photoWALL enlivens social network photography
photoWALL is a free mobile phone application that connects to a social network service centered around photos. AirMe, Inc. of Colorado Springs, CO says it designed the service “to act as your hub, connecting your photos to Facebook, Flickr and Twitter.” Mobile users send photos, user-entered tags, geo-tags and voice tags to a searchable web [...]
DIMAcast shows you the money – learn where imaging investments are being made
As managing partner of investment bank Woodside Capital, Rudy Burger specializes in digital technology business development. At the 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference, which will be held in Monterey, Calif., Nov. 10-12, he will discuss the areas of imaging where significant investments are being made — particularly in terms of 3D. Get a sneak peek [...]
S.I.R. Marketing Communications selected as agency for New York Institute of Photography
S.I.R. Marketing Communications Inc., Northport, N.Y., was selected the public relations agency of record for the New York Institute of Photography. S.I.R. Marketing Communication, Inc.’s current clients in the imaging industry include AsukaBook, ExposureManager, JOBO AG, Kubota Image Tools, Lensbaby, Marketing Essentials International, Nik Software, Inc. and the Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI).
Scrapblog.com teams with Oral-B Stages on “Smile Stages” images
Oral-B Stages, New York, N.Y., a toothbrush brand for children, has teamed with Miami, Fla.-based Scrapblog.com to encourage parents to capture their children’s most memorable Smile-Stage moments — first smile, loss of their first tooth or first visit from the tooth fairy — by visiting www.oralb.com/smilestages to upload photos and create personalized, multimedia scrapbooks that can [...]
Scan My Photos announces Veteran’s Day promotion
In honor of the U.S. holiday Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, ScanMyPhotos.com, Irvine, Calif., is offering all active and retired members of the military free photo scanning through Dec. 5, 2009. Called “Operation Photo Scan,” ScanMyPhotos.com will scan and digitally archive onto a DVD up to 1,000 4-by-4-inch photos for military families at no charge. [...]
Retailers report sales results
J. C. Penney Co. Inc., Plano, Texas, reported comparable store sales for the four-week period ended Oct. 31, 2009, decreased 4.5 percent, slightly better than the Company’s guidance for sales to decrease 5 to 8 percent. In last year’s October period, comparable store sales decreased 13 percent. Total Company sales in October decreased 3.5 percent. [...]
Red Bull Illume contest returns
The inaugural edition of Red Bull Illume 2007 was the first international photography competition of its kind. More than 2,000 international photographers submitted a huge number of images and were judged by a panel of renowned photo editors and experts. The result was a dramatic compilation of action and adventure sports images. Now, the action [...]
ShutterBox opens photo booth rentals in Southern California
Photo booth rental company ShutterBox Entertainment, Naperville, Ill., expanded operations to Los Angeles, Orange County, and Southern California. “There’s a definite need for instant photography and personalized photos at these special events. ShutterBox captures that need in a fun and exciting way. We’re excited to open in L.A. and Orange County, since they’ll have mirrored [...]
Liberty to acquire Technotape USA
Liberty Synergistics Inc., San Clemente, Calif., entered into an agreement to acquire Technotape USA. “We see this acquisition as an opportunity to leverage our combined purchasing volumes to deliver unmatched value to our customers while continuing Liberty’s leadership position and commitment to the imaging industry,” said Garry Green, president and COO of Liberty. “Liberty is [...]
Samsung Mobile announces Mythic and Flight touchscreen phones
Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), Dallas, Texas, announced the Samsung Mythic, a full touch screen device with AT&T Mobile TV capability, and the Samsung Flight, a touch screen phone that slides open vertically to reveal a full keyboard. The Mythic’s 3.3-inch full touch screen features Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface, which allows users to simply drag [...]
