PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities articles from October 2004

PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities archives from October 2004

Officers, trustees, chairpersons, and TVPS.(Territorial Vice Presidents)(Illustration)
October 1, 2004... 2004 - 2005 OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES PRESIDENT * Kirk M. Sidley, N & S Photo Inc, Portland, OR PRESIDENT-ELECT * Fred H. Lerner, Ritz Interactive ...

Calendar of events.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... October 7-9 PMA North Central Division Inc. Annual Meeting, Radisson Hotel, LaCrosse, Wis. 17 PMA British Columbia Division Inc. Annual Meeting Digital Minilab Cafe Vancouver,...

Fresh look for Foto 1: new locations, business focus give Midwestern imaging company an edge.(Foto 1 Imaging)
October 1, 2004... A fresh look, fresh paint, and a fresh new business venture have given Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Foto 1 Imaging (www.foto1.com) an edge in the imaging industry. The 22-year-old business, which operates both a commercial and a retail facility,...

Welcome to Chicago.(Fall 2004)(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... The PMA Fall 2004 Imaging Conference and Mini Trade Show takes place in one of the most vibrant cities in the entire country--Chicago, Ill.--at the beautiful Hilton Chicago. What a perfect venue for you to meet with fellow industry members for...

PMA Fall 2004 Imaging Conference and Mini Trade Show.(Fall 2004)(Photo Marketing Association)(Calendar)
October 1, 2004... Information current as of Sept. 8, 2004. For the most current show information, visit http://pmafall.pmai.org. The PMA Fall 2004 Imaging Conference and Mini Trade Show, set Oct. 21-24, at the Hilton Chicago in the beautiful Windy City,...

Exciting General Session Luncheons planned.(Fall 2004)
October 1, 2004... The PMA Fall 2004 Imaging Conference offers several General Session Luncheons, providing good food and great marketing. Martha Barletta, president of The Trendsight Group, Chicago, Ill., will share her insights in the first General Session...

Two facility tours on tap: two retail, two commercial businesses in spotlight.(Fall 2004)(American Girl Place)
October 1, 2004... Two tours are set for Friday morning, with the commercial tour to Andres Imaging & Graphics and Darwill kicking off at 8:00 a.m. Retail tour goers can linger longer over breakfast, as the retail tour to American Girl Place and Helix Camera &...

Create memorable customer experiences.(Viewpoint)
October 1, 2004... At the upcoming PMA Fall 2004 Imaging Conference in Chicago, Ill., many attendees will be spending Friday, Oct. 22, in a very unusual way. They'll be doll shopping. That's right. Up to that point, the conversations at the Conference will...

Expand your business with mailing, fufillment services.
October 1, 2004... Many imaging labs are seeking ways to expand their business models and to offer more services to existing customers. Clint Bolte, C. Clint Bolte & Associates, Chambersburg, Pa., author of the book, "How Fulfillment Services Drive Print...

Repeat Olympian: long-time Photomation employee marks fifth Olympics.
October 1, 2004... Francisco Flores of Photomation Inc., Anaheim, Calif., performed in his fifth Olympics in August in Athens, Greece. Instead of winning a medal, however, he showed his mettle in helping the world capture a portrait of history. Flores has...

Consumers making prints of cameraphone pictures: cameraphone printing expected to follow digital camera printing trends.(Retailing)
October 1, 2004... Cameraphones are increasingly becoming a very "hot" item, especially with teenagers and other young demographics. For cameraphones, 60 percent of owners used them for taking pictures instead of a regular camera. With widespread ownership of...

Portrait studio promotes pet portraits with Basset Bash: digital minilab ideas.(Retailing)
October 1, 2004... Ann Markley only bought her photo shop, Ann Chase Photographic Services, Woodinville, Wash. (www.annchase.com), named after Markley and her eight-year-old daughter, Chase, a year ago. After investing in an Agfa 101.d digital minilab, a new...

Going digital: professional labs transition to digital processing for improved efficiency and more options.(Processing)
October 1, 2004... Digital technology is providing professional labs with many new opportunities. While it is bringing with it increased competition from new sources, digital imaging can improve workflow efficiency, and enable labs and photographers to offer...

RAW files increase lab efficiency and quality: file size no drawback in commercial setting: Peter Gallo points out that while a job might be done using RAW files, the final output is made from a different format.(Processing)
October 1, 2004... As of last August, Adobe Photoshop CS supported RAW files from 12 camera manufacturers and 62 different camera models. Most are professional-quality cameras, but a few, such as the Canon Digital Rebel, are targeted to advanced amateurs. ...

Preserving memories in albums that last: knowledgeable customers now demand photo albums and other photo storage products of archival quality.
October 1, 2004... Ever since the advent of popular photography early in the 20th century, American families have been snapping away, recording family events large and small. Now, nearly all households have at least one camera; and present generations have...

Incorrect tax info in public relations article.(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... Dear Editor: I was reading your recent article in the August issue of Photo Marketing quoting Peter Shankman, and found a serious error. This may not have been brought to your attention already, since there are simply not that many of us...

In-camera editing removes red eye on the spot: open architecture simplifies adding new technology to existing models.
October 1, 2004... Trying to predict future digital camera features, made possible through new technology, isn't yet a precise science. That said, cameras built with programmable digital media processors seem the most likely to thrive in the highly...

The power of the purse: marketing expert Martha Barletta explains how to reach women--the world's largest marketing segment.
October 1, 2004... Men like the bells and whistles of a new product. Women prefer a warranty or service guarantee. Men shop in terms of technology specs. Women shop in terms of how the product meets their lifestyle needs. Men are happy with a good solution; women...

Marketing moxie: a little ingenuity goes a long, long way.
October 1, 2004... It's all about creativity and marketing moxie--promoting your business the most effective way to get the best bang for your buck. And small firms can do it just as well as the big guns, with a little ingenuity and inspiration. Here's a...

A woman undaunted: the only motivation Melinda Wilburn needs is being told she can't do it.(Sight and Sound/American Fast Photos)
October 1, 2004... Melinda Wilburn isn't one to wait for an opportunity to fall in her lap. She seeks out opportunity; and when she finds it, she succeeds--no matter how hard she has to work, no matter how much she has to learn, and no matter who tells her it...

An exhibition of galleries: three industry members use very different galleries to accomplish diverse goals.(East Greenwich Photo & Studio)(Lakeside Camera & Imaging Metairie)(ArtWorks Studios Denver)
October 1, 2004... East Greenwich Photo & Studio East Greenwich, R.I. East Greenwich Photo & Studio (www.egphoto.com) is a specialty photo and camera store that also offers professional photography services. "We do a lot of onsite photography for...

Wholesale labs: soon to be obsolete?(Major Qualex plant closings announced)
October 1, 2004... Major Qualex plant closings announced This past July, Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y., announced the scheduled closing of eight Qualex plants. From 21 total facilities, this is quite a significant move. Rumors are that more closures are...

The secret is in the system: if you want your team to be effective, make them responsible.
October 1, 2004... You know people are the critical part of your business, but how do you leverage those human resources to win in the marketplace? The new PMA book, "It's Your People... Really!" will answer that question and more. The book is currently...