Newscom Inks Deals With Pacific Coast News, Rapport Press, Others

Reston, VA, May 28, 2008. Newscom, a leading provider of visual content and text from around the globe, today announced it is adding to its offering of both video and image content through partnerships with Pacific Coast News, Rapport Press and others.

"Newscom is pleased to grow its already extensive offering of video and still images by partnering with these providers of relevant, timely, and useful content," Newscom Managing Director Bill Creighton said. Newscom will offer both still images and video from Pacific Coast News, known for capturing sought-after celebrity candids, ranging from their day-to-day activities to their lavish homes around the world.

Newscom is also excited to be working with Rapport Press, an independent agency with a group of talented photojournalists and a growing reputation for generating current and hard hitting video via a global network of photographers and major newspapers.

In addition, Newscom announced that it will offer content from:

• Ahmad Khateib Photography whose collection features both current and archival images of life and events in the Middle East;
• Drive Images, home to an extensive and impressive collection of automotive and lifestyle images;
• SIPA Press video includes entertainment-focused footage of Hollywood's stars and trendsetters;
• Image Source, home to Artbox and Hola Images. Artbox is a go-to source for thousands of modern, royalty-free illustrations created by world-class artists. Artbox's collection of illustrations features styles ranging from abstract digital art to humorous cartoon characters. Hola Images, a premier provider of Hispanic-focused images, provides a wealth of royalty-free, Latino-lifestyle photos.

"This newest group of Newscom collections touches on a wide spectrum of interests, just like Newscom's already diverse offering, which spans topics like entertainment, global news, health and science, sports, business, technology, and politics," Creighton said.

 

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