DIR’s 2015 Dealer of the Year: Mike’s Camera
Fostering success with a dedicated, knowledgeable staff and a wide-ranging, deep inventory—as well as creating customer loyalty by providing that little something extra
Why has...
The Last Word: TakeGreatPictures.com
Takegreatpictures.com helps consumers find meaningful ways to incorporate photography into many aspects of their everyday lives, while assisting them in making intelligent decisions about...
Strategy Session: Mike’s Camera—A Black Friday to Remember
When we think about our Dealer of the Year choice every fall, there are no real hard-and-fast rules for making the determination. It’s not...
Entry-Level Interchangeable-Lens Cameras for Emerging Enthusiasts
Carrying a big tripod is said to be the badge of the professional photographer. There’s nothing quite as definitive to mark a photographer emerging...
Shutterfly Inc. Looking for New CEO, Housenbold to Step Down
Redwood City, CA—Shutterfly Inc. announced that Jeffrey Housenbold will step down from his roles as president, chief executive officer and a member of Shutterfly’s...
The Spotlight Is on . . . Tamron
Tamron is on a roll. First they introduced two new SP lenses that are redefining the brand. Then they named Gregg Maniaci president of...
Scan This: The Enduring Profitability of the Shoebox Archive
The demand isn’t always high, but it’s steady and profitable. It fits very well into the business model of dealers for whom the word...
CES 2016 Preview: Highlights of the Consumer Technology Showcase
Arlington, VA—CES 2016 will run January 6–9, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will feature more than 3,600 exhibitors unveiling the latest consumer technology...
CES 2016 Preview: Keynote Addresses
Arlington, VA—Once again, thought-leaders and visionaries from the technology industries will take the keynote stages at CES 2016. This year’s program also includes C...
MakerBot Thingiverse Hits Millionth Upload
Brooklyn, NY—MakerBot Thingiverse, a 3D design community, reached a landmark one million uploads. It also achieved 200 million downloads on its platform. What began...