PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities back issues from February 2007:
Making a gift (card) more personal.(Newsline)(Cardways)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Love them or think they're tacky--gift cards are here to stay. And online and catalog business Cardways is finding a way to make them a little more personal. Select Macy's store locations in Son Francisco, Calif., and San Jose, Calif., tested the Macy's Custom Gift Card Kiosk by Cardways ...
PMA data watch: shifts still occurring within retail print market.(Newsline)
Feb 01, 2007; ... The battle for digital print volume has been fierce, and the competition continues to intensify. None of the print segment shares of the U.S. market have remained stable as the industry continues to take shape. Overall, retail printing has continued to take market share away from home ...
Online education isn't just for universities.(Newsline)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Colleges and universities have been offering online courses for years, but now some electronics manufacturers and retailers are providing Internet classes. Austin, Texas-based Powered Inc. (www.powered.com), has been working with several retailers and suppliers to be that customer point of ...
Shutterfly goes East.(dialogue with Doug Galen)(Interview)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2007; ... In late December, Shutterfly Inc. brought an early present--in the form of 200 jobs--to the East Coast. The Redwood City, Calif.-based online photofinisher (www.shutterfly.com) announced plans to open a second digital lab in Charlotte, N.C., complementing its current facility in Hayward, ...
Keep up with DIMAcasts: podcasts offer continuous learning, no iPod required.(Connections)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Podcasts have become popular in the last few years; even "The New Oxford American Dictionary" declared the word "podcast" its 2005 word of the year. But what is it, and how can it benefit your business? For the uninitiated, a "podcast" is a multimedia file--usually audio ...
Ink bias: Allen Luthy of ink equipment refilling manufacturer SME, discusses aftermarket inkjet inks and image permanence testing credibility.(Viewpoint)
Feb 01, 2007; ... What horrible irony. As I sat down last night to draft a formal response to the recent Wilhelm Imaging Research Inc. (WIR), Grinnell, Iowa, study that had lambasted the image permanence of most aftermarket inkjet inks, I ran into a terrible problem. When I went to review my notes, all the ...
Keeping up with KEVRO: with a new facility and entrance into the world of filmmaking, Kevin Rouse is expanding his territory.(KEVRO Gallery and Imaging Studio)(www.kevroart.com)(Interview)
Feb 01, 2007; ... There've been some exciting changes for Kevin Rouse, a.k.a. KEVRO, since PMA magazine profiled him and his self-named business, KEVRO Gallery & Imaging Studio, Delray Beach, Fla. (www.kevroart.com), late in 2004. Here's an update on what's been happening with Rouse, a photographer, artist, ...
Navigating Las Vegas: new monorail system makes getting around PMA 07 a breeze.(Connections)
Feb 01, 2007 ... The latest innovation for the city of Las Vegas isn't a new casino or stage show, but a rapid transit system. The Las Vegas Monorail is a seven-station, 4-mile, monorail system operating on an elevated guideway and providing access to nearly every major hotel and attraction on the Las ...
Pioneers in their field: 2007 DIMA Lifetime Achievement Award winners, Graham Nash and R. Mac Holbert, the DIMA 2007 closing keynote speakers, share the story of Nash Editions.(Interview)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Art student Mac Holbert was in the mountains of New Mexico in 1970 when he met Steven Cohen, the lighting director for musicians Crosby, Stills & Nash, as the group was returning from playing at a little concert called Woodstock. Holbert and Graham Nash became good friends, and Holbert was ...
Tell a tale: PSPA General Session speaker Chip Eichelberger shares how testimonials and storytelling can set you apart.(Connections)(Interview)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Facing increased competition can take the joy from each day if you let it. The key to lasting success, says PSPA 2007 General Session speaker and strategist Chip Eichelberger, is to apply a formula that helps you acquire and maintain a competitive edge. At its center is the ability to ...
Jennifer is back; PMA will showcase an updated The Complete Picture, honing lifestyle retailing and imaging trends.(Photo Marketing Association )
Feb 01, 2007; ... Jennifer is back and she wants more--more solutions and ways to make her life easier as she carries the responsibility of being the main chronicler of her family's daily life and history. The Complete Picture will present a user-focused environment for the Generation-X morn, ...
Three's a charm: successful retailer Art's Cameras Plus opens third store.(Business & Marketing)
Feb 01, 2007; ... At a time when many photo retailers in the United States have closed up shop, Art's Cameras Plus (www.artscamera.com) is thriving. The Wisconsin-based retailer, which just celebrated the grand opening of its third location, has attracted a lot of local attention with its sophisticated and ...
Inspired design: photo retailer Colortek finds success with new products after visiting PMA 2006.(Photo Marketing Association )
Feb 01, 2007; ... Like many photo specialty retailers, James Park had pondered his future during the past couple years. Should he become a hardware retailer? Find new products? In which direction should he go? Park, owner of five Colortek Image Shop (www.colortekphoto.com) photo stores in New ...
Carving its niche: for almost 125 years, Harvey Studios has found paths to success.(Company overview)
Feb 01, 2007; ... When he started his photography studio in 1883, John Harvey probably never dreamed it would still be going strong almost 125 years later. Now a portrait studio, camera store, photofinishing lab and school photography business, Harvey Studios (www.harveystudios.ca) remains in its original ...
Defining "digital scrapbooking": get answers from some manufacturers involved in this new facet of a more traditional hobby.
Feb 01, 2007; ... The term "digital scrapbooking" is popping up all over the media--on websites, in newspapers, in magazines, and on television. But beyond the jargon, just what does digital scrapbooking entail and who is participating in the activity? PMA magazine asks some manufacturers ...
New retail world: Nanonation's Bradley Walker explains how digital merchandising can make retailers remarkable.(Business & Marketing)(Interview)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Bradley Walker, president and CEO of customer experience software provider Nanonation Inc. (www.nanonation .com), Lincoln, Neb., shares with PMA magazine his perspective on digital merchandising, and how retailers can use technology to their benefit. PMA: Tell us about ...
Film fascination: film manufacturers remain committed to professional photographers and educators.(Trends & Technology)
Feb 01, 2007; ... Despite extensive penetration of digital cameras and backs in the professional photography market, many pros remain reluctant to completely give up the capture media they spent many years mastering, not to mention the qualities film offers. Eastman Kodak Co., Fujifilm U.S.A ....
Photos and fast food: the Anonymous Consumer questions if making prints at Munich McDonald's is a good idea.
Feb 01, 2007 ... Does fast food go well with photo printing? At the German McDonald's on the Munich Karlsplatz hub, it is said photos can be printed from memory cards. The AC had gone there specifically to look for and test this service. The AC could see no sign of the printing ...
Educational events: Chris Lydle of Chris' Camera Center & Digital Photo shares how he gets more customers into his store.(Interview)
Feb 01, 2007 ... How do you lure shoppers into your store today? Sales don't cut it, and Demo Days staffed by manufacturers' representatives don't impress customers. If you want to get potential buyers into your specialty store, the best bet is a free educational event. Call it what you will; ...