The 19th Annual Stock Visual Survey from Graphic Design USA is packed with valuable information for anybody interested in the growth and future direction of stock photo sales.

Check out this comprehensive survey. If you know what we are doing and planning at JupiterImages, then this survey is a good friend. Note particulary this quote: "Still, many other creatives affirm that there is plenty of room for independents, specialty stock companies and other portals to compete - and they see competition as good for their own creative needs. This contingent welcomes providers and collections who can differentiate themselves as brands and tell their story, bring something unique to the market either in content delivery or licensing, provide customer service and support, and possess roughly comparable technology and pricing..."

As we finish the year, watch as JupiterImages starts to roll out a state of the art umbrella Web site and a variety of services that are sure to appeal to photo buyers worldwide. And 2006 should be even more exciting. I will keep readers informed.