News

Getty Images Mishmash Competition Opens

January 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Getty Images announces annual global ‘Mishmash’ remix challenge PRESS RELEASE Getty Images has today announced the launch of its Mishmash music video remix competition for 2012, helping to inspire and foster video creatives of the future. This unique competition offers film and music creatives from around the world complete creative freedom to produce their own short video, using a wealth of Getty Images’ content, receiving critical acclaim from leading industry professionals in the process. Renowned for both its leading collections of still imagery and first-class media content, Getty... [Read the full story]

Photography

Artwork Left On Street Finds Lucky Owners

October 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment

This was found decribes itself as ‘A distributed gallery space, a way of disseminating art ready to be looted…’. The artist named Mrog Deville leaves artwork in the street until it’s picked up by passers by, many of whom react with thank-you’s on the website. Check it out MORE INFO This Was Found is an experiment, a flight of the imagination, an excursion into distributed photographic art. Recently in the UK people have gone out and obtained the assets of today’s society, namely: plasma screen TVs, mobile phones and trainers, all for free, through the medium of... [Read the full story]

Events

Cepic 2012 Opens Registration With 3 For 2 Offer

December 19, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Registration for the 2012 Cepic conference has opened and the organisation has done so with a special early offer. Companies purchasing 2 tickets now will get the third one free. FROM CEPIC ‘We have an extra special programme of keynote speakers, special panels and mini conferences within our congress. All that in the exciting city of London that celebrates both an Olympic Year and the Queens Diamond Jubilee. We have spoken to many London based agencies who plan to host open house and put on special exhibitions. This will truly be a Congress like no other Congress!’ Read More →

Guides

Photoshelter Publishes Social Media Handbook

January 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Photoshelter has published the latest in its series of free guides. THE GUIDE The 2012 edition of The Photographer’s Social Media Handbook is designed for photographers who want to establish and grow their social media presence. It covers the best practices you need to enhance your marketing efforts and get you noticed by potential clients. Part I and Part II cover key tactics and strategies to take advantage of Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, and Twitter so you can expand your professional network and elevate your photography brand to new heights. Inside you’ll also find interviews... [Read the full story]

Opinions

More News, Faster; Fast Media On Facebook

October 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment

You can now get a lot more industry visual media news by following us on Facebook If you have been following Fast Media Magazine on Facebook recently you will have noticed a large increase in posts. We’re following a large number of sources that publish information that is interesting for anyone working in the visual media industry. By following us these will appear in your feed every day so you stay informed of the latest development and interesting stories about innovation and opportunity. And of course you can also share your own links and add comments and information, just like on... [Read the full story]

Promotions

Science Photo Library Celebrates 30 Years With Special Offers

July 13, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Check out the offers from Science Photo Library in the light of te 30 years’ celebration. PROMOTION The world’s leading scientific and specialist image and footage agency, Science Photo Library, has been in the business of providing world-class imagery for the last 30 years. To celebrate their 30th year, they have been offering a series of short-term sales offers. Their latest sales offer gives you the chance to purchase video clips or images contained within a special showreel showcasing the library’s collections. Due to expire on July 29th 2011, you’ll need to get your orders in now,... [Read the full story]

Featured

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Dutch Agency Media Flavourites Starts With Food And Lifestyle

New Dutch agency to specialise in food and lifestyle PRESS RELEASE In January 2012 the new image agency Media Flavourites (www.mediaflavourites.nl) launches as the exclusive Dutch distributor of two specialist international brands, StockFood and living4media. StockFood is the world’s leading food and drink media...

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Bridgemen Represents Unique Titanic Collection

Bridgeman announced that its representing a unique collection of Titanic images that was uncovered in 1986 PRESS RELEASE The Bridgeman Art Library, the world’s leading source of fine art, cultural and historical images available for reproduction, is delighted to announce its representation of the Father Brown Photographic...

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Photoshelter Publishes Social Media Handbook

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Thinkstock Collection Doubles Since Launch

Getty Images‘ Thinkstock subscription service has doubled since its launch PRESS RELEASE Getty Images, Inc. today announced the expansion of Thinkstock (www.thinkstock.com), an image subscription product that provides one of the most complete offerings available in the marketplace, to include 19 new image collections...

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Corbis Acquires Norm Marshall Group

Corbis has acquired the Norm Marschall Group, a Global Entertainment Marketing and Product Placement business PRESS RELEASE Corbis, a leading visual content and services provider for the creative and entertainment communities and parent company of GreenLight, a global media licensing consultancy, today announced...

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Venus Stock Opens First Office

Beauty, Health & Wellness stock agency Venus Stock have opened their first office in LA. PRESS RELEASE Venus Stock (www.VenusStock.com) a leader in premium Beauty, Health & Wellness stock imagery, opened the doors of their first U.S. office this week in Los Angeles, CA. Along with the launch of their online...

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Alamy Hires Corbis Exec As VP Of Sales For North America

UK based stock photography agency Alamy has hired Adam Goldberg as VP of Sales for North America PRESS RELEASE Pioneering stock photography agency, Alamy, has recruited Adam Goldberg as vice president of sales for North America. Adam is leaving the post of director of corporate development at Corbis to join the company...

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Dreamstime Now Over 4 Million Users

Microstock marketplace Dreamstime has announced it has grown to 4.2 million users PRESS RELEASE Dreamstime, a leading stock photography community, announced today that it saw consistently strong growth throughout 2011, solidifying its place as a global leader in the stock photography market. Since 2007, Dreamstime’s...

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Opportunity For Sales Executive At Picturebuying.com

Picturebuying.com is offering an opportunity to work in a young, fast growing company that represents a number of innovative and niche photography collections. The company is looking for an independent, energetic member of a small team that will help us bring our business to the next level. You will be working from...

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Veer Creative Catalysts Winners

Veer has announced the winners for their creative catalys competition. See the video: From Veer: Veer launched Creative Catalyst to find a piece of artwork in support of a great global or local cause. The winner got a £2000 donation for the organisation they chose, as well as their piece displayed in London and Berlin,...

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