From Film to Digital: An Industry Evolution with Jerry Grossman, Digital Imaging Reporter

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text! One unexpected phone call changed Jerry Grossman"s career path forever, moving him from advertising Charmin toilet paper to promoting Nikon cameras—a shift that would place him at ground zero of photography"s most transformative era. The International Photographic Council (IPC) will host its annual IPC Hall of Fame and Professional Photographer Achievement Awards Luncheon on May 14, 2025. The IPC Service Award honoree, Jerry Grossman is co-owner and Editor-in-Chief of Digital Imaging Reporter.  In this nostalgic yet insightful conversation,  Grossman takes us through his remarkable journey from Nikon"s communications manager to co-founder of Digital Imaging Reporter, sharing firsthand experiences of seismic industry shifts. Remember when digital images were dismissed as inferior to film? Or when increasing from 2 to 3 megapixels was revolutionary? Grossman was there, watching skepticism transform into acceptance as technology rapidly evolved. The digital revolution brought extraordinary challenges. Camera companies simultaneously sold film cameras while developing digital alternatives, all while the internet emerged as a mysterious new frontier. Grossman recalls being suddenly appointed "Vice President of Internet Development" with the mandate to create Nikon"s first website, when most people couldn"t even define what a website was. Perhaps most fascinating is Grossman"s perspective on today"s photography landscape. After smartphones decimated the point-and-shoot maUnemployable the Podcast At Unemployable the Podcast, we aim to inspire and Amplify Disabled Entrepreneurs! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyMediaclip Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue. Independent Photo Imagers IPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry. International Photographic Council (IPC) IPC members are part of a worldwide network of businesses and industry professionals. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Sign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp. Contact us at gary@thedeadpixelssociety.com Visit our LinkedIn group, Photo/Digital Imaging Network, and Facebook group, The Dead Pixels Society. Leave a review on Apple and Podchaser. Are you interested in being a guest? Click here for details. Hosted and produced by Gary Pageau Edited by Olivia Pageau Announcer: Erin Manning