Join the Race Against Time to Digitize Pictures for Families, Businesses, and Celebrities

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As climate change leads to more frequent and severe natural disasters, families and organizations scramble to save their irreplaceable photo memories.

A recent CBS News® segment underscores the heart-wrenching reality of losing these memories to disasters like Hurricane Helene, emphasizing the urgent need to digitize vulnerable photo collections before it’s too late.

What Happened:

ScanMyPhotos.com, a pioneer in the photo imaging industry since 1990, has been recognized for its vital role in this effort. The TV news feature highlights the crucial role of photo digitization in protecting irreplaceable nostalgia, especially as climate change increases the risk to physical photos.

It emphasizes the urgency of digital preservation, which helps safeguard pictures, 35mm slides, film negatives, VHS tapes, and home movie reels from natural disasters and the effects of time.

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Why This Is Important:

The TV news story reported on the company’s work in digitizing 347,000 film negatives for The Cayman Compass®, ensuring 57 years of history remained safe from hurricane damage and to share. It also profiled how the family of the late actor and CBS icon Ed Asner entrusted ScanMyPhotos.com with their personal photo archives, the importance of preserving the nation’s photo history.

“Weather disasters are happening more frequently, and the cost is not just financial—it’s emotional,” said Mitch Goldstone, CEO and Chief Photo Archivist at ScanMyPhotos.com. “Every photo tells a story. We are committed to making sure those visual stories are never lost. Being featured on CBS News is a significant moment reflecting 34 years of dedication to preserving photographs. It’s a profound honor to see our lifelong commitment to safeguarding family histories recognized on such a significant stage,” said Goldstone.

Carl Berman, co-founder of ScanMyPhotos.com, reflected on the CBS Evening News spotlight: “Seeing our work featured on a national stage reminds us of the profound impact we can have on preserving family histories. Every photograph holds a piece of someone’s life, and safeguarding these memories before disaster strikes is not just a service we offer—a mission we deeply believe in. We are honored to earn the trust to help families keep their cherished pictures safe.”

Why Digitize Now?

With natural disasters becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, physical photo collections are increasingly at risk. ScanMyPhotos.com offers affordable and simple solutions. This includes same-day scanning upgrades and other popular archival services, providing high-resolution digital files to ensure personal and historical photos are preserved and protected from disasters, fading away or getting lost.

Why This Story Is Timely:

Beyond weather disaster preparedness, it is also The National Archives’ American Archives Month. As part of the importance of preserving photos and historical records, their mission resonates with ScanMyPhotos.com’s role in digitizing and safeguarding photographs from the escalating threats of climate change and natural disasters.

How ScanMyPhotos.com Can Help:

Speed: Lightning-fast scanning with same-day results.Quality: High-resolution digital files that capture every detail.Affordability: Competitive pricing to fit every budget.Security: Secure handling and storage of photo media, including saving to flash drives, DVD data disks, and uploaded jpeg digital files directly to your inbox.

Money-Saving Discount: For a limited time, save up to 50% off scanning services at ScanMyPhotos.com with promo code: FlashSale

CBS News Quotes:

• Matt Asner, son of CBS legend Ed Asner, who had ScanMyPhotos.com digitize his photo collection, remarked, “You always see the news stories where people are crying about what they lost.” This highlights the urgent need for digital photo preservation in today’s changing climate.

• Mitch Goldstone added, “There’s an urgency, a race to go digital before the next natural disaster.” With our advanced digital pro scanners capable of digitizing 1,000 pictures in under five minutes and one slide each second, we are committed to safeguarding memories swiftly and effectively.

• Jackie Doak, Director at Dart Enterprises Ltd., explained the significance of their TimeBack photo archival project: “We realized this wasn’t just storage but history.” She noted the project’s emotional impact, with people reacting to the scanned photos by saying, “Oh my gosh, we don’t have any photos because we lost them in Hurricane Ivan… a memory now preserved.”

