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ShadySue

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« on: February 09, 2018, 09:43 »
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https://photoarchivenews.com/news/getty-images-partnera-goolge-multi-year-global-licensing-partnership

Just posting for info.
I can't get my head round any possible implications; we clearly need to know more.


« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2018, 09:49 »
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Yes but not sure we ever will........or not an unspun version. Being a cynic I reckon IS got a nice few dollars not to kick up too much  fuss but doubt in means $$ for us plebs.

« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2018, 10:15 »
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It's a discussion about changing Google Image Search? But knowing Getty, there must be more to it than just 'protecting' contributor's images. They'll probably announce some new deal with Google that's gonna turn out bad for us.

ShadySue

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« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2018, 10:32 »
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I thought at first that Getty had come into an agreement with Google to somehow licence images found under Google Image Search, which is why I posted in the general stock forum instead of iStock or Getty; but on re-reading, I think the agreement is that Google will use Getty images under licence for "many of our products and services".

Oh, and there's an announcement in the News forum at iS. From that take, it doesn't look bad/worrying at all.

https://venturebeat.com/2018/02/09/getty-images-and-google-declare-a-truce-with-new-image-licensing-partnership
« Last Edit: February 09, 2018, 11:03 by ShadySue »

« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2018, 11:41 »
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I almost posted this under iStock but checked first. While the most of the message looks like a settlement and win for Getty, in their view, or how we should be happy, no click image, larger protected message, what about this?

"In addition, we're announcing that Getty Images and Google have embarked on a global strategic partnership that will see deeper integration of Getty Images world class imagery across Googles suite of products and services. We will work closely with Google to improve attribution of our contributors' work and grow the ecosystem."

Getty partners with Google Images, that sounds scary as hell.

« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2018, 11:50 »
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I guess the really big unknown is how will google change their image search to benefit getty or push down non-getty. 

Also I wonder if getty got some big $ as part of this, and the actual image usages will be for less (and that is what will get split in the usual getty unequal way).

« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2018, 11:52 »
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So, did anything change on Google Images? There were a lot of complaints from Stock Art sites when they went to their current non-click through look.

« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2018, 12:14 »
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Sounds to me more like "Google image searches will return more Getty images results than anything else".
Doesn't sound like Google is going to just be a Getty customer.

ShadySue

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« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2018, 12:17 »
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Also I wonder if getty got some big $ as part of this, and the actual image usages will be for less (and that is what will get split in the usual getty unequal way).
Presumably, they'll have 'premium access' with the contributors having no 'access' to the 'premium'.  :(
« Last Edit: February 09, 2018, 12:49 by ShadySue »

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« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2018, 13:10 »
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It's the "global strategic partnership" part that worries me.

When an agency does not give complete details about a change it usually means we're screwed.

« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2018, 13:24 »
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I will believe there is a profitable deal when money arrives in my account.

Until then, I will remain sceptical.

Getty has given us all kind of exciting announcements over the years and usually the result was that we lose money.


Uncle Pete

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« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2018, 13:24 »
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It's the "global strategic partnership" part that worries me.

When an agency does not give complete details about a change it usually means we're screwed.

That's what I thought too. Details are neglected intentionally.

And now that we don't have click through, which was the complaint, the new complaint is that we don't have click through.  ::)

« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2018, 13:28 »
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Sounds to me more like "Google image searches will return more Getty images results than anything else".
Doesn't sound like Google is going to just be a Getty customer.


Yeah, that was my interpretation as well.


« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2018, 15:12 »
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It's the "global strategic partnership" part that worries me.


Similarly When an agency does  give complete details about a change it usually means we're screwed  :o

ShadySue

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« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2018, 21:11 »
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I will believe there is a profitable deal when money arrives in my account.

Until then, I will remain sceptical.

Getty has given us all kind of exciting announcements over the years and usually the result was that we lose money.

I don't see them making any claims that this will benefit us, the contributors, other than a bit of IP protection.

« Reply #15 on: February 10, 2018, 10:43 »
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I will believe there is a profitable deal when money arrives in my account.

Until then, I will remain sceptical.

Getty has given us all kind of exciting announcements over the years and usually the result was that we lose money.

I don't see them making any claims that this will benefit us, the contributors, other than a bit of IP protection.

Just wait, the global licensing partnership is more than protecting rights. You don't need a partnership to drop a lawsuit or disagreement. Somethings going on, we just don't know what yet. Considering past history with Getty, it's not likely to benefit us in any way, only Getty.

PaulieWalnuts

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« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2018, 12:49 »
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As usual this is an "exciting" deal with very little detail on why anyone should be excited. So if Google uses a Getty image in one of their products how does this benefit contributors? What products? How much is the sale amount and how much does the contributor get?

If Google wanted to help both buyers and artists they should add a search checkbox/filter that allows a buyer to select an image that is for sale so buyers dont need to wade through a bazzilion non-licensable images.


« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2018, 13:49 »
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You can bet your house, if there was going to be more money for photographers in this deal they would have mentioned that specifically and given us examples of how much more we can expect.

If they dont mention money...there will be none...and since they talk about "better attribution" this sounds like there might be more ways for customers to use our images for free...just with a getty logo in it and our name somewhere in very small print.

Getty already has a free "embedding" program, my guess we  will see that drastically expanded.


"Exciting news" without a crystal clear announcement of money....in the stock industry is usually bad news for photographers.

« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2018, 16:51 »
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Actually I think its one time they haven't used the term "Exciting" which is worrying  :o

PaulieWalnuts

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« Reply #19 on: February 10, 2018, 19:57 »
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Actually I think its one time they haven't used the term "Exciting" which is worrying  :o

No need for worry my friend. Read the last paragraph.

https://venturebeat.com/2018/02/09/getty-images-and-google-declare-a-truce-with-new-image-licensing-partnership/

ShadySue

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« Reply #20 on: February 10, 2018, 20:01 »
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Actually I think its one time they haven't used the term "Exciting" which is worrying  :o

No need for worry my friend. Read the last paragraph.

https://venturebeat.com/2018/02/09/getty-images-and-google-declare-a-truce-with-new-image-licensing-partnership/

They are saying they're excited, not that it's 'exciting' for us. Have to say the announcement on their forum is very subdued.

PaulieWalnuts

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« Reply #21 on: February 10, 2018, 20:24 »
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Actually I think its one time they haven't used the term "Exciting" which is worrying  :o

No need for worry my friend. Read the last paragraph.

https://venturebeat.com/2018/02/09/getty-images-and-google-declare-a-truce-with-new-image-licensing-partnership/

They are saying they're excited, not that it's 'exciting' for us. Have to say the announcement on their forum is very subdued.

Excite, exciting, excitement, excited, whatever.

« Reply #22 on: February 11, 2018, 03:09 »
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I like "Growing the Ecosystem" are they going to plant trees from the profit?

« Reply #23 on: February 11, 2018, 06:12 »
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I like "Growing the Ecosystem" are they going to plant trees from the profit?

That's pretty big news. Getty have been around for a long time so.
« Last Edit: October 05, 2019, 05:07 by MiquelFor »

ShadySue

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« Reply #24 on: February 11, 2018, 07:07 »
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I like "Growing the Ecosystem" are they going to plant trees from the profit?

I think it was that particular  piece of egrecious, fatuous corporate gobbledegook which make me post the OP!


 

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