Getty Images has renewed its long‑term content partnership with Agence France‑Presse (AFP), extending a collaboration that began in 2003. The renewal secures a steady stream of editorial photography and video that feeds Getty’s subscription and licensing businesses worldwide.
Under the renewed agreement, Getty will continue to receive images from AFP’s network of 450 photographers, who cover more than 160,000 events each year. The partnership guarantees that Getty’s editorial library remains rich and up‑to‑date, supporting demand from over 700,000 customers across the globe.
The renewal comes as Getty prepares to merge with Shutterstock in a $3.7 billion deal that will combine the two companies’ libraries into a single portfolio of more than 300 million assets. Maintaining a robust editorial pipeline is critical for the combined entity as it seeks to differentiate itself from competitors that rely heavily on commercial stock.
"The renewal solidifies our commitment to trusted, high‑quality editorial content that drives demand for our subscription and licensing products," said Ken Mainardis, Getty’s Global Head of Editorial. AFP’s Commercial and Marketing Director Patrice Monti added that the partnership "expands AFP’s reach through Getty’s global distribution network."
The partnership also positions Getty to address growing concerns about AI‑generated imagery. While the company invests in AI tools, the partnership guarantees a steady supply of verified, real‑world photojournalism that can be used for editorial purposes, reinforcing Getty’s competitive moat in the visual‑content market.
Although the exact term of the renewed agreement has not been disclosed, the renewal is a major operational milestone that underpins Getty’s editorial revenue streams and supports its broader strategy of scaling the combined Getty‑Shutterstock platform.
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