Paris/Seattle, May 11, 2009. Getty Images, the leading provider of digital media and Agence France-Presse (AFP), the global press agency, announced today that they have renewed their agreement. The renewed contract takes effect on 1st June 2009 and extends the partnership between the two companies for a further three years.
The strategic relationship between AFP and Getty Images was formed in 2003, to provide customers around the world with a comprehensive editorial photography service that leveraged the complementary strengths and experience of the two companies.
Nick Evans-Lombe, chief operating officer, Getty Images said: “Since 2003, our partnership with AFP has greatly aided us in providing an unparalleled product and service to our customers and helped extend our global reach, particularly in Europe. As the demand for compelling editorial imagery from our customers continues to grow, we are delighted to extend the relationship and we look forward to another successful and rewarding three years.”
Jean-Pierre Vignolle, Managing Director of AFP said: "Getty Images’ superb coverage of North America, particularly in the fields of sport and entertainment, has been a perfect complement to AFP over the course of our relationship. The renewal of our contract with Getty Images signals the commitment and complementary nature of our two agencies, as we pursue this strategic partnership."
AFP and Getty Images also signed a separate agreement on video sharing at the beginning of the year. Under the terms of the agreement, each party was granted access to the other's video productions, for which they have non-exclusive worldwide marketing rights.
About Getty Images
Getty Images is the world’s leading creator and distributor of still imagery, footage and multimedia products, as well as a recognized provider of other forms of premium digital content, including music. Getty Images serves business customers in more than 100 countries and is the first place creative and media professionals turn to discover purchase and manage images and other digital content. Its award-winning photographers and imagery help customers produce inspiring work which appears every day in the world’s most influential newspapers, magazines, advertising campaigns, films, television programs, books and Web sites. Visit Getty Images at www.gettyimages.com to learn more about how the company is advancing the unique role of digital media in communications and business, and enabling creative ideas to come to life.
About AFP
AFP is a global news agency delivering fast, accurate, in-depth coverage of the events shaping our world from wars and conflicts to politics, sports, entertainment and the latest breakthroughs in health, science and technology. With 2,900 journalists spread across almost every country, AFP covers the world 24 hours a day in six languages. AFP delivers the news in video, text, photos, multimedia and graphics to a wide range of customers including newspapers and magazines, radio and TV channels, web sites and portals, mobile operators, corporate clients as well as public institutions. Founded in 1835 under the name of Havas, AFP is the oldest press agency in the world. You can learn more about AFP products and services at www.afp.com.
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