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July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

IMAGINEM Goes Global with Four Languages

IMAGINEM, the eyewear media brand for independent eyewear, has now been launched in multi-language issues, including English, Italian, French and German.

IMAGINEM is the first and only eyewear magazine to reach its audience in multiple language versions, making it a global publication.

IMAGINEM was originally conceived as an international collaboration with partners in North America and Europe. The addition of multiple language versions is an extension of the founders’ international concept and reflects the global nature of the superior quality artisanal and fashionable independent eyewear market.

“IMAGINEM reflects superior aesthetics and original independent eyewear designs from the world over, so it’s only fitting that we celebrate independent eyewear design in different languages and cultures”, says Milan-based IMAGINEM Editorial Director. Alexandra Amico.

IMAGINEM content, originally created in English and Italian, has been expertly translated and edited into French and German.

According to publisher, David Pietrobon, “As a Canadian publisher we are accustomed to working in two languages. Providing the magazine in additional languages is a natural extension of our current processes. Our European partnership helped to make the transition to a global publisher seamless.”

In addition to text translation, each of the online articles is also narrated online with a single click. IMAGINEM’s magazine narration is powered by BlueToad and Amazon’s Polly’s Neural Text-to-Speech (NTTS) Newscaster style voice . Narration allows a enriched user experience in the readers native language.

Readers may view (and hear) IMAGINEM in their language of choice and can link to other languages from the drop-down menu of each language version. A global gateway landing page has been created to provide access to all the language issues of IMAGINEM.

Listen to and View IMAGINEM Magazine Online in Four Different languages.
English – Sp r ing 2021
French – Printemps 2021
Italian – Primavera 2021
German – Frühling 2021
IMAGINEM Global Gateway

Partners interested in languages other than the current four are invited to reach out to the publisher to discuss opportunities.

About IMAGINEM
IMAGINEM is a new optical omni-channel media brand that celebrates the world of independent eyewear by connecting eyewear designers, independent eye care professionals and eyewear fashionistas.

The IMAGINEM network consists of a premium quality print and digital replica magazines in four languages an exquisitely curated Instagram page, an interactive bold website and digital e-newsletter communications.

The North American print magazine will be delivered exclusively to highly targeted independent eyewear retailers. Complimentary subscriptions may be requested online at the website, www.IMAGINEMeye.com.

IMAGINEM invites the independent frame designers and their public relations collaborators to contribute editorial content to the IMAGINEM team at edit@IMAGINEMeye.com□

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

Compete in a LIVE Event for Awards to Support Your Research!

EOTC Application_Final

Fighting Blindness Canada is launching a new event, Eye on the Cure, to raise funds and awareness for vision research.

Think Dragon’s Den Meets TedTalk

Three finalists will be chosen to compete head-to-head for the chance to win up to $80,000 to support their research.

This competition is geared to early career vision researchers who are studying blinding eye diseases. The strongest applicants will be “pitching” a research project that is currently underway or for which there is preliminary data.

Eligibility Criteria:
You are a vision researcher and…

A PhD student or Postdoctoral fellow or/
Enrolled in a clinical doctoral degree (OD, MD), residency or fellowship program or/
An early-stage investigator, having held an academic position for less than 3 years

Learn more HERE

Deadlines

Application deadline: July 16, 2021, 5pm EST
Finalists chosen: Late July
Live event (in Toronto): November 7, 2021

Click HERE for the full press release.

July 9, 2021July 13, 2021

FYidoctors Grows Presence in Aesthetic Medicine with First Clinic in Ontario

FYidoctors announced Kingston Laser Cosmetic Clinic (“Kingston Laser”) as the latest clinic to join the company. Known as a trusted aesthetic medicine practice in Kingston, the merger marks FYidoctors’ first aesthetic medicine clinic in the Province of Ontario.

Founded in 1998, Kingston Laser Cosmetic Clinic continues to be the leading provider of innovative non-surgical rejuvenation, skin care, and aesthetic treatments in the region. The state-of-the-art clinic is operated by Dr. Kerri Hoffman, Dr. Diane MacGillis and a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care and personalized service to the clinic’s patients.

