DMLA Newsbreak 12/17/2021
May your holidays be merry and bright!
The entire DMLA team wishes you a joyous holiday season and a very happy New Year! Your continued participation is a cherished gift to the organization and the industry itself. See you in 2022.
Reminder: DMLA’s team takes the final two weeks of December off each year, which means starting Monday, December 20, the office will be closed until January 3.
Dues invoices
Invoices for 2022 dues are shipping out, so watch your company email queue. DMLA’s directors kept the same dues levels, deadlines and payment policies as in recent years. Pay by the end of January to enjoy the discounted rate, or notify the executive director that you prefer to pay monthly by auto-charge. Dues not paid in full by the end of January will convert to monthly payments and be auto-charged. All communications regarding dues should be sent to elaine@digitalmedialicensing.org.Invoices for 2022 dues are shipping out, so watch your company email queue. DMLA’s directors kept the same dues levels, deadlines and payment policies as in recent years. Pay by the end of January to enjoy the discounted rate, or notify the executive director that you prefer to pay monthly by auto-charge. Dues not paid in full by the end of January will convert to monthly payments and be auto-charged. All communications regarding dues should be sent to elaine@digitalmedialicensing.org.
Recertification
Each year members are asked to certify the size of their companies and contact information. If your company has not yet responded to a recertification request for 2022, now’s a great time to answer these simple questions:
How many employees does your company have?
What is the name, email address and phone number for the person who should receive invoices and inquiries regarding payments?
What is the name, email address and phone number for the company’s voting member?
Please send your answers, an updated employee list for DMLA communications, and any questions you might have about membership or dues to elaine@digitalmedialicensing.org.
Education
Look at all the conference clips!
DMLA has greatly expanded its selection of clips from the recent Digital Media Licensing Conference on its public YouTube channel. Check them out and feel free to share them on your own social media, with partners, clients, or anyone else.
And, if you haven’t already, please follow DMLA's YouTube channel. Find clips and follow DMLA through this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtuS6gN9-FDw7KsUYWazkg/videos.
Member News
Getty Images is going public
DMLA General Member Getty Images has announced it will merge with a firm backed by CC Capital and Neuberger Berman, marking its return to the public market. The deal values Getty, which is Seattle-based, at $4.8 billion including debt, according to a statement Friday. The agreement with CC Neuberger Principal Holdings II involves a total equity investment of $1.2 billion.
Alamy creates partnership with the London Screen Academy
DMLA International Member Alamy has struck a partnership with the London Screen Academy (LSA), reinforcing its commitment to support the production sector as it invests in growth, training, and diversity.
Alamy will work with the LSA to educate students on the licensing and use of content within film and TV production and will act as an integral partner in developing the next generation of talent for the sector.