• Dave Malkoff, a CBS News national correspondent, provided crucial context: “When CBS legend Ed Asner died three years ago, it was up to his son, Matt Asner, to save family history from the kind of disaster that has become more common as the world heats up. Even governments are racing to save their history. The Cayman Islands scanning project was massive—347,000 photos. A memory now preserved.”

About ScanMyPhotos.com:

Founded in 1990, ScanMyPhotos.com is an e-commerce service that specializes in photo digitization, providing services for many media formats, including photographs, 35mm slides, VHS tapes, film negatives, and home movie reels. The company offers same-day scanning and high-resolution digital files to help preserve personal and historical photo collections against deterioration and potential disasters.

ScanMyPhotos.com collaborates with various organizations and individuals, reflecting its commitment to the preservation of visual memories. For more information, visit ScanMyPhotos.com and their blog at ScanMyPhotos.com/blog.

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[CBS News® is a trademark of Paramount Global. This news release is not an implied endorsement and originated from ScanMyPhotos.com which is responsible for its content].

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TAIPEI, Oct. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan’s first band variety show “Let’s Listen to the Band”, jointly created by 17sing and EBC, started on 7/7. The ratings and heat are rising all the time, ended at the Hsinchu County Gymnasium Finals Music Festival on 9/29. Taiwan’s first band variety show showed us the most energetic and youthful blood of the new generation of Taiwanese music, accompanying fans through a passionate summer.

“Let’s Listen to the Band” invited four famous stars: Harlem Yu,Howe Chen,Waa Wei,Luantan Ascent.They performed a wonderful show for us. And in the artist cooperation competition,many superstars served as flying guests and collaborated with the new generation of bands in the adaptation competition of golden songs, resulting in a wonderful chemical reaction; Famous bands also appeared one by one,  they made amazing performances; at the live music festival on 9/29, the internationally renowned Japanese band, ALI,, also came to the stage. Finally, Taiwan’s new band-Hue, from auditions to the finals, overcame obstacles all the way and used their own music and power to win the championship of “Let’s Listen to the Band”.

As one of the main partners of this show, 17sing uses its own way to let more people see the new generation bands. When the show started, 17sing launched a voting function, opened the competition list for “Best Band” and other awards, allowed all fans to freely vote for the band they support; In the resurrection match of the defeated group, 17sing opened the voting for the resurrection list, allowed the bands to return to the stage again, and successfully brought the eliminated band back to life; In the finals, 17sing exclusively launched the final list, allowed fans to predict the winning band. These votes have also become a crucial part of the outcome of the competition. These online activities of 17sing allowed fans to personally support their favorite bands, which greatly condenses the connection between the band and the fans. In addition to the show, DYB, Gao Xiaogao and other bands appear in the 17sing live room from time to time, brought users a wonderful online live experience, revealed interesting behind-the-scenes stories,showed singing skills, etc., and the 17sing live show was nicknamed by fans as “Let’s listen to the band’s extra chapter.”

It is worth mentioning that all voting at the recording scene of “Let’s Listen to the Band” and the voting by thousands of people at the finals music festival are all technically supported by 17sing APP. It is precisely because 17sing APP has the industry’s advanced Internet technology that it can ensure the success and fairness of voting and allow the program to proceed.Regarding this perfect cooperation, the person in charge of EBC said: “Thanks to 17sing APP for the assistance in “Let’s Listen to the Band”, which not only provides a complete voting page configuration for the show, but also provides professional technical support, enriching the integrity of the show.It also opened up more possibilities for the three-party cooperation between brands, media and programs. The cooperation between “Let’s Listen to the Band” and 17sing APP showed me the professionalism of the 17sing team, and I hope to continue to cooperate with 17sing APP in the future,to discover more outstanding musicians from Taiwan! “

17sing Marketing Director David also said: “The band has a deep influence on Taiwanese music. The songs they write not only reflect the current social atmosphere, but are also popular hit songs in karaoke. 17sing APP is very happy to cooperate with EBC this time,not only creates a new form of cooperation between brands and media, but also achieves our original intention of contributing to the Taiwanese music. After three months, we have been baptized by various bands with different styles. It also brings more imagination and inspiration to 17sing. We look forward to continuing to work with EBC to create more interesting music cooperation projects in the future.”

