Jupitermedia adds California-based PictureArts to their Jupitermedia biz in a $63.2 million deal. PictureArts was founded in 1984, the deal includes the Botanica Collection, the Nonstock brand, Brand X Pictures and FoodPix. Jupiterimages has built their online business via their earlier acquisition of Comstock Images and ArtToday.
Archive for the ‘DISTRIBUTION’ Category
Jupiterimages Adds Another Property
Posted in DISTRIBUTION, PHOTOGRAPHY, REPORTAGE on July 5, 2005 | Comments Off
Wine Distribution Distortion, Unplugged
Posted in DISTRIBUTION, ECONOMICS & FINANCE on June 25, 2005 | Comments Off
Controlling distribution has always been a good way to make a good buck. And protecting that buck has not been too difficult for wine distributors, it didn’t cost them very much to maintain the favour of those who made the rules that disallowed direct sale from wineries to consumers. Good news for wineries (particularly the [...]
Music Clearance Optimisation
Posted in DISTRIBUTION, FILM, MUSIC on June 23, 2005 | Comments Off
via: Lessig The makers of the documentary Mad Hot Ballroom had a bit of dancing to do themselves to manage their costs and exposure in securing the rights for music in the film. As mentioned in the interview with Mad Hot Ballroom producer/writer Amy Sewell, she and director Marilyn Agrelo smartly pre-cleared most of the [...]
Broadcast Flag Alert
Posted in DISTRIBUTION, ECONOMICS & FINANCE, POLITICS, TV & RADIO on June 22, 2005 | Comments Off
via: boingboing If you are not up to date on the broadcast flag, Susan Crawford‘s piece The Biology Of The Broadcast Flag (.pdf format) is a must-read. Here’s the quote from boingboing: Slashdot the vote: We’re beating back the Broadcast Flag! Donna sez, “EFF Activism Coordinator Danny O’Brien shares inspiring stats from the 48-hour campaign [...]
They Finally Go Home Together
Posted in DISTRIBUTION, ECONOMICS & FINANCE, FILM on June 22, 2005 | Comments Off
The aphrodisiac of economies-of-scale may have had something to do with the announced combination of AMC and Loews. Back in 2004 both groups were bought up by private investors, not much later the brotherly love develops.
Chunky T.V.
Posted in DISTRIBUTION, ECONOMICS & FINANCE, TV & RADIO on June 2, 2005 | Comments Off
Chunky-style (i.e., 30 minute blobs) is a convention because it has been that way for a while. Conventions are slow to change, it will be interesting to see what new conventions evolve for the rapidly expanding T.V. substitute market. Chris Anderson predicts change. And this could be very good news for shorts filmmakers. Check out [...]
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