PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities articles from March 2007

PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities archives from March 2007

Big boxes aim for a smaller feel.(Newsline)
March 1, 2007... Big box electronics stores and grocery stores are focusing more on design and aesthetics as a way to keep customers shopping. In January, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, Ark., opened its newly designed Neighborhood Market in Tulsa, Okla....

Consumers map VisualDNA.(interactive imaging technology )
March 1, 2007... A picture paints a thousand words; and by clicking on a photo at www.imagini.net, users become part of a database of thoughts and feelings, uncovering emotions and motivations. U.K.-based software start-up Imagini Holdings Ltd., launched more...

PMA data watch: online photo sites demonstrate lifestyle retailing concepts.(Photo Marketing Association )
March 1, 2007... For the last few years, PMA Marketing Research has monitored the latest pricing trends at major online printing sites. In the past, there were new website names and drastic price cuts to report each quarter. Now, prices have mostly stabilized...

The processing picture: new book documents the history of photofinishing.(Connections)
March 1, 2007... Anyone who has taken a black-and-white photography course will remember watching an image appear in the developer tray for the first time, and how magical it seems. The commercial wholesale photofinishing process remains a mystery, however, for...

Digital beginnings: inventor of the digital camera to receive 2007 PMDA Visionary of the Year Award.(Trends & Technology)
March 1, 2007... The introduction of the first DSLR to break the $1,000 price point made big news several years ago. Steven Sasson, project manger for major Intellectual Property litigation for Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y., clearly remembers a much...

Advertising the right way: should you still be in the Yellow Pages? Should you advertise online? Advertising experts answer these questions and more.(Business & Marketing)
March 1, 2007... There was a time when an ad in the Yellow Pages was standard. Just about every business had one. Today, there is a different standard, according to Margo Berman, founder of the consulting business Creative Catalyst Unlock The Block...

Lifestyle retailing: what exactly is it, and how can your business benefit?(The Complete Picture)
March 1, 2007... If you attended PMA 2006, you saw The Complete Picture inspiration center (www.pmai.org/complete_picture), an example of lifestyle retailing to "Jennifer"--a Generation-X mom--the demographic category that tends to take the most pictures and...

Targeting consumers: The Complete Picture at PMA 07 will focus on marketing aimed to fit Jennifer's life.(Photo Marketing Association 2007 conference and trade show)
March 1, 2007... The Complete Picture by PMA aims to redefine the traditional photo store as a lifestyle destination by transforming products and services into comprehensive solutions. New models of merchandising will allow the PMA 07 audience to see concretely...

Creating an emotional bond: Consultant Glenn Omura discusses how to use touchpoints to elicit customer emotions.(The Complete Picture)(Interview)
March 1, 2007... PMA Consultant Glenn Omura, Ph.D., associate professor of Marketing & Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., tells PMA magazine about creating an emotional bond with customers--a most important aspect of...

In compliance: standardized labels and MSDSs are coming (Part 1).(material safety data sheets)(Column)
March 1, 2007... Q: I have heard stories of a global labeling system for chemicals and the associated hazards. What is the status of the system? A: It is true the United States, Canada, and many other countries have participated in the development of a...

Jennifer becomes Kate: Canadian specialty chain Black Photo starts catering to Kate in some of its stores.(Business & Marketing)
March 1, 2007... If you changed your marketing approach and saw your store margins increase 17 percent as a result of the change, would you think you were on to something? If your response is a "please tell me more," then meet Kate, Jennifer's Canadian...

PMA 07: picture more ... expect more ...(83rd Photo Marketing Association International Convention and Trade Show)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... Welcome to the 83rd PMA International Convention and Trade Show, where you will find more ways to picture more opportunities. This year's event returns to Las Vegas, Nev., a city known for reinventing itself while astonishing guests from...

DIMA 2007: speakers discuss fine-art reproduction, image correction, business management, and more.(Digital Imaging Marketing Association 2007 convention)
March 1, 2007... DIMA 2007, to be held March 6-7, just prior to PMA 07, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev., promises to be full of valuable information and opportunities. Here's a quick look at what some education session speakers have to say...

Innovative products: DIMA awards highlight the best of the best at PMA 07.(DIMA Innovative Digital Product Awards)(Brief article)
March 1, 2007... As it has for the past decade, the Digital Imaging Marketing Association is sponsoring the DIMA Innovative Digital Product Awards to honor unique products featured at PMA 07, to be held March 8-11, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas,...

Looking for new equipment? Don't miss the DIMA Digital Printer and Photo Kiosk Shootouts.(PMA 07 Show Guide)
March 1, 2007... If there's one thing that will be available in abundance at PMA 07, to be held March 8-11, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev., it's valuable information. Anyone in the market for new digital equipment need look no further for...

