| 09/17/2009
AP Press Release
The Associated Press announces distribution deal with PictureGroup
NEW YORK -- The Associated Press has announced a strategic alliance with PictureGroup to license photos through the AP Images platform. Under the arrangement, PictureGroup will be able to distribute content through the AP Images Web site to more than 57,000 users worldwide. At the same time, AP Images will offer premium content from PictureGroup to its online clients. Furthermore, AP Images will be able to offer entertainment assignment services and the option of using PictureGroup photographers.
"I am also thrilled to be partnering with the world's largest and pre-eminent news organization, the Associated Press, and believe that this alliance allows PictureGroup and AP Images to provide a unique offering to the entertainment industry," said PictureGroup CEO and Chief Photographer Frank Micelotta. Micelotta launched PictureGroup, a digital media production company, with the goal of providing top entertainment companies with an integrated solution for producing, distributing, licensing, archiving, marketing and managing their photo needs and assets.
"We're excited to partner with PictureGroup and Frank Micelotta, who's one of the most respected photographers in the entertainment industry. This is an important step toward quickly expanding AP Images entertainment content, products and commercial services," said AP Global Director of Entertainment Products Michael Dutton.
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About AP Images
AP Images, a division of The Associated Press, is one of the world's largest collections of historical and contemporary imagery. As an essential source of photographs and graphics for professional image buyers, AP Images strives to meet the needs of today's global customer through superior image quality, selection and service. For more than a century, AP photographers have captured the greatest moments in history, news, sports and entertainment, receiving 30 Pulitzers and numerous other awards in honor of their contribution to the images that shape our world.
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