Big Photo: Getty Images and Shutterstock merge in $3.7B deal to form a new visual content powerhouse
EDITOR’S NOTE: While the Milwaukee Independent has earned a respected reputation for its award-winning photojournalism over the past decade, practical necessities have still required the use of stock photography. As a disclosure, Milwaukee Independent is a subscriber to Shutterstock’s photo content and has licensed individual pictures from Getty Images over the years for event-specific editorial needs. Additionally, access to the photo library of the Associated Press is included as a member news service. In a merger expected to reshape the stock photography and visual content market, Getty Images is joining with Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion powerhouse, combining...
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