May 2008
Corbis, a leading visual media provider for the creative community, announced that it has appointed Cordon Press as its representative in Spain for the editorial market. Effective June 1, Cordon will handle the distribution of Corbis’ vast historical and award-winning news imagery in Spain to editorial clients including magazines, newspapers as well as book and other publishers.
Founded more than 20 years ago, Cordon Press is Spain’s number one news agency, with particular strength in the newspaper and magazine sectors. The company has a reputation for quality imagery and leading customer services, and the new partnership with Corbis will significantly expand Cordon’s collection. The partnership demonstrates Corbis’ commitment to best serving the growing Spanish media market with high quality news, historical and celebrity imagery.
Paul Harraghy, Director Global Channel Sales, Corbis commented: “Cordon Press is a forwarded-looking, dynamic agency and with a proven track record in the Spanish market. This new partnership will help us bring our global offering to magazine and newspaper clients across Spain.”
“Corbis has an unparalleled collection of the world’s best historical imagery from across Europe and around the world,” said Juan Carlos Cordon, General Manager, Cordon Press. “Our partnership with Corbis will provide Spanish media and publishers with access to world-class collections that will enhance their reporting and other publishing.”
The relationship with Cordon Press replaces a previous editorial partnership. Corbis will continue to license imagery and footage to the commercial market directly through business development teams based in Madrid and Barcelona.
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