Corbis Exceeds $1 Million Image Donation Goal, Extends Program for 2004; Non-profits to enjoy continued free access to the famed Bettmann Archive.Business Editors SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2004 In the largest initiative of its kind in the image licensing industry, Corbis waived more than $1 million in licensing fees to non-profit organizations around the world last year. The company announced today that it will extend the program for 2004, donating another $1 million to help non-profits tell their important stories. The program originated in 2003 as part of the company's year-long celebration of the 100th birthday of Dr. Otto Bettmann Otto Ludwig Bettmann (October 15, 1903 - May 3, 1998), known as "The Picture Man," was the founder of the Bettmann Archive. Bettmann is considered to have "virtually invented the image resource business."[1] He was born in Leipzig, Germany. , founder of the Bettmann Archive The Bettmann Archive is a collection of 11 million photographs and images, some going back to the United States Civil War and including some of the best known U.S. historic images. The Archive also includes many images from Europe and elsewhere. . Owned by Corbis since 1995, the Bettmann Archive is one of the world's largest and oldest collections of photographs, containing 11.5 million images. Corbis clients frequently tap these images for use in everything from Wheaties(R) boxes and ad campaigns to books, magazines, and documentaries. Photos in the archive range from iconic images of human history to depictions of everyday life. "It's always our business to help clients tell their stories with impact that goes beyond words," said Steve Davis For other people with this name, see . Steve Davis, OBE, (born August 22, 1957, Plumstead, London[3]) is an English professional snooker (and to a lesser extent pool) player. He won 6 Snooker world titles during the 1980s. , chief executive officer of Corbis. "The image donation program was so well received around the world last year that it is our privilege to continue supporting non-profits by giving them access to the world's foremost visual record." Users of the program applaud Corbis for enabling them to enhance their communications with photography that would otherwise be beyond their strained budgets. "Those of us who work with non-profits often have to present exhibits, books or other visual expressions without using the best materials available," said Vicki Gold Levi, a historian and co-founder of the Atlantic City Atlantic City, city (1990 pop. 37,986), Atlantic co., SE N.J., an Atlantic resort and convention center; settled c.1790, inc. 1854. Situated on Absecon Island, a barrier island 10 mi (16. Historical Museum. "Corbis' gift is so generous that I almost couldn't believe my eyes when I read about it. My visitors' and readers' experiences will be greatly enhanced by these wonderful historic images." Non-profit organizations around the world are eligible to participate in the image donation program. Corbis is also reaching out to its own clients in this effort, encouraging advertising agencies, design houses, and publishers to draw on the image donation program for their own pro-bono work. Corbis made the announcement today at its first-ever annual meeting, held in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , which featured remarks from Davis and the company's owner and founder, Bill Gates (person) Bill Gates - William Henry Gates III, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft, which he co-founded in 1975 with Paul Allen. In 1994 Gates is a billionaire, worth $9.35b and Microsoft is worth about $27b. . The meeting was attended by more than 250 media and publishing executives, business press, and industry analysts. More information about eligibility and guidelines is available on the Corbis website www.corbis.com. About Corbis(R) Corbis offers complete solutions that enable publishers, advertising and design agencies, filmmakers, and other creative professionals to tell their stories with impact that goes beyond words. Our contemporary and archival photography, fine art, illustrations and footage are licensed and seen around the world every day--differentiating brands, selling products, supporting news stories, and entertaining audiences. And client advisory services advisory services advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal are available around the clock--including rights management and clearances, production expertise, and research. Corbis' full suite of services can be found at www.corbis.com. Corbis is headquartered in Seattle, with offices in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. 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