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Pond5 exclusive content can now be offered on Shutterstock
cobalt:
I just got this email
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Dear Pond5 Artist,
We are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our Exclusive Video Program! Beginning September 25, 2023, all Exclusive artists can also sell their Pond5 content on the Shutterstock marketplace. This gives you the opportunity to expand your reach while still taking advantage of industry-leading royalty rates on all Pond5 sales!
Here’s a bit more info about what this change means for you:
Changes to the Contributor Agreement will take effect on September 25, 2023.
Selling your work on Shutterstock is optional. To take advantage of the new extended reach:
Existing Pond5 Exclusive Artists can register as Shutterstock contributors and upload their exclusive content directly to Shutterstock, independently of Pond5.
Non-exclusive Artists with content only on Pond5 and Shutterstock can now upgrade their Pond5 accounts to Exclusive using this sign-up link.
Non-exclusive Artists can join the program by signing up to become Exclusive and removing their content from all other marketplaces (except Pond5 and Shutterstock) during the two-week buffer period.
All Exclusive artists earn an industry-leading 60% royalty rate on Pond5 video sales with up to 90% on new customer referrals through our Pond5 Refer & Earn program.
Pond5 Exclusive artists still have complete control over their pricing on Pond5.
Shutterstock does not have an Exclusive program. Shutterstock contributors will earn royalties for Shutterstock sales according to their regular terms and payout schedules.
For more information, visit our Contributor Portal or contact us at [email protected].
Warm Regards,
Your Friends at Pond5
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I think it is fair enough. Nobody is forced to do anything. You can pick and choose which files you send to Shutterstock.
Might make more people consider going exclusive with pond5. Especially if you do a lot of editorial. Adobe and istock don't take real editorial video.
The thread on pond5
https://www.pond5.com/community?thread=228174033&page=1
wds:
Does this mean that if you get a sale on SS you can get royalties as low as 25 cents with POND5 exclusive content?
Sean Locke Photography:
--- Quote from: wds on September 11, 2023, 07:58 ---Does this mean that if you get a sale on SS you can get royalties as low as 25 cents with POND5 exclusive content?
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Yep! Exciting news!
cobalt:
Yes...you will get the sales at the SS level...good and bad...
But nobody is forcing you into it.
I am sure many people will do this, send the best work only to p5, the outtakes or weaker files can have a double life.
Since my account was purged from SS under the previous management, I cannot take advantage....
But I think it is a good offer for all those who want to do this.
There are still people happy with their video sales on SS.
For me it will be p5, p5X, Adobe and BB and a few other smaller places.
If I still had an account on SS I think this combo could be very useful for editorial content.
Everybody makes their own decisions.
cobalt:
--- Quote from: Sean Locke Photography on September 11, 2023, 08:35 ---
--- Quote from: wds on September 11, 2023, 07:58 ---Does this mean that if you get a sale on SS you can get royalties as low as 25 cents with POND5 exclusive content?
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Yep! Exciting news!
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Yes, it is autumn again.
Exciting announcements from agencies incoming.
But since there is no force here, it is actually a genuine offer.
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