So many sources, so many possibilities, where do you start? With Six Degrees. Advertising Agencies, Corporations or anyone that doesn't have the time, staff or expertise for projects that require research and licensing all use Six Degrees services. Why? Because we know it cold and it’s what we do. We should, we've been doing it for over 20 years.

Fees

The Six Degrees business model is built on the simple belief that a client should only pay for time, expenses, expertise and knowledge. NO percentage markup on licensing fees. And if you need a quick answer to something give us a call. We’re here for you and won’t charge for that...really.

Negotiations & Licensing

We are deal makers working for you. Unlike some of our competitors who charge varying percentage markups on licensing, Six Degrees does not. Negotiating on your behalf enables us to secure the best licensing fee, not what will give us a commission. NO MARKUP...complete transparency.

Budgeting

Six degrees we will provide you with a detailed estimate for our time, expenses, post production and licensing fees as well as risk assessment for any underlying rights that may appear in your request. It’s your blueprint and it’s on us, so enjoy.

Idea Generation

If you have concepts or ideas that are not fully fleshed out and need some brainstorming, you’ve come to the right place. Partnering with you, Six Degrees assists in expanding on ideas or making alternative suggestions. We are available to contribute to the creative process at any stage in your project; beginning, middle or end. So don’t let creative ideas "fall on the cutting room" floor before contacting us.

Professional Project Management

A Project Manager is dedicated to your job working closely with you, your creative team and editors whenever you need them. Our On-Line Project Management Report is available 24/7 for you to review all aspects your project: Research progress, content selects, pricing, negotiation status, documents or any related items are posted for your review. Think of it as our Live Chat.

Experienced Researchers

Don’t waste time managing content sources, let Six Degrees do it for you. An expert team of researchers will be assigned to contact all relevant content owners. You will benefit from our long-term relationships with the world’s leading stock footage/photo libraries, yet to be discovered sources and every other content owner in our database of thousands of worldwide sources. Our "one-click" requests via our category based e-mail system will assure you quick returns of preview material. Try making that happen with an intern.

Editing & Preview Suite

Six Degrees will edit all preview material down to the appropriate selects based on your request. These selects will be uploaded onto the Six Degrees Preview Suite eliminating the need to log into multiple web sites. Consolidating all formats onto OUR site organized by source, subject or however you prefer, allows you to preview thumbnails, add notes, share information and download content from one single place. We know it’s hard to believe but we really do this.

Post Production

Six Degrees Coordinators will organize and supervise all content for post production. Materials may be licensed from many sources worldwide requiring detailed coordination of all shipping and on-line delivery. Don’t worry...we pride ourselves on getting it to you on time.

Back Office

Simplify bookkeeping with one comprehensive service. Six Degrees will organize all invoices and expedite payments on your behalf. Contracts will be scrutinized for consistent language assuring the terms you require. In turn, you will be presented with one invoice, one contract summary page and a virtual (or hard copy) "wrap book" of all PO's, invoices, original contracts and any other paperwork related to your project. Do we see Business Managers smiling?