Member News

Join forensic image expert Alexander Schippers of Dutch news agency ANP on 19 November for an exclusive CEPIC members-only webinar exploring how to identify AI-generated and manipulated images, with practical techniques and real-life examples.

Swedish news agency TT News Agency has won the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA) 2026 “Maxim Minchev” Award for News Agency Quality in recognition of its innovative Elephant CMS, an in-house system designed to streamline newsroom production and editorial workflows. Now available to other agencies, the platform highlights the importance of technological innovation, efficiency and collaboration in the evolving news media industry.

Technology company PIXMOLE Technologies Ltd. has joined CEPIC, bringing its expertise in copyright protection, media monitoring and rights management to the association's international visual media community.

CEPIC Member EPA Images has announced the appointment of Clayton Grayum as Senior Sales Manager North America, bringing more than 19 years of experience in media licensing, business development and rights management. In his new role, Grayum will focus on strengthening the agency’s presence in North America, expanding client relationships and developing new business opportunities.

Swedish photography company Maskot, founded in 2003, has joined CEPIC, bringing its expertise in premium royalty-free imagery and visual storytelling to the association's international membership network.

CEPIC is pleased to welcome TT News Agency, one of Sweden’s leading independent news agencies, as the newest member of our international network. With a history dating back to the 1920s, TT provides trusted news, images, video and infographics to Sweden’s media market and beyond.

The French Federation of News Agencies (FFAP) has filed a complaint with the French Competition Authority following Google’s rollout of AI Overviews and AI Mode in France. The federation, which includes CEPIC member SAPHIR, is calling for fair compensation and a balanced framework for the use of news agency content in AI-powered services.

MEDIA-IDENT Group has introduced an end-to-end image protection workflow combining invisible digital watermarking with online image monitoring, rights review and enforcement services. The integrated solution enables stock and press agencies to trace distributed images, identify potential unauthorised uses and manage licensing and compensation recovery while retaining control over their content.