PetaPixel Wednesday January 26, 2022
PhotoShelter has acquired United Kingdom-based digital asset management (DAM) software provider Third Light in a move that is designed to expand PhotoShelter’s capabilities for enterprises, organizations, and visual creatives, reports PetaPixel. In addition to powering name-brand organizations, the Third Light acquisition will give PhotoShelter the Chorus DAM application, which has a suite of collaboration tools that can enhance the digital work experience. PhotoShelter provides over 80,000 professional photographers with solutions for photo storage, portfolio websites, image delivery and monetization, adds PP. Read the full Story >>
TechCrunch Wednesday January 26, 2022
Instagram is benefiting from TikTok’s ban in India, and has now reclaimed the top spot in terms of total global downloads as of the fourth quarter of 2021, reports Tech Crunch. According to new data published by app intelligence firm Sensor Tower, Instagram just its best quarter since at least 2014, with app installs up 10 percent over Q3. TC adds that Q4 2021 was only the second time in the past two years that TikTok wasn’t the No. 1 app by worldwide downloads. An increase in installs from Android users also aided Instagram’s rise. Read the full Story >>
NOBECHI CREATIVE Wednesday January 26, 2022
Veteran National Geographic photographer Gerd Ludwig is bringing back his acclaimed "The Art of Storytelling” workshop, which, due to covid, will be virtual. “Though different, it has its own benefits,” notes Ludwig. “Since students don’t need to travel to participate, I can easily extend the duration of the workshop, which gives students more time to pursue their subjects in their own neighborhood and shoot in between lecture days, thus eliminating expenses for travel, lodging, and food.” The workshop is geared to both committed amateur photographers who want to take their skill to the next level and professionals who want refinement in their photographic essay, reportage or series creation. Limited to nine participants. Read the full Story >>
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David Schonauer Wednesday January 26, 2022
You may have seen the video by now: A television news reporter in West Virginia was on the scene of a water main break, doing a live feed during an 11:00 broadcast, when she was struck by a white SUV
and knocked down. The reporter,Tori Yorgey, got back up and finished her segment, earning widespread praise. But the episode has also raised cries from … Read the full Story >>
