Engaging content. The internet runs on it. And whether you’re a modern marketer or one of the world’s most famous rappers, finding and using more engaging content is an important part of telling your brand story. But, as a recent incident involving superstar rapper Drake and actress Halle Berry illustrates, if you don’t have a content licensing process in place, drama can unfold.

Catch+Release, the content licensing marketplace, today introduces a series of transformative features streamlining how great brands access relevant, fresh content from creators worldwide, who post online, everyday.

With so much focus on what makes us different, it can be refreshing and also necessary to remind ourselves of what makes us all similar as well. Let us be mindful to not let the pendulum sway too far one way or the other.

2025 is shaping up to be the boldest year yet for marketers. Consumers are tired of polished perfection. Trends are becoming movements. And the line between brands and audiences? It’s gone. We’ve analyzed the most thought-provoking trends from across the internet—TikTok takeovers, fandom-fueled campaigns, the anti-influencer uprising, and more—and packaged them into a trends report designed for you. Whether you’re building campaigns that spark conversations or searching for the next big creative idea, this report will give you the edge you need to lead in 2025.

This year, we're witnessing an unprecedented confluence of technology, consumer behavior, and market dynamics. We've distilled these complex changes into actionable insights for modern marketers and creative professionals.

How to find audience insights and create compelling campaigns with content found anywhere

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.

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.

Even the best laid plans often go awry. When you’re producing a spot, you might end up with film you can’t use, or time frames that still require visuals. Other times, your team might have a gut feeling that certain shots need to be swapped out for better options.

You can’t make this stuff up. Literally. The best visual content isn’t scripted. It’s real. And it’s being posted on social channels by people like you every second. Its now easier than ever to license the perfect shots for your campaigns. Let ECD Tom Christmann and Marketing pro Phoebe Wang show you how fast and easy this is in a step-by-step demo of Catch+Release. You’ll get insider tips on how to find and safely use fresh, authentic content that will engage and move your customers to action.

Step into the future of content creation. This webinar demystifies the creator economy for both creators and marketers. Join Catch+Release ECD Tom Christmann and Head of Curation, Liz Mandeville for a detailed perspective on how collaboration technologies reshape how we produce campaigns and consume content.

Explore how gathering diverse visual content in one spot can unveil unexpected connections with Lisa Knoop.

Explore the deeper meaning behind an image or video. Every element contributes to the visual codes we use to better understand the world around us.

Learn more about how to invite team members for collaboration at Catch+Release.

Catch+Release Founder & CEO Analisa Goodin explores how brands can license high-quality, authentic content from platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Discover how to create campaigns that are culturally relevant, fast, and affordable—without the legal headaches. Through real-world examples, this session offers actionable insights for navigating content licensing efficiently and transforming your creative strategy.

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In this episode, Tom sits down virtually with Wim Vanhenden, Technical Director of Tool of North America. These creative production maestros have been at it since 1995, consistently pushing boundaries and raising the bar in content production and creative technologies. Wim, broadcasting all the way from Belgium (with a few charming Belgian dogs making a surprise appearance), takes us on a mesmerizing journey through the intricate ways that AI is transforming the branding landscape.

Aditi Rajvanshi is all about authenticity. Recently, the Founder of Brewing Awesome and Director of Strategy at Portal-A sat down with Catch+Release ECD Tom Christmann on the Lost In Found podcast to talk about authenticity, building communities and her roots at Google’s YouTube in 2009, at the beginning of the social media revolution.

In this episode, listen to our conversation with Reginald Cash of 3BLACKDOT, an entertainment platform where brands get access to talent across the entire gaming ecosystem including athletes, celebrities, and actors who game.