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Agency Based Discussion => Shutterstock.com => Topic started by: Contemporary Dave on July 11, 2022, 03:22

Title: Political campaign video usage
Post by: Contemporary Dave on July 11, 2022, 03:22
In the UK, our Prime Minister is stepping down and there are a number of Conservative Party MP's who are campaigning for his job. Some of them have released publicity campaign videos. I have noted that one of the candidates (Penny Mordaunt) has used a clip of mine that was bought through Shutterstock. The video can be seen here: https://www.pm4pm.com/. (https://www.pm4pm.com/.) My video clip is designated for editorial use only. Is a political campaign video of this nature regarded as editorial?
Title: Re: Political campaign video usage
Post by: Justanotherphotographer on July 11, 2022, 03:50
In the UK, our Prime Minister is stepping down and there are a number of Conservative Party MP's who are campaigning for his job. Some of them have released publicity campaign videos. I have noted that one of the candidates (Penny Mordaunt) has used a clip of mine that was bought through Shutterstock. The video can be seen here: https://www.pm4pm.com/. (https://www.pm4pm.com/.) My video clip is designated for editorial use only. Is a political campaign video of this nature regarded as editorial?
I wouldn’t have thought so, it's an ad. But I'm not sure. Would be interested to hear from someone better informed.
Title: Re: Political campaign video usage
Post by: Newsfocus1 on July 11, 2022, 11:40
Not quite sure where I would place a campaign video between commercial and editorial - bit in the middle in my opinion. However, be aware that in the terms Shutterstock can license an editorial image for commercial use "at their discretion". I think that's been the case for several years now.
Take a look at any editorial image on the buyers site. There's a note saying to get in touch if you want to use an image/clip for commercial purposes. Subject to agreement they offer Asset Assurance which indemnifies the buyer against any claims.