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• 123rf.com has launched a new service for corporate customers allowing them to create a customized stock photo intranet site under their own banner while 123RF supplies the images. Corporate clients can then administrate the intranet, giving access to downloads and other privileges to appropriate staff members. Click here for more information.
• Corbis is playing high-profile role at the 55th International Advertising Festival held June 15-21 in Cannes, France. During the week-long event, Corbis will help recognize advertising’s best and brightest from around the world by hosting several activities and celebrating the role of photography and celebrity in advertising. “Celebrity and icons are increasingly taking a starring role in advertising,” said Gary Shenk, CEO, Corbis. “This year at Cannes, we’re excited to recognize the increasingly fuzzy intersection between the advertising and entertainment industries.” Click here for complete press-release.
• And, on the other side of the globe, Corbis appoints Amy Timbrell to the position of sales director for Australia, working out of the company’s Sydney office. Click here for complete press-release.
• Thought Equity Motion, has appointed Sal Siino to the position of Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Siino will oversee the company’s growing US sales operations, as well as its expanding roster of international sales offices. Click here for complete press-release.
• Art Resource now representing images from The McNay Art Museum of San Antonio, Texas.
• MaryAnne Golon out as Time Magazine’s director of photography
• Security expert Bruce Schneier discusses The War on Photography in a post 9/11 world.
• Smashing Magazine features Beautiful Black and White Photography
• Book Review of Exhibiting Photography: A Practical Guide to Choosing a Space, Displaying Your Work, and Everything in Between” by Shirley Read
• STOCKTHATDOESNTSUCK adds new staff: Jenna Wakani heading-up sales and marketing and Matt Tamarro to support the backend of website, and maintain the files and servers.
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