SEATTLE and Denmark (January 8, 2009) - Corbis, (www.corbis.com) a leading visual media provider for the creative community, and POLFOTO,(www.polfoto.dk), one of Denmark's largest photo agencies, announced today a new agreement whereby POLFOTO will be Corbis' exclusive representative for rights managed (RM) images.
Under the new partnership, POLFOTO will handle the licensing of Corbis' vast historical and award-winning commercial imagery in Denmark to editorial clients including magazines, newspapers and publishers as well as commercial clients in advertising agencies, and design and marketing firms. The partnership takes effect January 1, 2009.
Established in 1959, POLFOTO is a division of Denmark's largest media group JP/Politikens Hus A/S which publishes four of Denmark's largest newspapers and makes up more than 50% of the Danish newspaper market.
"We are honored to work with Corbis with this new agreement," says managing director Kirsten Anker Sørensen. "Our partnership with Corbis will provide Danish media, designers, publishers and advertising agencies with access to world-class collections."
POLFOTO has worked with Danish clients for nearly fifty years developing a strong understanding of the needs and requirements of their various markets. The new Corbis partnership will enable POLFOTO to continue serving the growing needs of their clients with high quality Corbis editorial and commercial products.
Paul Harraghy, Director Global Channel Sales, Corbis commented: "POLFOTO is a progressive, dynamic agency with a proven track record as a leading distributor in Denmark. This new partnership will help us bring our global offering to advertising agencies and publishing companies across Denmark."
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About Corbis
Corbis is a leading visual media provider for the creative community, licensing the widest array of award-winning contemporary, historical and entertainment photography as well as extensive collections of acclaimed illustration and footage. Its imagery is seen everyday around the world in advertising, media, publishing and corporate communications. Corbis is headquartered in Seattle with 15 offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia that serve more than 50 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.corbis.com.
About POLFOTO
POLFOTO is one of the two market leading photo agencies in Denmark and a division of Denmark's largest media group JP/Politiens Hus A/S which publishes four of Denmark's largest newspapers. Established in 1959, POLFOTO's archives date back to the 1860s. Today, POLFOTO's share of the market now makes up more than 50% of the Danish newspaper market as well as serving the commercial needs of advertisers, publishers and designers. For more information, Visit www.polfoto.dk.
For more information or images from Corbis, press only
Dan Perlet
Director, Communications
Corbis
+44.20.7644.7418
dan.perlet@corbis.com
For more information or images from POLFOTO, please contact
Kirsten Anker Sørensen
Managing Director
POLFOTO
+33 47 11 40/24 84 81 40
Kirsten.Anker.Sorensen@polfoto.dk
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