PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities articles from January 2009

PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities archives from January 2009

Emptying the shoebox.(Newsline)(Insinger de Beaufort)
January 1, 2009... People use shoeboxes to store many things, and that probably includes just as many photos as receipts. Wealthy clients of the private bank Insinger de Beaufort in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, can monthly send shoeboxes full of any type of...

Tweets get louder.(Newsline)
January 1, 2009... Not just birds tweet these days. The micro-blogging site Twitter has been gaining traction lately among corporate businesses, CEOs, and even some retailers. Twitter at http://Twitter.com allows users to send short real-time messages (called...

Nature-inspired gaming.(Newsline)
January 1, 2009... Notional Geographic, often known for the awe-inspiring nature photography in its magazine, has got-ten into video games. National Geographic Ventures, a unit of the nonprofit National Geographic Society, will work with game publishers to turn...

PMA data watch: the way consumers uses photo prints is changing.(Newsline)(Survey)
January 1, 2009... Pictures from generations past are still found in our homes, and provide tangible proof photo prints last a long time. Because of their longevity, keeping photo prints - as opposed to just negatives--has been trusted as the most secure picture...

What the duck.(Connections)(Cartoon)
January 1, 2009... WHAT THE CAMERA SEES... 85 MM, 1/20 SEC, F5.6, ISO 800 WHAT THE PHOTOGRAPHER SEES... BLOWN HIGHLIGHTS, TOO GRAINY, UNDEREXPOSED, SOFT FOCUS... BLEECH! WHAT THE PARENT SEES... AWHHHHH... HE'S SOOOO CUTE!! I'LL TAKE...

Connecting to PMA 09: PMA Smart connect revamped to better assist PMA 09 attendees.(PMA 09)(Photo Marketing Association International)
January 1, 2009... Want a personalized PMA 09 experience before the show even starts? For the third consecutive year, PMA Smart Connect provides attendees with a tailored event plan based on personal interest. Seen for the first time at PMA 07, the program is...

Capitalizing on cool: DIMA 2009 keynote speaker Jeremy Gutsche discusses trend spotting and innovation.(PMA 09)(Interview)
January 1, 2009... Jeremy Gutsche is founder of Trend Hunter (www.trendhunter.com), a Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based online magazine, which, with 7.5 million page views per month, is the world's largest community dedicated to trend spotting. Gutsche, who has been...

Revealing the future: 6Sight executive conference focuses on upcoming imaging technology.(Connections)
January 1, 2009... Wireless eyeball cameras. Video displays that look back at you. Cameras that interpret the subject's mood. These were just a few of the innovations among the topics discussed at the 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference, held Nov. 18-20, in...

On becoming green: environmental, health, and safety consultant shares the second part of her article on operating a green business.(Business & Marketing)
January 1, 2009... In the December issue, we addressed the start of a simple five-step process for making your business more sustainable--more commonly called greening your business. First, we discussed the why and how of examining the current environmental...

Pressing business: White House Custom Colour adds four more digital presses to meet growing demand.(Trends & Technology)(Company overview)
January 1, 2009... Even in the challenging U.S. economy, businesses can thrive. Look at White House Custom Colour (WHCC). The Eagan, Minn.-based professional imaging facility has been growing and expanding at a rapid pace the past few years. Last summer, the...

A new model: the Eastmon Group aims to keep photo retailing a specialty in Australia by changing the paradigm.(Business & Marketing)(Fujifilm Australia)(Interview)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When PMA magazine last spoke to Hugh Eastwood in its January 2005 issue, his business, The Eastmon Group, had recently assumed management of the Rabbit chain of photo stores, owned by Fujifilm Australia. Now...

A perfect fit: how to hire the right person for the job.(Business & Marketing)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While products, services, and technologies can all be duplicated, the one thing no competitor can copy is your particular mix of people. For every company, hiring the right employees is of vital importance; for small...

In loving memory: retailers take different approaches to memorial photo books.(Trends & Technology)(Showalter Imaging Group Inc. )
January 1, 2009... Just as photos can bring happiness at the memory of joyful times, they can also bring comfort during times of sorrow. Some photo retailers have found a new way to help grieving families take solace in their memories by offering memorial photo...

A picture of Generation Y: survey results further reveal imaging behaviors among young consumers.(Trends and Technology)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Last September, PMA held several focus groups with young people to discover the imaging behaviors of Generation Y those consumers between the ages of 14 and 29. In conjunction with the qualitative data revealed...

Prepare for the worst: advance planning can save the business if disaster strikes.(Business & Marketing)
January 1, 2009... John Mark, president of Dorian Studio, Spokane, Wash., knows the importance of planning for disaster. Having a plan was critical after a fire devastated his downtown Spokane location last July. "Our business burned to the ground in the wee...

