Shutterstock/Getty agreement advances to phase 2 evaluation in the UK
UK Regulatory Review: Shutterstock's planned sale to Getty Images has entered a phase 2 review by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, prompting both companies to engage with the CMA to secure necessary clearances.
Market Reaction: Following the announcement of the in-depth review, Shutterstock's shares fell by 12% and Getty Images' shares dropped by 10%, while the deal spread increased significantly.
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Smartsheet Expands Partnership with Getty Images for Brandfolder Deployment
- Deepening Technical Collaboration: Smartsheet's ongoing strategic partnership with Getty Images is strengthened through the expanded deployment of Brandfolder, which will enhance Getty Images' Media Manager and set industry standards in global visual content management.
- Real-Time Processing Capability: Brandfolder technology enables zero-latency asset processing, ensuring high-fidelity, professional-grade content is delivered instantly to global audiences, thereby meeting the immediate demands of major events and enhancing customer market responsiveness.
- Intelligent Automation: The AI-driven features of Brandfolder automatically detect and suggest descriptive tags, allowing users to quickly organize millions of assets, significantly improving content discovery efficiency and providing clients with a competitive edge.
- Global Distribution Capability: The technology boasts a robust infrastructure that maintains uptime during peak traffic events, providing a reliable
iStock Unveils 2026 Marketing Trends, Emphasizing Authenticity and Differentiation
- Risk of Visual Sameness: As generative tools become prevalent in everyday marketing, 44% of people report increased use of generative AI, which accelerates content production; however, 83% of respondents believe higher-quality images are more likely to stand out, prompting SMBs to balance AI use with authenticity.
- Designing for Randomness: Research indicates that overly smooth or symmetrical images raise doubts about authenticity, leading SMBs to embrace simplicity and genuine visuals that showcase process over perfection, aligning with audience desires for authenticity.
- Importance of Comfort: Amid economic pressures and global crises, consumer focus on physical and mental well-being is rising, prompting SMBs to reflect this trend through visuals that convey comfort and restorative experiences, signaling the balance and renewal audiences seek.
- Opportunity to Build Trust: As skepticism towards AI-generated content grows, SMBs can enhance brand trust by providing real images and narratives, allowing them to stand out in a competitive landscape and seize market opportunities.
BLACK PEARL Launches Sustainable Cultural Fashion Campaign with Getty Images and Canon
- Campaign Launch: BLACK PEARL has launched its latest Culture@ storytelling campaign today, aimed at enhancing global awareness of sustainable impact through the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and cultural identity, running until December 9.
- Partnerships: The campaign collaborates with Getty Images, a global visual content creator, and Canon U.S.A., leveraging their advanced photography technology to capture high-end portraits of cultural figures, further promoting the narrative of sustainable fashion.
- Cultural Expression: Featuring prominent figures like Jack Dylan Grazer, Tati Gabrielle, and Sebastian Chacon, the campaign highlights cultural identity through personal styling, emphasizing that sustainability is not just about materials and production but also about people, identity, and belonging.
- Global Impact: By partnering with Getty Images and Canon, BLACK PEARL aims to tell global cultural stories through photography, enhancing awareness and acceptance of cultural diversity and sustainable fashion themes in society.
Profit Over Conflict: Trump's True Strategy for Peace in Ukraine
Businessmen's Meeting: Three influential businessmen, including two Americans and a Russian, met in Miami Beach to discuss a plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Economic Strategy: Their discussions extended beyond the war, focusing on reintegrating Russia's $2 trillion economy into the global market, with American businesses aiming to outpace European competitors.
Novo Nordisk, Waldencast, and Other Major Stocks Decline in Pre-Market Trading on Monday
U.S. Stock Futures: U.S. stock futures are up, with Nasdaq futures increasing by about 100 points on Monday morning.
Novo Nordisk Decline: Shares of Novo Nordisk fell 9.3% in pre-market trading after Phase 3 trial data indicated GLP-1 drugs did not significantly reduce Alzheimer’s disease progression.
Other Stocks Dropping: Several other stocks also saw declines in pre-market trading, including Geospace Technologies down 13.7% and Inventiva down 6.1%.
Market Overview: Overall, various companies experienced significant drops in their stock prices following recent trading updates and earnings reports.
Getty Images to Showcase Stunning Imagery from the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
Getty Images at Milano Cortina 2026: Getty Images will serve as the Official Photographic Agency for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, deploying a team of 84 photographers and editors to capture over 6 million images from the events.
Innovative Technology for Real-Time Coverage: The company will utilize cutting-edge technology to enable live transmission of photographs, allowing media outlets and partners to access images in as little as 30 seconds, enhancing the immediacy of visual storytelling.
Extensive Experience in Olympic Coverage: Getty Images has a long history of covering Olympic events, having documented 15 editions of the Olympic Games and 15 editions of the Olympic Winter Games since 1968.
