Shutterstock has been disrupting the stock photo market since 2003. Now, Shutterstock has officially sold 1 billion licenses for photos, music, and videos.
Jon Oringer is the Chairman and CEO of Shutterstock. He joins Cheddar after ringing the NYSE Closing Bell to celebrate their big 1 billion milestone.
Jon Oringer says he wants Shutterstock to be wherever the customer is.
When asked if Shutterstock has a future in cryptocurrency and blockchain, Oringer explains Shutterstock has been researching the industry since 2012. Shutterstock already has a ledger with extensive purchase history information.
Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV, leaving subscribers of the Google-owned live streaming platform without access to major networks like ESPN and ABC. That’s because the companies have failed to reach a new licensing deal to keep Disney channels on YouTube TV. Depending on how long it lasts, the dispute could particularly impact coverage of U.S. college football matchups over the weekend — on top of other news and entertainment disruptions that have already arrived. In the meantime, YouTube TV subscribers who want to watch Disney channels could have little choice other than turning to the company’s own platforms, which come with their own price tags.
President Donald Trump said he has decided to lower his combined tariff rates on imports of Chinese goods to 47% after talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on curbing fentanyl trafficking.
Universal Music Group and AI platform Udio have settled a copyright lawsuit and will collaborate on a new music creation and streaming platform. The companies announced on Wednesday that they reached a compensatory legal settlement and new licensing agreements. These agreements aim to provide more revenue opportunities for Universal's artists and songwriters. The rise of AI song generation tools like Udio has disrupted the music streaming industry, leading to accusations from record labels. This deal marks the first since Universal and others sued Udio and Suno last year. Financial terms of the settlement weren't disclosed.
