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MediaVast, Inc. is a leading provider of high-quality visual content and related services to print and online media, advertising agencies, broadcast networks, mobile carriers, communication agencies and other publishing enterprises.

Headquartered in New York, the Company has branch offices in Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, Atlanta, London, Tokyo, Sydney, Hamburg, Shanghai, Madrid, and Amsterdam. MediaVast also provides image syndication through a global network of agency affiliates in over 60 countries.

MediaVast operates a portfolio of three visual content brands:



WireImage.com is a digital photo agency and wire service.

Launched in January 2001, WireImage has achieved the #1 position in entertainment photography coverage and syndication.

The agency benefits from worldwide brand name recognition among publicists, celebrities, photo editors, and millions of individuals who have viewed our premium content whether online, in print, or via broadcast.

Our roster of over 2,400 photographers includes acclaimed professionals and industry veterans with tremendous clout within the industry. Their work is regularly featured in major domestic and international off/online media such as magazines, newspapers, websites, television programs, advertisements and wireless applications.

The following subdivisions are all accessible from WireImage.com:

WireImage Entertainment is spearheaded by a team of veteran photographers whose privileged relationships with celebrities and publicists ensure WireImage’s unrestricted access to all entertainment events (such as award shows, premieres, film festivals, concerts, fashion shows, and parties.)

WireImage Sports is the preferred partner of sponsors, licensees, and broadcasters. Most recently, three of the most prominent sports organizations have entrusted the agency with their photography needs through multi-year exclusive deals, namely the National Football League (NFL), the PGA TOUR, and Major League Soccer (MLS).

WireImage News offers up-to-the-minute coverage of current events and breaking news stories by leveraging WireImage’s proprietary online platform for timely delivery.

WireImage Creative includes a rights-managed offering (WireImageSTOCK), as well as third-party royalty-free stock collections from established players such as ImageSource, Blend Images, Condé Nast, PureStock, CutAndDeal, StockVisions, FoodCollection and DesignPics.

WireImage Video provides both raw and produced entertainment footage to leading broadcast carriers, mobile carriers and online properties worldwide.



FilmMagic.com provides media companies worldwide with immediate access to high-quality celebrity, music, and fashion photography. Launched in September 2002, FilmMagic has rapidly carved a solid reputation for its exclusive coverage, flawless editing, and keen understanding of the entertainment media.



ContourPhotos.com is a stock photo agency specializing in the licensing and syndication of high-end celebrity portraiture. Contour’s roster of photographers includes a stunning number of world-renowned celebrity portraitists represented under exclusive agreements. The agency offers unprecedented technology features, maximum exposure, and a boutique feel.