Recent Stock Photo Industry Press Releases

BAPLA response to cuts in publishing rates

London, UK, Feb. 09, 2009. Following wide consultation with its members in response to proposed cuts in publishing rates by The Times and The Sun, the British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies (BAPLA) has recommended to all members affected, that they reject the proposals.

The move follows one-to-one consultations with a range of members who were all united in rejecting these methods of attempting to change publishing rates. BAPLA has also been in wider consultation with its entire membership.

BAPLA appoints Simon Cliffe as new Executive Director

London, UK, Nov. 2008. BAPLA is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Cliffe as its new Executive Director, who will join the association at the start of 2009. Simon takes over from Linda Royles who left the association earlier this year, after 10 years of service. BAPLA is delighted to be working with Simon who is very dynamic and forward thinking. The picture industry is going through a time of change, and it is important that BAPLA develop and change with it to better serve the interests of its members and the industry.