Image Source Seeks to Acquire RF Content

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 61 Words | Posted 2/18/2009 | Comments

PicScout Promotes Gutelzon to CEO

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 117 Words | Posted 2/18/2009 | Comments
PicScout co-founder Offir Gutelzon has stepped up to become its chief executive officer. Gutelzon and co-founder Eyal Gura previously shared CEO responsibilities.

Pepper Stark Signs Deals with Look, India Picture

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 197 Words | Posted 2/18/2009 | Comments
California home and architectural stock agency Look Photography has engaged London-based Pepper Stark to manage international distribution of the royalty-free Built Images and the rights-managed Sheltered Images collections. Pepper Stark is also representing India Picture, the Indian delegate for Corbis.

Thought Equity Motion Licenses National Geographic Footage Worldwide

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 51 Words | Posted 2/17/2009 | Comments

BAPLA Changes Strategic Direction

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 293 Words | Posted 2/17/2009 | Comments
The British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies has announced that it is making a strategic change in focus, in order to reflect the needs of the current economic climate. The body has unveiled a new set of objectives, key among which is attracting more picture buyers to the BAPLA membership.

Final Days of Jupiterimages

By Jim Pickerell | 437 Words | Posted 2/13/2009 | Comments (1)
With the approach of the February 20th Jupitermedia stockholder vote on the sale of Jupiterimages to Getty Images, tensions are rising among employees and image suppliers.

iStockphoto Launches Audio, Announces MuseWorx Deal

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 173 Words | Posted 2/13/2009 | Comments
The Getty-owned microstock has launched its much-anticipated audio business this week. Separately, iStock announced a partnership with software-as-service provider MuseWorx, which hopes to capitalize on the cost-effectiveness of its online offering during a downturn.

Corbis Highlights Wired Women

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 185 Words | Posted 2/13/2009 | Comments
The latest Corbis Creative IQ Trends report says the technological gender gap has closed as women increasingly incorporate technology into their daily lives.

liveBooks Launches RESOLVE Blog

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 316 Words | Posted 2/12/2009 | Comments
Former American Photo senior editor Miki Johnson is heading liveBooks' new blog as social media editor. Titled RESOLVE, the blog intends to become a collaborative online community that brings together photographers and industry pros to keep the business relevant, respected and profitable.

Aurora Reps Noor in U.S.

By Julia Dudnik Stern | 68 Words | Posted 2/12/2009 | Comments

About Michael Masterson

Michael Masterson has a broad range of experience in marketing, business development, strategic planning, contact negotiations and recruiting in the photography, graphic design and publishing industries. In addition to his long experience at the Workbook and Workbookstock, Masterson owned and was creative director of his own graphic design firm for several years.

Masterson has been a speaker or panelist at industry events such as Seybold, PhotoPlus Expo, Visual Connections and the Picture Archive Council of America (PACA) national conference. He is currently the national president of the American Society of Picture Professionals (ASPP). He also serves on the board of the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council in his Los Angeles community. He chaired the marketing committee for the Los Angeles Conservancy, a historic preservation advocacy group, for many years.

He currently heads Masterson Consulting, working on projects ranging from business development for creative companies and sourcing talent for them to promoting and marketing industry events as well as providing resume and professional profile services for job-seekers. He can be reached at zvpunryqznfgrefba@tznvy.pbz.