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Agency Based Discussion => iStockPhoto.com => Topic started by: ShadySue on July 25, 2025, 08:08
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I compared my iS (exclusive) sales for Jan - Jun 2025 vs the same period in 2024.
Disheartening, to say the least.
Port increase: +18% (1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025) (I doubt if I could do that again!)
Leading to a gratifying
DLs increase: +26% (not counting Connect)
except that:
$$$ increase: +5.5% (actual monthly payments)
The constant diminishing rpd, that we have no contol over, is very discouraging.
I realise YYMV
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At least your numbers are positive even if the earnings are not proportional to the increase in port or sales. I guess the real question is if the return per effort is worth it. Hopefully it still is, although at some point it probably won't be. Or maybe we are already past that point.
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Well the dl increase is excellent, shame on the lower rpd and then the falling dollar for those outside usa.
As an exclusive I would be hopeful for the merger, it would bring your files before many new buyers.
Also wouldn‘t be surprised if the merger is a distraction and sales and marketing are affected until the process is complete.
A friend of mine is now trying to restart her exclusive income after taking a long break since covid.
Also seems to be a slow process.
But overall istock exclusives do make good money imo, compared to many indie ports.