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We are North America's largest and most advanced database of creative buyers, used by photographers, illustrators, artist representatives, stock agencies, and TV production companies. We provide our clients with an ever-expanding and constantly updated database of thousands of art buyers, art directors, creative directors and photo editors—maintained by our large and highly sophisticated research team.

ADBASE has grown dramatically since our inception in 1997. Today, under Nelson Nunes' leadership, we provide services to thousands of creative professionals worldwide. Most of our subscribers are independent artists or businesses that rely on the accuracy of ADBASE data for the foundation of their self-promotional efforts.

About Nelson Nunes

Nelson is President and Co-Founder of ADBASE. Since 1997, Nelson's experience and passion has driven the industry-leading technological innovations that have become the core of ADBASE's success. Nelson's painstaking attention to detail has also lead to sophisticated research methods that support the industry-leading accuracy that ADBASE is well known for.

In addition to running ADBASE, Nelson also serves as the Chief Technical Officer of the PLUS Coalition, providing technical leadership in their mission to simplify the processes involved in image licensing.

Nelson holds a B. Sc. in Physics and Computer Science from York University and has over 15 years of experience as an application developer, web developer and technical systems architect. He specializes in creating database-driven applications for the commercial communications industry.

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