MicrostockGroup

Maybe it is wishful thinking, but I believe this is what is going to happen. Some businesses are helped by economic downturns. Auto manufacturers lose out, but auto parts manufacturers prosper, because people get their cars repaired instead of buying new ones. The movie industry grew up and became a giant during the Depression when people couldn't afford big luxuries but they could still pay a nickel to see a movie. Maybe microstock will prosper this year.

No, I don't think so. Pictures are usually a very small part of the overall advertising budget. The problem will worsen when companies die or stop advertising completely.

Istockphoto will of course survive this recession but it's contributors will see less sales or perhaps the same amout of sales of which the buyers will be down sizing.Surely contributors have been see-ing alot more x small and small sales in the last 3 months??
2009 will be a year of  hardship for many.Our respective governments want us to spend our money on goods/cars/homes to stimulate the economy back on an even par but people are afraid of the future and  their jobs.
Hold onto your gold and your loved ones and try not to worry to much....

that means that the big budgeds are also cut, meaning they need to find an other source for their images than the $100+ market.  Maybe they turn to micro

(thought about this when I rad an article about wine where something similar has already happend)