Author Topic: Photos.com and JIUUnlimited to be handled by IS (Read 54632 times)

PeterChigmaroff · « **on:** June 15, 2009, 11:47 »

Just saw this on SX. Not 15 minutes ago I opted out of the deal on IS because I thought it would be stupid to have the same images going to Photos.com and JIUnlimited . Back to the drawing board.

As we phase out Stockxpert images on Photos.com and JIUnlimited, the plan is to introduce images to Photos.com and JIUnlimited from the iStockphoto collection.

Stu99 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2009, 11:59 »

Here's the link to the full announcement:

http://www.stockxpert.com/forum/show_messages/25161

gostwyck · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:05 »

Yep __ just had the message myself. I hate to sound cynical but of course this means that they'll be saving themselves 5c for every download of an independent contributor's portfolio. Not only that but, because of the IS CV, I'd imagine that a lot fewer images will actually appear in search results for a subscriber to choose from. I'm opted out of both schemes anyway.

dirkr · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:11 »

Seems like a logical move - motivated by pure greed.
I was opted in via StockXpert, I am opted out via Istock (and will stay out).

lisafx · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:19 »

Disappointing news, but not surprising. I don't envision myself opting in to this through istock.

Maybe if they weren't trying to lowball us.

borg · « **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:22 »

Why not opt-in on IS after this!?

Can somebody explain...

tdoes · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:23 »

I was opted in at StockXpert but I still won't opt into IS's deal!

lisafx · « **Reply #7 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:25 »

Quote from: borg on June 15, 2009, 12:22

Why not opt-in on IS after this!?

Can somebody explain...

Because it is .05 less per DL than they were paying for the same images through StockXpert.

What's not to understand...?

disorderly · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:28 »

It's a classic Good News/Bad News joke. The bad news is that thanks to their ridiculous upload limits I'm thousands of images behind on iStock vs. StockXpert. The good news is that iStock's subscription pricing sucks, so even if I opt in, that backlog will only apply to my older images. Think I'll take my time about opting in.

tdoes · « **Reply #9 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:31 »

Quote from: borg on June 15, 2009, 12:22

Why not opt-in on IS after this!?

Can somebody explain...

Their subscription pay out will be the lowest in the industry coming from the most powerful company in the industry. This will become a larger problem if most contributors opt into that deal because the competitor sites will take notice and most likely lower their payouts. Losing situation for the contributors.

PeterChigmaroff · « **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:44 »

okay so it sounds like opting out was the right thing to do, thanks.

runamock · « **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:53 »

50% of my sales come through Photos.com and JIUnlimited. I guess SX is on the way out.

PenelopeB · « **Reply #12 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:59 »

Does each download from Photos.com or JI count as one download on iStock? Might be worth it temporarily if your close to a new cannister level?

Can you opt out once you've opted in?

borg · « **Reply #13 on:** June 15, 2009, 13:05 »

Quote from: lisafx on June 15, 2009, 12:25

Quote from: borg on June 15, 2009, 12:22
Why not opt-in on IS after this!?

Can somebody explain...

Because it is .05 less per DL than they were paying for the same images through StockXpert.

What's not to understand...?

This is our 5 cents...

I think so!

I am staying out...

pieman · « **Reply #14 on:** June 15, 2009, 13:09 »

Quote from: PenelopeB on June 15, 2009, 12:59

Does each download from Photos.com or JI count as one download on iStock? Might be worth it temporarily if your close to a new cannister level?

Can you opt out once you've opted in?

No, it does not go towards your canister.

corareed · « **Reply #15 on:** June 15, 2009, 13:23 »

I am confused. Will my stockxpert images and income be added to my istock account? will I have 2 accounts on istock? Should I purge images I have here and at I stock so they don't appear in the collection twice?

Sean Locke Photography · « **Reply #16 on:** June 15, 2009, 13:37 »

Quote from: Stu99 on June 15, 2009, 11:59

Here's the link to the full announcement:

http://www.stockxpert.com/forum/show_messages/25161

Not a member, so I can't see it. Can you post it here?

