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Berliner & Rex Merge To Take On US Market

Alan Berliner and John Selby (photo) announce the merger of the Berliner group of companies and Rex Features' North America operations.

John Selby, Managing Director of Rex Features, said: “I very much look forward to working even more closely with Alan, Alex and all the staff at Berliner. Our shared business philosophy, combined skills, knowledge and experience will create a synergy which will allow us to deliver an unrivalled service to all our customers”.

The two companies will work in partnership in the USA bringing a greater range and depth of choice for both companies’ clients in the USA, the UK and worldwide. Rex will now be investing in the development of production and sales operations on the US East and West coasts.

Rex Features has a long history as the UK sales agency for Berliner Studio, and in recent years this collaboration has become increasingly close and successful. Regarded as one of the world’s leading image sources, Rex has been planning to expand its existing stateside operations while Berliner, a highly respected market leader in event and celebrity portrait photography in the US, was looking for a strong partner to boost its position in the international market.

John Selby will become CEO of the Berliner group. Alan Berliner remains as President, while Alex Berliner will continue to oversee and develop the prestigious assignment and studio side of the business.

Commenting on the merger Alan Berliner said:
“Rex is a long-time partner of Berliner and a company so similar in quality and service that a merger seemed very natural. I am very proud to be part of this new relationship which will benefit both clients and employees, and will continue to work towards furthering its success”

The Berliner group was founded in Los Angeles by Alan Berliner in 1973, the company has been a major player in event photography for over 35 years. The Berliner group of companies comprises BEImages, a full service syndication agency; Berliner Studio, LA’s leading event studio, and Vistalux, a syndication agency for high end celebrity images for the editorial market.

www.rexusa.com
www.beimages.net
www.berlinerstudio.com
www.vistalux.com

Posted by Will Carleton
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