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dpa Picture Alliance has selected IMATAG as its preferred invisible watermarking technology, embedding imperceptible identifiers across its vast image catalogue to strengthen copyright enforcement and content authenticity. The partnership marks a significant step towards improving traceability and trust in visual media at a time when generative AI is making it increasingly difficult to distinguish authentic imagery from synthetic content.

Imatag and PIXRAY have announced a new partnership that enables photo and news agencies to monetize copyright infringements on non-exclusive imagery for the first time. By combining invisible watermarking technology with copyright enforcement workflows, the integration opens a significant new revenue opportunity for agencies licensing content across multiple platforms.

EPA Images’ visual journalist Mohammed Saber has been named a global finalist for the 2026 World Press Photo of the Year, recognised for his powerful image capturing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

EPA Images photojournalists Narendra Shrestha and Saber Nuraldin, known professionally as Mohammed Saber, have been recognized as winners in the 2026 World Press Photo Contest, in the Singles category for the West, Central, and South Asia region, as announced today by the World Press Photo Foundation.

Norsk Telegrambyrå has unveiled a new brand identity and launched ntb.tech, marking its evolution from a regional news provider into a global media technology partner. With editorial tools now used in 22 countries, the move reflects growing international demand for its newsroom-driven SaaS solutions and innovation in modern publishing workflows.

Envato’s Creative Trends 2026 highlights a pivotal shift where AI-powered workflows meet a renewed focus on human creativity, emotion, and craft. From bold visual contrasts and retro-futurist aesthetics to imperfect, story-driven content, the report reveals how creatives are blending automation with authenticity to shape the future of design across disciplines.

EPA Images has launched its “1/28: Migration Routes” exhibition in Höxter, presenting a powerful visual exploration of irregular migration through the work of 28 photographers across key global routes. Hosted at the Forum Anja Niedringhaus, the exhibition highlights both the scale and human impact of displacement, honouring the legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Anja Niedringhaus.

The News/Media Alliance has partnered with Bria to introduce an AI licensing model that ensures publishers are compensated through transparent attribution and revenue sharing. As a CEPIC member, Bria will also be part of the conversation at CEPIC 2026, with Vered Horesh speaking on the future of AI and content licensing.