Ploink · « **Reply #17 on:** June 15, 2009, 13:39 »

Quote from: corareed on June 15, 2009, 13:23

...Will my stockxpert images and income be added to my istock account? will I have 2 accounts on istock? Should I purge images I have here and at I stock so they don't appear in the collection twice?

As I understand it, it works like this: your StockXpert pictures stay on StockXpert but will be "phased out" on JUI and PC within 90 days, your IS pictures stay on IS and you can choose to transfer them to JUI and PC on a per photo base - they will be available by August (which sound a lot like 90 days to me). So, no, nothing will be duplicated, you won't have two accounts on IS, and Getty gets to save 5 cents on each sale you make via IS/JUI/PC - thanks a lot, guys

Best regards,

Herbert - who is to angry to think clearly right now...

gostwyck · « **Reply #18 on:** June 15, 2009, 13:40 »

Quote from: sjlocke on June 15, 2009, 13:37

Not a member, so I can't see it. Can you post it here?

Not much to see;

We understand that you have been waiting for news regarding any changes to your Stockxpert account given the recent acquisition by GettyImages, and we would like to thank you for your patience. Our goal is to keep you all informed about changes and opportunities with plenty of notice in order to minimize the interruption of services for you and our customers.

In the upcoming weeks, there will be changes at Stockxpert.com for contributors who have 'Opted In' for licensing to our Photos.com and JIUnlimited subscription program. This licensing program will be cancelled, and uploads of Stockxpert images to Photos.com and JIUnlimited.com will be discontinued. You will continue to receive your Photos.com and JIUnlimited subscription earnings until this change has been fully implemented. We expect this process to be complete in about 90 days.

As we phase out Stockxpert images on Photos.com and JIUnlimited, the plan is to introduce images to Photos.com and JIUnlimited from the iStockphoto collection.

As you may already know, iStockphoto is the industry leader in microstock. If you are not yet a contributor to iStockphoto, we would encourage you to apply, and start building your iStockphoto collection. It is a great opportunity for you to increase your earnings and visibility, while engaging in one of the world.s largest and most dynamic creative communities. iStockphoto provides a wealth of information and ideas for you to grow from.

To learn more about contributing to iStockphoto, go to: http://www.istockphoto.com/sell-stock-ph ...

Once again, we want to thank you for your continued support, and we will provide you with updates as they become available.

Best Regards,
The Stockxpert Team
[email protected]

m@m · « **Reply #19 on:** June 15, 2009, 13:52 »

Quote from: lisafx on June 15, 2009, 12:19

Disappointing news, but not surprising. I don't envision myself opting in to this through istock.

Maybe if they weren't trying to lowball us.

That makes two of us Lisa!...I wonder what's going to happen to the money we have already accumulated on StockXpert, if in 90 days they also decide to shut it down?

etienjones · « **Reply #20 on:** June 15, 2009, 13:55 »

To learn more about contributing to iStockphoto, go to: http://www.istockphoto.com/sell-stock-ph ...

It sure doesn't sound good when the little guy says "hey, why don't you go play with the big guy"

Too bad.

louoates · « **Reply #21 on:** June 15, 2009, 13:56 »

Sounds a lot to me like the StockXpert "team" will shortly be new hires on the IS team.

PenelopeB · « **Reply #22 on:** June 15, 2009, 14:04 »

FYI... if you are considering going exclusive with iStock, you must delete your StockXpert files as well, so this tells me that StockXpert will become absorbed also?

Pixart · « **Reply #23 on:** June 15, 2009, 14:07 »

I'm sure this must have been in the planning all along, but still I wonder if IS was surprized by how many opted out of this deal all together. Maybe in the end they didn't have anything to offer JIU/P.com so now they are putting the screws to us at StockXpert.

Whatever, I remain opted out.

melastmohican · « **Reply #24 on:** June 15, 2009, 14:09 »

So this acquisition was basically eliminating a competition. They just took only distributing channels while they were not interested in another microsite.

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