ITN Source Signs Exclusive Global Sales Deal With Al Jazeera

ITN Source has signed a six figure global deal with Al Jazeera giving the network access to over 800,000 hours of video content for use in its programming.

Al Jazeera and independent production companies making programmes for the network now have unlimited access to all footage libraries represented by ITN Source including the Granada, ITN, Reuters, Channel 4 and British Pathe collections as well as a growing catalogue of HD stock footage. The licence agreement covers unlimited global transmissions on the Al Jazeera Network, their associated carriers and online outlets including Al Jazeera's YouTube pages for a period of 5 years.

Neil Meadows, Sales Director of ITN Source said: 'ITN Source has worked closely with Al Jazeera to deliver a flexible and transparent deal that brings first rate video content including a wealth of global and historical Middle East footage. This agreement will give Al Jazeera and production companies working with them priority service and simple clearances.'

Tony Burman, Managing Director of AJE from Al Jazeera Europe said: 'This deal helps us plan and budget our productions costs more effectively. ITN Source has an impressive collection of editorial led video content that spans over three centuries and will add great value to our programming'.

For further press information, please contact John Nolan on +44 (0)20 7430 4216 or email john.nolan@itn.co.uk

If you require video content for your project please contact ITN Source on +44(0)20 7430 4480 or email uksales@itnsource.com

About ITN Source

ITN Source is the gateway to over 800,000 hours of iconic footage and creative moving imagery captured over three centuries. From news to drama, celebrity, comedy, music, wildlife, natural history and film, to an inspirational stock footage section and growing collection of HD material, ITN Source is the media industries' first choice for professional video content.

ITN Source represents the world's largest and most diverse catalogue of moving image libraries including, Reuters, ITN, Channel 4, Granada, UTV, British Pathe, Fox News and Fox Movietone, Channel 9 News and other specialist collections. An advanced digital website offers customers the convenience of searching for, viewing, downloading and purchasing inspiring and captivating professional footage at the touch of a button.

With headquarters in London, ITN Source has sales offices in New York, Toronto, Berlin, Paris, Johannesburg, Sydney and Tokyo. For further information, visit www.itnsource.com