Getty Images (NYSE:GETY) is a leading provider of visual content and media solutions, offering an extensive catalog of still images, video clips, music tracks and editorial content. The company serves a diverse range of customers including advertising agencies, publishers, corporate clients and media organizations, delivering licensed content for use in marketing, publishing, digital platforms and broadcast. Through both rights-managed and royalty-free licensing models, Getty Images enables customers to access high-quality imagery and footage tailored to their specific creative and business needs.
Core offerings include creative and editorial photography, news and sport coverage, archival imagery and custom content production services. Getty Images’ creative collection spans lifestyle, fashion, food and conceptual imagery, while its editorial division is recognized for real-time news and sports photography captured by a global network of professional photographers. In recent years, the company has expanded its video library and introduced curated digital asset management tools, empowering clients to search, manage and distribute visual assets more efficiently across multiple channels.
Founded in 1995 by Mark Getty and Jonathan Klein, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to serve customers in more than 100 countries. Getty Images operates a network of regional offices and production hubs in major markets including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. The company’s archival collections draw on decades of photographic history, while its editorial division maintains a presence at key events worldwide, ensuring timely coverage of breaking news, sports and entertainment.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Craig Peters, Getty Images continues to invest in technology and innovation to enhance user experience and streamline content workflows. Strategic initiatives include the development of AI-powered search tools, partnerships with creative platforms and expansions into emerging markets. By combining an expansive content library with robust licensing solutions and digital asset management capabilities, Getty Images aims to maintain its position as a trusted partner for visual storytelling and media production globally.