When disaster strikes: John Mark of Dorian Studio shares his experiences in the aftermath of a fire.(Personal account)
January 1, 2009... Nothing good ever happens before 5:00 a.m. This was the thought in my head as I answered the phone call from our security company at 4:50 a.m. on July 24, 2008. Unfortunately, they had picked up some glass breakage and movement inside our...

It's the picture! Since the photo is what matters, online display needs to complement, not detract.(Trends & Technology)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Perhaps it's stating the obvious, but this business revolves around the picture, not just the camera, lens, bag, tripod, etc. When a customer comes in the store to buy a camera, the camera is not the end; it's just...

Scanning the potential: professional scanning at Oregon Photo opens up new markets and audiences.(Trends & Technology)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Oregon Photo Supply changed its name to Oregon Photo & Digital in 2000. Talking with Wayne Welch, founder and president, it seems evident his business philosophy today is one of careful deliberation rather than quiet...

In compliance: what are the OSHA requirements regarding computer-based training?(Connections)
January 1, 2009... Q: We have employees in multiple locations, and we are looking into computer-based training to meet their safety program update training requirements. How does OSHA view Computer Based Training (CBT) in light of their "must be interactive"...

Better business: trend analyst Laura Heller discusses device connectivity opportunities feeding into customer installation needs.(Connections)
January 1, 2009... Think photo specialists can't sell installation or startup services? Think again. New turnkey programs let small and mid-sized retailers participate in this lucrative market, and it only takes up as much space as a gift card. Companies...

Ace Framing.(Product Spotlight)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ace Framing offers an interactive advance website for retailers. An Ace Customer will have free access to a website allowing the studio to offer custom framing when their customer views their photographs. A studio...

Ames products.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AMES FotoPalz[TM] Photobook conveniently organizes, stores and lets you share your photos in a handy, pocket-sized book. Simply remove the protective strip to expose the adhesive, press in the photo edges, close the...

Aperion Inc.(Product Spotlight)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Receive a free photo greeting when you visit Aperion's website at www.aperioninc.com. While you're there, browse and order from hundreds of all-occasion and holiday designs and receive 25 percent off when you order...

Brandess-Kalt-Aetna Group, Inc.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Colorspace UDMA is the latest addition to the Hyperdrive Colorspace line of high-speed photo backup devices. Capable of downloading at 40MB/s UDMA speed, the Colorspace UDMA is able to back up a 2GB memory card...

Brooke International.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kodak's NEW s1220 Photo Scanning System is an auto-feeding scanner with enhanced software enabling you to digitize photos in seconds. Create JPEG files at 300, 600, or 1,200 dpi; fix common problems on individual...

Mackay Photopak announces new 4-by-6 inch print boxes: Mackay Photopak.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mackay Photopak, the photo packaging leader, has just introduced a new and innovative Print Box to handle the ever-increasing print count from digital media. The print box measures 6-1/8" x 3" x 4 1/8" and can hold...

Noritsu D701: Noritsu.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Noritsu D701 is a compact inkjet printer designed for retail. The D701 utilizes a revolutionary new inkjet technology that radically improves the dye ink process to provide sharp detail and brilliant colors,...

PTS Consulting.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PTS proudly debuts the Silver Edition Frontier 370 Black & White printer at PMA 09! Finally... Digital files & negatives files can be directly laser printed on B&W silver halide paper with the first ever Frontier...

High volume Casing-In and Building-In ODM machines made simple! On Demand Machinery.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sticker[TM] (Casing-In) and Super Smasher[TM] (Building-In) are designed for high volume, on-demand hard cover photo bookbinding. ODM machines are simple to operate, self-adjusting and require no make-ready. Three...

PhotoTidings.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PhotoTidings has some sweet new designs for Valentine's Day. Plus their Digital Templates for spring include designs for Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, births, weddings, graduations and more. Templates may be...

Expressions[TM] Embroidered Magnetic Strap Photo Albums: Pioneer Photo Albums[R].(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pioneer Photo Albums introduces Expressions[TM] Embroidered Magnetic Strap Photo Albums. Sewn leatherette covers with embroidered expressions on a magnetized strap closure. Each album has clear pockets with a black...

PMA.(Product Spotlight)(Brief article)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Don't "get" social media? It's not as complicated as you might think! Bloggers, podcasters, and users of other social media are everywhere, and chances are, they're talking about your brand. So, why not join...

Storefront's Kiosk Remote Management System empowers kiosk network operators: Storefront.com.(Product Spotlight)
January 1, 2009... Storefront's Kiosk Remote Management and Administration System is a powerful monitoring infrastructure designed to support the operation and maintenance of kiosks fleets remotely across networks and through firewalls. It provides kiosk network...

Less is more: Jean-Francois Rucine, vice president of KIS USA, discusses how to better focus on targeting customers' true and underlying photo habits.(Parting Shot)
January 1, 2009... Being in the photo business, you're familiar with what's happening in the wide world of photo. We all know customers are online playing with their photos and sharing them with friends and friends of friends. Would it surprise you to learn the...