iStock, from Getty Images vs. Priority Matrix

The best examples I have of my experience with iStock, from Getty Images comes from times I am creating prototypes or design concepts to show off a new content type or provide visual examples of how a page could look with the addition of good photography. My only downside is sometimes it can be a struggle to find organic looking stock images which is a key part of the brand identity we have.

Incentivized

If you're overwhelmed with too many things to do, and need help deciding which tasks to focus on, Priority Matrix is for you. Priority Matrix uses the classic Eisenhower matrix methodology which has been shown to be really effective for this purpose. Now you can use an app for that, instead of a piece of paper or Excel.

• Variety
• Diversity
• Ease of use

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• Focus on high-impact work
• Reach inbox zero
• Reduce internal email messages

• Specificity
• Lots of odd photos
• DEI

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• It works better if you're familiar with the Eisenhower matrix

Compared to these others I feel that iStock has better variety and selection, better ease of use/interface/search features, fresher selection, and better pricing options. I don't like that Adobe Stock only has subscription options (last I checked) and I do not use them for that reason. I don't like the interface of Shutterstock as much and it's harder to download a test image to try out.

Incentivized

The focus of Priority Matrix is on prioritization. Other apps exist that do a fine job with task and project management, but none of them equal Priority Matrix in terms of focusing your attention on the right task. The 80/20 principle that people often talk about (80% of the results come from 20% of the inputs) is clearly visible when you use PM.

• Provided good stock imagery for really niche content areas, sometimes organic photography can be hard to replicate what stock does well
• Helped to quickly gain access to advertisement ready music tracks when the marketing team have been stuck for audio
• Allowed designers to provide high fidelity examples of brand styling or campaign ideas

Incentivized

• Less context switching due to having all the Microsoft integrations
• Having everyone work on the right task without need for frequent sync meetings
• Reaching inbox zero with peace of mind