PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities articles from February 2008

PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities archives from February 2008

Association leadership.(Connections)
February 1, 2008... "In this business, you never stop learning. I've been doing this for 28 years, and I come up with new ways to do things all the time. It's not a static business; techniques change and evolve. Working with people's treasures, you don't have a...

Be a trendsetter.(Newsline)(trendwatching.com )
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Do you want to know what to expect from consumers in 2008? Trend firm trendwatching.com recently released its "8 Important Consumer Trends for 2008," which include: 1. Status Spheres, 2. Premiumization, 3. Snack...

Offering family experiences.(Newsline)
February 1, 2008... The Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., gets it. The gallery is one of the oldest museums in the United States, but it tries not to come across as stuffy. Its pedigrees are impressive: an educational institution with significant...

PMA data watch: it's all relative when it comes to photo book pricing.(Newsline)
February 1, 2008... Have you purchased and personalized a gift for a family member or friend? How much would you be willing to spend on such a gift? Would a photo book be an appropriate solution for these gifting instances? And how much would the photo book have...

What the duck.(Connections)(Cartoon)
February 1, 2008... ... IT'S A VOICE ASSISTED CAMERA. IT PROVIDES AUDIO CUES FOR TAKING [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TOO CLOSE, RED EYE IMMINENT, HIGHLIGHTS BLOWN, TOO MUCH CONTRAST, HEAD CUT OFF, COLORS DULL, TOO SHAKY, TILTED HORIZON... [ILLUSTRATION...

PMA 08: picture more ... experiences.(PMA 08 Official Show Guide)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] We all make important annual business decisions crucial to the prosperity of our companies. The best business decision you will make for 2008 is attending the 84th PMA International Convention and Trade Show in Las...

Imaging innovations: DIMA 2008 sessions will offer a wealth of critical information.(PMA 08 Official Show Guide)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As it does each year, DIMA 2008 will have much to offer anyone involved in digital imaging. In addition to many other exciting opportunities presented by this conference, attendees can choose from more than 40...

Shoot for the best: find the ideal equipment for your needs at the DIMA Digital Printer and Photo Kiosk Shoot-Outs.(PMA 08 Official Show Guide)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The very best way to make sure the new printer or kiosk you're about to buy is going to perform as well as you'd like is to check out its ratings from the DIMA Digital Printer Shoot-Out or the DIMA Photo Kiosk...

A strong agenda: PSPA 2008 features mix of education, networking opportunities.(PMA 08 Official Show Guide)
February 1, 2008... This year, PSPA 2008, Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas, Nev., offers a packed agenda in a 2-day event. It is held concurrent with PMA 08 and gives attendees a chance to check out the trade show floor in the...

PMA 08: from exhibits to educational sessions, experience all things imaging.(PMA 08 Official Show Guide)(Calendar)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PMA 08 is the place for the most up-to-date products, information, education, and more in the imaging industry. The event, held Jan. 31- Feb. 2, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev., is the 84th annual...

Industry vision: PMA visionaries panel with Stuart Varney to lead off PMA 08 Official Business Sessions.(PMA 08 Official Show Guide)
February 1, 2008... On Jan. 31, PMA 08 will launch its Official Business Sessions with high-level views of the imaging industry and its future from some of the top executives in the field. This session, moderated by well-known financial and economic journalist and...

A high-tech take: PMA Official Business Session speaker Dr. Andrew Lippman considers the impact of viral communication.(PMA 08 Official Show Guide)(Interview)
February 1, 2008... Andrew Lippman, Ph.D., is a thief. The founding associate director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology internationally influential Media Laboratory in Cambridge, Mass., and creator and head of its Viral Communications program admits he...

Peer learning: PIEA 2008 will stress the importance of educators remaining creative.(PMA 08 Official Show Guide)
February 1, 2008... With "No Educator Left Behind" being the theme for the PIEA 2008, it's no surprise to see the variety of sessions and events devoted to sparking the creative spirit in photo educators. Exploring the unknown Craig Satterlee, now in his...

Boosting the bottom line: PPFA 2008 provides practical solutions to everyday problems.(PMA 08 Official Show Guide)
February 1, 2008... Las Vegas is the place to be this month--specifically, the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev., for PPFA 2008, Jan. 31 through Feb. 2. The program this year, held in conjunction with PMA 08, brings together experts from around the...

Smart shooter: SPAA 2008 will provide recipe for success in photography and business.(PMA 08 Official Show Guide)
February 1, 2008... Shoot smarter and sell better. That sounds like a recipe for success. It's a recipe with an ingredient list that can be found at SPAA 2008, Jan. 31-Feb. 1, in Las Vegas. Head on over to www.pmai.org/pma08/spaa. Want a taste? If Frank...

Special occasion sales: retailers should promote custom photo products for events year-round.(Business & Marketing)
February 1, 2008... Birthdays, graduations, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Easter are a select few of the many milestones, holidays, and special occasions celebrated around the world. These events are not only precious moments in the lives of consumers, they also...

Passion rules at Calumet: long-time photo retailer targets pros as well as photo enthusiasts.(Business & Marketing)(Company overview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There are so many names in the photography business with roots--deep, deep roots--names that go way back. One of them is Calumet Photographic Inc., headquartered in Chicago, Ill., a company with origins back to the...

Keeping up with copyright: new initiatives help protect copyright in digital age.(Trends & Technology)
February 1, 2008... With a traditional print, it's easy to determine if it has a copyright. Simply turn it over and look for the photographer's stamp. With digital images, however, the process isn't quite so simple. While some photos "look" professional, that's...

Kodak opens up: Brad Kruchten, general manager of Retail Printing, talks with PMA magazine about printing strategies.(Trends & Technology)(Interview)
February 1, 2008... Brad Kruchten recently sat down with PMA magazine to discuss new trends in printing, and the role Eastman Kodak Co. aims to play in this market. Kruchten will also participate in the "PMA Visionaries Panel with Stuart Varney" Official Business...

Better business: trend analyst Laura Heller encourages photo retailers to check out malls and shopping centers for store ideas.(Business & Marketing)
February 1, 2008... I'm a retail geek. There, I've said it. I don't just like to shop (although I do). That description is far too simplistic. It's the entirety of retail--the ever-changing merchandise, the fiche consumer, the mall environment and main street...

Picture more opportunities: PMA Executive Director Ted Fox discusses how PMA 08 will offer an industry in transition bold moves and ideas.(Parting Shot)
February 1, 2008... What a difference a year makes. In early 2007, the industry was poised to take advantage of the opportunity provided by digital technology. Now, as 2007 has passed and 2008 dawns, the opportunity is there for the taking. Last year was the...