PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities articles from May 2007

PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities archives from May 2007

In memoriam: John Bogosian: an entrepreneur with an imaging industry legacy.(Connections)(Obituary)
May 1, 2007... John Sarkis Bogosian spent his life dedicated to the progression and support of the photo imaging industry; but for the past 5 years, he battled Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA), a degenerative neurological disease that took his physical...

PMA data watch: new DSLRS make photo enthusiasts more enthusiastic.(Newsline)
May 1, 2007... This is the year for photo enthusiasts. Exhibited at PMA 07 were several new DSLRs aimed at advanced amateur and prosumer consumers. These new cameras will also be retailing at all-time-low prices, allowing even more consumers to enjoy advanced...

It's MII on the WII.(Newsline)
May 1, 2007... The Nintendo Co. Wii game system allows users to "create" characters that look like themselves or others by selecting various facial characteristics. This popular Mii feature on the Nintendo videogame console has created a niche "Mii" market...

High-tech Hotel rooms parallel evolving living rooms.(Connections)
May 1, 2007... The evolving living room as media center is breaking into hotel rooms. Marriott International announces an upgrade of televisions at high-end hotels aimed at improving several normal TV functions, but also aimed at the "centralization of...

Letter to the editor: regarding "Ink bias" column.(Connections)(Letter to the editor)(Column)
May 1, 2007... I am surprised you would publish such a biased article ("Ink bias"), and felt the need to respond. I have been in the industry for 10 years, and currently run a digital minilab and four wide-format machines catering to high-end display, photo,...

Picture more at PMA 07.(83rd PMA International Convention and Trade Show)
May 1, 2007... Viva, Las Vegas. The 83rd PMA International Convention and Trade Show returned to Las Vegas, Nev., March 8-11, where it provided a global forum for imaging industry education, ideas, and insights. PMA 07 provided attendees with ideas and...

2007-2008 association leadership.(Ken Strawbridge, elected as president of Photo Marketing Association)
May 1, 2007... Ken Strawbridge elected president On March 10, Ken Strawbridge, Strawbridge Studios Inc., Durham, N.C., was elected president of PMA, Jackson, Mich., during PMA 07 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nov. Strawbridge's...

A "can do" show: highlighted PMA 07 highlighted new markets, opportunities, solutions.(Photo Marketing Association 07 convention and trade show)
May 1, 2007... PMA 07 was, from the tape cutting of its opening to the handing over of the $10,000 Parting Shot check, an upbeat, Yes, business can be tough, and flying by the seat of our pants really isn't an option anymore; but there are solutions,...

Official business sessions: Speakers sound off on wisdom versus assumptions, customized soda, management strategies, and matching employees with the right jobs.
May 1, 2007... Official Business Session speakers entertained and intrigued audience members at PMA 07, held March 8-11, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev. Here's a look at what they had to say. Conventional wisdom? Maybe not Stephen...

A glimpse at the future: industry leaders outline company strategies during executive keynote sessions.
May 1, 2007... Six photo industry executives gave attendees a look at future technologies their companies are developing, as well as an overall view of their strategies. Here's a look at what these leaders had to say: Nikon, HP Two executives from...

DIMA 2007: sessions offer many insights.(Digital Imaging Marketing Association convention, speech by Chris Anderson)
May 1, 2007... A wide range of educational sessions was available to DIMA 2007 attendees, each providing insights and ideas to help their businesses grow. Here's a brief look at what just a few session speakers had to say. Chris Anderson, author of the...

PSPA 2007: sessions emphasize professionalism and opportunity.(Professional School Photographers Association, speech by Chip Eichelberger)
May 1, 2007... The biggest reason a business fails is the owner making a few errors in judgment day after day, according to Chip Eichelberger, PSPA 2007 General Session speaker for March 6. "Studio owners require a compelling vision of where they want to...

PPFA 2007: convention classes offer business advice to suit any retailer.(Professional Picture Framers Association)
May 1, 2007... Custom picture framers from around the world gathered to network with their peers, enjoy social receptions, and learn from industry experts in more than 70 educational sessions during PPFA 2007, held in March at the Los Vegas Convention Center...

PSRO 2007: customer service--critical for survival.
May 1, 2007... In the world of not just "big box," but "giant box" retailers, service is critical for survival. That was the message from PSRO 2007 speaker Rob Comeau, a consultant in the scrapbook retailing industry and owner of Santa Clarita,...

SPAA 2007: the first annual convention exceeds expectations.(Sports Photographers Association of America, speech by Pat Taylor of PTP Sports Photo)
May 1, 2007... More than 150 people attended the first annual SPAA Convention, held March 8-9, in Las Vegas, Nev., during PMA 07. "I thought the attendance was excellent," said Pat Taylor, president of PTP Sports Photo, Eaton, Ohio, whose session, "Lead...

Presidential profile Ken Strawbridge leads third-generation family business into new digital markets for the fourth generation.
May 1, 2007... When Ken Strawbridge talks about his family's business, Strawbridge Studios Inc., in Durham, N.C., the pride is evident in his voice--not a boastful pride, but the pride of continuing a longstanding family tradition. "What we do is very...

The doctor is in: Glenn Omura on the symptoms, diagnoses, and prescriptions for getting customers to print.(Business & Marketing)
May 1, 2007... Recently, PMA magazine asked several photo retailers on the Bestphotolist what challenges they face in getting consumers to print. PMA consultant Glenn Omura, Ph.D., associate professor, Marketing & Supply Chain Management at Michigan State...

Beyond the 4-by-6 print: European kiosk makers help photo retailers achieve goals.(Trends & Technology)
May 1, 2007... As in North America, kiosks are a critical part of business for European photo retailers--and kiosks manufacturers in Europe are stepping up to meet those needs. At a glance: CeWe Color, Digikwik, and Oblo Founded in 1960, CeWe Color...

Now in HD: the move back to Las Vegas was more than a change in venue. It was a change in vision.(Trends & Technology)
May 1, 2007... Trendspotters have always used PMA trade shows to determine the direction of technology. PMA 07 was no different. Digital technology is driving rapid change in the photo/imaging industry, forcing some basic assumptions to be revisited. A...

New support for Vivitar: the 70-year-old camera company gets marketing, product push following acquisition by Syntax-Brillian.(Trends & Technology)
May 1, 2007... The name of HDTV-maker Syntax-Brillian Corp. may be unknown to those in the photo industry. But with its acquisition last fall of Vivitar Corp., the name of the Tempe, Ariz.-based company will become a bit more familiar. In November 2006,...

In compliance: standardized labels and MSDSs (Part 2).(Connections)
May 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: In a previous March article, we looked at how the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for hazard communication...

Change the only constant: Mike Wodushek discusses the evolution of Photoland Inc. to reflect profit potential and market opportunity.(Company overview)
May 1, 2007... When I was offered the chance to write a column about positive changes made in our company, Photoland Inc., I had to laugh. Many changes were based on difficult times and were not necessarily planned stops on our road map to success. I would...