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Arguably Germany’s most digital media company<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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www.actionpress.de<\/a> – www.ddp.com<\/a>
www.stellapictures.se<\/a> – www.picturepress.de<\/a>
 www.intertopics.com<\/a> – www.food-centrale.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

action press, one of the largest photo agencies in the world<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since 1970<\/strong> action press has been represented in the German media market and has established itself as the leading stock agency during this time. Worldwide, we have long been one of the best and largest stock providers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since August 2021<\/strong> action press AG has been the parent company of the ddp photo agency group. In addition to the ddp media GmbH (Hamburg) and Stella Pictures AB (Stockholm) companies, this also includes the Picture Press, Intertopics and FoodCentrale picture agency brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

action press is the first port of call for magazine publishers and television broadcasters in particular, also when it comes to current picture reporting in the entertainment sector.

The agency sees itself as an interface between photographers, video producers and media clients. Publishers and other media companies will find an outstanding variety of topics and a large selection of current and archive material at action press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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action press intensifies its collaboration with Reuters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hamburg, November 6, 2025 \u2013 Following its contract with the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de Ski (FIS, Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland) to provide worldwide photographic coverage of all World Cup races and the 2025\/2026 Winter Olympics, the Hamburg-based photo agency group action press is intensifying its collaboration with the international news agency Reuters. This season alone, action press is producing photographic coverage for 345 events at 105 venues in 23 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To achieve the broadest possible global media reach, all action press photos will now be distributed via Reuters Connect, the distribution platform of the international news agency Thomson Reuters. Reuters News and the Reuters Connect platform distribute action press's reliable, high-quality visual and editorial content to thousands of media companies and brands worldwide. With its global network, Reuters offers unparalleled international reach and editorial excellence. Reuters is part of the Thomson Reuters group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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action press becomes strategic photo partner of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Rasmus Bakkevig, (NOR), Audi FIS Ski World Cup 2025-26 in Soelden, Austria, 2025-10-26, Run 1 Men's Giant Slalom, bib number 36, Action Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Frankfurt am Main\/Hamburg, 3. November 2025 \u2013 Die F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de Ski (FIS, Oberhofen am Thunersee, Schweiz) und die Bildagenturengruppe action press (Hamburg) haben eine strategische Partnerschaft geschlossen. Der Vertrag umfasst die weltweite fotografische Berichterstattung s\u00e4mtlicher FIS-Weltcuprennen sowie der Olympischen Winterspiele. Allein in der Saison 2025\/2026 sind dies 345 Veranstaltungen an 105 Austragungsorten in 23 L\u00e4ndern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

action press brings two key strengths to the table:
\u2013 an international network of over 5,000 photographers built up over 55 years;
\u2013 a global sales network that enables the distribution of images and videos to media, sponsors, and partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FIS is the world governing body for snow sports and oversees the disciplines that account for around 55% of all medals at the Winter Olympics and 80% of all medals at the Winter Paralympics. Since its foundation 100 years ago, FIS has been working with national ski associations \u2013 currently 141 \u2013 to promote and develop skiing and snowboarding at all levels: from grassroots to elite sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ulli Michel, CEO of action press AG, emphasizes: \u201cIn addition to the existing exclusive photo service agreements for Manchester City, Everton FC, and the New Zealand Rugby Union with its flagship All Blacks, we are taking on one of the largest and most comprehensive assignments in the history of our company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo Credit: Marcus Hartmann<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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action press AG: RTL continues cooperation<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frankfurt am Main\/Hamburg, May 21, 2025 - The visual media company and supplier of editorial photography, videos and stock images, action press AG has made a successful start to 2025. Its Hamburg-based subsidiary action press international gmbh is pleased to announce the extension of its cooperation with the RTL broadcasting group. This means that the long-standing partnership will continue for a further period - with the supply of image and video material from the entertainment, celebrity and paparazzi sectors for television, live broadcasts and digital platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

action press strengthens night production with new location in Buenos Aires<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Javier Milei (10.12.2023)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Frankfurt\/Hamburg, April 9, 2024 \u2013 action press AG picture agency group is strengthening its night production with the opening of its third international location in Buenos Aires.<\/a> The new editorial team in the Argentinian capital started work at the beginning of April. Two editors mainly manage the production of entertainment content in video format during the nighttime hours in Europe. The aim is to strengthen the offer for the early morning hours, which are of great importance for TV stations and digital media.

The editorial office in Buenos Aires is being opened in collaboration with the Grosby Group (Los Angeles) American agency, which is providing action press with both the office and specialized editorial staff.

In addition to Buenos Aires, action press has international offices in Stockholm, where its subsidiary Stella Pictures AB is based, and Auckland, where the agency has been coordinating the official photo production for the New Zealand Rugby Union since July last year. A total of 18 photo editors and photographers are working on behalf of action press in New Zealand and Australia.

During the working hours of the new office in Buenos Aires, numerous events from the world of entertainment and show business take place, mainly in the USA.

With the opening of the new editorial office in Argentina, action press is taking advantage of the time difference and can process content about events that take place during the night in Europe during regular working hours.

Photo: Sven Simon\/ddp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategy meeting in Hamburg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Michel, Hunzinger, Poveda, Haas (6.2.2024)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Strategy meeting in Hamburg on February 6, 2024 with the CEOs of action press AG, Ulli Michel and Prof. Moritz Hunzinger, ddp CEO Vicente Poveda and Prof. Axel Haas, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of action press AG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Annual General Meeting of action press AG <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Annual General Meeting of action press AG on October 26, 2023 with 90.17% of the voting share capital represented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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action press is appointed by SmartFrame Technologies Ltd (London) to capture the official photography of Manchester City Football Club<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Frankfurt\/Hamburg, October 24, 2023 \u2013 Following on from the New Zealand Rugby announcement back in July, it\u2019s great to now be working with SmartFrame on the Manchester City Football Club Official Photography Library: action press will be responsible for capturing all official images at Manchester City Football Club games and events \u2013 with the first game having already been captured on Friday \u2013 and all images can be found on the Official Photography Library for publishers around the world to embed on their sites, free of charge. We\u2019re looking forward to building out the library with fresh content and further demonstrating our commitment to reshaping the way the sports brands take control over their images and their associated rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ulli Michel and Prof. Moritz Hunzinger, members of the Management Board of action press AG: \"The strategic alliance with our technology partner SmartFrame has led to the most significant contract in the 53-year history of action press. action press will supply all photo material from Manchester City Football Club matches, PR campaigns and fan events to SmartFrame from October 21, 2023. As a global content player, action press is focusing on the new industry standard of photo streaming and is strongly expanding this business area with SmartFrame.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Man City official website<\/a><\/strong>
Man City LinkedIn page<\/a><\/strong>
SmartFrame LinkedIn page<\/a><\/strong>
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action press & SmartFrame are off to a great start<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Zealand Rugby kicks off game-changing new partnership with image-streaming company SmartFrame to gain full ownership of its images<\/a>
UK-based start-up SmartFrame Technologies has been appointed the official photography and image-distribution partner of New Zealand Rugby (NZR), allowing the national rugby union organisation to uncover new advertising revenues and fan engagement opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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action press official photo partner of New Zealand Rugby<\/strong> flagship \"All Blacks\" team<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n