Always on the lookout for new ways to popularize science content and
show off its footage, the Science Photo Library has released a rap video.
A recent survey revealed that more than half of Getty Images’ customers
use their mobile device to look at stock media Web sites. In response,
the Seattle company has developed a free iPad app to present its
imagery to buyers on the go.
PictureGroup, a music and entertainment media production company launched by photographer Frnk Micelotta last fall, has announced a merger with Elevation Photos.
PicScout has made digital image-crediting services available to all for free.
During his keynote speech at the Dublin gathering of CEPIC, Stockbyte
founder Jerry Kennelly announced the upcoming launch of his new
business Tweak. Operating on a
content-as-a-service model, Tweak aims to become a major global
self-service design library and change the way customers access
creative content.
PhotoShelter has introduced a single configurable Web site theme for
its free and basic accounts, which cost under $10 per month. This means
that users are no longer restricted to PhotoShelter-branded image
galleries. The New York-based company has also added features to
support search-engine optimization.
Getty Images’ Thinkstock has announced it is leveraging social media to provide close to real-time support to art buyers.
Science Faction Images has integrated the Capture content management solution into its Web site.
PicScout has announced that Superstock, Corbis-owned Veer and newer
microstock Vivozoom have joined the agencies indexed via ImageIRC.
German microstock Panthermedia is offering Pixamba’s media management software to its photo-buyer base. The two partner companies will be on hand at CEPIC's Dublin event this week to demo the product.