In this release:

• iStock login fixed again.
• Statistics for 123rf & Fotolia fixed. Note that 123rf stats show up quite slow due to their server speed.
• Fixed: “99% upload – read timeout” error while uploading large files to Panthermedia.
• Removed some internal limitations from the free version.
• Mac: system / hidden folders will not show up in the file tree.
• Mac: some customers reported they could not run PSM 1.7 on their Macs, typically Leopard & Snow Leopard OS. This was caused by improper application packaging for Mac. Get v1.7.1 - it should run OK now.
• Linux releases & Linux support is discontinued from this release on. We prefer to focus on Mac and Win OS only.
• Shutterstock & Dreamstime FTP uploads: large / long batches interrupts fixed

For a couple of days people trying to upload images to Panthermedia got "PSM session error" error message and the upload stopped. This issue is fixed now and the upload is available again.

Press release in English

Press release in German

If by any chance you did not try PantherMedia yet, register now and get a chance to win a Canon P&S camera! Take an advantage of a stock agency that do the things right.

Some customers asked me where to find their files once they are uploaded to PantherMedia web site.
You have to go to "My Panther->My Images->Images (FTP/PSM)" menu located on top of your home page when logged in to PantherMedia web site.

Note that you will see there just one file out of all the files you have uploaded to PantherMedia site with ProStockMaster. Once you submit this file, the web site will show you the next file from your PSM-PantherMedia upload folder.

Also note that PantherMedia submission process suggests you to insert up to 8 "Main keywords" into your image. First, I suggest you use at its most, i.e. insert exactly 8 keywords if you can. Of course, keep them relevant and descriptive :-)
Obviously, doing that increases the chances for your images to be found by customers searches and thus the chances to sell your work go up.

Next, make your work easier and get better sales by the proper use of ProStockMaster functionality. PSM "Manage Metadata" window allows you to put the keywords in the order of their importance / relevancy for your image. Use up and down arrows buttons to re-order your keywords in the order of relevance, putting the most important keywords at the top of the list.

Thus, when you will have to put "Main keywords" in the PantherMedia submission form you can just copy and paste 8 first keywords from the list of IPTC keywords you added to your image with ProStockMaster. And once you put your keywords in the order of their importance with PSM some other agencies will be able to use this information too, thus giving even more exposure to your pictures.

Yes, I know, I know. You want more storefronts to sell your images. The more agencies sell your images the bigger revenues you get. We learned that very well and we are completely agree.
Every time we talk to our customers they emphasize they would love to expand their sales network.
We hear it so often that we even put this question in our FAQ
And we always answered you that we are going to introduce a new exciting partner soon, right?

So here are you go: showtime!

Please meet PantherMedia, a midstock/microstock agency located in Munich, Germany. PantherMedia has been around since 2004, when the two founders and current owners Petter Ammel and Robert Walters established PantherMedia GmbH. Being the first agency to offer midstock images, PantherMedia went international in 2008 and is represented by international partners active in more than 40 countries.

Initially my attention to PantherMedia was drawn a few months ago by a stock photography expert Andy Goetze, who runs Stockphototalk blog. Later on, working with PantherMedia on various technical and business issues I was absolutely charmed by people who run this venture.

So, while writing this post, it was very easy to me to figure out a few reasons why you will love submitting your images to Panthermedia.net

First, because PantherMedia can sell your work as a midstock for prices $50 and more! Take a look at their prices: for instance, if you sell an image with a merchandise license, it can go at EURO 449.90!
And here comes the second reason - you keep up to 60% of that! The "up to" part of your commission depends on the license and exclusivity you choose, but if you go for it - you get your 60%, absolutely. Remember, this 60% are out of a midstock $50+ price!

The third reason why you should register with PantherMedia right away is that ProStockMaster is now tightly integrated with PantherMedia.net and you get your per-image stats directly at your desktop.
Yes, we all know that ProStockMaster was designed for that from the very beginning.
No, we never actually implemented that since we wanted to do it right. Now with PantherMedia.net working with ProStockMaster API we finally do it in the right way, thus completely automating per-image statistics collection for any image you ever submit to PantherMedia. And we plan these services to be extended as we go, so working with PantherMedia you get even better and fine-tuned control on your submissions, earnings and stats.

Still not convinced that you should sign up with PantherMedia? Com'on! And how about 33% off for ProStockMaster PRO license once you sign up there?
Typically, we do not offer discounts, even for the Christmas period. You probably noticed that we never did it in the past. However, we believe that PantherMedia and their customers is a very special case and we are happy to offer them a $59⁹⁹ ProStockMaster PRO licenses, 33% off our $89⁹⁹ list price. Register with PantherMedia and find out there a PayPal button for PSM PRO license with just $59⁹⁹ price tag (you get 33% off).

And here is the last but not the least reason why you should select PantherMedia in the list of agencies where you contribute your images.
These guys are really care about their photographers and their community. Yes, they really do. Try them out - it's free (the fifth reason to join you say? ) - and you will see that you enjoy your stay there.

Some more info:
Special offer by PantherMedia for ProStockMaster customers - win a Canon camera!
Newsletter by PantherMedia with our co-operation announcement

Disclaimer:
No I do not work for PantherMedia neither I ever did. I was not payed to write this post. And if you buy a license through PantherMedia site for just $59⁹⁹ instead of $89⁹⁹, I am loosing money...