Posts Tagged ‘ PMA Newsline ’

Increased research leads to slower conversion for online shoppers

March 15, 2011

By Jennifer Kruger – PMA Newsline According to BizReport, many online retailers feel the time between engagement and sales conversion is too long. New research from customer acquisition management hub NetElixir shows consumers’ newly acquired research interests are slowing purchase times. Researchers believe customers are taking more time to purchase because they are researching purchases…

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InfoTrends: Emerging markets lead recovery of digital camera market

March 14, 2011
InfoTrends: Emerging markets lead recovery of digital camera market

By Jennifer Kruger – PMA Newsline InfoTrends, Weymouth, Mass., projects the worldwide digital camera market will grow to 142 million units by 2015. Low household penetration in emerging markets combined with greater availability and lower prices for digital cameras will be the primary drivers for long term growth in unit sales, with China expected to…

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3D digital cameras sparking enthusiast interest, says CEA

March 14, 2011
3D digital cameras sparking enthusiast interest, says CEA

By Gary Pageau – PMA Newsline CEA, Arlington, Va., says nearly one in four digital-imaging enthusiasts are likely to purchase a 3D digital camera within the next year, according to a recent study, “3D Digital Imaging: Consumer Perceptions of this Emerging Technology.” The top reasons consumers indicated they were likely to purchase a 3D digital…

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InfoTrends’ study to benchmark best practices among photo service providers

March 9, 2011
InfoTrends’ study to benchmark best practices among photo service providers

By Bonnie Gretzner – PMA Newsline InfoTrends launched a new multi-client study, Photo Production Workflow Solutions and Sales Strategies. This study aims to identify best practices across all the U.S. photo service segments and profile service providers that are best positioned to grow their photo businesses. The information will help vendors more effectively work alongside…

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Alaska Stock Images works with new partner

March 8, 2011
Alaska Stock Images works with new partner

By Bonnie Gretzner – PMA Newsline Anchorage-based Alaska Stock Images announced a strategic distribution partnership with Stock Photos America.   “Alaska Stock is looking forward to getting back to its roots and supplying images to an agency that is highlighting what is uniquely American. Alaska Stock’s images of pristine landscapes, abundant wildlife, and eclectic people will…

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InfoTrends study shows professional photography market is looking up

March 7, 2011
InfoTrends study shows professional photography market is looking up

By Bonnie Gretzner – PMA Newsline According to a recent InfoTrends survey of more than 1,700 professional photographers in the United States, the pro photo market is starting to recover from the effects of the recession. Data show that 2009 marked the first year-over-year decline in the mean number of digital images captured per month…

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PhotoPresenter gets social with Facebook

March 4, 2011
PhotoPresenter gets social with Facebook

By Paul Worthington – PMA Newsline “Social media is truly the wave of the future,” says Boinx Software, “and it’s an important step for us to link our apps with this enormous trend and community. The company’s PhotoPresenter now integrates with Facebook, connecting the Macintosh application “with the world of social media and the ultimate…

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PhotoRocket free photo sharing tool now available

March 1, 2011
PhotoRocket free photo sharing tool now available

  By Jennifer Kruger – PMA Newsline PhotoRocket, a one-step solution to instantly share photos from computers and mobile devices to friends, family, destinations like Facebook, Flickr and Shutterfly, announced the availability of its free photo sharing service and downloadable apps for Windows, Mac and iPhone. PhotoRocket brings simplicity to recipients… Read More: http://pmanewsline.com/2011/02/28/photorocket-free-photo-sharing-tool-now-available/

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It’s a frame, it’s a mirror – it’s many products in one for pro photographers

March 1, 2011
It’s a frame, it’s a mirror – it’s many products in one for pro photographers

  By Bonnie Gretzner – PMA Newsline Images cannot be downloaded or copied. Professional photographers will be interested in checking out a product from English company Exclusive 7 Ltd., manufacturers of a bespoke digital photo frame that has been developed and patented specifically with the professional photographer in mind. This concept in digital… Read more:…

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