Oct 3, 2021Member-onlyA positive trend in recent industry meetings — The Dead Pixels SocietyDespite the spate of cancellations of industry events, some events were held showing the resilience of the industry and the value of in-person meetings. Recently, the Independent Photo Imagers (IPI) and Photographic Research Organization (PRO) successfully convened their annual conferences. Also, last week, the inaugural Imaging Executives @ Photopia conference…4 min read
Sep 15, 2021Member-onlyAnalysis: A stark future for photo trade showsThe announcement this week of the cancellation of PhotoPlus Expo — coupled with last week’s cancellation of PRINTING United — brings to a head the ongoing concern of the future of the trade show format. After missing two consecutive years, it will be interesting to see in what form PhotoPlus…CES6 min read
Sep 15, 2021Member-onlyCircle Graphics acquires CanvaspopCircle Graphics continues to expand its portfolio with its fifth acquisition — this time of Ottawa-based Canvaspop — since being acquired by investment firm H.I.G. Capital in 2019. Financial terms weren’t disclosed. …Canvaspop2 min read
Dec 7, 2020Member-onlyIn-person drupa postponed until 2024, virtual event to be held in 2021The COVID-19 pandemic claimed its second event this week, with the cancelation of the 2021 edition of drupa, the leading trade fair for the print industry. The next in-person event will be May 28 — June 7, 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Prior to that, the organizers will offer “virtual.drupa”, a…Drupa3 min read
Nov 27, 2020Member-onlyKoelnmesse cancels photokina “for the time being”Koelnmesse, the organizer of the leading worldwide photo/imaging exhibition, photokina, has canceled the Cologne event “for the time being” after 70 years. The 2020 edition had already been canceled but dates for May 2022 were announced. It’s an ignoble end to the largest and, arguably, the most influential photo/imaging trade…Photography5 min read
Aug 29, 2020Member-onlyThere’s no business in show businessThe recent announcement that was being changed to a virtual or “digital-only” event didn’t come as a surprise to industry watchers. In fact, the announcement was greeted with some level of relief. In the past 10 years, CES has gained a well-earned reputation as an expensive event that was difficult…Shows5 min read
Jul 27, 2020Member-onlyCamera hardware is still in crisisOne of the most popular opinion articles on this site is from January 2018, where we discussed “ Hardware in Crisis: Can Cameras Companies Compete.” We also followed up with “ Six ways digital cameras should be competing with smartphones “, which mentioned ways digital cameras are superior to smartphones…Photography5 min read
Apr 17, 2020Member-onlyCOVID-19 brings adaptations, changes to photo companiesThe worldwide COVID-19 pandemic is creating massive disruption in consumer spending, supply chains and retail operations. There isn’t a segment of the photo/imaging industry that hasn’t been affected. We’ve been noting many of the ways industry companies have responded, either with donations or by providing protective equipment to first responders…Photography3 min read
Mar 20, 2020Member-onlyEditorial: The photo/imaging industry responds to COVID-19The 24-hour, non-stop coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic is inescapable. While we here at the Dead Pixels Society try to be apolitical and to focus on business-related issues and topics, it’s clear the pandemic is going to have wide-ranging effects and ramifications for the global industry. The mass cancelations and…Covid 194 min read
Nov 22, 2019Member-onlyAd Council PSA highlights the value of printed photos in a child’s…The Ad Council has released a PSA underscoring the value to children of visible printed pictures in the home of families. The one-minute…Photography1 min read
