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The Getty-Shutterstock merger: A new era for image SEO and licensable content
Getty’s acquisition of Shutterstock could influence the future of creative assets. Learn its impact on SEO, content visibility and more.
Getty Images buying Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion visual content company
Visual content companies Shutterstock and Getty Images will join to become a $3.7 billion visual content company.
Getty Images shares climb over 50% on confirmed Shutterstock merger
Getty Images (GETY) and Shutterstock (SSTK) to merge in a $3.7 billion deal, creating a visual content powerhouse with enhanced product offerings
Shutterstock, Getty Images Stocks Soar on Merger News
Key Takeaways Getty Images and Shutterstock are teaming up in what Getty called a merger of equals.The deal between the two providers of stock images and video is designed to meet the changing needs of the creative,
Shares in Getty Images and Shutterstock Jump on Merger Deal
Shares in Getty Images and Shutterstock surged after the image companies agreed to merge, creating a group worth about $3.7 billion including debt. Getty stock stood about 25% higher Tuesday morning.
Getty Images Plans $3.7B Merger With Rival Shutterstock
The giant commercial photo and video providers are grappling with the emergence of artificial intelligence tools that have flooded the internet with AI-created images.
The Merger That’s Powering Shutterstock’s (SSTK) 2025 Outlook—And Stock Price
The leadership of both companies brings a wealth of expertise and vision for the future. Following the merger, Craig Peters, CEO of Getty Images, will take the helm as CEO of the combined company, while Paul Hennessy, CEO of Shutterstock, will continue to play a crucial role.
Getty Stock Loses Shutterstock Merger Pop
Before Tuesday's opening bell, Seattle-based Getty and stock-photo rival Shutterstock said they would merge to form a company worth about $3.7 billion. The combined companies would aim to meet booming demand for licensed images and videos as artificial intelligence disrupts content creation.
BofA moves to No Rating on Shutterstock after Getty merger deal
BofA analyst Curtis Nagle moved to No Rating on Shutterstock (SSTK) after the company and Getty Images (GETY) entered into a definitive merger
Getty Images Explores Merger With Rival Shutterstock
Getty Images Holdings Inc. is exploring a merger with rival Shutterstock Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
Shutterstock and Getty Merge to Meet AI Challenge in $3.7 Billion Deal
The two big players in the licensed visual content will pair up to counter threats from artificial intelligence tools like Midjourney.
The Future Of Stock Media After Getty And Shutterstock Join Forces
Under the terms of the agreement, the combined company will retain the Getty Images name and continue trading under the NYSE ...
Shutterstock Shares Down Post Merger; Ex-GameStop CEO to Run Marketplace
Shutterstock said it has hired Matt Furlong to help shape the strategy, operations and growth of the stock-photo company's marketplace division, which houses its individual-user products and solutions ...
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A Getty and Shutterstock merger will create opportunities for both generative AI innovation and creator growth, the companies say
Getty says that the merger will allow for a larger investment in “innovative content creation,” including generative AI, ...