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Agency Based Discussion => Shutterstock.com => Topic started by: Rinderart on December 17, 2014, 23:55

Title: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: Rinderart on December 17, 2014, 23:55
Just curious.
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: Microstockphoto on December 18, 2014, 02:36
LinkedIn says he is https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbraut (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbraut)
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: Microstockphoto on December 18, 2014, 02:42
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/scott.braut (https://www.facebook.com/scott.braut) he shared a blog story with one of your images

http://www.shutterstock.com/blog/40-images-change-perception-stock-photos (http://www.shutterstock.com/blog/40-images-change-perception-stock-photos)
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: Rinderart on December 18, 2014, 13:09
OK..Cool. Just wondering as we haven't seen anything in quite a while.

BTW, Not my Pic. It is one of my Models and My student took the shot. Nick Stanov. He was my best selling Model for many years with the "Coal Miner" shot till they screwed with Most Popular. I lost a huge amount of sales with that Move. Still Bummed about it.
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: etudiante_rapide on December 19, 2014, 18:43
Facebook [url]https://www.facebook.com/scott.braut[/url] ([url]https://www.facebook.com/scott.braut[/url]) he shared a blog story with one of your images

[url]http://www.shutterstock.com/blog/40-images-change-perception-stock-photos[/url] ([url]http://www.shutterstock.com/blog/40-images-change-perception-stock-photos[/url])


1) was published last august.
2) unavailable

why the focus *no pun intended* on Scott, Rinderart?
could it be that lately ss is more like the old trusty super-site that we used to love and enjoy contributing and the sales are going really well?
even i too wonder if there is a shift back to the old ss that we all helped make #1 .
whatever it is ss, keep going, i like what is happening since december with
your changes.
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: scottbraut on December 29, 2014, 14:52
Hi All,
 
I'm currently at Shutterstock, but it is with mixed emotion that I'd like to announce I will be moving on at the end of the year.
 
I joined Shutterstock over five years ago to grow the video business, later taking responsibility for all of Content.  After 20+ years of working around-the-clock in news and photography, I’m going to be taking a sabbatical to spend time with my family. After that, with a continued passion for the visual arts and more, I expect to embark on new adventures.   
 
We’ve grown a much larger, very talented Content team, including Keren Sachs, Tom Spota, Jennifer Stybel, Vincent Jansen and many more. They are all available to support you.
 
Thank all of you for your contributions!  I look forward to keeping in touch!
 
Best,

Scott
VP of Content
Shutterstock
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: Semmick Photo on December 29, 2014, 15:37
All the best Scott. We didn't always agree but that's OK. Enjoy the sabbatical. Maybe someday we meet again.
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: scottbraut on December 29, 2014, 15:43
Thanks Ron!  Good luck as well!  :)

Best,

Scott
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: cobalt on December 29, 2014, 16:00
All the best Scott! Hope you somehow stay in the industry, maybe as a contributor? And we still get to hear from you.

But it is great that you are taking time out to spend it with your Family. So many people forget to do that.

If you are ever over here,please let us know.

Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: leaf on December 29, 2014, 17:00
Thanks for jumping in here to say hi Scott. I'm sure shutterstock (and MSG) will miss you. Enjoy the time off.
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: Mantis on December 29, 2014, 17:00
Thanks for being part of the community, Scott. We contributors really appreciate your participation. Is there a replacement slated for you, particularly for small role at the MSG forums? I think I can speak for many of us and say that we really like it when agencies participate in forum chats as a lot of us rely on this as income and it helps to have feedback from agencies to "clear things up" now and then, or, unfortunately, deliver bad news.

I wish you the best.

Joe
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: cobalt on December 29, 2014, 17:06
Yes, I sincerly hope there will be someone else coming in to give Shutterstock an active voice and a face. You have done a great job though, whoever it will be will have big shoes to fill!

Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: Tror on December 29, 2014, 17:30
I wish you all the best Scott! We will certainly miss you as a sincere, open and professional voice for SS here on MSG - and we all know that sometimes this place can be a bit "turbulent" ;-) :D

I hope you enjoy your sabbatical and find a fulfilling way of life and career beyond. And, obviously, if you miss a heated discussion about the wonderful world of stock  you are always invited as a non-official here on MSG as well :-)

Best
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: wordplanet on December 29, 2014, 18:19
We'll miss you Scott but wishing you all the best - so happy for you that you can take time to spend with your family - the kids grow so fast so enjoy every precious moment.

Have a very happy new year and all the best in 2015!  :)
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: onepointfour on December 29, 2014, 20:22
I'm not Shutterstock contributor. However, you gained so much respect from me for being professional  in this forum, Scott. I hope you enjoy your break, and very excited for your new adventures.

(Although, my heart skipped a bit, not sure if I hope and worry if Getty might snatch you up LOLOLOL)
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: Shutterstock on December 30, 2014, 08:44
Hi Everyone,

I wanted to let you know that we will continue to participate in this forum.  You will be hearing from me and other members of the team from time to time.  We wish Scott the best and much continued success!

Keren Sachs
Director, Content Development
Shutterstock
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: Mantis on December 30, 2014, 09:30
Hi Everyone,

I wanted to let you know that we will continue to participate in this forum.  You will be hearing from me and other members of the team from time to time.  We wish Scott the best and much continued success!

Keren Sachs
Director, Content Development
Shutterstock

Thank you Keren. Much appreciated.
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: scottbraut on December 30, 2014, 12:03

Thanks everyone for the kind words, I appreciate it!

Best,

Scott
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: suemack on December 30, 2014, 13:40
All the best Scott! Enjoy the time with your family, we are going to miss you!!
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: Tror on December 30, 2014, 13:55
Hi Everyone,

I wanted to let you know that we will continue to participate in this forum.  You will be hearing from me and other members of the team from time to time.  We wish Scott the best and much continued success!

Keren Sachs
Director, Content Development
Shutterstock

Your participation on MSG is very welcome Keren :-) Looking forward to informative and sometimes heated discussions ;-)
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: PixelBytes on December 30, 2014, 15:02
Oh wow!  We're gonna miss you Scott!  You have always been a straight shooter, giving us the truth even when that was tough.    Hope Keren and the rest will follow your lead.

All the best to you and your family in the new year!
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: klsbear on December 30, 2014, 21:10
Wishing you all the best Scott. Your participation here were appreciated.  Keren, I'm happy to here we will hear from you or others here in the future too.
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: leaf on January 01, 2015, 09:48
Hi Everyone,

I wanted to let you know that we will continue to participate in this forum.  You will be hearing from me and other members of the team from time to time.  We wish Scott the best and much continued success!

Keren Sachs
Director, Content Development
Shutterstock

Great to hear.  Welcome to the site Keren.
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: Rinderart on January 01, 2015, 13:34
Don't forget SS forum as well.
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: jefftakespics2 on January 02, 2015, 21:06
All the best Scott in future endeavours. Yours forthright style has always been greatly appreciated. 
Title: Re: Is Scott still at SS?
Post by: Red Dove on January 03, 2015, 10:53
Who's going to approve my stuff....???