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Black & White Stills Tell a Beautiful Story. Reflections on Irving Penn.

There’s something about a black and white photo that draws you in.

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Creators On La Croisette: Cannes 2024

Thanks to my subscriptions to several industry publications – not to mention the aforementioned friends posting everything they learned on Linkedin in near real-time – I was able to catch up on some knowledge. And it sounds like the Croisette, hotel lobbies and the Gutter Bar were even more crowded this year, because this year there were more social media creators in attendance than ever. And everyone, from Cannes Lions to TikTok, catered to them with special events and announcements that could fundamentally change the way advertising works.

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The Artist Friendly Partner: What to Look for and Where to Find One

It is extremely rare that an independent artist can create and earn passive revenue or, in some cases, live entirely off the content they produce by doing what they love. Finding a partner that can facilitate your needs and help you reach the independence you seek can take quite a bit of exploration. Learn more in our latest article.

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Embracing "Rawthentic": The Key to Winning Over Gen Z

Discover the power of "Rawthentic" content in winning over Gen Z. Learn how genuine, unfiltered stories build trust, emotional resonance, and deeper connections. Embrace imperfections, transparency, and real voices to create impactful marketing. Explore our creator community marketplace for inspiration and authentic storytelling.

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The Endgame of GenAI and What It Means for Marketers

Are Generative AI companies running out of training data? Read the full article to learn more.

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Catch+Release Announces New Storyboards(™) Platform Feature for Creative Teams to Visualize Ideas During Concepting and Production

Leading Visual Content Licensing Marketplace Unveils Innovative "Storyboards" Feature for Creative Teams to Build Out Production Scenes As They Consider Visual Licensing Options

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New Storyboards Feature Helps Creative Teams Visualize Ideas During Concepting and Production

Storyboards(™) is designed to help creative teams build out every scene in an ad spot.

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Catch+Release Unveils Enhanced Workspace that Empowers Content Creators to Attract Licensing Opportunities From Brands

Catch+Release, the leading content licensing marketplace, announces the launch of its newly enhanced Creator Workspace to streamline the supply-side workflow.

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Proposed Bill Is Another Turning Point in the Tussle Between Generative AI and Human Creators

Whether this bill passes or not, a day of reckoning could come soon for gen AI’s purpose-built, commercial offerings.

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New Progress Bar Helps You Keep a Pulse on Shots in Clearance

Learn more about the new progress bar and content modal additions on our platform.

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5 Reasons Content Marketers Should Pay Attention to Visuals

Any content you publish is enhanced by some accompanying pictures or videos. But why exactly are visuals so helpful?

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Discover a World of Content Using Our AI-Enhanced Search

Unlike traditional searches, our AI-enhanced semantic search actually understands English and “knows what it's looking at”.

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