To mark its 18th anniversary, Envato has announced a significant rebrand, introducing a fresh new logo and sonic identity that reflect its commitment to energising and empowering creatives around the globe. In addition to the visual overhaul, Envato has introduced a custom sonic identity created in collaboration with New York-based composer K. Sparks.

The European AI Office has opened a call for expression of interest to participate in the drawing-up of the first general-purpose AI Code of Practice. The European AI Office invites eligible general-purpose AI model providers, downstream providers and other industry organisations, other stakeholder organisations such as civil society organisations or rightsholders organisations, as well as academia and other independent experts to express their interest to participate in the drawing-up of the Code of Practice.

Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK), a leading global creative platform offering high-quality creative content for transformative brands, digital media and marketing companies, today announced the launch of its generative 3D API, giving enterprises a fast and ethical way to produce realistic 3D models with AI.

Six agencies from Europe and the United States are proud to announce they have formed an alliance to enhance and expand coverage of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris. Abaca Press (France), belgaimage (Belgium), Bildbyrån (Sweden); Icon Sport (France), PIXSELL (Croatia) and Sipa USA will leverage the talents of nearly forty of their best photographers to cover the quadrennial event.

We are thrilled to share an insightful article by Amos Struck, founder of stockphotosecrets.com and co-founder of the AI-driven stock agency stockphotos.com. In this compelling piece, Amos unveils the findings from a recent survey conducted at CEPIC 2024, highlighting the transformative impact of AI on the stock photography industry.

Are you a picture agency owner looking to sell or acquire a collection? An investor or financial analyst interested in the visual content sector? Join us on July 23, 2024, at 5 PM CET, for our insightful webinar, "How to Value a Picture Agency." This comprehensive webinar will explore the financial, operational, and strategic factors affecting picture agency valuations. Gain valuable insights from industry experts who will share anonymised real-world case studies and actionable recommendations.

We are delighted to announce that Xinhua News Agency has joined CEPIC as a new member. Xinhua News Agency, established in 1931 and headquartered in Beijing, is one of the world's largest and most esteemed providers of news and multimedia content.