29th March, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
You can now offer your friends a 20% discount and at the same time generate 15% affiliate income on all their purchases for the next year. What a way to celebrate our first birthday with us!
Lawrence and Tom (the co-founders) would like to thank you for your support in this year and are delighted with the progress to date. We have really carved out a niche for ourselves, we are building a reputation as the place to go for relevant and reliable images (with our $25,000 warranty), all at a price, at least 40% less than the equivalent images at iStockphoto (see note 1).
Our objective is to focus on the customers’ needs, and to that end we have dropped our prices while our competitors like iStockphoto have continued to increase them by up to 100% (see note 2).
We expect that the powerful combination of quality images, keen prices and a lucrative affiliate program will create a compelling new formula for image buyers and marketers alike. To send your discount coupon go to http://www.vivozoom.com/send_discount_coupon.html
We look forward to working with you in the future.
Lawrence Gould, CEO
Note 1. Pricing based on published single seat pricing of non exclusive images (as below) as at Mar 23rd , 2010. Is subject to change and may not address all possible pricing scenarios. See www.vivozoom.co/pricing.html for more details.
Note 2. Based on the increased number of credits required for an XSmall non-exclusive image at iStockphot as at Mar 23rd 2010 vs Dec 2009.
24th March, 2010 - Posted by admin - 1 Comment
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After a weekend of healthcare reform controversy and the scandalous lives of athletes, I took a break from reality with Alice and the rest of the misfits of Wonderland. Much like the Cheshire Cat – “I never get involved in politics”, so armed with a contraband cupcake and 3D spectacles, I forked over the $14 for a trip down the rabbit hole. If you are looking for a nonsensical yet visually stimulating journey in a two-hour time constraint – head to your local theater for an escape from ordinary for a world of extraordinary.
Credit: Andres Rodriguez/vivozoom
Although the Mad Hatter thought she had lost her “muchness” (her innocent self-confidence), my voyage with Alice proved quite thought provoking. The innovative costumes, colors, textures and dialogue were a far cry from my first visit to Wonderland that I remembered as a child. Then I thought – how many of us “used to be much more…muchier”. Maybe it takes a tumble down a rabbit hole to get back that creative oomph we all tend to misplace as we grow older. Maybe painting the roses red and having tea parties with idiots can spark the imagination. Again, no political motivation here.
So, if your imagery is lacking “muchness”, maybe a trip down the rabbit hole is exactly what your portfolio needs. Who knows, maybe our reality is nonsense and wonderland makes sense.
Stacey Goldberg, Creative Director of the microstock company Vivozoom (www.vivozoom.com)
17th March, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
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There is no escaping the scent of corned beef and cabbage as it wafts through the streets today in celebration of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Although, St. Patrick wasn’t even Irish, it doesn’t stop pub goers from raising a pint of green beer in his honor.
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated the world over. Paddy’s Day parades are taking place from Argentina to South Africa and some cities even dye their rivers and fountains green for the occasion. Plus for the last 40 years in the US, St. Patrick’s Day traditions have included the elusive Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s.
If your St. Patrick’s Day plans include following leprechauns in search of a pot of gold, maybe your time could be better spent working on creative holiday images. From traditional to quirky, holiday images are always great sellers.
So, whether you raise a pint of Guinness or a minty milkshake to St. Patrick, may the luck of the Irish be with you today.
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Stacey Goldberg, Creative Director of the microstock company Vivozoom (www.vivozoom.com)
16th March, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments
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Crocuses are sprouting up through the snow and there are hints of spring popping up around every corner. Daylight savings time is here, days are growing longer and the dark, gray days of winter are almost behind us. So, what are you going to do with all of those extra daylight hours?
Why not take advantage of the extra time and get outside. Spring’s renewal can also revive a person’s creativity. The fresh air and the extra vitamin D can get those creative juices flowing.
So, grab your camera, sketchbook or laptop and head out the front door.
Stacey Goldberg, Creative Director of the microstock company Vivozoom (www.vivozoom.com)
