4-mile, monorail system operating on an elevated guideway and providing access to nearly...

Pioneers in their field: 2007 DIMA Lifetime Achievement Award winners, Graham Nash and R. Mac Holbert, the DIMA 2007 closing keynote speakers, share the story of Nash Editions.(Interview)
February 1, 2007... Art student Mac Holbert was in the mountains of New Mexico in 1970 when he met Steven Cohen, the lighting director for musicians Crosby, Stills & Nash, as the group was returning from playing at a little concert called Woodstock. Holbert and...

Tell a tale: PSPA General Session speaker Chip Eichelberger shares how testimonials and storytelling can set you apart.(Connections)(Interview)
February 1, 2007... Facing increased competition can take the joy from each day if you let it. The key to lasting success, says PSPA 2007 General Session speaker and strategist Chip Eichelberger, is to apply a formula that helps you acquire and maintain a...

Jennifer is back; PMA will showcase an updated The Complete Picture, honing lifestyle retailing and imaging trends.(Photo Marketing Association )
February 1, 2007... Jennifer is back and she wants more--more solutions and ways to make her life easier as she carries the responsibility of being the main chronicler of her family's daily life and history. The Complete Picture will present a user-focused...

Three's a charm: successful retailer Art's Cameras Plus opens third store.(Business & Marketing)
February 1, 2007... At a time when many photo retailers in the United States have closed up shop, Art's Cameras Plus (www.artscamera.com) is thriving. The Wisconsin-based retailer, which just celebrated the grand opening of its third location, has attracted a lot...

Inspired design: photo retailer Colortek finds success with new products after visiting PMA 2006.(Photo Marketing Association )
February 1, 2007... Like many photo specialty retailers, James Park had pondered his future during the past couple years. Should he become a hardware retailer? Find new products? In which direction should he go? Park, owner of five Colortek Image Shop...

Carving its niche: for almost 125 years, Harvey Studios has found paths to success.(Company overview)
February 1, 2007... When he started his photography studio in 1883, John Harvey probably never dreamed it would still be going strong almost 125 years later. Now a portrait studio, camera store, photofinishing lab and school photography business, Harvey Studios...

Defining "digital scrapbooking": get answers from some manufacturers involved in this new facet of a more traditional hobby.
February 1, 2007... The term "digital scrapbooking" is popping up all over the media--on websites, in newspapers, in magazines, and on television. But beyond the jargon, just what does digital scrapbooking entail and who is participating in the activity? PMA...

New retail world: Nanonation's Bradley Walker explains how digital merchandising can make retailers remarkable.(Business & Marketing)(Interview)
February 1, 2007... Bradley Walker, president and CEO of customer experience software provider Nanonation Inc. (www.nanonation .com), Lincoln, Neb., shares with PMA magazine his perspective on digital merchandising, and how retailers can use technology to their...

Film fascination: film manufacturers remain committed to professional photographers and educators.(Trends & Technology)
February 1, 2007... Despite extensive penetration of digital cameras and backs in the professional photography market, many pros remain reluctant to completely give up the capture media they spent many years mastering, not to mention the qualities film offers. ...

Photos and fast food: the Anonymous Consumer questions if making prints at Munich McDonald's is a good idea.
February 1, 2007... Does fast food go well with photo printing? At the German McDonald's on the Munich Karlsplatz hub, it is said photos can be printed from memory cards. The AC had gone there specifically to look for and test this service. The AC could...

Educational events: Chris Lydle of Chris' Camera Center & Digital Photo shares how he gets more customers into his store.(Interview)
February 1, 2007... How do you lure shoppers into your store today? Sales don't cut it, and Demo Days staffed by manufacturers' representatives don't impress customers. If you want to get potential buyers into your specialty store, the best bet is a free...