“We’re excited about our new partnership with FYidoctors, who share the same values and standards of excellence as Kingston Laser,” shares Dr. Hoffman. “While this is an opportunity for growth, we’re also connecting with leading aesthetic medicine clinics from across the country and integrating with one of Canada’s most trusted, doctor-led, organizations. We are enthused to enhance the quality of care we are able to provide to our patients.”

“As the aesthetic medicine industry in Canada continues to experience exponential growth, we are excited to bring doctor-led treatments into communities across the nation,” said Dr. Alan Ulsifer, CEO and Chairman of FYidoctors.

Dr. MacGillis received both her undergraduate Degree in Life Sciences and Medical Degree from Queen’s University in Kingston and has since received extensive training and certifications in laser and cosmetic medicine. Dr. Hoffman completed her undergraduate Degree in Life Sciences at Queen’s University and her Medical Degree at the University of Ottawa.

Kingston Laser is an active supporter of non-profits and community-led groups which will continue through FYidoctors’ own Enhancing Life Foundation. Past recipients over the last two decades include local sports organizations and the United Way. Kingston Laser have also been the proud recipients of the Kingston Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award, and the Consumer’s Choice Award.

Click HERE for the full press release.

Kering Eyewear Acquires Danish Luxury Eyewear Brand Lindberg

Kering Eyewear and the Lindberg family have signed an agreement for Kering Eyewear to acquire 100% of the share capital of LINDBERG.

Founded in 1969 in Denmark by optician Poul-Jørn Lindberg and his wife as an optical store and turned into a multinational company by their son Henrik Lindberg, LINDBERG is a high-end manufacturer of design-oriented, lightweight, and customizable optical frames with a specialization in titanium.

This acquisition is an important milestone in the successful expansion of Kering Eyewear. Since its start in 2014, Kering Eyewear has built an innovative business model that enabled the company to reach a critical size in the market with close to €600 million wholesale external revenues pre-Covid (FY2019). This acquisition will further reinforce Kering Eyewear as the most relevant player in the luxury eyewear market segment, adding to its portfolio a complementary and proprietary brand with strong legitimacy, undisputed know-how and best-in-class customer service in optical frames.

Roberto Vedovotto, President and CEO of Kering Eyewear, declared: “We are thrilled to welcome LINDBERG into the Kering Eyewear family. I have the highest respect and admiration for what Henrik Lindberg and his family have built over the past 35 years. LINDBERG is the absolute luxury eyewear and it will come as a perfect complement to the brand portfolio that Kering Eyewear has been assembling since 2014. We look forward to working with the LINDBERG teams to further increase their brand awareness and amplify their international reach.”

Henrik Lindberg, Founder and CEO of LINDBERG: “35 years ago we started our company in two small back rooms behind our family optical store. With nothing more than the idea of bringing unseen comfortability and quality to the eyewear business. Kering and LINDBERG share a common philosophy that design is ultimately about taking eyewear to an even higher level.”

The transaction is subject to the clearance by the relevant competition authorities and is expected to complete in the second half of 2021.

Click HERE for the full press release.

July 7, 2021June 2, 2021

Timeless Style from the True Original

The General; the quintessential aviator from the company that originated the style, American Optical. Named for General Douglas MacArthur and a favourite of U.S. military pilots for more than 50 years, they’ve been engineered to rigid military specifications. They’re the only aviator you’ll need. The pictured frame, AO General in colour Gold, features AO SkyMaster True-Color Grey glass polarized lenses.

Distributed by Europa: www.europaeyewear.ca

IMAGINEM Goes Global with Four Languages

Compete in a LIVE Event for Awards to Support Your Research!

Deadlines

FYidoctors Grows Presence in Aesthetic Medicine with First Clinic in Ontario

Kering Eyewear Acquires Danish Luxury Eyewear Brand Lindberg

Timeless Style from the True Original

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