PMA reports June print volume is level
PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations reports the amount of digital printing remained flat overall for the month of June. According to PMA Marketing Research, the volume of prints made at instant kiosks grew 36 percent. Overall, retail prints comprise more than 56 percent of print volume. Online ordering fell 7 percent and [...]
PMA Education & Research Foundation debuts
PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations announces the creation of the PMA Education & Research Foundation to support the global photography and imaging community. Its mission and promise is to meet the research and educational needs of the industry by identifying consistent and ongoing industry benchmarks; analyzing technological change; and offering industry support, [...]
PMA Canada Photo Expo 2010 featuring trade show marked by cutting-edge technology
The fast-approaching PMA Canada Photo Expo 2010 – offering top-notch educational seminars, product training by suppliers, and keynote speakers – also features a three-day product show for trade members to learn about the latest in photo imaging technology. The list of exhibiting firms includes such notable camera manufacturers as Canon Canada Inc., Nikon Canada Inc., [...]
PMA Canada Photo Expo 2010 featuring high-caliber pro photography education
The PMA Canada Photo Expo 2010 show, Sept. 11-13, 2010, at the Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, Ontario, will feature three outstanding pro photography sessions, covering such timely topics as outdoor photography, senior portraiture, and digital retouching. Ethan Meleg, a freelance outdoor photographer from Ontario, will address his photo-capturing specialization of outdoor recreation, natural landscapes, birds, [...]
PMA reports an increase in digital camera sales in May
PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations reports the amount of digital printing declined for the month of May. According to PMA Marketing Research, the volume of prints made from digital camera images decreased by 1 percent compared to the same month the previous year. Printing volumes at retail minilabs and instant kiosks grew [...]
The 2010 PMA Photo Book Report reveals results from third annual DIMA Photo Book Showcase
PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations announces the availability of the 2010 PMA Photo Book Report, which provides an overview of the consumer photo book market. The report is designed to assist firms in business planning and product development. The 2010 PMA Photo Book Report displays the results of the third DIMA Photo [...]
PMA Canada Photo Expo 2010 touts education, hot new products; welcomes photo enthusiasts
The PMA Canada Photo Expo consistently features top-notch educational seminars, product training by suppliers, keynote speakers, and a two-day product show for trade members to learn about the latest in photo imaging technology. New this year for the PMA Canada Photo Expo 2010 show, Sept. 11-13, 2010, at the Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, Ontario, will [...]
PMA+ promotional campaign another tool for the marketing kit
With the holiday planning season approaching, PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations is offering its PMA+ promotional campaign for photo retailers to promote greeting cards, calendars, and photo books. The new, agency-developed, holiday campaign is part of the PMA Marketing Toolkit, a PMA+ product offering ad agency-developed promotions that can be customized for [...]
PMA reports a decrease in consumer printing in April
PMA – The Worldwide Community of Imaging Associations reports the amount of digital printing declined for the month of April. According to PMA Marketing Research, the volume of prints made from digital camera images decreased by 5 percent compared to the same month the previous year. Printing volumes at retail minilabs and instant kiosks fell [...]
PMA Australia Digital Expo breaks attendance record
The recently held PMA Australia presents Digital Expo 2010 in Melbourne, Australia, saw consumers, dealers, and professional photographers flock by the thousands, setting a record total registration greater than 23,000. Increased dealer support and significant advertising investments in radio, television, press, and social media resulted in droves of hobbyists attending the event at the Melbourne Convention [...]
