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Blog
Catch+Release Unveils Teams Feature Update for Storytellers
Catch+Release, the content licensing marketplace, introduces a series of transformative features for full team collaboration. Helping teams comprising creatives, producers, editors and business affairs to have visibility into how each campaign is progressing.
Ads & Curation - Why are they interrelated?
Jim Beam, a beloved whiskey brand, ran a TV ad in May 2024. The spot, aptly named “People are Good” focuses on humans and has little to do with the taste and attributes of the product. Instead it’s focused on the outcomes and yes, the value. In other words, bringing people together to experience life’s precious moments. As a viewer, it pulls you in, tugs at your heart-strings. It’s real and therefore believable.
Case Studies
Gatorade Reaches Gen Z Using Historical Sports Footage to Showcase Brand Superiority
Gatorade approached their agency of record TBWA/Chiat Day with the exciting opportunity to work on a new spot that would premier during the 2023 NBA finals, hailing their product as the best sports drink of all time. It’s what the agency calls a “brand superiority” spot.
eBooks
Unlock the Storytelling Power of Found Content
When telling a story with Found Content, you don’t start with a clean slate. You start with everything - everything that's ever been uploaded to the internet. The first thing you want to do is to open your mind to infinite possibilities. Then, you'll want to download this guide and unlock the storytelling power of found content.
Masterclass
Learn the Art of Curation | Module 2: Advanced Techniques
We will explore the strategic value of curation within the marketing ecosystem, learning how a proactive and continuous curation process can lead to deeper audience engagement, enhanced brand narrative, and ultimately, a more compelling marketing campaign.
Learn the Art of Curation | Module 1: Foundations
There’s been an explosion of creator content in recent years. And smart marketing teams are finding it valuable to gather relevant creator content on an ongoing basis. This creative exercise is known as curation. Historically, many marketers have left curation to their creative partners, like a social media manager or social agency. But the act of curation can unearth insights and give you a deeper understanding of your audience. And, honestly, anyone can do it. So we thought it was time to create a class.
Webinars
How To: License Content from the Internet (Without Freaking Out Legal)
License content directly from your customers' social fields safely. Join us for real talk about licensing content from wherever you find it. And the best part is, your legal department will love it. With insider tips and expert advice from the licensing team at Catch+Release, this webinar is an event you won’t want to miss.
Musing
Videos
Podcasts
Lost In Found: Lesly Pyle
We're excited to feature Lesly Pyle, Associate Creative Director and copywriter at TRG, an ad agency in Dallas, Texas. Lesly exemplifies the power of community in the advertising world. She's a connector of people and ideas. With a storied career spanning several prestigious ad agencies and brands (including Apple!), Lesly has a deep well of experiences and relationships.
Lost in Found: Ben Harms
Ben Harms is the Chief Growth Officer at Archrival, a youth culture agency that's redefining how brands engage with young adults. With a roster of high-profile clients such as Adidas, Red Bull, and Spotify, Archrival leverages its deep understanding of youth culture to create authentic and memorable brand experiences.
Lost in Found: Katie Riddle
Our guest is Katie Riddle, Executive Creative Director at Mono, an award-winning creative agency with offices in Minneapolis and New York City. As marketers, it’s our job to help potential customers by cutting through the clutter with simple, powerful ideas that will spark their imaginations. And that’s exactly what the latest episode of the LOST IN FOUND podcast is all about.