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PMA CHRISTMAS FUN IN PICTURES!: 16 Dec 2008
The photo industry took a little time off over the past few weeks to get together for end-of-year festivities.
PMA extends Las Vegas two-for-one offer: 31 Dec 2008
PMA has extended the deadline for its two-for-one All Conference Connection Pass registration offer for PMA '09 in Las Vegas. Any PMA members bringing additional staff to PMA 09, March 3-5, 2009, can save US$299 through this offer.
Marshall tips 50-kiosk stores: 31 Dec 2008
Dave Marshall, managing director of Fujifilm Australia, speaking to US PMA publication, Digital Imaging Digest, predicts some Fujifilm customers may have 40 or 50 kiosks installed in the next few years.
Consumers need a new digital ritual: 14 Dec 2008
PMA Newsline presents excerpts from a recent DIMAcast interview by Bill McCurry with Allen Showalter, current president of PMA, and PMA president-elect, Rainer Scorcht.
Call it a customer service Christmas: 14 Dec 2008
Consumers are expected to rein in spending this year. Small retailers need to court their best customers this holiday season and maximise the one-on-one personal relationships they have with customers, says US customer service guru, Barbara Wold.
Rob Tolmie elected AIE treasurer: 08 Dec 2008
The Association of Imaging Executives has elected Australia's Rob Tolmie as treasurer during the 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference in Monterey, California on November 20.
Cash flow management tips from ABA: 09 Dec 2008
There’s a new article on the Australian Bankers’ Association’s ‘Smarter Banking for Small Business’ website which should be of interest to PMA members.
Photo book videos from PMA: 08 Dec 2008
PMA members can now add (US-based) photo book television segment videos to their own websites or in-store screens to build customer awareness.
Super store needs super marketing: 08 Dec 2008
This week's DIMAcast features an interview with Edward Kim, co-founder of Picwing, a new company dedicated to helping people "free" their pictures.
Changes to NSW photo retail award: 08 Dec 2008
The Photographic Industry (State) Award (Award ID:525) has changed.
New PMA rep for NZ: 08 Dec 2008
Garth Burleigh, a well-known photo imaging veteran, was named PMA regional representative for New Zealand. Burleigh replaces Maryanne Dransfield, who steps down from the position following 27 years of outstanding service to PMA.
PMA Australian executive nominated: 01 Dec 2008
PMA Australia has confirmed nominations for its 2009 executive. The nominations will be formally endorsed at PMA in Las Vegas.
Podcast on 'geo-imaging': 01 Dec 2008
This week's AIE Imaging Executive podcast looks at geo-imaging using GPS data to find, organise, and share photos.
Attitudes to pictures changing: 01 Dec 2008
Only 9 percent of US households owned digital cameras in 2000, and this figure jumped to 66 percent by 2007, according to the PMA Camera/Camcorder Digital Imaging Surveys.
DIMA lineup announced: 25 Nov 2008
With big-name keynotes, full-day tutorials, hands-on computer labs, and networking opportunities for industry leaders, the DIMA 2009 conference will be the must-see event in the digital imaging industry.
It's party time!: 24 Nov 2008
This is a last reminder about venues and dates for the PMA state Christmas parties.
Gift vouchers a Christmas hit: 24 Nov 2008
The International Council of Shopping Centers forecasts 12.5 percent of total holiday spending in the US will be on gift vouchers or cards, averaging $173. The National Retail Federation and others rank gift vouchers as the No. 1 preferred gift in th
Skill up in post-Christmas slowdown: 21 Nov 2008
While the Christmas season can be one of the busiest times for photo retailers, January can be quite slow. Instead of riding out the slow wave, take control of January by using the time to plan and train yourself and your staff.
Keep smiling, says COSBOA: 25 Nov 2008
Bob Stanton, chairman of the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia (COSBOA), has called for the small business community to avoid self-fulfilling negative attitudes regarding the economic downturn.
Big rise in US printing activity: 25 Nov 2008
PMA has released the US Monthly Printing and Camera Trends Report, covering highlights and overviews through September. The report covers digital print volume, printing share and channel trends.
Going to Vegas?: 25 Nov 2008
Visit the PMA 09 website for full conference information.PMA Australia would love to know if you have, or will be booking for PMA Vegas 09.
PMA DIARY: 23 Sep 2008
A listing of key local and international photo industry events
Great travel value to USA: 18 Nov 2008
If you are considering going to PMA in Vegas in 2009 (there has to be two of you) Qantas is offering a "Global 2-for-1" sale on the route. BUT THE OFFER ENDS MIDNIGHT TOMORROW!
A tasty trio: 18 Nov 2008
While the rest of the family is glued to the TV to find out if the bearded hippy guy or the guy with the square head is to be anointed Australia's latest Idol, why not spend some quality time with a DIMAcast o
PIC meeting report: 17 Nov 2008
The PIC funding group held its third meeting at the offices of CR Kennedy in Sydney on October 14, from 3 - 6pm.