In this era of diversified music where young people are emerging, 17sing, as the leading karaoke social app, is not only a stage to showcase musical talents, but also a place for the dreams of new generation musicians to take off. Through cooperation with various music programs such as “Let’s Listen to the Band” and “Jungle Voice”, 17sing provides an opportunity for young people with music dreams to express themselves. 17sing’s cooperation with different music industry parties is not only the support of music culture, but also a practice of social responsibility. Through such activities, 17sing can discover more outstanding musical talents and enrich Taiwan’s music industry ecosystem. At the same time, this kind of encouragement to the music industry and support for the younger generation also reflects 17sing’s emphasis on the diversity, and promotes the influence of the new generation of singers in Taiwanese music. 17sing also hopes to take this opportunity to cooperate with more industries, contribute to Taiwan’s pan-entertainment ecology, and promote the development of music culture! 

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PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CyberMass, a premier leader in cybersecurity services, is proud to announce its latest solution offering, revolutionizing the landscape of tabletop exercises for businesses worldwide. With a focus on providing unparalleled insight and preparedness for executive and operational teams, CyberMass introduces a groundbreaking approach to cybersecurity readiness.

In collaboration with former FBI special agents, CyberMass presents a unique opportunity for businesses to engage in live mock incidents, offering firsthand feedback and guidance from seasoned former FBI Special Agents who held executive leadership positions within the Bureau, and decades of experience in combating cyber threats. These tabletop exercises are meticulously designed to simulate real-world scenarios, allowing organizations to proactively assess their response capabilities and strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

“At CyberMass, we understand the critical importance of preparedness in today’s evolving threat landscape,” said Luke Timpe, Founder and CEO of CyberMass. “Our new tabletop exercises, led by former FBI special agents, represent a significant leap forward in cybersecurity real-world mock scenarios. By providing businesses with direct access to expert guidance and real-world insights, we empower them to enhance their readiness and resilience against cyber threats.”

CyberMass’s tabletop exercises offer a comprehensive approach tailored to the specific needs of each client, whether they are assessing executive decision-making processes or testing operational response protocols. Participants will engage in immersive scenarios that challenge their strategic thinking, communication skills, and incident response procedures, all under the guidance of seasoned professionals who have navigated similar challenges in their careers.

“We are thrilled to partner with CyberMass in delivering these innovative tabletop exercises,” said John Iannarelli (FBIJohn), former FBI special agent and cybersecurity expert. “Our goal is to provide businesses with a unique opportunity to learn from real-world experiences and refine their cybersecurity strategies. With our collective expertise and hands-on approach, we are confident that these exercises will empower organizations to effectively mitigate cyber risks and safeguard their assets.”

CyberMass’s new tabletop exercises with live mock incidents represent a significant advancement in cybersecurity training, offering businesses a proactive and immersive approach to enhancing their security posture. For more information about this innovative solution and how to participate, visit cybermass.io or contact Luke Timpe at Ltimpe@cybermass.io or our sales team at sales@cybermass.io.

About CyberMass: CyberMass is a leading cybersecurity services company based in Phoenix, Arizona. With a mission to empower businesses with comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, CyberMass offers a wide range of services, including risk assessments, incident response, and our newest offering Tabletop Exercises. By combining cutting-edge technology with expert guidance, CyberMass helps organizations of all sizes protect against cyber threats and safeguard their digital assets against risk, positioning businesses in a better Cyber Posture.

Contact: Luke Timpe, Founder / President / CEO CyberMass Ltimpe@cybermass.io / 1-866-646-2211 / sales@cybermass.io

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