New CEO at Nokia Siemens Networks
The Nokia Siemens Networks Board of Directors appointed Rajeev Suri as CEO, effective Oct. 1, 2009. Suri succeeds Simon Beresford-Wylie, who will support Suri during a transition period through Nov. 1, 2009 before leaving the company. Beresford-Wylie will leave the Nokia Group Executive Board as of Sept. 30, 2009. Suri will be based at Nokia [...]
Noritsu appoints new head of sales and marketing, Europe
Effective Sept. 1, 2009, Noritsu has appointed Thomas Muemken director of sales and marketing, Europe. In this function, Muemken will be responsible for the pan-European marketing of all Noritsu companies in Europe as well as for the sales regions Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria and Switzerland. Muemken is located at Noritsu (Deutschland) GmbH in Willich, [...]
Yamamoto named Fujifilm division president, Almeida rejoins
Fujifilm U.S.A. Inc., Valhalla, N.Y., announced several changes in executive level management, effective Aug. 31, 2009. Masato “Mark” Yamamoto has been named division president, Imaging Division. Manny Almeida assumes the role of vice president, General Manager, Imaging Division.
“It is a pleasure to acknowledge Mark’s continuing leadership,” said Ray Hosoda, president and CEO of Fujifilm U.S.A.. [...]
Epson debuts new printer for professional use
New from Epson America Inc., Long Beach, Calif., is the Epson Stylus Pro 3880, which combines Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink technology and an advanced MicroPiezo AMC (Advanced Meniscus Control) print head to produce gallery-quality color and black-and-white output up to 17 by 22 inches. The printer, designed for use by professionals, features [...]
SIR named agency for WPPI show
S.I.R. Marketing Communications Inc., Northport, N.Y., was selected as agency of record for the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) Convention and Trade Show. S.I.R. is helmed by industry veteran Steve Rosenbaum.
PMA provides consumer videos for retailers
PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations is offering free videos for PMA member retailers to embed in their websites. These consumer-oriented videos provide retailers with helpful tips and tricks for their photo enthusiast customers.
The Connect with Your Customers program consists videos on topics like photo dos and don’ts, the importance of [...]
Xerox unveils new business tools
Xerox Corp., Rochester, N.Y., introduced new business development services focusing on best practices, staff training and target marketing. The new tools include:
Sales Skills Assessment Survey — Provides a company’s sales force with a comprehensive customized survey and then offers best practice recommendations for improving sales techniques and results.
How to Target Agencies and Marketers Sales Training [...]
Denny Manufacturing Co. files lawsuit against Backdrop Outlet
The Denny Manufacturing Co. Inc., Mobile, Ala., filed a lawsuit against Backdrop Outlet, Oceanside, Calif., alleging copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and false advertising. Denny Manufacturing alleges Backdrop Outlet unlawfully copied many of its copyrighted designs. Denny Manufacturing also alleges Backdrop Outlet has used photos of their products in the Backdrop Outlet catalog and has also [...]
Panasonic’s acquisition of Sanyo still on hold
Panasonic Corp., Tokyo, Japan, released a statement saying it continues to wait for approval from anti-trust regulators for its planned acquisition of Sanyo Electric Co., the world’s largest battery maker, announced in December. Panasonic offered 131 yen per share of Sanyo, and has already been given approval from seven anti-monopoly regulators – but the company [...]
Pretouch.com yearbook/bulk photo retouch service offers savings for high-volume studios
Pretouch.com from Hollywood FotoFix, Lehi, Utah, is a new retouching site dedicated to the yearbook photo market. Available today, it is designed to make the higher volume, lower intensity yearbook and other bulk image retouching available at a low fixed cost. Studio owners and managers can support or replace seasonal retouching help through their account [...]