PSPA 2007: attendees will learn about growing sales, appraising studios, and finding niches.(Professional School Photographers Association 2007 conference)
March 1, 2007... PSPA 2007 promises to feature exciting educational experiences, both informational and inspirational, no matter what your interests or needs. Here's a small sampling of speakers and what their sessions have to offer. To view the full schedule,...

SPAA 2007: attendees learn how to get into sports photography, expand product lines, and make sales pitches.(PMA 07 Show Guide)
March 1, 2007... SPAA 07 sessions stress photo technique, sales, equipment, ethical business practices and more. Three speakers share here what they will cover. To view the full schedule, visit www.pmai.org/pma07/spaa. Catching the action Ray Smith,...

PMA 07: education, Trade Show floor provide wealth of information.(PMA 07 Show Guide)
March 1, 2007... Whether you're looking for product information, retail inspiration, or business education, you'll find it at PMA 07. The event, held March 8-11, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev., offers a wealth of information for those in...

Upending conventional wisdom: "Freakonomics" author Stephen Dubner explains why everything you think you know could be wrong.(PMA 07 Show Guide)(Interview)
March 1, 2007... Well, not everything--but many commonly held beliefs are simply untrue. Official Business Session speaker Stephen Dubner, co-author of the book "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explains the Hidden Side of Everything," tells PMA magazine why...

Brussels sprouts soda? Some people love Jones Soda enough to drink it. President and CEO Peter van Stolk explains why.(PMA 07 Show Guide)(Interview)
March 1, 2007... PMA 07 Official Business Session speaker Peter van Stolk is president and CEO of Jones Soda Co., Seattle, Wash.--better known by the name of one of its brands, Jones Soda (www.jonessoda.com). Jones Sodas are those colorful, delightfully named,...

Slap: in your face: Official Business Session speaker and business consultant Stan Slap tells it like it is.(PMA 07 Show Guide)(Interview)
March 1, 2007... Stan Slap, president of the San Francisco, Calif.-based international consulting company slap (www.slapworld.com) is a PMA 07 Official Business Session speaker. Slap--the man and the company--have helped businesses in more than 70 countries...

Know your people: PMA 07 Official Business Session speaker Bill Wagner explains why you need to know what makes each employee tick.(chief executive officer and co-founder of Accord Management Systems Inc.)(Interview)
March 1, 2007... Bill Wagner, CEO and co-founder of Accord Management Systems Inc., Westlake Village, Calif. (www.accordsyst.com), and author of the book, "The Entrepreneur Next Door," will be an Official Business Session speaker at PMA 07 in Las Vegas, Nev.,...

PSRO 2007: sessions point the way to increased sales and revenues in scrapbook retailing.(PMA 07 Show Guide)(Financial report)
March 1, 2007... The third annual convention for the Professional Scrapbook Retailers Organization (PSRO) will address both traditional scrapbooking and innovative, high-tech approaches for preserving and presenting memories. PSRO 2007 runs March 8-11, at the...

PPFA 2007: framing conference sessions also focus on business acumen.(Professional Picture Framers Association)
March 1, 2007... Las Vegas is the place to be--specifically the Las Vegas Convention Center during PPFA 2007, held this month in conjunction with PMA 07. A full schedule of educational seminars, exhibits, social events, and networking opportunities are on tap....

Shooting to win: 2007 PIEA International Student-Teacher Photo Competition winners named.(PMA 07 Show Guide)(Photo Imaging Education Association )(Awards list)
March 1, 2007... The Photo Imaging Education Association (PIEA), a PMA member association, announces the winners in the 2007 PIEA International Student-Teacher Photo Competition. The judges chose 99 winners from 6,493 images entered by 1,504 entrants from...

PIEA 2007: schedule packed with new ideas and opportunities in photo education.(PMA 07 Show Guide)(Photo Imaging Education Association )
March 1, 2007... PIEA 2007 kicks off with a Photo Safari in Death Valley National Park on March 7, which departs from the Flamingo Hotel at 7:00 a.m. "[his is the first all-day photo safari by PIEA. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. ...

Good neighbors: framers rally residents and businesses to help transform their community.(Business & Marketing)
March 1, 2007... When Nyra Phillips, CPF, and Dave Combs first considered opening a retail flame shop in Wahiawa, Hawaii, their primary mission was to clean up--not in the sense of writing more orders than any other framer in town, but literally to clean up the...

Putting theory into practice: retail design consultant Mike Crosson of M. Crosson Associates Inc. brings Jennifer to life.(Parting Shot)
March 1, 2007... At PMA 2006, I had the opportunity to see the launch of The Complete Picture inspiration center. As the former CEO of JGA Inc., I was asked to consult with retailers about implementing the Jennifer concepts. During the course of the year,...