Flickr is a photo hosting website founded in 2004 that was later acquired by Yahoo and now hosts over 5 billion images, providing an easy way for people to organize and share their photos. The presentation discusses how Flickr is a useful PR tool for organizations and individuals to showcase their work through its large collection of quality images and easy to use interface. However, issues around copyright, advertisements, and censorship are also addressed as Flickr continues to grow in users and content.

1. ADV 4009/30/2010Research Presentation

2. Basic FactsImage hosting site

3. Founded Feb. 2004

4. Bought by Yahoo! In 2005

5. As of September 2010, hosts over 5 billion images

6. Gives people an easy way to organize photos and videosWhy Flickr?Free! (Although a paid version is available)

7. Large collection of photographs