One Media signs an exclusive exploitation deal with Getty Images for ‘clips’ from the Groups moving image library rights.
One Media iP Group Plc (AIM: OMIP), a digital and technical media content provider, which consolidates, exploits and monetises intellectual property rights around music and video, is pleased to announce that it has signed a new deal with Getty Images. The deal will involve One Media supplying ‘clips’ from its growing video content library to Getty Images for representation and exploitation to Getty’s worldwide client base for multiple use in documentaries, advertising and all moving image usages.
Getty Images is one of the most esteemed sources of visual content throughout the world, with over 200 million assets available through its industry-leading sites www.gettyimages.com and www.istock.com. The distribution deal will see One Media create thousands of clips from its archive to be made available to Getty Image’s clients on the their web based platforms.
Michael Infante Chairman & CEO of One Media commented:
“Our video archive has grown by acquisition over that last few years and we are pleased to further exploit the content via a ‘clipping’ service and to supply the world leader in image hire. Our Creative Technicians are already trained and equipped to perform this function in-house and have been successful in building billions of views with the Company’s content for sites like You Tube. Content from Men & Motors, Alien Autopsy and the HiBrow film catalogue together with our cleared music video content will spearhead the service”
Lee Shoulders, Director of Video Content Development for Getty Images commented “Getty Images is thrilled to be representing this unique and extensive library from One Media”
