BAPLA hits out at proposed rate cuts from Times and Sun newspapers
BAPLA (British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies) has stated it's concern over the rate cuts proposed by the Times and Sun newspapers.
"Following wide consultation with its members in response to proposed cuts in publishing rates by The Times and The Sun, the British Association of Picture Libraries and Agencies (BAPLA) has recommended to all members affected, that they reject the proposals." said the agency in a press Release.
Executive Director Simon Cliffe said: “Although BAPLA and our members recognise the tough market conditions, we consider the proposals unacceptable. Most importantly we are concerned that both The Times and The Sun feel they can dictate the fees they pay for copyright material which is licensed by our members and present cuts as a fait accompli without consultation. This is not how the system works.”
BAPLA Chairman Paul Brown said “If a BAPLA member were to walk into a newsagent and demand to pay half the cover price of the Times, they would be laughed out of the shop. Put in this perspective, one can see that these proposals are both outrageous and unreasonable. “
For more information visit the BAPLA website.
