PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities articles from January 2007

PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities archives from January 2007

Looking ahead to 2007.(photographic industry)
January 1, 2007... With 2006 a fading memory, it's time to look ahead to 2007. The digital revolution is beginning to take shape; and for many retailers, it's an unfamiliar one. New challenges are creating new opportunities and, with all new things, there are...

PMA data watch: online ordering captures more of the market.(Newsline)
January 1, 2007... In the competitive digital print market, different print methods continue to compete for customers. Home printing has lost market share to other segments, while retail prints have maintained a steady climb. Online ordering, however, proved to...

Off the shelf: Jessops purchases 20-store Photo Factory chain, expanding its reach in Scotland and Northern Ireland.(Business & Marketing)(Company overview)
January 1, 2007... When Jessops plc bought the Photo Factory chain of 20 stores in October 2006, it acquired a well-oiled machine, based on the highest level of staff training and a vision of what technology could bring to imaging retailing. When leading...

VIP service: sports team photos generate sales necessary for full-service studio.(Visual Image Photography Inc.)(Company overview)
January 1, 2007... In business, as in life, there now and then comes a day that is pivotal to one's future. Whether it bodes ill or well, its importance is often recognized only through the reversed lens of distant hindsight. Such was not the case for Tom Hayes,...

Interactive connections: get the most from PMA 07 with PMA Smart Connect.(PMA International Convention and Trade Show)
January 1, 2007... "So much to do, and so little time..." This has been the lament of PMA International Convention and Trade Show attendees for decades. While PMA 07 has more to offer attendees and exhibitors than ever, the days of crossing your fingers and...

Creative twist: artist and photographer Tracy Lovett crafts one-of-a-kind treasures for portrait customers.(Images by Tracy Lovett)(Biography)
January 1, 2007... While Tracy Lovett, owner of Images by Tracy Lovett, Sidney, Iowa (www.imagesbytracylovett.com), has both the natural talent and training to be a fine artist, she never thought she'd find herself behind the lens as a professional portrait...

"Long tail" theory: DIMA keynote speaker Chris Anderson talks about the effect the Internet has on economic markets and distribution channels.(Connections)(Interview)
January 1, 2007... The DIMA 2007 opening keynote speaker Chris Anderson is author of the bestselling book, "The Long Tail," and editor-in-chief of Wired magazine. Here, Anderson discusses his revolutionary "long tail" theory with PMA magazine. PMA: You...

Get off your assets: PSPA keynote speaker Desi Williamson offers strategy for maximizing individual potential.(Connections)
January 1, 2007... Desi Williamson is president of Impact!! Seminars Unlimited Inc., Minneapolis, Minn., and author of "Get Off Your Assets." Williamson has helped develop employee potential for such corporations as PepsiCo, Johnson Wax Co., and Johnson &...

Capturing history: "An Evening with an Artist" Charles Moore shares his monumental photos and experiences.
January 1, 2007... Famed Civil Rights photographer Charles Moore will present his lecture, "Powerful Days," at the annual PIEA "An Evening with an Artist" program on Friday evening, March 9, at 7:00 p.m. Moore will show photographs from his 50-year photography...

SPAA up close.(Sports Photographers Association of America)
January 1, 2007... The Sports Photographers Association of America (SPAA) was founded in 2003, and became a division of PMA in 2005. The group had an educational tract running adjacent to PSPA sessions at PSPA 2006. This year, SPAA will have its own...

Learn more: SPAA seminars attract range of photographers and businesses interested in sports photography.(Sports Photographers Association of America)
January 1, 2007... The 2006 SPAA Sports Photography Traveling Seminars attracted a wide range of attendees, from individuals already in the sports photography business on a small scale, to large, established companies wanting to stay abreast of new ideas in the...

Snapping new profit: PMA marketing research explores the sports and event market.(Sports & Events 101)
January 1, 2007... Growing a portrait business in today's saturated market is a challenge. An understanding of current consumer trends and factors that influence the market greatly betters the chance at success. While some photographers struggle to grow in very...

A sell-out crowd: Sportraits is at the top of its game offering on-site printing at youth baseball tournaments.(Jeff Montgomery of Sportraits)
January 1, 2007... From the first day in his sports photography business, Jeff Montgomery, owner of Sportraits, Fayetteville, Ark., dreamed of being able to print every picture on site. This wasn't possible when Sportraits opened in 1995. Today, however,...

The Dakis difference: Montreal-based company enables retailers to better serve customers online, in store.(Trends & Technology)
January 1, 2007... In today's Internet-based world, Philippe Hugron, president and CEO of Dakis Decision Systems Inc., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, says he's still surprised how many retailers have such a small Web presence. "We still hear retailers say they...

A day at the picture spa: new kiosk environment invites "Jennifer" to relax and rejuvenate herself and her photos.(Picture Spa, photo kiosk founded by Sid Davidowitz)
January 1, 2007... Jennifer's busy. She's stressed out. She's taking care of the kids, the hubby, the house, the dog, and maybe working full time, too. What could sound better to "Jennifer"--that highly desired 30-40ish memory keeper--than a day at the spa? There...

Cameras go Wi-Fi: after a year of Wi-Fi-enabled camera availability, consumers are slowly warming up.(Trends & Technology)
January 1, 2007... Manufacturers introduced Wi-Fi digital cameras about a year ago. And while the wireless models are still new, manufacturers say consumers are embracing the possibilities. "The popularity of Wi-Fi is growing and, as a result, the Coolpix...

In compliance: what is the proper disposal of inks?(queries on maintenance of inkjet printers answered)
January 1, 2007... Q: We just purchased a wide-format printer. When we asked, the folks from the company advised there is no special way to handle the excess ink from the printer. How accurate is this advice? A: Based on your question, it appears you may be...

Not your father's frame shop: attracting a younger audience requires a more modern approach to picture framing.(FrameShops)(Company overview)
January 1, 2007... Today's children, teenagers, and young adults possess unparalleled spending power. Call them what you will--Generation Y, Millennials, or Echo Boomers--but people born between 1978 and 2000 are increasingly being targeted by retailers intent on...

Digital delights: PMA executive director Ted Fox shares how creative photo products reach customers personally.
January 1, 2007... "My main source of revenue is evaporating. There's no future in my business." This is how some PMA members felt about the onslaught of digital. Today, the good news is many members are uncovering the promise digital brought us. Some of us had...