Comprehensive Visual Content Solutions: Beyond Olympic coverage, Getty Images offers a wide range of visual content solutions through its various brands, serving a global customer base and maintaining one of the largest photographic archives in the world.
Smartsheet Expands Partnership with Getty Images for Brandfolder Deployment
- Deepening Technical Collaboration: Smartsheet's ongoing strategic partnership with Getty Images is strengthened through the expanded deployment of Brandfolder, which will enhance Getty Images' Media Manager and set industry standards in global visual content management.
- Real-Time Processing Capability: Brandfolder technology enables zero-latency asset processing, ensuring high-fidelity, professional-grade content is delivered instantly to global audiences, thereby meeting the immediate demands of major events and enhancing customer market responsiveness.
- Intelligent Automation: The AI-driven features of Brandfolder automatically detect and suggest descriptive tags, allowing users to quickly organize millions of assets, significantly improving content discovery efficiency and providing clients with a competitive edge.
- Global Distribution Capability: The technology boasts a robust infrastructure that maintains uptime during peak traffic events, providing a reliable
iStock Unveils 2026 Marketing Trends, Emphasizing Authenticity and Differentiation
- Risk of Visual Sameness: As generative tools become prevalent in everyday marketing, 44% of people report increased use of generative AI, which accelerates content production; however, 83% of respondents believe higher-quality images are more likely to stand out, prompting SMBs to balance AI use with authenticity.
- Designing for Randomness: Research indicates that overly smooth or symmetrical images raise doubts about authenticity, leading SMBs to embrace simplicity and genuine visuals that showcase process over perfection, aligning with audience desires for authenticity.
- Importance of Comfort: Amid economic pressures and global crises, consumer focus on physical and mental well-being is rising, prompting SMBs to reflect this trend through visuals that convey comfort and restorative experiences, signaling the balance and renewal audiences seek.
- Opportunity to Build Trust: As skepticism towards AI-generated content grows, SMBs can enhance brand trust by providing real images and narratives, allowing them to stand out in a competitive landscape and seize market opportunities.
BLACK PEARL Launches Sustainable Cultural Fashion Campaign with Getty Images and Canon
- Campaign Launch: BLACK PEARL has launched its latest Culture@ storytelling campaign today, aimed at enhancing global awareness of sustainable impact through the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and cultural identity, running until December 9.
- Partnerships: The campaign collaborates with Getty Images, a global visual content creator, and Canon U.S.A., leveraging their advanced photography technology to capture high-end portraits of cultural figures, further promoting the narrative of sustainable fashion.
- Cultural Expression: Featuring prominent figures like Jack Dylan Grazer, Tati Gabrielle, and Sebastian Chacon, the campaign highlights cultural identity through personal styling, emphasizing that sustainability is not just about materials and production but also about people, identity, and belonging.
- Global Impact: By partnering with Getty Images and Canon, BLACK PEARL aims to tell global cultural stories through photography, enhancing awareness and acceptance of cultural diversity and sustainable fashion themes in society.
Profit Over Conflict: Trump's True Strategy for Peace in Ukraine
Businessmen's Meeting: Three influential businessmen, including two Americans and a Russian, met in Miami Beach to discuss a plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Economic Strategy: Their discussions extended beyond the war, focusing on reintegrating Russia's $2 trillion economy into the global market, with American businesses aiming to outpace European competitors.
Novo Nordisk, Waldencast, and Other Major Stocks Decline in Pre-Market Trading on Monday
U.S. Stock Futures: U.S. stock futures are up, with Nasdaq futures increasing by about 100 points on Monday morning.
Novo Nordisk Decline: Shares of Novo Nordisk fell 9.3% in pre-market trading after Phase 3 trial data indicated GLP-1 drugs did not significantly reduce Alzheimer’s disease progression.
Other Stocks Dropping: Several other stocks also saw declines in pre-market trading, including Geospace Technologies down 13.7% and Inventiva down 6.1%.
Market Overview: Overall, various companies experienced significant drops in their stock prices following recent trading updates and earnings reports.
Getty Images to Showcase Stunning Imagery from the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
Getty Images at Milano Cortina 2026: Getty Images will serve as the Official Photographic Agency for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, deploying a team of 84 photographers and editors to capture over 6 million images from the events.
Innovative Technology for Real-Time Coverage: The company will utilize cutting-edge technology to enable live transmission of photographs, allowing media outlets and partners to access images in as little as 30 seconds, enhancing the immediacy of visual storytelling.
Extensive Experience in Olympic Coverage: Getty Images has a long history of covering Olympic events, having documented 15 editions of the Olympic Games and 15 editions of the Olympic Winter Games since 1968.
Comprehensive Visual Content Solutions: Beyond Olympic coverage, Getty Images offers a wide range of visual content solutions through its various brands, serving a global customer base and maintaining one of the largest photographic archives in the world.
